BuzzFeed director vests 39K restricted stock units

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.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

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.

Insider Trade Summary

39,062 shares exercised/converted

Exercise 2 txns

Insider Gould Eric

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise	Restricted Stock Units F2, F3, F4	39,062	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise	Class A Common Stock F1	39,062	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 117,188 contracts (Direct); Class A Common Stock — 72,062 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (4)

1. F1. 39,062 restricted stock units ("RSUs") fully vested on August 26, 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. 1/4 of the award vested on August 26, 2026. The remaining 117,188 RSUs vest ratably as to 1/4 of the total award of 156,250 RSUs on the 26th of each November, February and May thereafter.
4. F4. These RSUs do not expire; they either vest or are cancelled prior to the vesting date.

Key Figures

RSUs vested and settled: 39,062 RSUs Class A shares held after transaction: 72,062 shares RSUs remaining after vesting: 117,188 RSUs +2 more

5 metrics

RSUs vested and settled 39,062 RSUs Fully vested and settled into Class A common stock on August 26, 2026

Class A shares held after transaction 72,062 shares Direct ownership by Eric Gould following August 26, 2026 settlement

RSUs remaining after vesting 117,188 RSUs Unvested portion of RSU award after 39,062 RSUs vested

Total RSU award 156,250 RSUs Equity award subject to service-based vesting for Eric Gould

RSU settlement price per share $0.00 per share RSUs settled into Class A common stock at no cash price on August 26, 2026

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Units, Class A common stock, contingent right, vest, +1 more

5 terms

Restricted Stock Units financial

"39,062 restricted stock units ("RSUs") fully vested on August 26, 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.

Class A common stock financial

"settled in shares of the Issuer's common stock ... 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.

contingent right financial

"Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share"

vest financial

"1/4 of the award vested on August 26, 2026"

A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.

service provider financial

"subject to the Reporting Person's continued status as a service provider"

FAQ

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What equity transaction did BuzzFeed (BZFD) director Eric Gould report on this Form 4?

Eric Gould reported that 39,062 RSUs vested on August 26, 2026 and were settled into 39,062 shares of Class A common stock. This reflects the exercise/conversion of RSUs into common shares at a price of $0.00 per share as compensation equity.

How many BuzzFeed (BZFD) Class A shares does Eric Gould hold after this transaction?

After the August 26, 2026 settlement, Eric Gould directly holds 72,062 shares of BuzzFeed Class A common stock, according to the post-transaction holding figure reported in the Form 4.

How many Restricted Stock Units does Eric Gould still hold in BuzzFeed (BZFD)?

After 39,062 RSUs vested and settled, Eric Gould continues to hold 117,188 RSUs. These remaining RSUs are scheduled to vest ratably in future quarterly installments, subject to his continued service to the company.

What is the total size and vesting schedule of Eric Gould’s RSU award at BuzzFeed (BZFD)?

Eric Gould’s RSU award totals 156,250 RSUs. 1/4 (39,062) vested on August 26, 2026. The remaining 117,188 RSUs vest ratably as to 1/4 of the total award on the 26th of each November, February and May thereafter.

Do Eric Gould’s BuzzFeed (BZFD) RSUs have an expiration date?

The filing states that these RSUs do not expire; they either vest or are cancelled prior to the vesting date. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of BuzzFeed Class A common stock, subject to continued service.

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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^*

Gould Eric

(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)
08/26/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
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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	08/26/2026		M		39,062(1)	A	$0	72,062	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)	08/26/2026		M			39,062	(3)	(4)	Class A Common Stock	39,062	$0	117,188	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. 39,062 restricted stock units ("RSUs") fully vested on August 26, 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. 1/4 of the award vested on August 26, 2026. The remaining 117,188 RSUs vest ratably as to 1/4 of the total award of 156,250 RSUs on the 26th of each November, February and May thereafter.

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

Remarks:

	/s/ Fatima Santos, Attorney-in-Fact for Eric Gould	08/27/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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