BuzzFeed director Washington receives 39.1K shares

The 39,062-RSU vesting and share settlement was not reported under a Rule 10b5-1 plan.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

BuzzFeed, Inc. director Stanley Eric Washington had 39,062 restricted stock units fully vest on October 16, 2026, and they were settled in 39,062 shares of Class A common stock. After the settlement, the reported direct holdings were 39,062 shares and 117,188 RSUs. The remaining 117,188 RSUs vest ratably on the 16th of each January, April and July thereafter, subject to Washington’s continued status as a service provider to the company.

Insider Trade Summary

39,062 shares exercised/converted

Exercise 2 txns

Insider Washington Stanley Eric

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise	Restricted Stock Units F2, F3, F4	39,062	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise	Class A Common Stock F1	39,062	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 117,188 contracts (Direct); Class A Common Stock — 39,062 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (4)

1. F1. 39,062 restricted stock units ("RSUs") fully vested on October 16, 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. 1/4 of the award vested on October 16, 2026. The remaining 117,188 RSUs vest ratably as to 1/4 of the total award of 156,250 RSUs on the 16th of each of January, April and July thereafter.
4. F4. These RSUs do not expire; they either vest or are cancelled prior to the vesting date.

Key Figures

RSUs vested: 39,062 RSUs Shares received in settlement: 39,062 shares Direct shares following settlement: 39,062 shares +2 more

5 metrics

RSUs vested 39,062 RSUs October 16, 2026

Shares received in settlement 39,062 shares Class A common stock; October 16, 2026

Direct shares following settlement 39,062 shares Class A common stock

Remaining RSUs 117,188 RSUs Vest ratably on the 16th of each January, April and July thereafter

Total RSU award 156,250 RSUs Award referenced in the vesting schedule

Key Terms

restricted stock units, vest ratably, contingent right

3 terms

restricted stock units financial

"39,062 restricted stock units fully vested"

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.

vest ratably financial

"vest ratably as to 1/4 of the total award"

contingent right financial

"Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share"

FAQ

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How many RSUs did BuzzFeed (BZFD) director Stanley Eric Washington have vest?

On October 16, 2026, 39,062 RSUs fully vested and were settled in 39,062 shares of BuzzFeed’s Class A common stock.

How many RSUs remain for BuzzFeed (BZFD) director Stanley Eric Washington, and when do they vest?

117,188 RSUs remain and vest ratably on the 16th of each January, April and July thereafter, subject to Washington’s continued status as a service provider to BuzzFeed.

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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^*

Washington Stanley Eric

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O BUZZFEED, INC.

50 WEST 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)
10/16/2026

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	10/16/2026		M		39,062(1)	A	$0	39,062	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)	10/16/2026		M			39,062	(3)	(4)	Class A Common Stock	39,062	$0	117,188	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. 39,062 restricted stock units ("RSUs") fully vested on October 16, 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. 1/4 of the award vested on October 16, 2026. The remaining 117,188 RSUs vest ratably as to 1/4 of the total award of 156,250 RSUs on the 16th of each of January, April and July thereafter.

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

Remarks:

	/s/ Fatima Santos, Attorney-in-Fact for Stanley Eric Washington	10/20/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)