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BZFD Form 4: CFO settles 58,593 RSUs; 5,001 RSUs remain

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BuzzFeed, Inc. (BZFD) reported insider activity by its CFO. On November 11, 2025, restricted stock units (RSUs) settled into Class A shares: 58,593 and 1,667 shares were issued, each on a 1-for-1 basis. To cover taxes on the settlement, 21,562 shares were withheld at $1.06 per share.

After these transactions, the officer beneficially owned 334,565 Class A shares, held directly. Footnotes state these RSUs were granted under the 2021 Equity Incentive Plan. 5,001 RSUs remain and vest in equal quarterly installments on the 19th of November, February, and May thereafter.

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Insider Omer Matthew
Role CFO
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Restricted Stock Units 58,593 $0.00 --
Exercise Restricted Stock Units 1,667 $0.00 --
Exercise Class A Common Stock 58,593 $0.00 --
Exercise Class A Common Stock 1,667 $0.00 --
Tax Withholding Class A Common Stock 21,562 $1.06 $23K
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 0 shares (Direct); Class A Common Stock — 354,460 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
  1. These shares of Class A common stock reflect the settlement, on November 11, 2025, of restricted stock units ("RSUs") granted to the Reporting Person pursuant to the 2021 Equity Incentive Plan, each of which was converted into a share of the Issuer's Class A common stock on a 1-for-1 basis. Shares withheld to pay taxes applicable to the settlement of the RSUs previously awarded to the Reporting Person to which footnote (1) refers. 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. All remaining 58,593 RSUs settled on the transaction date. These RSUs do not expire; they either vest or are cancelled prior to the vesting date. 1,667 RSUs settled on the transaction date. The remaining 5,001 RSUs vest as to 1/12 of the total award quarterly in equal installments on the 19th of each November, February and May thereafter.
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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*
Omer Matthew
(Last) (First) (Middle)
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)
Director 10% Owner
X Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
CFO
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
11/11/2025
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 11/11/2025 M 58,593(1) A $0 354,460 D
Class A Common Stock 11/11/2025 M 1,667(1) A $0 356,127 D
Class A Common Stock 11/11/2025 F 21,562(2) D $1.06 334,565 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 (3) 11/11/2025 M 58,593 (4) (5) Class A Common Stock 58,593 $0 0 D
Restricted Stock Units (3) 11/11/2025 M 1,667 (6) (5) Class A Common Stock 1,667 $0 5,001 D
Explanation of Responses:
1. These shares of Class A common stock reflect the settlement, on November 11, 2025, of restricted stock units ("RSUs") granted to the Reporting Person pursuant to the 2021 Equity Incentive Plan, each of which was converted into a share of the Issuer's Class A common stock on a 1-for-1 basis.
2. Shares withheld to pay taxes applicable to the settlement of the RSUs previously awarded to the Reporting Person to which footnote (1) refers.
3. 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.
4. All remaining 58,593 RSUs settled on the transaction date.
5. These RSUs do not expire; they either vest or are cancelled prior to the vesting date.
6. 1,667 RSUs settled on the transaction date. The remaining 5,001 RSUs vest as to 1/12 of the total award quarterly in equal installments on the 19th of each November, February and May thereafter.
Remarks:
/s/ Heather Flores-Ricks, Attorney-in-Fact for Matthew Omer 11/13/2025
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
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FAQ

What did BuzzFeed (BZFD) disclose in this Form 4?

The CFO reported RSU settlements that issued 58,593 and 1,667 Class A shares on 11/11/2025, with tax withholding of 21,562 shares at $1.06.

How many BuzzFeed (BZFD) shares does the CFO own after the transactions?

Following the reported transactions, the officer beneficially owned 334,565 Class A shares, held directly.

What is the source of the new BuzzFeed (BZFD) shares reported?

They reflect the settlement of previously granted RSUs under the 2021 Equity Incentive Plan on a 1-for-1 basis.

Were any shares sold in the market by the CFO of BZFD?

The filing shows 21,562 shares were withheld to pay taxes on the RSU settlement at $1.06; this is not an open-market sale.

How many RSUs remain for the BZFD CFO and what is the vesting schedule?

5,001 RSUs remain, vesting in equal quarterly installments on the 19th of November, February, and May thereafter.

What roles does the reporting person hold at BuzzFeed (BZFD)?

The reporting person is an Officer (CFO) of BuzzFeed, Inc.