SEC Form 4 · accession 0001961294-26-000004
BuzzFeed, Inc. · BZFD
Statement of changes in beneficial ownership, as filed. Original on EDGAR ↗
Reporting owner
David Arroyo
Officer — CLO
Period of report
Aug 11, 2026
Accepted (ET)
Aug 12, 2026 · 5:49 pm EDT
Rule 10b5-1 plan
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Issuer CIK
0001828972
Table I — non-derivative securities
| Security | Date | Code | Shares | Price | A/D | Owned after | D/I | Nature of ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class A Common StockF1 | Aug 11, 2026 | M | 25,146 | $0.00 | A | 253,929 | D | |
| Class A Common StockF1 | Aug 11, 2026 | M | 17,953 | $0.00 | A | 271,882 | D | |
| Class A Common StockF2 | Aug 11, 2026 | F | 17,370 | $1.13 | D | 254,512 | D |
Table II — derivative securities
| Security | Conv. / exercise price | Date | Code | Shares | A/D | Exercisable | Expires | Underlying | Underlying shares | Owned after | D/I |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restricted Stock UnitsF3,F4,F5 | — | Aug 11, 2026 | M | 25,146 | D | — | — | Class A Common Stock | 25,146 | 0 | D |
| Restricted Stock UnitsF3,F6,F7 | — | Aug 11, 2026 | M | 17,953 | D | — | — | Class A Common Stock | 17,953 | 125,674 | D |
Explanation of responses
- F1These shares of Class A common stock reflect the settlement of restricted stock units ("RSUs") on August 11, 2026. Each RSU is convertible into a share of Issuer's Class A common stock on a 1-for-1 basis.
- F2Shares withheld to pay taxes applicable to the settlement of the RSUs previously awarded to the Reporting Person to which footnote (1) refers.
- F3Each 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.
- F425,146 RSUs vested on May 19, 2026. Following this settlement, no RSUs remain outstanding under the award.
- F5Not applicable.
- F617,953 RSUs settled on the transaction date. The remaining 125,674 RSUs vest as to 1/12 of the total award quarterly in equal installments on the 1st of November, February, May and August thereafter.
- F7These RSUs do not expire; they either vest or are cancelled prior to the vesting date.