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BuzzFeed, Inc. filings for BZFDW document the company's redeemable warrant security, Class A common stock, capital structure, governance, and material-event disclosures. The record includes Form 8-K reports covering financial results, Regulation FD materials, material agreements, and amendments or consents under credit arrangements involving BuzzFeed and its subsidiaries.
Proxy filings describe annual meeting matters, shareholder voting procedures, board governance, and annual report materials. The filings also identify the BZFDW warrants as Nasdaq-listed securities and include emerging-growth-company status, security-structure disclosures, and risk-related language tied to financing obligations and contractual remedies.
BuzzFeed, Inc. received an initial ownership report showing that Allen Family Digital, LLC holds 40,000,000 shares of BuzzFeed Class A Common Stock indirectly.
Byron Allen Folks is the sole member of Allen Family Digital, LLC and, as a result, may be deemed to share beneficial ownership of these shares. Both Allen Family Digital, LLC and Folks are reported as ten percent owners.
BuzzFeed, Inc. received an initial ownership report showing that Allen Family Digital, LLC holds 40,000,000 shares of BuzzFeed Class A Common Stock indirectly.
Byron Allen Folks is the sole member of Allen Family Digital, LLC and, as a result, may be deemed to share beneficial ownership of these shares. Both Allen Family Digital, LLC and Folks are reported as ten percent owners.
BuzzFeed, Inc. received a major control investment from Allen Family Digital, LLC (AFD), which acquired 40,000,000 Class A shares at $3.00 per share, for total consideration of $120.0 million.
The deal combined $20.0 million in cash at closing with a five-year, 5% secured promissory note for $100.0 million, backed by a first priority security interest in 33.33 million shares. Following closing, AFD beneficially owns about 52.4% of BuzzFeed’s Class A stock, based on 76,296,018 shares outstanding, giving Byron Allen effective control. A related director appointment agreement significantly reshapes the board and installs Byron Allen as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman.
BuzzFeed, Inc. received a major control investment from Allen Family Digital, LLC (AFD), which acquired 40,000,000 Class A shares at $3.00 per share, for total consideration of $120.0 million.
The deal combined $20.0 million in cash at closing with a five-year, 5% secured promissory note for $100.0 million, backed by a first priority security interest in 33.33 million shares. Following closing, AFD beneficially owns about 52.4% of BuzzFeed’s Class A stock, based on 76,296,018 shares outstanding, giving Byron Allen effective control. A related director appointment agreement significantly reshapes the board and installs Byron Allen as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman.
Edge One Capital Management LLC and Varun Gupta filed Amendment No. 1 to their Schedule 13D on BuzzFeed to report that they are no longer 5% holders. Their stake was diluted after BuzzFeed issued and sold 40,000,000 shares of Class A common stock to Allen Family Digital, LLC at $3.00 per share, for total consideration of $120.0 million, in a private transaction exempt from registration. As of May 26, 2026, the reporting persons beneficially own 2,006,891 shares, representing approximately 2.54% of BuzzFeed’s Class A common stock, based on 78,983,041 shares outstanding. This amendment is designated as a final, exit filing for these holders.
Edge One Capital Management LLC and Varun Gupta filed Amendment No. 1 to their Schedule 13D on BuzzFeed to report that they are no longer 5% holders. Their stake was diluted after BuzzFeed issued and sold 40,000,000 shares of Class A common stock to Allen Family Digital, LLC at $3.00 per share, for total consideration of $120.0 million, in a private transaction exempt from registration. As of May 26, 2026, the reporting persons beneficially own 2,006,891 shares, representing approximately 2.54% of BuzzFeed’s Class A common stock, based on 78,983,041 shares outstanding. This amendment is designated as a final, exit filing for these holders.
BuzzFeed, Inc. (BZFD) major holders report reduced ownership after a large equity issuance. The company issued 40,000,000 shares of Class A common stock to Allen Family Digital, LLC, significantly increasing total Class A shares outstanding. As a result, the reporting group (Jonah Peretti, LLC, Jonah Peretti, Johnson BF, LLC and John S. Johnson III) each now beneficially owns a small single‑digit stake and has ceased to be a more‑than‑5% holder.
Jonah Peretti, LLC reports beneficial ownership of 1,309,354 Class A shares, or 1.7% of the class. Jonah Peretti individually reports beneficial ownership of 1,621,047 Class A shares, or 2.0%, including RSUs and vested options. Johnson BF, LLC and John S. Johnson III each report beneficial ownership of 1,041,195 and 1,049,061 Class A shares, respectively, or about 1.3% each.
In connection with the transaction, Jonah Peretti resigned as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board effective at closing, will remain on the Board as a Class I director, and is expected to take a new role as President of BuzzFeed AI. An existing Holder Voting Agreement and the irrevocable proxy granted to Peretti over 1,049,061 Johnson‑affiliated shares were terminated at closing. This amendment is designated as the final Schedule 13D amendment and functions as an exit filing for the reporting persons.
BuzzFeed, Inc. (BZFD) major holders report reduced ownership after a large equity issuance. The company issued 40,000,000 shares of Class A common stock to Allen Family Digital, LLC, significantly increasing total Class A shares outstanding. As a result, the reporting group (Jonah Peretti, LLC, Jonah Peretti, Johnson BF, LLC and John S. Johnson III) each now beneficially owns a small single‑digit stake and has ceased to be a more‑than‑5% holder.
Jonah Peretti, LLC reports beneficial ownership of 1,309,354 Class A shares, or 1.7% of the class. Jonah Peretti individually reports beneficial ownership of 1,621,047 Class A shares, or 2.0%, including RSUs and vested options. Johnson BF, LLC and John S. Johnson III each report beneficial ownership of 1,041,195 and 1,049,061 Class A shares, respectively, or about 1.3% each.
In connection with the transaction, Jonah Peretti resigned as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board effective at closing, will remain on the Board as a Class I director, and is expected to take a new role as President of BuzzFeed AI. An existing Holder Voting Agreement and the irrevocable proxy granted to Peretti over 1,049,061 Johnson‑affiliated shares were terminated at closing. This amendment is designated as the final Schedule 13D amendment and functions as an exit filing for the reporting persons.
BuzzFeed, Inc. director Sydnie Karras has filed an initial insider ownership report on Form 3. The data in this excerpt shows no reported purchases, sales, gifts, option exercises, or other transactions in BuzzFeed stock, and no derivative positions listed.
BuzzFeed, Inc. director Sydnie Karras has filed an initial insider ownership report on Form 3. The data in this excerpt shows no reported purchases, sales, gifts, option exercises, or other transactions in BuzzFeed stock, and no derivative positions listed.
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 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 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. 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. director Chris Malone filed an initial Form 3 to report his beneficial ownership position in the company. This filing does not show any stock purchases, sales, option exercises, gifts, or other transactions; it simply establishes his status as an insider for future reporting.
BuzzFeed, Inc. director Chris Malone filed an initial Form 3 to report his beneficial ownership position in the company. This filing does not show any stock purchases, sales, option exercises, gifts, or other transactions; it simply establishes his status as an insider for future reporting.
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. 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.