BuzzFeed, Inc. (BZFD) grants 156,250 restricted stock units to director Karras
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Karras Sydnie reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
BuzzFeed, Inc. director Sydnie Karras received a grant of 156,250 restricted stock units (RSUs) on 2026-07-21. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Class A common stock. The award vests in quarter-sized installments on the 26th of each August, November, February and May, subject to continued service, and any unvested RSUs are cancelled rather than expiring. Following this grant, Karras directly holds 156,250 RSUs.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
Mixed
1 txn
Insider
Karras Sydnie
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Restricted Stock Units F1, F2, F3 | 156,250 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Units — 156,250 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (3)
- 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.
- F2. The RSU grant vests ratably as to 1/4 of the total award on the 26th of each August, November, February and May thereafter.
- F3. These RSUs do not expire; they either vest or are cancelled prior to the vesting date.
Key Figures
RSUs granted: 156,250 units
Price per RSU: $0.0000 per share
RSU holdings after grant: 156,250 units
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5 metrics
RSUs granted
156,250 units
Restricted stock units awarded to director Sydnie Karras on 2026-07-21
Price per RSU
$0.0000 per share
Grant price per underlying Class A common share
RSU holdings after grant
156,250 units
Total restricted stock units held directly by Sydnie Karras after the transaction
Underlying shares per RSU
1 share
Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one Class A common share
Vesting portion per installment
1/4 of total award
Vests ratably on the 26th of each August, November, February and May
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Units, contingent right, vests ratably, Class A common stock, +1 more
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Restricted Stock Units financial
"Security title reported as Restricted Stock Units linked to Class A common stock"
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.
contingent right financial
"Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Class A common stock"
vests ratably financial
"The RSU grant vests ratably as to 1/4 of the total award"
Class A common stock financial
"Each RSU represents one share of the Issuer's Class A 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.
service provider financial
"Subject to the Reporting Person's continued status as a service provider to the Issuer"
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FAQ
What RSU grant did director Sydnie Karras receive from BZFD?
Director Sydnie Karras received 156,250 restricted stock units from BuzzFeed, Inc. Each RSU is tied to one share of Class A common stock and represents a contingent right to receive that share if vesting and service requirements are met.
What do the RSUs granted to Sydnie Karras by BZFD represent?
Each RSU granted to Sydnie Karras represents a contingent right to receive one share of BuzzFeed’s Class A common stock. Delivery of shares depends on the RSUs’ vesting schedule and Karras maintaining service with the company.
How do the 156,250 BZFD RSUs granted to Karras vest?
The 156,250 RSUs vest ratably in quarter-sized installments. One quarter of the total award vests on the 26th of each August, November, February and May thereafter, so long as Karras continues as a service provider.
Do the BZFD RSUs granted to Sydnie Karras have an expiration date?
The RSUs do not have a traditional expiration date. According to the terms, they either vest on the applicable vesting dates or are cancelled beforehand if conditions such as continued service are not satisfied.
What is Sydnie Karras’s RSU holding in BZFD after this grant?
After this transaction, Sydnie Karras directly holds 156,250 restricted stock units. These RSUs are linked to an equivalent number of shares of Class A common stock, subject to vesting and potential cancellation if conditions are not met.
Was the BZFD RSU transaction for Sydnie Karras a market purchase?
No. The transaction is reported as a grant or award acquisition of 156,250 RSUs at a per-share price of $0.0000, rather than an open-market stock purchase, and is part of Karras’s equity compensation as a director.