---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001495231-24-000102"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "IZEA"
cik: "0001495231"
company_name: "IZEA Worldwide, Inc."
filed_at: "2024-05-28T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-01T07:58:02.846434+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.6
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# IZEA adopts limited-duration rights plan after rapid stock accumulation by single investor

## Summary
- Rights become exercisable if a person or group acquires 15% or more of IZEA common stock.
- Rights plan expires May 28, 2025, unless earlier redeemed or exchanged by the Board.
- Existing stockholders owning 15% or more before announcement are grandfathered but cannot increase ownership.
- Plan intended to prevent coercive takeover tactics and ensure fair treatment for all stockholders.
- If triggered, the ownership of the acquiring person would be significantly diluted.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001495231-24-000102
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: IZEA
- cik: 0001495231
- company_name: IZEA Worldwide, Inc.
- filed_at: 2024-05-28T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.6
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 1.01, 3.03, 5.03, 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1495231/000149523124000102/0001495231-24-000102-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1495231/000149523124000102/izea-20240528.htm

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