BuzzFeed, Inc. 8-K

What Happened

• On June 2, 2026, BuzzFeed, Inc. held its 2026 Annual Meeting of stockholders and filed an 8-K (Item 5.07) reporting the voting results. Janet Rollé and Adam Rothstein were re-elected as Class II directors for three-year terms expiring at the 2029 annual meeting. Stockholders also ratified CBIZ CPAs P.C. as the company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.

Key Details

• Janet Rollé: For 73,277,359; Withheld 990,015; Broker Non-Votes 17,049,410.
• Adam Rothstein: For 73,584,572; Withheld 682,802; Broker Non-Votes 17,049,410.
• Auditor ratification: For 90,981,426; Against 313,813; Abstain 21,545.
• Proxy materials referenced: definitive proxy filed April 23, 2026; supplemental materials filed May 27, 2026.

Why It Matters

• The re-election of two directors maintains board continuity through 2029, which can affect oversight and strategic direction. The strong affirmative vote to ratify CBIZ CPAs P.C. confirms the auditor for fiscal 2026, an important step for the company’s upcoming financial reporting. The presence of substantial broker non-votes (17,049,410) on the director elections is noted in the official results and reflects shares held by brokers that did not vote on those proposals.