BuzzFeed (BZFD) CLO David Arroyo gains shares from RSU vesting

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

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.

Insider Trade Summary

114,329 shares exercised/converted

Mixed 7 txns

Insider Arroyo David

Role CLO

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise	Restricted Stock Units	71,811	$0.00	--
Exercise	Restricted Stock Units	17,372	$0.00	--
Exercise	Restricted Stock Units	25,146	$0.00	--
Exercise	Class A Common Stock	71,811	$0.00	--
Exercise	Class A Common Stock	17,372	$0.00	--
Exercise	Class A Common Stock	25,146	$0.00	--
Tax Withholding	Class A Common Stock	46,550	$1.33	$62K

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 143,627 shares (Direct, null); Class A Common Stock — 232,815 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

These shares of Class A common stock reflect the vesting of restricted stock units ("RSUs") on May 14, 2026. Each RSU is convertible into a share of Issuer's Class A common stock on a 1-for-1 basis. Shares withheld to pay taxes applicable to the settlement of the RSUs previously awarded to the Reporting Person to which footnote (1) refers. 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. 71,811 RSUs settled on the transaction date. The remaining 143,627 RSUs vest as to 1/12 of the total award quarterly in equal installments on the 1st of August, November, February and May thereafter. These RSUs do not expire; they either vest or are cancelled prior to the vesting date. The RSU grant vested one hundred percent of the total award on February 25, 2026. 25,146 RSUs vested in February 2026 and settled on the transaction date. The remaining 25,146 RSUs will vest on May 19, 2026. Not applicable.

Key Figures

Shares settled from RSU vesting: 114,329 shares Shares withheld for taxes: 46,550 shares Tax withholding price: $1.33/share +4 more

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Shares settled from RSU vesting 114,329 shares Class A common stock from RSUs on May 14, 2026

Shares withheld for taxes 46,550 shares Tax withholding on RSU settlement at $1.33 per share

Tax withholding price $1.33/share Price used for 46,550 withheld shares

Post-transaction holdings 228,783 shares Class A common stock held directly after transactions

RSUs settled 71,811 RSUs RSUs that settled on the transaction date

Unvested RSUs remaining 143,627 RSUs To vest 1/12 quarterly on Aug 1, Nov 1, Feb 1, May 1

Additional RSUs vesting 25,146 RSUs Scheduled to vest on May 19, 2026

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Units, tax-withholding disposition, derivative security, contingent right, +1 more

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Restricted Stock Units financial

"These shares of Class A common stock reflect the vesting of restricted stock units ("RSUs") on May 14, 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.

tax-withholding disposition financial

"Payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering securities"

A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.

derivative security financial

"Exercise or conversion of derivative security"

A derivative security is a financial contract whose value comes from the price or performance of something else, such as a stock, bond, commodity, or market index. For investors it acts like an insurance policy or a wager: it can be used to protect against losses, lock in prices, or amplify gains and losses, so it can change a portfolio’s risk and potential return without owning the underlying asset directly.

contingent right financial

"Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Class A common stock"

service provider financial

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

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

05/18/2026 - 06:31 PM

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^*

Arroyo David

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

50 W. 23RD STREET, 6TH FLOOR

(Street)

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)

	Director	10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)	Other (specify below)
	CLO

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/14/2026

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

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Class A Common Stock	05/14/2026		M		71,811⁽¹⁾	A	$0	232,815	D
Class A Common Stock	05/14/2026		M		17,372⁽¹⁾	A	$0	250,187	D
Class A Common Stock	05/14/2026		M		25,146⁽¹⁾	A	$0	275,333	D
Class A Common Stock	05/14/2026		F		46,550⁽²⁾	D	$1.33	228,783	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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Restricted Stock Units	⁽³⁾	05/14/2026		M			71,811	⁽⁴⁾	⁽⁵⁾	Class A Common Stock	71,811	$0	143,627	D
Restricted Stock Units	⁽³⁾	05/14/2026		M			17,372	⁽⁶⁾	⁽⁵⁾	Class A Common Stock	17,372	$0	0	D
Restricted Stock Units	⁽³⁾	05/14/2026		M			25,146	⁽⁷⁾	⁽⁸⁾	Class A Common Stock	25,146	$0	25,146	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. These shares of Class A common stock reflect the vesting of restricted stock units ("RSUs") on May 14, 2026. Each RSU is convertible into a share of Issuer's Class A common stock on a 1-for-1 basis.

2. Shares withheld to pay taxes applicable to the settlement of the RSUs previously awarded to the Reporting Person to which footnote (1) refers.

3. 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.

4. 71,811 RSUs settled on the transaction date. The remaining 143,627 RSUs vest as to 1/12 of the total award quarterly in equal installments on the 1st of August, November, February and May thereafter.

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

6. The RSU grant vested one hundred percent of the total award on February 25, 2026.

7. 25,146 RSUs vested in February 2026 and settled on the transaction date. The remaining 25,146 RSUs will vest on May 19, 2026.

8. Not applicable.

Remarks:

	/s/ Heather Flores-Ricks, Attorney-in-Fact for David Arroyo	05/18/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did BuzzFeed (BZFD) CLO David Arroyo report in this Form 4?

David Arroyo reported RSU vesting and related share settlements, not open-market trades. RSUs converted into Class A common stock as part of his compensation, with a portion of shares withheld to pay taxes linked to this vesting event.

How many BuzzFeed (BZFD) shares were withheld for David Arroyo’s taxes?

46,550 Class A common shares were withheld to cover taxes on vested RSUs. The withholding price was $1.33 per share, and this disposition reflects tax payment rather than a discretionary market sale of BuzzFeed stock.

How many BuzzFeed (BZFD) shares did David Arroyo receive from RSU vesting?

RSU vesting and settlement resulted in 114,329 shares of Class A common stock. These shares came from previously granted restricted stock units converting 1-for-1 into common shares as part of Arroyo’s ongoing equity compensation package.

What are David Arroyo’s BuzzFeed (BZFD) holdings after these transactions?

Following the vesting and tax withholding transactions, David Arroyo directly holds 228,783 shares of BuzzFeed Class A common stock. This figure reflects his updated ownership position after RSUs converted into shares and some were withheld for tax obligations.

What future RSU vesting schedule did BuzzFeed (BZFD) disclose for David Arroyo?

Footnotes show 71,811 RSUs settled on the transaction date and 143,627 RSUs remain to vest quarterly in equal installments. In addition, 25,146 RSUs are scheduled to vest on May 19, 2026, subject to continued service with BuzzFeed.

Does this BuzzFeed (BZFD) Form 4 show any open-market stock sales by David Arroyo?

No open-market sales are shown; the only disposition is tax withholding of 46,550 shares. That withholding covers tax liabilities on RSU settlement and is treated differently from a voluntary sale of shares in the public market.