BuzzFeed director granted new RSU awards

Rolle Janet L reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

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Rolle Janet L reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

BuzzFeed, Inc. director Janet L. Rolle reported receiving two grants of restricted stock units (RSUs) on February 12, 2026. The grants cover 46,565 RSUs and 139,697 RSUs, each representing a right to receive one share of BuzzFeed Class A common stock if service conditions are met.

The 46,565-unit award vests in two equal installments on May 12, 2026 and August 12, 2026. The 139,697-unit award vests in four equal installments on the first day of each March, June, September and December, and the RSUs either vest or are cancelled rather than expiring.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 186,262 shares

Grant/Award 2 txns

Insider Rolle Janet L

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Restricted Stock Units	46,565	$0.00	$0.00
Grant/Award	Restricted Stock Units	139,697	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 186,262 contracts (Direct)

Footnotes (4)

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 as follows: 1/2 of the total award vests on May 12, 2026 and 1/2 of the total award vests on August 12, 2026.
3. F3. These RSUs do not expire; they either vest or are cancelled prior to the vesting date.
4. F4. The RSU grant vests ratably as to 1/4 of the total award on the 1st of each March, June, September and December thereafter.

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What insider transaction did BuzzFeed (BZFD) report for Janet L. Rolle?

BuzzFeed director Janet L. Rolle reported receiving two grants of restricted stock units on February 12, 2026. The awards cover 46,565 and 139,697 RSUs, each convertible into one share of Class A common stock upon meeting continued service conditions.

How many restricted stock units did Janet L. Rolle receive from BuzzFeed (BZFD)?

Janet L. Rolle received two separate restricted stock unit awards totaling 46,565 RSUs and 139,697 RSUs. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of BuzzFeed’s Class A common stock if she continues serving the company through the applicable vesting dates.

When do Janet L. Rolle’s 46,565 BuzzFeed (BZFD) RSUs vest?

The 46,565-unit restricted stock award vests in two equal installments. One half vests on May 12, 2026 and the remaining half vests on August 12, 2026, assuming Janet L. Rolle maintains her status as a service provider to BuzzFeed through those dates.

What is the vesting schedule for Janet L. Rolle’s 139,697 BuzzFeed (BZFD) RSUs?

The 139,697-unit RSU grant vests in four equal installments. One quarter of the total award vests on the first day of each March, June, September and December, provided Janet L. Rolle continues in service with BuzzFeed on each scheduled vesting date.

Do Janet L. Rolle’s BuzzFeed (BZFD) RSUs have an expiration date?

The filing states these restricted stock units do not expire in the traditional option sense. Instead, they will either vest on the specified dates if service conditions are met, or be cancelled before vesting if those conditions are not satisfied.

What does each BuzzFeed (BZFD) RSU granted to Janet L. Rolle represent?

Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of BuzzFeed’s Class A common stock. Delivery depends on Janet L. Rolle’s continued status as a service provider to the company through the applicable vesting dates detailed in the award terms.

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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^*

Rolle Janet L

(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)
02/12/2026

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

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)	02/12/2026		A		46,565		(2)	(3)	Class A Common Stock	46,565	$0	46,565	D
Restricted Stock Units	(1)	02/12/2026		A		139,697		(4)	(3)	Class A Common Stock	139,697	$0	139,697	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 as follows: 1/2 of the total award vests on May 12, 2026 and 1/2 of the total award vests on August 12, 2026.

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

4. The RSU grant vests ratably as to 1/4 of the total award on the 1st of each March, June, September and December thereafter.

Remarks:

	/s/ Heather Flores-Ricks as Attorney-in-fact for Janet Rolle	02/13/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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