Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. On May 15, 2026, IZEA Worldwide, Inc., a Nevada corporation (the “Company”), and Ladenburg Thalmann & Co. Inc. (“Ladenburg”) entered into an agreement (the “Agreement”) pursuant to which Ladenburg has been authorized on the Company’s behalf to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Common Stock”), which purchases may commence on May 18, 2026 and terminate on the earliest of November 13, 2026, or at such time…

of this Current Report on Form 8-K and Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto is intended to be furnished and shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. This information shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference therein.

of this Current Report on Form 8-K and Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto is intended to be furnished and shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. This information shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference therein.

of this Current Report on Form 8-K and Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto is intended to be furnished and shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. This information shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference therein.

of this Current Report on Form 8-K and Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto is intended to be furnished and shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. This information shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference therein.

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. On June 16, 2025, IZEA Worldwide, Inc., a Nevada corporation (the “Company”), and Ladenburg Thalmann & Co. Inc. (“Ladenburg”) entered into an agreement (the “Agreement”) pursuant to which Ladenburg has been authorized on the Company’s behalf to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Common Stock”), which purchases may commence on July 16, 2025 and terminate on the earliest of May 31, 2026, at such time as th…

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. On June 16, 2025, IZEA Worldwide, Inc., a Nevada corporation (the “Company”), and Ladenburg Thalmann & Co. Inc. (“Ladenburg”) entered into an agreement (the “Agreement”) pursuant to which Ladenburg has been authorized on the Company’s behalf to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Common Stock”), which purchases may commence on July 16, 2025 and terminate on the earliest of May 15, 2026, or at such time as…

of this Current Report on Form 8-K and Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto is intended to be furnished and shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. This information shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference therein.

of this Current Report on Form 8-K and Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto is intended to be furnished and shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. This information shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference therein.

of this Current Report on Form 8-K and Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto is intended to be furnished and shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. This information shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference therein.

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. On September 30, 2024, IZEA Worldwide, Inc., a Nevada corporation (the “Company”), and Ladenburg Thalmann & Co. Inc. (“Ladenburg”) entered into an agreement (the “Agreement”) pursuant to which Ladenburg has been authorized on the Company’s behalf to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Common Stock”), which purchases may commence on November 1, 2024 and terminate on the earliest of May 15, 2025, such time…

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Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. On September 6, 2024 (the “Effective Date”), IZEA Worldwide, Inc. (the “Company”) entered into a cooperation agreement (the “Cooperation Agreement”) with GP Cash Management, Ltd., GP Investments, Ltd. (“GP Investments”), Rodrigo Boscolo and Antonio Bonchristiano (collectively with each of their affiliates and controlled associates, the “GP Parties”). Pursuant to the Cooperation Agreement, the Company’s board of directors (the “Board”) has agreed to…

Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors — Edward H. (Ted) Murphy: Mr. Edward H. (Ted) Murphy resigned as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors.

of this Current Report on Form 8-K and Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto is intended to be furnished and shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. This information shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference therein.

Other Events. On July 25, 2024 IZEA Worldwide, Inc. issued a Press Release reporting the acquisition of certain assets of The Reiman Agency, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, is incorporated herein by reference.

of this Current Report on Form 8-K and Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto is intended to be furnished and shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. This information shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference therein.

Item 3.03, Material Modification to Rights of Security Holders On May 28, 2024, the Board of Directors (the “ Board ”) of IZEA Worldwide, Inc. (the “ Company ”) declared a dividend to the holders of the Company’s common stock (the “Common Shares”) outstanding at the close of business on June 7, 2024 (the “ Record Date ”) of one preferred share purchase right (a “Right”) for each Common Share. Each Right is payable on the Record Date and initially entitles the registered holder to purchase fro…

above, the Board approved the Certificate of Designation establishing the Preferred Shares and the rights, preferences and privileges thereof. The Certificate of Designation was filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Nevada on May 28, 2024. The summary of the rights, powers and preferences of the Preferred Shares set forth in

Other Events On May 28, 2024, the Company announced the declaration of the dividend of Rights and issued a press release relating to such events, a copy of which is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

of this Current Report on Form 8-K and Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto is intended to be furnished and shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. This information shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference therein.

of this Current Report on Form 8-K and Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto is intended to be furnished and shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. This information shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference therein.

of this Current Report on Form 8-K and Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto is intended to be furnished and shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. This information shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference therein.

of this Current Report on Form 8-K and Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto is intended to be furnished and shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. This information shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference therein.

The filing details the adoption and approval of equity grants under a new inducement plan, not a management change.