Item 8.01. Other Events. On May 12, 2026, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a new share repurchase program for the Company’s Class A common stock, under which the Company may repurchase up to $100 million of outstanding shares of Class A common stock (exclusive of fees, commissions or other expenses related to such repurchases). This new share purchase program replaces the Company’s prior share repurchase program adopted on February 5, 2026, under which the maximum dollar amount under the authorization has been expended. This share rep urchase program will terminate on the earlier of May 11, 2027, or when the maximum dollar amount under the authorization has been expended. Pursuant to this authorization, repurchases may be made from time to time in the open market, through privately negotiated transactions, or otherwise, including under Rule 10b5-1 plans. In addition, any repurchases under this share repurchase program will be subject to prevailing market conditions, liquidity and cash flow considerations, applicable securities laws requirements (including under Rule 10b-18 and Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as applicable), compliance with contractual restrictions under the Company’s credit facility, and other factors. This share repurchase program does not require the Company to acquire any particular amount of shares of Class A common stock, and may be extended, modified, suspended or discontinued at any time at the Company’s discretion. SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. Date: May 12, 2026 i3 VERTICALS, INC. By: /s/ Geoff Smith Name: Geoff Smith Title: Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)