BuzzFeed sells 4,300,000 unregistered shares to Allen Family Digital for $4.7 million

• BuzzFeed entered a share purchase agreement on Sept. 23, 2026 for a private placement of 4,300,000 new Class A shares.
• Allen Family Digital agreed to buy the shares at USD 1.09 each, providing about USD 4.7 million.
• Sale was unregistered, relying on a Section 4(a)(2) exemption under the Securities Act.
• Deal was treated as a related-party transaction due to Byron Allen Folks’ roles; he recused himself from board action.

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