BuzzFeed director settles 101,338 RSUs in stock

BuzzFeed, Inc. director Adam Rothstein acquired shares through RSU vesting.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

BuzzFeed, Inc. director Adam Rothstein acquired shares through RSU vesting. On May 1, 2026, 101,338 restricted stock units (RSUs) fully vested and were settled into the same number of shares of BuzzFeed’s Class A common stock at a price of $0.00 per share.

Each RSU represented a right to receive one share of Class A common stock, contingent on Rothstein’s continued service. After this settlement, he directly owned 991,270 shares of Class A common stock. The RSUs do not expire; they either vest or are cancelled before the vesting date.

Insider Trade Summary

101,338 shares exercised/converted

Exercise 2 txns

Insider Rothstein Adam

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise	Restricted Stock Units	101,338	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise	Class A Common Stock	101,338	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 0 contracts (Direct); Class A Common Stock — 991,270 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (4)

1. F1. 101,338 restricted stock units ("RSUs") fully vested on May 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. The remaining 101,338 RSUs vested on the transaction date.
4. F4. These RSUs do not expire; they either vest or are cancelled prior to the vesting date.

Key Figures

RSUs vested: 101,338 units Shares acquired via RSU settlement: 101,338 shares Post-transaction holdings: 991,270 shares +2 more

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RSUs vested 101,338 units Restricted stock units fully vested on May 1, 2026

Shares acquired via RSU settlement 101,338 shares Class A common stock received upon RSU vesting

Post-transaction holdings 991,270 shares Direct ownership of BuzzFeed Class A common stock after transaction

RSU settlement price $0.00 per share Exercise/conversion price for RSUs into Class A common stock

Derivative exercises 101,338 shares Total exerciseShares in transaction summary for code M

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Units, RSUs, Class A common stock, derivative security

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Restricted Stock Units financial

"101,338 restricted stock units ("RSUs") fully vested on May 1, 2026"

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

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

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.

Class A common stock financial

"were settled in shares of the Issuer's 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.

derivative security financial

"transaction_code_description": "Exercise or conversion of derivative security""

A derivative security is a financial contract whose value comes from the price or performance of something else, such as a stock, bond, commodity, or market index. For investors it acts like an insurance policy or a wager: it can be used to protect against losses, lock in prices, or amplify gains and losses, so it can change a portfolio’s risk and potential return without owning the underlying asset directly.

FAQ

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What insider transaction did BuzzFeed (BZFD) director Adam Rothstein report?

Adam Rothstein reported an acquisition via RSU vesting. On May 1, 2026, 101,338 restricted stock units fully vested and were settled in an equal number of BuzzFeed Class A common shares as part of his equity compensation.

How many BuzzFeed (BZFD) shares did Adam Rothstein receive from RSUs?

Rothstein received 101,338 shares from vested RSUs. The restricted stock units converted one-for-one into Class A common stock when they fully vested on May 1, 2026, reflecting previously granted equity awards reaching their vesting date.

What are the vesting terms of Adam Rothstein’s BuzzFeed (BZFD) RSUs?

Each RSU vested based on continued service. The filing states that each restricted stock unit represented a contingent right to receive one share of Class A common stock, subject to Rothstein’s continued status as a service provider until the vesting date.

How many BuzzFeed (BZFD) shares does Adam Rothstein own after this Form 4?

Rothstein directly owns 991,270 shares after the transaction. Following settlement of 101,338 RSUs into Class A common stock, the Form 4 reports his direct beneficial ownership at 991,270 shares of BuzzFeed’s Class A common stock.

Do Adam Rothstein’s BuzzFeed (BZFD) RSUs have an expiration date?

The RSUs do not have a traditional expiration date. According to the filing, these restricted stock units either vest or are cancelled prior to the vesting date, rather than expiring like standard stock options or other derivative securities.

Was Adam Rothstein’s BuzzFeed (BZFD) transaction a market purchase or sale?

The transaction was a derivative exercise, not a market trade. The Form 4 uses transaction code M, indicating exercise or conversion of a derivative security as RSUs vested into common shares at $0.00 per share.

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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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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 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)
05/01/2026

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	05/01/2026		M		101,338(1)	A	$0	991,270	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)	05/01/2026		M			101,338	(3)	(4)	Class A Common Stock	101,338	$0	0	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. 101,338 restricted stock units ("RSUs") fully vested on May 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. The remaining 101,338 RSUs vested on the transaction date.

4. 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	05/05/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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