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business / news / 2026-05-11 / Bloomberg

Comedian and media mogul Byron Allen paid $120 million for a 52% stake in online publisher BuzzFeed Inc. Allen’s family office acquired 40 million shares at a price of $3 each.

Byron Allen acquired a 52% stake in BuzzFeed Inc. for $120 million.

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Allen's family office purchased 40 million BuzzFeed shares at $3 each.
The deal used $20 million in cash and a $100 million promissory note.
The promissory note accrues 5% annual interest and matures in five years.

Connecting decision makers to a dynamic network of information, people and ideas, Bloomberg quickly and accurately delivers business and financial information, news and insight around the world Connecting decision makers to a dynamic network of information, people and ideas, Bloomberg quickly and accurately delivers business and financial information, news and insight around the world Comedian and media mogul Byron Allen paid $120 million for a 52% stake in online publisher BuzzFeed Inc. Allen’s family office acquired 40 million shares at a price of $3 each, according to a statementBloomberg Terminal from the company on Monday. The transaction was financed with $20 million in cash and $100 million promissory note due in five years and accruing interest at 5% annually.

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