BuzzFeed grants CLO David Arroyo 365K RSUs

BuzzFeed’s Chief Legal Officer received a multi-year RSU equity award tied to continued service.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

BuzzFeed, Inc. (symbol: BZFD) is the issuer of record for a Form 4 filing submitted to the SEC. Arroyo David reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

BuzzFeed, Inc. (BZFD) reported that its Chief Legal Officer, David Arroyo, received a grant of 365,372 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) on September 10, 2026. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Class A common stock, subject to continued service. The RSUs vest with one-third vesting one year from July 21, 2026 and the balance in eight equal quarterly installments thereafter, and will either vest or be cancelled with no expiration date. Following this award, Arroyo is reported as directly holding 365,372 RSUs.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 365,372 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider Arroyo David

Role CLO

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Restricted Stock Units F1, F2, F3	365,372	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 365,372 contracts (Direct)

Footnotes (3)

1. 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.
2. F2. The RSUs vest as follows: 1/3 vest one year from July 21, 2026 and in 8 equal quarterly installments thereafter.
3. F3. These RSUs do not expire; they either vest or are cancelled prior to the vesting date.

Key Figures

RSUs granted: 365,372 units Grant price per RSU: $0.00 per unit RSUs held after transaction: 365,372 units +2 more

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RSUs granted 365,372 units Restricted Stock Units granted to CLO David Arroyo on September 10, 2026

Grant price per RSU $0.00 per unit Reported transaction price for the RSU award

RSUs held after transaction 365,372 units Total RSUs directly held by David Arroyo following the award

Initial vesting portion 1/3 of award Vests one year from July 21, 2026

Remaining vesting tranches 8 quarterly installments Balance of RSUs vest in eight equal quarterly installments after initial vest

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Units, Class A common stock, vest, contingent right

4 terms

Restricted Stock Units financial

"Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right"

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

"receive one share of the Issuer's Class A 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.

vest financial

"The RSUs vest as follows: 1/3 vest one year from July 21, 2026"

A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.

contingent right financial

"represents a contingent right to receive one share"

FAQ

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What equity award did BuzzFeed (BZFD) grant to CLO David Arroyo?

BuzzFeed granted 365,372 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) to Chief Legal Officer David Arroyo on September 10, 2026. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Class A common stock, subject to his continued service with the company.

How do the new RSUs for BuzzFeed (BZFD) CLO David Arroyo vest?

The RSUs vest as follows: one-third vests one year from July 21, 2026, and the remaining two-thirds vest in eight equal quarterly installments thereafter, conditioned on David Arroyo’s continued status as a service provider to BuzzFeed.

What does each RSU granted by BuzzFeed (BZFD) to David Arroyo represent?

Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of BuzzFeed’s Class A common stock, provided David Arroyo continues as a service provider through the applicable vesting dates, after which vested RSUs can settle in shares.

Do the RSUs granted to BuzzFeed (BZFD) CLO David Arroyo have an expiration date?

The filing states that these RSUs do not expire; they will either vest on the scheduled vesting dates or be cancelled prior to vesting, depending on whether the service-based vesting conditions are satisfied.

How many RSUs does BuzzFeed (BZFD) CLO David Arroyo hold after this transaction?

After the reported grant, David Arroyo is shown as directly holding 365,372 RSUs, each linked to a potential share of Class A common stock, subject to the vesting and service conditions described in the award terms.

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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^*

Arroyo David

(Last) (First) (Middle)

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)

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
09/10/2026

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)
			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)	09/10/2026		A		365,372		(2)	(3)	Class A Common Stock	365,372	$0	365,372	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 RSUs vest as follows: 1/3 vest one year from July 21, 2026 and in 8 equal quarterly installments 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 David Arroyo	09/14/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)