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SCHEDULE 13D/A: New Enterprise Associates Reduces Stake in BuzzFeed, Inc. to 6.8% Following Open Market Sales

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Beneficial Ownership Amendment

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New Enterprise Associates (NEA) and its affiliated entities have significantly reduced their beneficial ownership in BuzzFeed, Inc. through a series of open market sales in late March 2025.

Worse than expectedA major institutional investor, New Enterprise Associates, has significantly reduced its stake in BuzzFeed, Inc. by selling over 846,000 shares.The reduction in ownership by a key early investor often signals a negative outlook or a strategic exit, which can be perceived negatively by the market.

Summary

  • New Enterprise Associates 13, L.P. (NEA 13), NEA Partners 13, L.P., and NEA 13 GP, LTD, along with several affiliated individuals, collectively reported a beneficial ownership of 2,512,503 shares of BuzzFeed, Inc.'s Class A Common Stock as of March 27, 2025.
  • This aggregate ownership represents 6.8% of BuzzFeed, Inc.'s Class A Common Stock outstanding, based on 37,181,861 shares reported by the Issuer as of March 12, 2025.
  • Patrick J. Kerins, one of the reporting individuals, beneficially owns 2,568,215 shares, which includes 55,712 shares he directly owns, representing 6.9% of the outstanding Class A Common Stock.
  • Between March 19, 2025, and March 27, 2025, NEA 13 executed open market sales totaling 846,112 shares of BuzzFeed, Inc. Class A Common Stock.
  • The sales occurred at weighted average prices ranging from $2.1424 to $2.3672 per share, with individual transaction prices between $2.12 and $2.45.

Sentiment

Score: 3

Explanation: The sentiment is negative due to a significant reduction in beneficial ownership by a major institutional investor, indicating potential lack of confidence or a strategic divestment, which could exert downward pressure on the stock.

Positives

  • The reporting persons, including New Enterprise Associates entities and individuals, have not been convicted in criminal proceedings or party to civil proceedings enjoining future violations of federal or state securities laws in the past five years.

Negatives

  • New Enterprise Associates, a significant institutional investor, has reduced its stake in BuzzFeed, Inc. by selling 846,112 shares through open market transactions.
  • The reduction in beneficial ownership from a major investor could signal a lack of confidence in the company's future prospects or a strategic portfolio rebalancing.

Risks

  • The filing explicitly states that NEA 13 and other Reporting Persons 'may dispose of additional shares of the Issuer' depending on market conditions and other factors, indicating potential for further selling pressure on BuzzFeed's stock.
  • A continued reduction in stake by a major investor could negatively impact investor sentiment and the company's share price.

Future Outlook

New Enterprise Associates 13, L.P. and other Reporting Persons may dispose of additional shares of BuzzFeed, Inc. depending on market conditions and other factors.

Industry Context

This filing reflects a significant venture capital firm, New Enterprise Associates, reducing its stake in a publicly traded digital media company. Such actions by major early-stage investors can be indicative of a shift in their investment strategy or outlook regarding the company's long-term growth potential within the evolving digital media landscape.

Stakeholder Impact

  • Shareholders: The reduction in stake by a major investor could lead to negative market sentiment and potential downward pressure on BuzzFeed's share price.
  • Employees: No direct impact mentioned, but a declining stock price could affect equity compensation.

Next Steps

  • New Enterprise Associates 13, L.P. and other Reporting Persons may continue to dispose of additional shares of BuzzFeed, Inc. Class A Common Stock in the open market.

Key Dates

DateDescription
January 13, 2022Original Schedule 13D filing date.
February 29, 2024Date Power of Attorney was signed by various individuals for SEC filings.
May 16, 2024Amendment No. 1 to Schedule 13D filed.
March 12, 2025Date as of which BuzzFeed, Inc. reported 37,181,861 shares of Class A Common Stock outstanding in its Form 10-K.
March 14, 2025Date BuzzFeed, Inc. filed its Form 10-K with the SEC.
March 18, 2025Amendment No. 2 to Schedule 13D filed.
March 19, 2025First date of reported open market sales by NEA 13 (13,491 shares at $2.1586).
March 20, 2025Open market sale by NEA 13 (29,675 shares at $2.2238).
March 21, 2025Open market sale by NEA 13 (800 shares at $2.2613).
March 24, 2025Open market sale by NEA 13 (16,995 shares at $2.2432).
March 25, 2025Open market sale by NEA 13 (180 shares at $2.2272).
March 26, 2025Date of event which required the filing of this statement; largest open market sale by NEA 13 (601,448 shares at $2.1424).
March 27, 2025Last date of reported open market sales by NEA 13 (183,523 shares at $2.3672); date as of which beneficial ownership was calculated.
March 28, 2025Execution date of the agreement regarding joint Schedule 13D filing and signature date for the Amendment No. 3.

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