BuzzFeed (NASDAQ: BZFD) investors back board nominees and ratify CBIZ as 2026 auditor

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BuzzFeed, Inc. reported the results of its 2026 annual meeting of stockholders. Stockholders re-elected Janet Rollé and Adam Rothstein as Class II directors, each to serve a three-year term expiring at the 2029 annual meeting of stockholders, with 73,277,359 and 73,584,572 votes cast in favor of their elections, respectively. Both director proposals also recorded broker non-votes of 17,049,410 shares.

Stockholders also ratified the appointment of CBIZ CPAs P.C. as the company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with 90,981,426 votes for, 313,813 against, and 21,545 abstentions. No other substantive business items or financial results were disclosed in this report.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 5.07, 9.01

2 items

Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders Governance

Results of a shareholder vote on proposals at an annual or special meeting.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

Key Figures

Votes for Janet Rollé: 73,277,359 votes Votes withheld Janet Rollé: 990,015 votes Votes for Adam Rothstein: 73,584,572 votes +5 more

8 metrics

Votes for Janet Rollé 73,277,359 votes Election as Class II director at 2026 annual meeting

Votes withheld Janet Rollé 990,015 votes Election as Class II director at 2026 annual meeting

Votes for Adam Rothstein 73,584,572 votes Election as Class II director at 2026 annual meeting

Votes withheld Adam Rothstein 682,802 votes Election as Class II director at 2026 annual meeting

Broker non-votes (director items) 17,049,410 shares Both Class II director elections at 2026 annual meeting

Votes for auditor ratification 90,981,426 votes Ratification of CBIZ CPAs P.C. for fiscal year ending Dec. 31, 2026

Votes against auditor ratification 313,813 votes Ratification of CBIZ CPAs P.C. for fiscal year ending Dec. 31, 2026

Abstentions on auditor ratification 21,545 votes Ratification of CBIZ CPAs P.C. for fiscal year ending Dec. 31, 2026

Key Terms

annual meeting of stockholders, Class II directors, independent registered public accounting firm, broker non-votes, +1 more

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annual meeting of stockholders financial

"held its 2026 annual meeting of stockholders (the “2026 Annual Meeting”)"

Class II directors financial

"re-elected to the Company’s board of directors as Class II directors"

independent registered public accounting firm financial

"ratified the appointment of CBIZ CPAs P.C. as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm"

An independent registered public accounting firm is an outside accounting company officially registered with the government regulator to examine and report on a public company's financial records and controls. Investors treat its reports like an impartial inspector’s certificate — they add credibility to financial statements, help spot errors or misleading claims, and reduce the risk that shareholders are relying on unchecked or biased numbers.

broker non-votes financial

"The results of the election were as follows ... Broker Non-Votes"

Broker non-votes occur when a brokerage firm is unable to vote on a shareholder’s behalf during a company election or decision because the shareholder has not given specific voting instructions, and the broker is not allowed or chooses not to vote on certain matters. They are important because they can affect the outcome of votes, especially when the results are close, by effectively reducing the total number of votes cast.

definitive proxy statement financial

"refer to the Company’s definitive proxy statement filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission"

A Definitive Proxy Statement is a detailed document that a company sends to its shareholders before a big meeting, like voting on important decisions. It explains what's being voted on and gives important information so shareholders can make informed choices. It matters because it helps shareholders understand and participate in key company decisions.

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06/04/2026 - 04:17 PM

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): June 2, 2026

BuzzFeed, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Delaware	001-39877	85-3022075
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

50 West 23rd Street

New York, New York 10010

(Address of registrant’s principal executive offices, and zip code)

(646) 397-2039

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:


¨			Written communication pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
¨			Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
¨			Pre-commencement communication pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
¨			Pre-commencement communication pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading

Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange

on which registered

Class A Common Stock, $0.0001 par value per share

BZFD

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Redeemable warrants, each whole warrant exercisable for one share of Class A Common Stock at an exercise price of approximately $46.00 per share

BZFDW

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Emerging growth company x

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨

Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

On June 2, 2026, BuzzFeed, Inc. (the “Company”) held its 2026 annual meeting of stockholders (the “2026 Annual Meeting”). The following is a brief description of each proposal voted upon at the 2026 Annual Meeting, and the final voting results for each proposal. For more information about these proposals, refer to the Company’s definitive proxy statement filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on April 23, 2026, and the supplemental proxy materials filed with the SEC on May 27, 2026 in connection with the 2026 Annual Meeting.

Proposal 1: Election of Directors

Janet Rollé and Adam Rothstein were re-elected to the Company’s board of directors as Class II directors, to each serve a three-year term expiring at the 2029 annual meeting of stockholders and until such director’s successor is duly elected and qualified. The results of the election were as follows:


Name of Nominee	For	Withheld	Broker Non-Votes
Janet Rollé	73,277,359	990,015	17,049,410
Adam Rothstein	73,584,572	682,802	17,049,410

Proposal 2: Appointment of the Company’s Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

The stockholders ratified the appointment of CBIZ CPAs P.C. as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. The results of the vote were as follows:


For	Against	Abstain
90,981,426	313,813	21,545

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.


Exhibit Number						Description
104						Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.


Date:	6/4/2026
		BuzzFeed, Inc.

		By:	/s/ Matthew Omer
			Name: Matthew Omer
			Title: Chief Financial Officer

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did BuzzFeed (BZFD) stockholders decide at the 2026 annual meeting?

BuzzFeed stockholders re-elected Janet Rollé and Adam Rothstein as Class II directors and ratified CBIZ CPAs P.C. as independent auditor for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, confirming the company’s proposed board and audit arrangements.

Were BuzzFeed (BZFD) directors re-elected at the 2026 annual meeting?

Yes. Stockholders re-elected Janet Rollé and Adam Rothstein as Class II directors to serve three-year terms expiring at the 2029 annual meeting, with large majorities of votes cast in favor of each nominee and significant broker non-votes recorded.

Who is BuzzFeed’s (BZFD) independent registered public accounting firm for 2026?

Stockholders ratified CBIZ CPAs P.C. as BuzzFeed’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with over 90 million votes cast in favor and relatively few votes against or abstentions.

How many votes supported BuzzFeed’s auditor ratification proposal in 2026?

The auditor ratification received 90,981,426 votes for, 313,813 votes against, and 21,545 abstentions, indicating strong stockholder support for retaining CBIZ CPAs P.C. as BuzzFeed’s independent registered public accounting firm for the 2026 fiscal year.

What were the voting results for BuzzFeed (BZFD) director nominee Janet Rollé?

Janet Rollé received 73,277,359 votes for, 990,015 votes withheld, and 17,049,410 broker non-votes, resulting in her re-election as a Class II director to serve until the 2029 annual meeting and until a successor is duly elected and qualified.

What were the voting results for BuzzFeed (BZFD) director nominee Adam Rothstein?

Adam Rothstein received 73,584,572 votes for, 682,802 votes withheld, and 17,049,410 broker non-votes, securing his re-election as a Class II director with a term extending to the 2029 annual meeting of stockholders under the company’s classified board structure.

Filing Exhibits & Attachments

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