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Bumble (NASDAQ: BMBL) CEO has shares withheld for RSU taxes

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Bumble Inc. Chief Executive Officer Whitney Wolfe Herd reported a routine tax-related share disposition. On this Form 4, 4,082 shares of Class A common stock were withheld at $3.62 per share to cover tax obligations arising from the vesting of restricted stock units. Following this withholding, she directly holds 1,403,614 Class A shares. Additional indirect holdings include 23,255 shares held by her spouse and 100,000 shares held by a trust for which her spouse serves as trustee.

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Insider Herd Whitney Wolfe
Role Chief Executive Officer
Type Security Shares Price Value
Tax Withholding Class A Common Stock 4,082 $3.62 $15K
holding Class A Common Stock -- -- --
holding Class A Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Class A Common Stock — 1,403,614 shares (Direct, null); Class A Common Stock — 100,000 shares (Indirect, See footnote)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Represents shares of Class A common stock withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations relating to the vesting of restricted stock units. These securities are held by the Reporting Person's spouse. These securities are held by a trust of which the Reporting Person's spouse is the trustee.
Tax-withheld shares 4,082 shares Withheld for RSU tax obligations
Withholding price $3.62 per share Value used for tax-withholding shares
Direct holdings after transaction 1,403,614 shares Class A common stock held directly post-transaction
Indirect spouse-held shares 23,255 shares Class A shares held by reporting person’s spouse
Indirect trust-held shares 100,000 shares Class A shares held by spouse-administered trust
restricted stock units financial
"tax withholding obligations relating to the vesting of restricted stock units"
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
tax withholding obligations financial
"withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations relating to the vesting"
indirect ownership financial
"These securities are held by the Reporting Person's spouse."
Form 4 regulatory
"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4):"
Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Herd Whitney Wolfe

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O BUMBLE INC. 1105 WEST 41ST STREET

(Street)
AUSTIN TEXAS 78756

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Bumble Inc. [ BMBL ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirectorX10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Chief Executive Officer
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/10/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Class A Common Stock05/10/2026F(1)4,082D$3.621,403,614D
Class A Common Stock100,000ISee footnote(2)
Class A Common Stock23,255ISee footnote(3)
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. Represents shares of Class A common stock withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations relating to the vesting of restricted stock units.
2. These securities are held by the Reporting Person's spouse.
3. These securities are held by a trust of which the Reporting Person's spouse is the trustee.
Remarks:
/s/ Matthew Morgeson, Attorney-in-Fact05/12/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Bumble (BMBL) report for Whitney Wolfe Herd?

Bumble CEO Whitney Wolfe Herd reported a Form 4 transaction where 4,082 Class A shares were withheld to satisfy tax obligations from restricted stock unit vesting, rather than an open-market sale, reflecting a routine compensation-related event.

How many Bumble (BMBL) shares does Whitney Wolfe Herd hold after this Form 4?

After the tax withholding, Whitney Wolfe Herd directly holds 1,403,614 shares of Bumble Class A common stock. In addition, 23,255 shares are held indirectly by her spouse and 100,000 shares by a trust associated with her spouse as trustee.

Was the Bumble (BMBL) Form 4 a market sale by Whitney Wolfe Herd?

No, the Form 4 shows 4,082 shares withheld to pay taxes on vested restricted stock units. This F-code transaction is a tax-withholding disposition, not an open-market sale initiated to trade Bumble shares in the market.

What price was used for the Bumble (BMBL) tax-withholding shares?

The 4,082 withheld Bumble Class A shares were valued at $3.62 per share for tax-withholding purposes. This price is used to determine the value of shares applied toward satisfying the related tax obligations from the RSU vesting event.

How are Whitney Wolfe Herd’s indirect Bumble (BMBL) holdings structured?

Indirect holdings disclosed include 23,255 Bumble Class A shares held by her spouse and 100,000 shares held by a trust where her spouse is trustee. These positions are reported as indirect ownership interests linked to the reporting person’s household and trust arrangements.