BuzzFeed’s Jonah Peretti settles 6,363 RSUs

BuzzFeed, Inc. insider Jonah Peretti, President of BuzzFeed AI and a director, reported settlement of 6,363 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) into an equal number of Class A common shares on August 11, 2026.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

BuzzFeed, Inc. insider Jonah Peretti, President of BuzzFeed AI and a director, reported settlement of 6,363 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) into an equal number of Class A common shares on August 11, 2026. 2,621 shares were withheld at $1.13 per share to pay taxes. Peretti continues to hold 44,545 RSUs that vest quarterly and 1,309,354 Class A shares indirectly through Jonah Peretti, LLC.

Insider Trade Summary

6,363 shares exercised/converted

Exercise 4 txns

Insider Peretti Jonah

Role President of BuzzFeed AI

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise	Restricted Stock Units F4, F5, F6	6,363	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise	Class A Common Stock F1	6,363	$0.00	$0.00
Tax Withholding	Class A Common Stock F2	2,621	$1.13	$3K
holding	Class A Common Stock F3	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 44,545 contracts (Direct); Class A Common Stock — 24,736 shares (Direct); Class A Common Stock — 1,309,354 shares (Indirect, By Jonah Peretti, LLC)

Footnotes (6)

1. F1. These shares of Class A common stock reflect the settlement of restricted stock units ("RSUs") on August 11, 2026. Each RSU is convertible into a share of Issuer's Class A common stock on a 1-for-1 basis.
2. F2. Shares withheld to pay taxes applicable to the settlement of the RSUs previously awarded to the Reporting Person to which footnote (1) refers.
3. F3. These shares are owned directly by Jonah Peretti, LLC and indirectly by Jonah Peretti as the managing member of Jonah Peretti, LLC.
4. F4. 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.
5. F5. 6,363 RSUs settled on the transaction date. The remaining 44,545 RSUs vest as to 1/12 of the total award quarterly in equal installments on the 1st of November, February, May and August thereafter.
6. F6. These RSUs do not expire; they either vest or are cancelled prior to the vesting date.

Key Figures

RSUs settled: 6,363 RSUs Shares withheld for taxes: 2,621 shares Tax withholding price: $1.13 per share +3 more

6 metrics

RSUs settled 6,363 RSUs RSUs converted into Class A common stock on August 11, 2026

Shares withheld for taxes 2,621 shares Class A shares withheld at $1.13 per share to pay tax liability

Tax withholding price $1.13 per share Price used for 2,621 withheld Class A shares

Remaining RSUs 44,545 RSUs Unvested RSUs remaining after 6,363 settled on August 11, 2026

Indirect Class A holdings 1,309,354 shares Class A shares held indirectly through Jonah Peretti, LLC

Direct RSU holding after settlement 44,545 RSUs Total RSUs reported following the derivative transaction

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Units, RSUs, indirectly, contingent right, +1 more

5 terms

Restricted Stock Units financial

"These shares of Class A common stock reflect the settlement of restricted stock units"

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

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

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.

indirectly financial

"These shares are owned directly by Jonah Peretti, LLC and indirectly by Jonah Peretti"

contingent right financial

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

withheld to pay taxes financial

"Shares withheld to pay taxes applicable to the settlement of the RSUs"

FAQ

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What insider transaction did BZFD’s Jonah Peretti report on August 11, 2026?

Jonah Peretti reported the settlement of 6,363 RSUs into the same number of BuzzFeed Class A shares on August 11, 2026. The filing shows these RSUs converted 1-for-1 into common stock as part of his equity compensation.

How many BuzzFeed (BZFD) shares were withheld for taxes in Peretti’s Form 4?

The Form 4 shows 2,621 Class A shares were withheld at $1.13 per share to pay taxes on the RSU settlement. This disposition is coded as a tax-liability payment, not an open-market sale.

How many RSUs does Jonah Peretti still hold at BuzzFeed (BZFD)?

After 6,363 RSUs settled, 44,545 RSUs remain outstanding for Jonah Peretti. These RSUs vest in quarterly installments on the 1st of November, February, May, and August, subject to his continued service.

What indirect BuzzFeed (BZFD) holdings does Jonah Peretti report?

Jonah Peretti reports 1,309,354 Class A shares held indirectly through Jonah Peretti, LLC. A footnote states these shares are owned directly by the LLC and indirectly by him as its managing member.

Was Jonah Peretti’s BuzzFeed (BZFD) RSU transaction under a 10b5-1 plan?

The filing’s 10b5-1 checkbox is not checked, and no footnote mentions a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. The reported RSU settlement and tax withholding appear as standard equity compensation events.

What is the conversion ratio for Jonah Peretti’s BuzzFeed (BZFD) RSUs?

Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of BuzzFeed Class A common stock. The footnotes specify a 1-for-1 conversion upon settlement, subject to his continued service with the company.

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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^*

Peretti Jonah

(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
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	President of BuzzFeed AI

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/11/2026

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	08/11/2026		M		6,363(1)	A	$0	27,357	D
Class A Common Stock	08/11/2026		F		2,621(2)	D	$1.13	24,736	D
Class A Common Stock								1,309,354	I	By Jonah Peretti, LLC(3)

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	(4)	08/11/2026		M			6,363	(5)	(6)	Class A Common Stock	6,363	$0	44,545	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. These shares of Class A common stock reflect the settlement of restricted stock units ("RSUs") on August 11, 2026. Each RSU is convertible into a share of 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. These shares are owned directly by Jonah Peretti, LLC and indirectly by Jonah Peretti as the managing member of Jonah Peretti, LLC.

4. 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.

5. 6,363 RSUs settled on the transaction date. The remaining 44,545 RSUs vest as to 1/12 of the total award quarterly in equal installments on the 1st of November, February, May and August thereafter.

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

Remarks:

	/s/ Fatima Santos, Attorney-in-Fact for Jonah Peretti	08/12/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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