IZEA, INC. (NASDAQ:IZEA) Files An 8-K Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
Item 5.02.
Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of
Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. |
our stockholders approved the amendment and restatement of the
IZEA, Inc. 2011 Equity Incentive Plan, which we refer to below as
the Plan. A description of the terms and conditions of the Plan
is set forth under Proposal Two. Approval of Amendment and
Restatement of IZEAs 2011 Equity Incentive Plan on pages 10-13 of
our definitive proxy statement for the 2017 Annual Meeting filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 10, 2017,
which description is incorporated herein by reference. This
description is qualified in its entirety by the text of the Plan,
a copy of which is filed as Exhibit 10.1 to this Current Report
on Form 8-K and is incorporated by reference into this Item 5.02.
Item 5.07.
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Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
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consider and vote upon the:
1.
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election of seven directors to serve until the 2018 annual
meeting of stockholders and until their successors are duly elected and qualify |
2.
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approval of an amendment and restatement of IZEA Inc.s 2011
Equity Incentive Plan; |
3.
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approval of an advisory proposal on the compensation of our
named executive officers as described in the executive compensation tables; |
4.
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approval of an advisory proposal on the frequency of the
vote on our executive compensation program; and |
5.
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ratification the appointment of BDO USA, LLP as our
independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2017 |
person or by proxy at the meeting, representing 63.61% of the
voting power entitled to vote at the meeting. Each share of
common stock was entitled to one vote with respect to each matter
submitted to a vote at the meeting, and the voting results
reported below are final.
the nominees for director identified in the proxy statement:
Nominee
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For
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Withheld
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Broker Non-Votes
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Edward H. (Ted) Murphy
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2,467,570
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266,902
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872,915
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Ryan S. Schram
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2,473,053
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261,419
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872,915
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Brian W. Brady
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2,713,919
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20,553
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872,915
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John H. Caron
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2,713,919
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20,553
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872,915
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Lindsay A. Gardner
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2,632,274
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102,198
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872,915
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Jill M. Golder
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2,631,174
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103,298
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872,915
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Daniel R. Rua
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2,632,274
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102,198
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872,915
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Brady, Mr. Caron, Mr. Gardner, Ms. Golder and Mr. Rua was elected
as a director to serve until the 2018 Annual Meeting of
Stockholders and until his or her successor is duly elected and
qualified.
amendment and restatement of IZEA Inc.s 2011 Equity Incentive
Plan:
For
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Against
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Abstained
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Broker Non-Votes
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2,649,151
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84,834
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872,915
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to compensation paid to our named executive officers as described
in the executive compensation tables set forth in the Proxy
Statement for the Meeting:
For
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Against
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Abstained
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Broker Non-Votes
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2,617,313
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116,924
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872,915
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to the frequency of the vote on our executive compensation
program:
1 Year
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2 Years
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3 Years
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Abstained
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2,667,345
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1,375
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19,745
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46,007
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appointment of BDO USA, LLP as our independent registered public
accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2017:
For
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Against
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Abstained
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Broker Non-Votes
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3,470,686
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62,024
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74,677
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Exhibit No.
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Description
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10.1
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2011 Equity Incentive Plan, as Amended and Restated
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IZEA, Inc. ExhibitEX-10.1 2 ex1012011equityincentivepl.htm EXHIBIT 10.1 Exhibit EXHIBIT 10.12011 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLANAs Amended and Restated May 8,…To view the full exhibit click here
About IZEA, INC. (NASDAQ:IZEA)
IZEA, Inc. (IZEA) operates online marketplaces that facilitate transactions between brands and influential content creators. These creators produce and distribute text, videos and photos on behalf of brands through Websites, blogs and social media channels. Its technology enables transactions to be completed at scale through the management of content workflow, creator search and targeting, bidding, analytics and payment processing. Brands and Publishers engage IZEA in order to gain access to its technology and network of creators. These companies use its technology for various purposes, such as the engagement of online influencers for sponsored social campaigns, or the creation of standalone content for distribution through their owned channels. The Company provides services to customers in multiple industry segments, including consumer products, retail/eTail, technology and travel. Its platforms include IZEA.com and The IZEA Exchange (IZEAx), and Ebyline.