BuzzFeed (BZFD) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• The annual meeting will be held virtually on June 2, 2026, to elect two Class II directors and ratify the appointment of a new independent auditor.

• Shareholders of record as of April 6, 2026, are eligible to vote, with Class A shares having one vote and Class B shares having 50 votes each.

• The board recommends voting in favor of both director nominees and the auditor ratification.

• Proxy materials are primarily distributed electronically to conserve resources, with paper copies available upon request.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Proposal 1: Election of Janet Rollé and Adam Rothstein as Class II directors for three-year terms.

• Proposal 2: Ratification of CBIZ CPAs P.C. as the independent registered public accounting firm for 2026, replacing Deloitte.

• Shareholders may submit proposals for the 2027 meeting by December 15, 2026.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• The board consists of four directors, with a majority being independent; all committees are composed of independent directors.

• The CEO also serves as Chairman; a lead independent director is appointed to ensure effective oversight.

• Committees include audit, compensation, and nominating/corporate governance/corporate responsibility.

• Annual board and committee self-evaluations are conducted, and directors have open access to management.

• Board diversity matrix: 1 female, 3 male directors; 3 white, 1 African American or Black.