Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K reports on the results of the Annual Meeting of Stockholders for IZEA Worldwide, Inc., held on December 10, 2025. The company is incorporated in Nevada and its common stock trades on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol IZEA.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report focuses exclusively on corporate governance voting results.
Material Changes and Voting Results
Stockholders voted on three primary proposals at the annual meeting:
- Proposal 1: Election of Directors
- All seven nominees were elected to serve until the 2026 Annual Meeting.
- Antonio Bonchristiano: 6,013,996 For; 180,770 Withheld.
- Rodrigo Boscolo: 6,015,128 For; 179,638 Withheld.
- Brian W. Brady: 5,749,066 For; 445,700 Withheld.
- John H. Caron: 6,085,615 For; 109,151 Withheld.
- Lindsay A. Gardner: 6,085,182 For; 109,584 Withheld.
- Daniel R. Rua: 6,069,910 For; 124,856 Withheld.
- Patrick J. Venetucci: 6,069,910 For; 124,856 Withheld.
- Note: Approximately 4.9 million shares were held as Broker Non-Votes for all director nominees.
- Proposal 2: Ratification of Auditors
- Stockholders ratified the appointment of Grant Thornton as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025.
- Vote Count: 11,006,600 For; 91,295 Against; 3,990 Abstained.
- Proposal 3: Say-on-Pay
- Stockholders voted on a non-binding advisory basis to approve executive compensation.
- Vote Count: 5,299,996 For; 826,731 Against; 68,039 Abstained.
- Note: Approximately 4.9 million shares were held as Broker Non-Votes.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not provide a clear value for future guidance, management commentary on financial outlook, specific risks, contingencies, or unusual items. The document is limited to the disclosure of voting outcomes.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the full composition of the newly elected Board of Directors and their tenure terms.
- Review the Proxy Statement referenced in the filing for detailed executive compensation data associated with the "Say-on-Pay" vote.
- Confirm the engagement letter details with Grant Thornton for the 2025 fiscal year audit.
- Check subsequent filings (e.g., 10-K) for the financial performance metrics not included in this 8-K.