BuzzFeed (BZFD) grants 156,250 RSUs to director Chris Malone

Q: What equity award did BuzzFeed (BZFD) grant to director Chris Malone?

BuzzFeed granted Chris Malone 156,250 restricted stock units (RSUs) , each representing a contingent right to receive one share of Class A common stock. The grant was made on July 21, 2026 as part of his director compensation.

Q: How do Chris Malone’s new BuzzFeed (BZFD) RSUs vest?

The RSU award vests ratably in four installments . One-quarter of the total RSUs vests on the 26th of each August, November, February and May , so long as Malone continues in his role as a service provider to BuzzFeed.

Q: What does each RSU granted to Chris Malone by BuzzFeed (BZFD) represent?

Each RSU represents a contingent right to one share of BuzzFeed’s Class A common stock. Shares are actually delivered only upon vesting, and vesting depends on Malone’s continued status as a service provider to the company.

Q: Do Chris Malone’s BuzzFeed (BZFD) RSUs have an expiration date?

The RSUs do not expire in the traditional sense. According to the terms, each unit will either vest on its scheduled vesting date or be cancelled prior to vesting if conditions, such as continued service, are not satisfied.

Q: How many BuzzFeed (BZFD) Class A shares underlie Chris Malone’s RSU grant?

The award covers 156,250 underlying shares of BuzzFeed Class A common stock. Because each RSU corresponds to one share, full vesting of the grant would result in delivery of up to 156,250 shares , subject to the vesting conditions.

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Malone Chris reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

BuzzFeed, Inc. reported that director Chris Malone received a grant of 156,250 restricted stock units on July 21, 2026. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Class A common stock, subject to his continued status as a service provider.

The award vests ratably, with one-quarter of the RSUs vesting on the 26th of each August, November, February and May; RSUs that do not vest are cancelled and do not have a separate expiration date.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Malone Chris

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Restricted Stock Units ^{F1, F2, F3}	156,250	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 156,250 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (3)

F1. 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.
F2. The RSU grant vests ratably as to 1/4 of the total award on the 26th of each August, November, February and May thereafter.
F3. These RSUs do not expire; they either vest or are cancelled prior to the vesting date.

Key Figures

RSUs granted: 156,250 restricted stock units Underlying shares: 156,250 shares of Class A common stock Grant price: $0.0000 per unit +1 more

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RSUs granted 156,250 restricted stock units Grant to director Chris Malone on July 21, 2026

Underlying shares 156,250 shares of Class A common stock Each RSU represents one share, contingent on service

Grant price $0.0000 per unit Reported transaction price per restricted stock unit

Vesting per installment 1/4 of total award Vests on the 26th of each August, November, February and May

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Units, contingent right, service provider, vests ratably

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Restricted Stock Units financial

"Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right to receive one share"

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.

contingent right financial

"represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Class A common stock"

service provider other

"subject to the Reporting Person's continued status as a service provider to the Issuer"

vests ratably financial

"The RSU grant vests ratably as to 1/4 of the total award"

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FAQ

What equity award did BuzzFeed (BZFD) grant to director Chris Malone?

BuzzFeed granted Chris Malone 156,250 restricted stock units (RSUs), each representing a contingent right to receive one share of Class A common stock. The grant was made on July 21, 2026 as part of his director compensation.

How do Chris Malone’s new BuzzFeed (BZFD) RSUs vest?

The RSU award vests ratably in four installments. One-quarter of the total RSUs vests on the 26th of each August, November, February and May, so long as Malone continues in his role as a service provider to BuzzFeed.

What does each RSU granted to Chris Malone by BuzzFeed (BZFD) represent?

Each RSU represents a contingent right to one share of BuzzFeed’s Class A common stock. Shares are actually delivered only upon vesting, and vesting depends on Malone’s continued status as a service provider to the company.

Do Chris Malone’s BuzzFeed (BZFD) RSUs have an expiration date?

The RSUs do not expire in the traditional sense. According to the terms, each unit will either vest on its scheduled vesting date or be cancelled prior to vesting if conditions, such as continued service, are not satisfied.

How many BuzzFeed (BZFD) Class A shares underlie Chris Malone’s RSU grant?

The award covers 156,250 underlying shares of BuzzFeed Class A common stock. Because each RSU corresponds to one share, full vesting of the grant would result in delivery of up to 156,250 shares, subject to the vesting conditions.

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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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^*

Malone Chris

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

C/O BUZZFEED, INC.

50 W. 23RD STREET, 6TH FLOOR

(Street)

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)

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/21/2026

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

X	Form 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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Restricted Stock Units	⁽¹⁾	07/21/2026		A		156,250		⁽²⁾	⁽³⁾	Class A Common Stock	156,250	$0	156,250	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 ratably as to 1/4 of the total award on the 26th of each August, November, February and May thereafter.

3. 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 Chris Malone	07/23/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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)

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