BuzzFeed director gets 23,282 shares from RSU vest

Rolle Janet L reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Rolle Janet L reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

BuzzFeed, Inc. director Janet L. Rolle reported equity compensation activity. On May 12, 2026, 23,282 restricted stock units (RSUs) fully vested and were settled into the same number of shares of Class A common stock, bringing her direct holdings to 180,316 shares. These RSUs are part of a larger award where half vested on the transaction date and the remaining 23,283 RSUs are scheduled to vest on August 12, 2026, subject to her continued service.

Insider Trade Summary

23,282 shares exercised/converted

Exercise 2 txns

Insider Rolle Janet L

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise	Restricted Stock Units	23,282	$0.00	$0.00
Grant/Award	Class A Common Stock	23,282	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 23,283 contracts (Direct); Class A Common Stock — 180,316 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (4)

1. F1. 23,282 restricted stock units ("RSUs") fully vested on May 12, 2026 and were settled in shares of the issuer's common stock.
2. F2. 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.
3. F3. 1/2 of the total award vested on the transaction date. The remaining 23,283 RSUs vest on August 12, 2026.
4. F4. These RSUs do not expire; they either vest or are cancelled prior to the vesting date.

Key Figures

RSUs vested and settled: 23,282 RSUs/shares Shares held after transaction: 180,316 shares Remaining RSUs: 23,283 RSUs +2 more

5 metrics

RSUs vested and settled 23,282 RSUs/shares Fully vested and settled into Class A common stock on May 12, 2026

Shares held after transaction 180,316 shares Direct holdings of BuzzFeed Class A common stock after Form 4 transactions

Remaining RSUs 23,283 RSUs Scheduled to vest on August 12, 2026, subject to continued service

RSU-to-share ratio 1 RSU : 1 share Each RSU represents a contingent right to one Class A share

Transaction share price $0.0000 per share Reported price for grant/award and RSU conversion entries

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Units, RSUs, Class A common stock, service provider

4 terms

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.

RSUs financial

"These RSUs do not expire; they either vest or are cancelled"

RSUs, or restricted stock units, are a form of company shares given to employees as part of their compensation. They are typically awarded with certain restrictions, such as a waiting period before they can be fully owned or sold, similar to earning a gift that becomes fully yours over time. For investors, RSUs can impact a company's stock offerings and reflect how much the company relies on stock-based incentives to attract and retain talent.

Class A common stock financial

"settled in shares of the issuer's common stock ... 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.

service provider financial

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

FAQ

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What did BuzzFeed (BZFD) director Janet Rolle report in this Form 4?

Janet L. Rolle reported equity awards vesting and being settled in stock. On May 12, 2026, 23,282 RSUs vested and were settled into 23,282 shares of BuzzFeed Class A common stock as part of her director compensation.

How many BuzzFeed (BZFD) shares does Janet Rolle hold after this transaction?

Janet L. Rolle now directly holds 180,316 BuzzFeed Class A shares. This total reflects the settlement of 23,282 vested RSUs into common stock reported in the Form 4 for the May 12, 2026 transaction date.

What are the key RSU vesting terms disclosed for BuzzFeed (BZFD) director Janet Rolle?

The award vests in two equal parts tied to service. Footnotes state 23,282 RSUs vested on May 12, 2026, while the remaining 23,283 RSUs are scheduled to vest on August 12, 2026, subject to her continued status as a service provider.

Did Janet Rolle buy or sell BuzzFeed (BZFD) shares on the open market?

The Form 4 does not show any open-market purchases or sales. Reported transactions are a grant/award of 23,282 Class A shares and an exercise of 23,282 RSUs settling into stock as part of compensation, both at a price of $0.0000.

How many restricted stock units remain for Janet Rolle at BuzzFeed (BZFD)?

After this vesting, 23,283 RSUs remain outstanding for Janet L. Rolle. The filing notes that these RSUs are scheduled to vest on August 12, 2026, and do not expire but either vest or are cancelled before that vesting date.

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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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Rolle Janet L

(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)

X	Director		10% 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)

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
Class A Common Stock	05/12/2026		A		23,282(1)	A	$0	180,316	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	(2)	05/12/2026		M			23,282	(3)	(4)	Class A Common Stock	23,282	$0	23,283	D

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 Class A 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 as Attorney-in-fact for Janet Rolle	05/12/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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