BuzzFeed director gets 34,924 shares via RSUs

BuzzFeed, Inc. director Janet L. Rolle acquired shares through equity compensation.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

BuzzFeed, Inc. director Janet L. Rolle acquired shares through equity compensation. On March 1, 2026, 34,924 restricted stock units fully vested and were settled into 34,924 shares of Class A common stock at no cash exercise price. Each RSU represents a right to one share, conditioned on continued service. After this vesting, 104,773 RSUs remain outstanding, scheduled to vest in equal quarterly installments on the 1st of each June, September, and December, unless they are cancelled before vesting.

Insider Trade Summary

34,924 shares exercised/converted

Exercise 2 txns

Insider Rolle Janet L

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise	Restricted Stock Units	34,924	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise	Class A Common Stock	34,924	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 104,773 contracts (Direct); Class A Common Stock — 157,034 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (4)

1. F1. 34,924 restricted stock units ("RSUs") fully vested on March 1, 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 the transaction date. The remaining 104,773 RSUs vest ratably as to 1/4 of the total award on the 1st of each June, September and December thereafter.
4. F4. These RSUs do not expire; they either vest or are cancelled prior to the vesting date.

FAQ

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What insider transaction did BuzzFeed (BZFD) report for Janet L. Rolle?

BuzzFeed reported that director Janet L. Rolle had 34,924 restricted stock units vest and settle into an equal number of Class A common shares. This reflects equity compensation vesting, not an open-market stock purchase or sale.

How many BuzzFeed (BZFD) shares did Janet L. Rolle receive from RSU vesting?

Janet L. Rolle received 34,924 shares of BuzzFeed Class A common stock upon vesting of 34,924 restricted stock units. Each RSU converted into one share as part of the company’s equity compensation program on March 1, 2026.

What are the vesting terms of Janet L. Rolle’s remaining BuzzFeed (BZFD) RSUs?

After the March 1, 2026 vesting, 104,773 RSUs remain for Janet L. Rolle. One quarter of the total award vests on the 1st of each June, September, and December, assuming she continues as a service provider.

Do BuzzFeed (BZFD) RSUs held by Janet L. Rolle have an expiration date?

The RSUs reported for Janet L. Rolle do not have a traditional expiration date. According to the disclosure, they either vest on the scheduled dates or are cancelled before vesting, depending on continued service conditions.

Did Janet L. Rolle pay a cash exercise price for the BuzzFeed (BZFD) RSUs?

No cash exercise price was reported for this RSU vesting. The Form 4 shows a transaction price per share of $0.0000, indicating the RSUs settled into BuzzFeed Class A shares without a cash payment from the director.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 03/02/2026 - 06:05 PM EST Learn about SEC filing dates

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 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)

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/01/2026

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	03/01/2026		M		34,924(1)	A	$0	157,034	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)	03/01/2026		M			34,924	(3)	(4)	Class A Common Stock	34,924	$0	104,773	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. 34,924 restricted stock units ("RSUs") fully vested on March 1, 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 the transaction date. The remaining 104,773 RSUs vest ratably as to 1/4 of the total award on the 1st of each June, September and December thereafter.

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	02/27/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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