BuzzFeed (BZFD) CFO settles RSUs and withholds shares to cover tax

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

BuzzFeed, Inc. CFO Matthew Omer reported routine equity compensation activity tied to restricted stock units (RSUs). On March 9, 2026, 1,667 RSUs settled into 1,667 shares of Class A common stock on a 1-for-1 basis. To cover taxes on this vesting, 687 shares were withheld, leaving him with 335,545 Class A shares held directly after the transactions. According to the footnotes, he still holds 3,334 RSUs; half of these vested in February 2026 and will settle on the company’s next equity release date, and the remaining half are scheduled to vest on May 19, 2026, if he continues as a service provider.

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^*

Omer Matthew

(Last) (First) (Middle)

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)

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/09/2026

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
Class A Common Stock	03/09/2026		M		1,667(1)	A	$0	336,232	D
Class A Common Stock	03/09/2026		F		687(2)	D	$0	335,545	D

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	(3)	03/09/2026		M			1,667	(4)	(5)	Class A Common Stock	1,667	$0	3,334	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. These shares of Class A common stock reflect the settlement of restricted stock units ("RSUs") on March 9, 2026. Each RSU is convertible into a share of Issuer's Class A common stock on a 1-for-1 basis.

2. Shares withheld to pay taxes applicable to the settlement of the RSUs previously awarded to the Reporting Person to which footnote (1) refers.

3. Each 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.

4. 1/2 of the remaining 3,334 RSUs vested in February 2026 and will settle on the Company's next equity release date. The remaining 1/2 of the RSUs will vest on May 19, 2026.

5. 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 Matthew Omer	03/11/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did BuzzFeed (BZFD) CFO Matthew Omer report in this Form 4?

He reported routine RSU vesting and related tax withholding. On March 9, 2026, 1,667 restricted stock units settled into an equal number of Class A shares, with a portion of those shares withheld to satisfy tax obligations.

How many BuzzFeed (BZFD) shares did the CFO receive and withhold for taxes?

He received 1,667 Class A shares and 687 were withheld for taxes. The withholding covered taxes owed on the settlement of previously awarded restricted stock units, rather than representing an open‑market sale of shares.

How many BuzzFeed (BZFD) shares does the CFO hold after these transactions?

He holds 335,545 shares of Class A common stock directly. This figure reflects the net position after 1,667 shares were issued from RSU settlement and 687 of those shares were withheld to cover applicable tax liabilities.

What RSU balance and vesting schedule remain for the BuzzFeed (BZFD) CFO?

He has 3,334 RSUs remaining with staged vesting. Half of these RSUs vested in February 2026 and will settle on the company’s next equity release date, while the remaining half are scheduled to vest on May 19, 2026.

Do these BuzzFeed (BZFD) Form 4 transactions involve an open-market sale by the CFO?

No, they reflect RSU settlement and tax withholding, not an open-market sale. The disposition coded “F” represents shares delivered to cover taxes related to vesting, rather than discretionary selling into the market.

What does each RSU reported by the BuzzFeed (BZFD) CFO represent?

Each RSU represents a right to receive one Class A share. The units convert into BuzzFeed’s Class A common stock on a 1-for-1 basis, contingent on the CFO’s continued service to the company through the applicable vesting dates.