BuzzFeed (BZFD) director gains 101,337 shares from RSU vesting

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

BuzzFeed, Inc. director Adam Rothstein acquired 101,337 shares of Class A common stock through the vesting of restricted stock units (RSUs) on February 1, 2026 at a price of $0 per share. After this transaction, he directly owned 841,038 Class A shares.

The RSU award covered 101,337 underlying shares; half of the award vested on the transaction date and the remaining half is scheduled to vest on May 1, 2026, subject to his continued service. The RSUs do not have a traditional expiration date and either vest or are cancelled before the vesting date.

Insider Trade Summary

101,337 shares exercised/converted

Mixed 2 txns

Insider Rothstein Adam

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise	Restricted Stock Units	101,337	$0.00	--
Exercise	Class A Common Stock	101,337	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 101,338 shares (Direct); Class A Common Stock — 841,038 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

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. 1/2 the award vested on the transaction date. The remaining 1/2 vests on May 1, 2026. These RSUs do not expire; they either vest or are cancelled prior to the vesting date.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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^*

Rothstein Adam

(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)
02/01/2026

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	02/01/2026		M		101,337	A	$0	841,038	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	(1)	02/01/2026		M			101,337	(2)	(3)	Class A Common Stock	101,337	$0	101,338	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. 1/2 the award vested on the transaction date. The remaining 1/2 vests on May 1, 2026.

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 Adam Rothstein	02/02/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did BuzzFeed (BZFD) director Adam Rothstein report in this Form 4?

Adam Rothstein reported acquiring 101,337 shares of BuzzFeed Class A common stock on February 1, 2026. The shares came from the vesting of restricted stock units at an exercise price of $0 per share, increasing his direct holdings to 841,038 Class A shares.

How many BuzzFeed (BZFD) shares does Adam Rothstein own after this transaction?

After the reported transaction, Adam Rothstein directly owns 841,038 shares of BuzzFeed Class A common stock. These holdings reflect the addition of 101,337 shares received upon vesting and settlement of restricted stock units on February 1, 2026 at a price of $0 per share.

What is the size and structure of Adam Rothstein’s BuzzFeed (BZFD) RSU award?

The reported restricted stock unit award covers 101,337 underlying shares of BuzzFeed Class A common stock. Each RSU represents a right to receive one share, contingent on his continued service. The award vests in two equal parts, with no traditional expiration date before vesting or cancellation.

When do Adam Rothstein’s BuzzFeed (BZFD) restricted stock units vest?

Half of Adam Rothstein’s restricted stock unit award vested on February 1, 2026, creating 101,337 shares. The remaining half of the award is scheduled to vest on May 1, 2026, provided he continues as a service provider to BuzzFeed through that vesting date.

What does the $0 price on Adam Rothstein’s BuzzFeed (BZFD) Form 4 mean?

The $0 price reflects that the 101,337 shares were issued upon RSU vesting, not purchased on the open market. Each restricted stock unit converts into one share of Class A common stock at no cash cost to Adam Rothstein when the vesting conditions are satisfied.