Every Form 4 that BuzzFeed, Inc. (BZFD) has filed with the SEC in the last 12 months is listed below, newest first, and each one links through to the document itself with the summary and the scores our analysis gives it.
A Form 4 covers the transactions officers, directors and large holders report, so if you follow BZFD and want that one kind of document rather than the whole filing history, this is the page to keep. The company's other filings, of every form, are on the full BZFD filings page.
BuzzFeed, Inc. (BZFD) director Adam Rothstein reported the vesting and settlement of 30,381 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) on September 2, 2026, which were converted into the same number of shares of Class A common stock. This represents one quarter of a 121,527 RSU award; the remaining 91,146 RSUs continue to vest in equal installments on December 2, March 2 and June 2 thereafter. Following this event, Rothstein directly holds 1,214,898 shares of Class A common stock and 91,146 unvested RSUs, which either vest or are cancelled and do not expire.
BuzzFeed, Inc. (BZFD) director Janet L. Rolle reported the vesting and settlement of 21,701 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) on September 2, 2026, which were converted into the same number of shares of Class A common stock at no cash exercise price.
This represented 1/4 of an original award of 86,805 RSUs; the remaining 65,104 RSUs are scheduled to vest in equal quarterly installments on the 2nd of each December, March, and June, subject to her continued service. Following the transaction, Rolle directly holds 330,073 Class A shares and 65,104 RSUs. No Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is reported.
BuzzFeed, Inc. (BZFD) director Terence Hill reported the vesting and settlement of restricted stock units. On August 26, 2026, 39,062 RSUs fully vested and were settled into 39,062 shares of Class A common stock, increasing his directly held common shares to 59,895 and leaving 117,188 RSUs from the original 156,250-unit award unvested.
BuzzFeed, Inc. (BZFD) reported that director Eric Gould had 39,062 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) fully vest on August 26, 2026, which were settled into 39,062 shares of Class A common stock. Following this, Gould directly holds 72,062 Class A shares and 117,188 RSUs. The total award was 156,250 RSUs; one quarter vested on August 26, 2026, and the remaining 117,188 RSUs vest ratably in equal quarterly installments on the 26th of each November, February and May thereafter. The RSUs do not expire and either vest or are cancelled prior to vesting.
BuzzFeed, Inc. (BZFD) director Chris Malone reported the vesting of 39,062 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) on August 26, 2026, which were settled into 39,062 shares of Class A common stock. Following this conversion, Malone directly holds 56,423 shares of Class A common stock and retains 117,188 unvested RSUs from the original 156,250-unit award, which continue to vest in equal quarterly installments.
BuzzFeed, Inc. (BZFD) director Sydnie Karras reported the vesting and settlement of 39,062 RSUs into the same number of shares of Class A common stock on August 26, 2026. Following this, Karras directly holds 56,062 shares of Class A common stock and 117,188 RSUs from a total award of 156,250 RSUs that continue to vest in equal quarterly installments.
BuzzFeed, Inc. CLO David Arroyo reported the settlement of restricted stock units into Class A common stock. On August 11, 2026, 25,146 RSUs that had vested on May 19, 2026 and 17,953 additional RSUs converted 1-for-1 into Class A shares at a conversion price of $0.00 per share. In connection with this RSU settlement, 17,370 Class A shares at $1.13 per share were withheld to pay taxes. Following this transaction, the related award has no RSUs remaining, and 125,674 RSUs from another award continue to vest in equal quarterly installments.
BuzzFeed, Inc. CFO Matthew Omer reported the settlement of previously granted restricted stock units (RSUs) into Class A common stock on August 11, 2026. A total of 1,667 RSUs from one award and 17,831 RSUs from another award converted on a 1-for-1 basis into shares of Class A common stock. Of the resulting shares, 6,997 were withheld at $1.13 per share to pay taxes related to the RSU settlements. Following this activity, 124,817 RSUs from the larger award remain and are scheduled to vest in equal quarterly installments, and 575 Class A shares are held indirectly by Mr. Omer’s spouse, for which he disclaims beneficial ownership except to the extent of his pecuniary interest.
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.
Hill Terence reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
BuzzFeed, Inc. granted director Terence Hill 156,250 Restricted Stock Units tied to Class A common stock. Each RSU represents a contingent right to one share, subject to his continued service. The award vests in four equal installments on the 26th of August, November, February and May, and will either vest or be cancelled before those dates.
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.
Rothstein Adam reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
BuzzFeed, Inc. director Adam Rothstein received a grant of 121,527 restricted stock units (RSUs) on 2026-07-21. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Class A common stock, subject to his continued service. The award vests ratably as to 1/4 of the total RSUs on the 2nd of each September, December, March and June thereafter. These RSUs do not expire; they either vest or are cancelled before the scheduled vesting date. Following this grant, Rothstein directly holds 121,527 RSUs.
Washington Stanley Eric reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
BuzzFeed, Inc. director Washington Stanley Eric received a grant of 156,250 restricted stock units (RSUs) on July 21, 2026. Each RSU represents one share of Class A common stock and vests in four equal quarterly installments on the 16th of each October, January, April and July, subject to continued service. After this award, he holds 156,250 RSUs directly; the RSUs either vest or are cancelled before the vesting dates.
Gould Eric reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
BuzzFeed, Inc. reported that director Eric Gould received a grant of 156,250 restricted stock units on 2026-07-21, each linked to one share of Class A common stock. The award was granted at $0.0000 per unit and vests in four equal installments on the 26th of each August, November, February and May, conditioned on his continued service. After this grant, he directly holds 156,250 RSUs, which will either vest or be cancelled before their scheduled vesting dates.
Rolle Janet L reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
BuzzFeed, Inc. director Janet L. Rolle received a grant of 86,805 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) on July 21, 2026. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Class A common stock, subject to her continued service. The award vests in four equal installments on the 2nd of each September, December, March and June after grant, and the RSUs either vest or are cancelled before those vesting dates. Following this grant, Rolle holds 86,805 RSUs directly.
Malone Chris reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
BuzzFeed, Inc. reported that director Chris Malone received a grant of 156,250 restricted stock units on July 21, 2026. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Class A common stock, subject to his continued status as a service provider.
The award vests ratably, with one-quarter of the RSUs vesting on the 26th of each August, November, February and May; RSUs that do not vest are cancelled and do not have a separate expiration date.
BuzzFeed, Inc. director Terence Hill acquired 20,833 shares of Class A common stock in a private placement on June 17, 2026. He bought the shares at $1.44 per share under a Securities Purchase Agreement approved by the company and exempt from registration under Section 4(a)(2). Following the transaction, he directly holds 20,833 shares.
BuzzFeed, Inc. director Sydnie Karras bought 17,000 shares of Class A common stock in a private placement on June 17, 2026. The shares were purchased at $1.44 per share under a Securities Purchase Agreement and are held directly, bringing Karras’s reported direct holdings to 17,000 shares.
BuzzFeed, Inc. director Chris Malone acquired 17,361 shares of Class A common stock in a private placement transaction. He paid $1.44 per share under a Securities Purchase Agreement dated June 17, 2026, bringing his direct holdings to 17,361 shares after the transaction.
The acquisition was approved by BuzzFeed on June 17, 2026 and was exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933 pursuant to Section 4(a)(2), which is commonly used for private offerings to sophisticated or limited investors.
BuzzFeed, Inc. director Eric Gould acquired additional equity in the company. On June 17, 2026, he purchased 33,000 shares of BuzzFeed’s Class A common stock at $1.44 per share in a private placement under a Securities Purchase Agreement. The transaction was exempt from registration under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act and was approved by BuzzFeed on the same date. Following this transaction, Gould holds 33,000 shares directly.
BuzzFeed, Inc. reported that Allen Family Digital, LLC, an entity associated with Byron Allen Folks, received a grant or other acquisition of 4,000,000 shares of Class A common stock at $1.44 per share. After this transaction, the indirect holdings reported for this security increased to 44,000,000 shares.
The shares are held by Allen Family Digital, LLC. The filing notes that Byron Allen Folks is the sole member of Allen Family Digital, LLC and may be deemed to share beneficial ownership of the securities that the LLC holds of record.
BuzzFeed, Inc. director Gregory Coleman reported the vesting of 128,056 restricted stock units (RSUs) that fully vested on May 26, 2026 and were settled in shares of Class A common stock. These RSUs were previously granted on February 12, 2026 and vested in connection with a Corporate Transaction under the company’s 2021 Equity Incentive Plan.
Following these exercises, Coleman holds 561,946 shares of Class A common stock directly. He also reports indirect holdings through several Coleman family trusts, while disclaiming beneficial ownership of those trust-held shares except to the extent of any pecuniary interest.
BuzzFeed, Inc. director Janet L. Rolle reported the vesting of equity awards that converted into Class A common stock. On May 26, 2026, a total of 128,056 restricted stock units (RSUs) fully vested and were settled in shares of BuzzFeed’s Class A common stock. The RSUs had been granted on February 12, 2026 and each RSU represented a right to receive one share, contingent on her continued service. The filing notes that vesting was accelerated in connection with the consummation of a transaction constituting a Corporate Transaction under BuzzFeed’s 2021 Equity Incentive Plan. Following these exercises, these specific RSU awards are fully settled, with no remaining RSUs from these grants.
BuzzFeed, Inc. director Adam Rothstein reported the vesting and settlement of restricted stock units into Class A common stock, with no open-market sales. On May 26, 2026, a total of 169,964 restricted stock units (RSUs) fully vested and were settled in shares of BuzzFeed’s common stock.
The RSUs had been granted on February 12, 2026 and each RSU represented the right to receive one share of Class A common stock, conditioned on Rothstein’s continued service. The footnotes state that the vesting was accelerated in connection with the consummation of a transaction constituting a “Corporate Transaction” under BuzzFeed’s 2021 Equity Incentive Plan, meaning the award vested earlier than originally scheduled due to this corporate event.
Two RSU tranches of 146,682 and 23,283 units were exercised and converted into Class A common shares at a stated price of $0.00 per share, reflecting non-cash equity compensation rather than a market purchase. After these exercises, Rothstein continues to hold a substantial direct equity position in BuzzFeed, with no dispositions or tax-withholding sales reported in this filing.
BuzzFeed, Inc. insider entity Jonah Peretti, LLC converted 1,309,354 shares of Class B Common Stock into 1,309,354 shares of Class A Common Stock. The conversion occurred on May 26, 2026 at a one-for-one ratio under BuzzFeed’s Second Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation.
Following the transaction, Jonah Peretti, LLC holds 1,309,354 shares of Class A Common Stock indirectly owned by Jonah Peretti as managing member. The corresponding Class B position reported by Jonah Peretti, LLC was reduced to zero.
BuzzFeed, Inc. CFO Matthew Omer reported routine equity compensation activity. On May 14, 2026, restricted stock units granted under the 2021 Equity Incentive Plan settled into 90,080 shares of Class A common stock on a 1-for-1 basis. To cover taxes on this vesting, 33,531 shares were withheld and disposed of. Footnotes show 142,648 RSUs from one award and 1,667 RSUs from another remain scheduled to vest in quarterly installments. The filing shows no open-market purchases or sales, only RSU settlement, derivative exercises and tax-withholding dispositions.
BuzzFeed, Inc. Chief Executive Officer Jonah Peretti reported routine equity compensation activity involving restricted stock units (RSUs) and related tax withholding. On May 14, 2026, RSUs vested and were converted into 35,694 shares of Class A common stock through derivative exercises at a conversion price of $0.00 per share. Of these, 14,700 shares, valued at $1.33 per share, were withheld to cover taxes due on the RSU settlement, a non‑market “F” code disposition. Following these transactions, Peretti held 20,994 shares of Class A common stock directly. A footnote states that 25,453 RSUs settled on the transaction date and that 50,908 additional RSUs remain scheduled to vest in equal quarterly installments on the 1st of August, November, February and May, subject to his continued service.
BuzzFeed, Inc. CLO David Arroyo reported routine equity compensation activity tied to restricted stock units (RSUs). On May 14, 2026, RSU awards vested and were settled into 114,329 shares of Class A common stock, reflecting compensation rather than open‑market buying.
To cover taxes on this vesting, 46,550 shares were withheld at $1.33 per share, a standard tax-withholding disposition that is not a market sale. After these transactions, Arroyo directly holds 228,783 shares of Class A common stock.
Footnotes state that 71,811 RSUs settled on the transaction date and 143,627 RSUs remain scheduled to vest in equal quarterly installments, while an additional 25,146 RSUs are scheduled to vest on May 19, 2026.
BuzzFeed, Inc. director Adam Rothstein increased his stake through RSU vesting. On May 12, 2026, 23,282 restricted stock units fully vested and were settled into the same number of Class A common shares at no cash exercise price, as part of his equity compensation.
Following the settlement, Rothstein directly holds 1,014,552 shares of Class A common stock and 23,283 unvested RSUs. According to the award terms, the remaining 23,283 RSUs are scheduled to vest on August 12, 2026, assuming he continues as a service provider. The RSUs do not expire; they either vest or are cancelled before vesting.
Rolle Janet L reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
BuzzFeed, Inc. director Janet L. Rolle reported equity compensation activity. On May 12, 2026, 23,282 restricted stock units (RSUs) fully vested and were settled into the same number of shares of Class A common stock, bringing her direct holdings to 180,316 shares. These RSUs are part of a larger award where half vested on the transaction date and the remaining 23,283 RSUs are scheduled to vest on August 12, 2026, subject to her continued service.
COLEMAN GREGORY reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
BuzzFeed, Inc. director Gregory Coleman reported the vesting of 23,282 restricted stock units on May 12, 2026, which were settled into 23,282 shares of Class A common stock. Following this transaction, he directly holds 433,890 Class A shares.
The RSU award vests in two equal parts. One half vested on May 12, 2026, and the remaining 23,283 RSUs are scheduled to vest on August 12, 2026, subject to his continued status as a service provider. These RSUs do not expire; they either vest or are cancelled before vesting.
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.
BuzzFeed, Inc. CLO David Arroyo reported equity compensation activity involving restricted stock units (RSUs) and Class A common stock. On March 9, 2026, 25,144 RSUs were settled into 25,144 shares of Class A common stock at no cash exercise price, reflecting routine vesting.
To cover taxes on this RSU settlement, 11,466 Class A shares were withheld, a non-market disposition that does not represent an open-market sale. After these transactions, Arroyo directly held 161,004 shares of Class A common stock and 50,292 RSUs. According to the vesting schedule, one-half of the remaining 50,292 RSUs vested in February 2026 and will settle on the company’s next equity release date, while the other half is scheduled to vest on May 19, 2026, contingent on continued service.
BuzzFeed, Inc. CFO Matthew Omer reported routine equity compensation activity tied to restricted stock units (RSUs). On March 9, 2026, 1,667 RSUs settled into 1,667 shares of Class A common stock on a 1-for-1 basis. To cover taxes on this vesting, 687 shares were withheld, leaving him with 335,545 Class A shares held directly after the transactions. According to the footnotes, he still holds 3,334 RSUs; half of these vested in February 2026 and will settle on the company’s next equity release date, and the remaining half are scheduled to vest on May 19, 2026, if he continues as a service provider.
BuzzFeed, Inc. director Janet L. Rolle acquired shares through equity compensation. On March 1, 2026, 34,924 restricted stock units fully vested and were settled into 34,924 shares of Class A common stock at no cash exercise price. Each RSU represents a right to one share, conditioned on continued service. After this vesting, 104,773 RSUs remain outstanding, scheduled to vest in equal quarterly installments on the 1st of each June, September, and December, unless they are cancelled before vesting.
BuzzFeed, Inc. director Gregory Coleman reported the vesting and settlement of 34,924 restricted stock units (RSUs) on March 1, 2026. These RSUs fully vested and were settled into 34,924 shares of Class A common stock at a price of $0.00 per share through a derivative exercise/conversion.
Each RSU represents a right to receive one share of Class A common stock, conditioned on continued service. After this vesting, 104,773 RSUs remain, scheduled to vest in equal one-quarter installments on the 1st of each June, September, and December. The RSUs either vest or are cancelled; they do not expire.
BuzzFeed, Inc. director Adam Rothstein reported the vesting and settlement of 48,894 restricted stock units (RSUs) on March 1, 2026. These RSUs fully vested and were settled into an equal number of shares of Class A common stock at no exercise price.
Each RSU represents the right to receive one share of common stock, contingent on continued service. After this vesting, 146,682 RSUs remain subject to vesting in three equal quarterly installments on the 1st of June, September, and December. The RSUs either vest on schedule or are cancelled before vesting.
Rothstein Adam reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
BuzzFeed, Inc. director Adam Rothstein reported two equity awards in the form of restricted stock units (RSUs). On February 12, 2026, he received grants covering 46,565 and 195,576 RSUs, each representing a right to receive one share of Class A common stock.
The 46,565-unit grant vests in two equal installments on May 12, 2026 and August 12, 2026, while the 195,576-unit grant vests in four equal quarterly installments on the first of March, June, September and December. All RSUs require his continued service and will either vest or be cancelled; they do not expire.
COLEMAN GREGORY reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
BuzzFeed, Inc. director Gregory Coleman reported receiving new equity awards. On February 12, 2026, he was granted 46,565 restricted stock units and a separate grant of 139,697 restricted stock units, each representing one share of BuzzFeed Class A common stock if they vest.
The 46,565-unit grant vests 50% on May 12, 2026 and 50% on August 12, 2026. The 139,697-unit grant vests in equal quarters on the first of each March, June, September, and December, and all units either vest or are cancelled with no expiration date.
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.
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.
BuzzFeed, Inc. (BZFD) reported an insider equity event for Chief Legal Officer David Arroyo. On 11/11/2025, 25,144 RSUs settled, converting into Class A common stock on a 1-for-1 basis. To cover taxes tied to the vesting, 10,134 shares were withheld at a price of $1.06 per share.
Following these transactions, Arroyo beneficially owns 147,326 Class A shares directly, with 75,436 RSUs remaining. Per the award’s terms, the remaining RSUs vest as to 1/12 of 301,724 units in equal quarterly installments on the 19th of each November, February, and May thereafter.
BuzzFeed, Inc. (BZFD) reported insider activity by its CFO. On November 11, 2025, restricted stock units (RSUs) settled into Class A shares: 58,593 and 1,667 shares were issued, each on a 1-for-1 basis. To cover taxes on the settlement, 21,562 shares were withheld at $1.06 per share.
After these transactions, the officer beneficially owned 334,565 Class A shares, held directly. Footnotes state these RSUs were granted under the 2021 Equity Incentive Plan. 5,001 RSUs remain and vest in equal quarterly installments on the 19th of November, February, and May thereafter.