BuzzFeed (BZFD) director Adam Rothstein receives major RSU grants

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Rothstein Adam reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

BuzzFeed, Inc. director Adam Rothstein reported two equity awards in the form of restricted stock units (RSUs). On February 12, 2026, he received grants covering 46,565 and 195,576 RSUs, each representing a right to receive one share of Class A common stock.

The 46,565-unit grant vests in two equal installments on May 12, 2026 and August 12, 2026, while the 195,576-unit grant vests in four equal quarterly installments on the first of March, June, September and December. All RSUs require his continued service and will either vest or be cancelled; they do not expire.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED 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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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 NY 10010

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
BuzzFeed, Inc. [ BZFD ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/12/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price

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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Units	(1)	02/12/2026		A		46,565		(2)	(3)	Class A Common Stock	46,565	$0	46,565	D
Restricted Stock Units	(1)	02/12/2026		A		195,576		(4)	(3)	Class A Common Stock	195,576	$0	195,576	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Class A common stock, subject to the Reporting Person's continued status as a service provider to the Issuer.

2. The RSU grant vests as follows: 1/2 of the total award vests on May 12, 2026 and 1/2 of the total award vests on August 12, 2026.

3. These RSUs do not expire; they either vest or are cancelled prior to the vesting date.

4. The RSU grant vests ratably as to 1/4 of the total award on the 1st of March, June, September and December thereafter.

Remarks:

	/s/ Heather Flores-Ricks, Attorney-in-Fact for Adam Rothstein	02/13/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did BuzzFeed (BZFD) disclose for Adam Rothstein?

BuzzFeed reported that director Adam Rothstein received two grants of restricted stock units on February 12, 2026. The awards cover 46,565 and 195,576 RSUs, each convertible into one share of Class A common stock if vesting conditions tied to continued service are met.

How many restricted stock units did the BuzzFeed (BZFD) director receive in total?

The filing shows grants of 46,565 and 195,576 restricted stock units to director Adam Rothstein. Each RSU represents a contingent right to one share of Class A common stock, subject to his continued status as a service provider to BuzzFeed, Inc. through the vesting dates.

When do Adam Rothstein’s 46,565 BuzzFeed (BZFD) RSUs vest?

The 46,565-unit RSU award vests in two equal tranches in 2026. One-half vests on May 12, 2026 and the remaining half vests on August 12, 2026, provided Adam Rothstein continues as a service provider to BuzzFeed, Inc. through each applicable vesting date.

What is the vesting schedule for the 195,576 BuzzFeed (BZFD) RSUs?

The 195,576-unit RSU grant to director Adam Rothstein vests ratably in four installments. One-quarter of the total vests on the first of March, June, September and December, with vesting conditioned on his continued service to BuzzFeed, Inc. through each scheduled vesting date.

Do the BuzzFeed (BZFD) restricted stock units reported by Adam Rothstein expire?

The filing states these restricted stock units do not have a traditional expiration date. Instead, they either vest on their scheduled vesting dates or are cancelled beforehand, depending on whether Adam Rothstein continues as a service provider to BuzzFeed, Inc.

What does each BuzzFeed (BZFD) RSU awarded to Adam Rothstein represent?

Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of BuzzFeed’s Class A common stock. Delivery of the underlying share depends on the RSU vesting, which requires Adam Rothstein to maintain his status as a service provider to the company.