BuzzFeed, Inc.

(c) Insider Trading Arrangements

During the three months ended June 30, 2026, certain of our directors (as defined in Rule 16a-1(f) of the Exchange Act) adopted a “Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement” or a “non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement,” as each term is defined in Item 408(a) of Regulation S-K.

On June 18, 2026, Eric Gould, amember of the Company’s board of directors, adopted a Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). Mr. Gould’s Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement will commence on September 16, 2026, which is at least 90 days after the adoption date, and will continue until September 16, 2027, or earlier if all shares covered by the plan are sold. Mr. Gould’s Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement provides for a sale of up to (1) 100% of his net vested restricted stock units received from his annual non-employee director equity grant (or 156,250 shares of Class A common stock), and (2)10,000 shares of Class A common stock that he acquired pursuant to a private placement transaction.

On June 18, 2026, Sydnie Karras, amember of the Company’s board of directors, adopted a Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). Ms. Karras’ Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement will commence on September 16, 2026, which is at least 90 days after the adoption date, and will continue until September 16, 2027, or earlier if all shares covered by the plan are sold. Ms. Karras’ Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement provides for a sale of up to (1) 50% of her net vested restricted stock units received from her annual non-employee director equity grant (or 78,125 shares of Class A common stock), and (2)8,500 shares of Class A common stock that she acquired pursuant to a private placement transaction.