IZEA Establishes 10b5-1 Plan to Repurchase Remaining $8.6M of Common Stock

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IZEA Worldwide has established a 10b5-1 plan to execute the remaining $8.6 million of its previously authorized share repurchase program, signaling management's confidence despite recent Q1 revenue declines.

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• Share Repurchase Plan Established

  IZEA Worldwide, Inc. entered into a 10b5-1 agreement with Ladenburg Thalmann & Co. Inc. to facilitate the repurchase of up to $8.6 million of its common stock.

• Execution of Existing Program

  This agreement is designed to execute the remainder of a previously authorized $10 million share repurchase program. Approximately $1.32 million has already been repurchased under the program.

• Repurchase Timeline

  Purchases under the 10b5-1 plan are set to commence on May 18, 2026, and will terminate by November 13, 2026, or when the aggregate value of shares is repurchased.

• Context of Recent Financials

  The commitment to this significant buyback follows the company's recent report of an 18% revenue decline and a wider net loss in Q1 2026, reversing its recent profitability trend.

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This filing details the execution mechanism for IZEA's substantial share repurchase program. The commitment to buy back up to $8.6 million, representing a significant portion of the company's market capitalization, is a strong vote of confidence from management. This move is particularly notable as it follows the recent report of an 18% revenue decline and wider net loss in Q1 2026, suggesting the company believes its stock is undervalued despite recent operational setbacks.