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BuzzFeed (NASDAQ: BZFD) director gets 23,282 shares as RSUs vest, more due August

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BuzzFeed, Inc. director Adam Rothstein increased his stake through RSU vesting. On May 12, 2026, 23,282 restricted stock units fully vested and were settled into the same number of Class A common shares at no cash exercise price, as part of his equity compensation.

Following the settlement, Rothstein directly holds 1,014,552 shares of Class A common stock and 23,283 unvested RSUs. According to the award terms, the remaining 23,283 RSUs are scheduled to vest on August 12, 2026, assuming he continues as a service provider. The RSUs do not expire; they either vest or are cancelled before vesting.

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Insider Rothstein Adam
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Restricted Stock Units 23,282 $0.00 --
Exercise Class A Common Stock 23,282 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 23,283 shares (Direct, null); Class A Common Stock — 1,014,552 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. 23,282 restricted stock units ("RSUs") fully vested on May 12, 2026 and were settled in shares of the issuer's common stock. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock, subject to the Reporting Person's continued status as a service provider to the Issuer. 1/2 of the total award vested on the transaction date. The remaining 23,283 RSUs vest on August 12, 2026. These RSUs do not expire; they either vest or are cancelled prior to the vesting date.
RSUs vested 23,282 units Fully vested and settled into common shares on May 12, 2026
Common shares held 1,014,552 shares Class A common stock directly held after the RSU settlement
Unvested RSUs remaining 23,283 units Scheduled to vest on August 12, 2026, subject to continued service
RSU settlement price $0.00 per share Exercise or conversion of RSUs into common stock
Vesting dates May 12, 2026 and August 12, 2026 Two equal tranches of the RSU award vesting schedule
Restricted Stock Units financial
"23,282 restricted stock units ("RSUs") fully vested on May 12, 2026"
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
Class A Common Stock financial
"were settled in shares of the issuer's common stock"
Class A common stock is a category of a company’s shares that carries a specific set of ownership rights—most commonly defined voting power and claims on dividends—set out in the company’s charter. For investors it matters because the class determines how much influence you have over corporate decisions, the share’s likely dividend and trading behavior, and how it compares in value to other share classes, like choosing a particular seat with different privileges at the company’s decision-making table.
contingent right financial
"Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share"
service provider financial
"subject to the Reporting Person's continued status as a service provider"
Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
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OMB Number:3235-0287
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Rothstein Adam
(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O BUZZFEED, INC.
50 W. 23RD STREET, 6TH FLOOR
(Street)
NEW YORK NEW YORK 10010
(City)(State)(Zip)
UNITED STATES
(Country)		2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
BuzzFeed, Inc. [ BZFD ] 		5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/12/2026		6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Class A Common Stock05/12/2026M23,282(1)A$01,014,552D
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Units(2)05/12/2026M23,282 (3) (4)Class A Common Stock23,282$023,283D
Explanation of Responses:
1. 23,282 restricted stock units ("RSUs") fully vested on May 12, 2026 and were settled in shares of the issuer's common stock.
2. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock, subject to the Reporting Person's continued status as a service provider to the Issuer.
3. 1/2 of the total award vested on the transaction date. The remaining 23,283 RSUs vest on August 12, 2026.
4. These RSUs do not expire; they either vest or are cancelled prior to the vesting date.
Remarks:
/s/ Heather Flores-Ricks, Attorney-in-Fact for Adam Rothstein05/12/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did BuzzFeed (BZFD) director Adam Rothstein report in this Form 4?

Adam Rothstein reported the vesting of 23,282 restricted stock units, which were settled into an equal number of BuzzFeed Class A common shares. This reflects routine equity compensation rather than an open-market stock purchase or sale.

How many BuzzFeed (BZFD) shares does Adam Rothstein hold after this RSU vesting?

After the RSU settlement, Adam Rothstein directly holds 1,014,552 shares of BuzzFeed Class A common stock. He also continues to hold 23,283 unvested restricted stock units that may convert into additional shares if vesting conditions are satisfied.

How many BuzzFeed (BZFD) RSUs vested for Adam Rothstein and what are the terms?

23,282 restricted stock units vested for Adam Rothstein on May 12, 2026 and were settled in common shares. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one BuzzFeed share, subject to his continued status as a service provider to the company.

What portion of Adam Rothstein’s BuzzFeed (BZFD) RSU award remains unvested?

Half of the total RSU award vested on May 12, 2026, while 23,283 RSUs remain unvested. The filing states these remaining RSUs are scheduled to vest on August 12, 2026, assuming continued service to BuzzFeed.

Do Adam Rothstein’s BuzzFeed (BZFD) restricted stock units have an expiration date?

The filing states these restricted stock units do not expire. Instead, they either vest on their scheduled vesting dates or are cancelled before vesting, depending on whether the continued service conditions are met.

Did Adam Rothstein buy or sell BuzzFeed (BZFD) shares on the open market?

No open-market buy or sell is reported. The Form 4 describes an exercise or conversion of derivative securities, where 23,282 RSUs vested and converted to common shares at a price of $0.00 per share as equity compensation.