BuzzFeed (BZFD) Proxy filing summary
Event summary combining transcript, slides, and related documents.
Proxy filing summary
23 Apr, 2026Executive summary
The annual meeting will be held virtually on June 2, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
Shareholders can vote electronically during the meeting or in advance via the internet or mobile devices.
Proxy materials, including the annual report and proxy statement, are available online, with paper copies available upon request.
Voting matters and shareholder proposals
Election of two Class II directors for three-year terms expiring at the 2029 annual meeting.
Ratification of CBIZ CPAs P.C. as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.
Consideration of other matters that may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment.
Board recommends voting "FOR" all director nominees and the auditor ratification.
Board of directors and corporate governance
Two Class II directors are up for election, each to serve until the 2029 annual meeting and until successors are elected and qualified.
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