BuzzFeed (BZFD) awards 156,250 RSUs to director Eric Gould

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Gould Eric reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

BuzzFeed, Inc. reported that director Eric Gould received a grant of 156,250 restricted stock units on 2026-07-21, each linked to one share of Class A common stock. The award was granted at $0.0000 per unit and vests in four equal installments on the 26th of each August, November, February and May, conditioned on his continued service. After this grant, he directly holds 156,250 RSUs, which will either vest or be cancelled before their scheduled vesting dates.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Gould Eric

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Restricted Stock Units F1, F2, F3	156,250	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 156,250 shares (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 RSU grant vests ratably as to 1/4 of the total award on the 26th of each August, November, February and May thereafter.
3. F3. These RSUs do not expire; they either vest or are cancelled prior to the vesting date.

Key Figures

RSUs granted: 156,250 restricted stock units Grant price per unit: $0.0000 per unit RSUs held after grant: 156,250 RSUs +1 more

4 metrics

RSUs granted 156,250 restricted stock units Equity award to director Eric Gould on 2026-07-21

Grant price per unit $0.0000 per unit Restricted stock units awarded with no cash purchase price

RSUs held after grant 156,250 RSUs Total restricted stock units directly owned following the reported transaction

Vesting installments 1/4 of total award per installment Vests on the 26th of each August, November, February and May

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Units, Class A common stock, contingent right, service provider

4 terms

Restricted Stock Units financial

"Security reported as "Restricted Stock Units" linked to Class A common stock"

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

"Each RSU represents 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.

contingent right financial

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

service provider other

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

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FAQ

What transaction did Eric Gould report for BuzzFeed (BZFD) on this Form 4?

Eric Gould reported receiving a grant of 156,250 restricted stock units on 2026-07-21. The RSUs are tied to BuzzFeed Class A common stock, were awarded at no cash purchase price, and represent an increase in his directly held equity-based compensation position.

How many BuzzFeed (BZFD) shares could Eric Gould’s new RSUs represent?

The grant covers 156,250 RSUs, each representing a contingent right to receive one share of BuzzFeed Class A common stock. If all units vest, they would settle into up to 156,250 shares, subject to his continued service through the vesting dates.

What are the vesting terms of Eric Gould’s BuzzFeed (BZFD) RSU award?

The RSU grant vests ratably as to one quarter of the total award on the 26th of each August, November, February and May after the grant. Vesting is conditioned on Eric Gould maintaining his status as a service provider to BuzzFeed through those dates.

Do Eric Gould’s BuzzFeed (BZFD) RSUs have an expiration date?

These RSUs do not expire in the traditional sense. Each unit will either vest on its scheduled vesting date or be cancelled before that date, for example if service-based conditions are not met, instead of terminating on a fixed expiration day.

Is Eric Gould’s BuzzFeed (BZFD) RSU grant reported under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

The Form 4 shows the Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not selected for this transaction. There is also no accompanying footnote stating the grant was made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, so no pre-arranged trading status is disclosed.

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

OMB APPROVAL

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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^*

Gould Eric

(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)
07/21/2026

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)	07/21/2026		A		156,250		(2)	(3)	Class A Common Stock	156,250	$0	156,250	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 RSU grant vests ratably as to 1/4 of the total award on the 26th of each August, November, February and May 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 Eric Gould	07/23/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)