[Form 4] Bumble Inc. Insider Trading Activity

Filing Impact

(High)

Filing Sentiment

(Very Negative)

Form Type

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Blackstone-related entities reported multiple transactions in Bumble Inc. (BMBL) on 08/13/2025. The filing shows numerous conversions of common units of Buzz Holdings L.P. into Class A common stock and concurrent sales at $6.26 per share. Large blocks were sold, including 7,318,685 shares and several other tranches, reducing certain reported holdings to zero for some tranches and leaving other indirect holdings aggregated across related entities. The report lists detailed ownership chains tying the holdings to Blackstone-affiliated entities and disclaims that each reporting person may only have pecuniary interests in securities held by others. Footnotes explain the structural relationships and that exchange rights permit one-for-one conversion of common units to Class A shares.

Positive

Detailed disclosure of transactions including conversion and sale codes provides transparency about insider trading activity
Full ownership chain and footnotes clearly map relationships among Blackstone-affiliated entities, aiding investor clarity

Negative

Significant share sales reported (e.g., 7,318,685 shares sold at $6.26) which reduced certain reported holdings to zero for specific tranches
Concentrated transfers across related entities may increase public float and potentially affect near-term share supply

Insights

TL;DR: Large conversions and sales by Blackstone-affiliated holders generated significant share dispositions at $6.26.

The Form 4 discloses coordinated activity on 08/13/2025 where multiple Blackstone-related reporting persons converted common units into Class A common stock of Bumble and sold substantial amounts at $6.26 per share. The filing shows both conversion (code C) and sale (code S) entries and details the complex ownership chain across multiple affiliated entities. The disclosure is procedural and informational; it documents transfers among related parties and public-market sales rather than operational performance changes. Impact to dilution or free float is observable from the disclosed share amounts but no financial results or forward guidance are provided in this filing.

TL;DR: The filing clarifies beneficial ownership structure and compliance with Section 16 for Blackstone affiliates.

The statement emphasizes the indirect nature of beneficial ownership across multiple Blackstone vehicles and includes standard disclaimers that each reporting person disclaims ownership beyond pecuniary interest. Footnotes thoroughly map the chain from holdco entities through managers and general partners to Blackstone Inc. The filing appears focused on transparency and regulatory compliance, showing separate Form 4 filings by different reporting persons due to electronic system limitations. No executive departures or governance changes are disclosed here.

08/15/2025 - 06:41 PM

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED 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^*

Blackstone Holdings III GP Management L.L.C.

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

C/O BLACKSTONE INC.

345 PARK AVENUE

(Street)

NEW YORK

10154

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Bumble Inc. [ BMBL ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

Director	X	10% Owner
Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/13/2025

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

	Form filed by One Reporting Person
X	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Class A Common Stock	08/13/2025		C		7,314,734	A	⁽¹⁾	7,327,536	I	See Footnotes⁽²⁾⁽⁵⁾⁽⁶⁾⁽⁷⁾⁽⁸⁾⁽⁹⁾
Class A Common Stock	08/13/2025		C		66,010	A	⁽¹⁾	66,010	I	See Footnotes⁽³⁾⁽⁵⁾⁽⁶⁾⁽⁷⁾⁽⁸⁾⁽⁹⁾
Class A Common Stock	08/13/2025		C		14,415	A	⁽¹⁾	14,415	I	See Footnotes⁽⁴⁾⁽⁵⁾⁽⁶⁾⁽⁷⁾⁽⁸⁾⁽⁹⁾
Class A Common Stock	08/13/2025		S		7,318,685	D	$6.26	8,851	I	See Footnotes⁽²⁾⁽⁵⁾⁽⁶⁾⁽⁷⁾⁽⁸⁾⁽⁹⁾
Class A Common Stock	08/13/2025		S		66,010	D	$6.26	0	I	See Footnotes⁽³⁾⁽⁵⁾⁽⁶⁾⁽⁷⁾⁽⁸⁾⁽⁹⁾
Class A Common Stock	08/13/2025		S		14,415	D	$6.26	0	I	See Footnotes⁽⁴⁾⁽⁵⁾⁽⁶⁾⁽⁷⁾⁽⁸⁾⁽⁹⁾
Class A Common Stock	08/13/2025		S		404,761	D	$6.26	906,717	I	See Footnotes⁽⁵⁾⁽⁶⁾⁽⁷⁾⁽⁸⁾⁽⁹⁾⁽¹⁰⁾
Class A Common Stock	08/13/2025		S		5,569,296	D	$6.26	12,475,943	I	See Footnotes⁽⁵⁾⁽⁶⁾⁽⁷⁾⁽⁸⁾⁽⁹⁾⁽¹¹⁾
Class A Common Stock	08/13/2025		S		904,128	D	$6.26	2,025,363	I	See Footnotes⁽⁵⁾⁽⁶⁾⁽⁷⁾⁽⁸⁾⁽⁹⁾⁽¹²⁾
Class A Common Stock	08/13/2025		S		2,412,589	D	$6.26	5,404,511	I	See Footnotes⁽⁵⁾⁽⁶⁾⁽⁷⁾⁽⁸⁾⁽⁹⁾⁽¹³⁾

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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Units of Buzz Holdings L.P.	⁽¹⁾	08/13/2025		C			7,314,734	⁽¹⁾	⁽¹⁾	Class A Common Stock	7,314,734	$0	16,385,953	I	See Footnotes⁽²⁾⁽⁵⁾⁽⁶⁾⁽⁷⁾⁽⁸⁾⁽⁹⁾
Common Units of Buzz Holdings L.P.	⁽¹⁾	08/13/2025		C			66,010	⁽¹⁾	⁽¹⁾	Class A Common Stock	66,010	$0	147,871	I	See Footnotes⁽³⁾⁽⁵⁾⁽⁶⁾⁽⁷⁾⁽⁸⁾⁽⁹⁾
Common Units of Buzz Holdings L.P.	⁽¹⁾	08/13/2025		C			14,415	⁽¹⁾	⁽¹⁾	Class A Common Stock	14,415	$0	32,291	I	See Footnotes⁽⁴⁾⁽⁵⁾⁽⁶⁾⁽⁷⁾⁽⁸⁾⁽⁹⁾

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Blackstone Holdings III GP Management L.L.C.

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

C/O BLACKSTONE INC.

345 PARK AVENUE

(Street)

NEW YORK

10154

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer

Director	X	10% Owner
Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

BTO Holdings Manager - NQ L.L.C.

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

C/O BLACKSTONE INC.

345 PARK AVENUE

(Street)

NEW YORK

10154

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer

Director	X	10% Owner
Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Blackstone Tactical Opportunities Associates - NQ L.L.C.

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

C/O BLACKSTONE INC.

345 PARK AVENUE

(Street)

NEW YORK

10154

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer

Director	X	10% Owner
Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

BXG Buzz Holdings L.P.

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

C/O BLACKSTONE INC.

345 PARK AVENUE

(Street)

NEW YORK

10154

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer

Director	X	10% Owner
Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

BXG Holdings Manager L.L.C.

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

C/O BLACKSTONE INC.

345 PARK AVENUE

(Street)

NEW YORK

10154

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer

Director	X	10% Owner
Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Blackstone Growth Associates L.P.

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

C/O BLACKSTONE INC.

345 PARK AVENUE

(Street)

NEW YORK

10154

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer

Director	X	10% Owner
Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

BXGA L.L.C.

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

C/O BLACKSTONE INC.

345 PARK AVENUE

(Street)

NEW YORK

10154

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer

Director	X	10% Owner
Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

BSOF Buzz Aggregator L.L.C.

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

C/O BLACKSTONE INC.

345 PARK AVENUE

(Street)

NEW YORK

10154

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer

Director	X	10% Owner
Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Blackstone Strategic Opportunity Associates L.L.C.

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

C/O BLACKSTONE INC.

345 PARK AVENUE

(Street)

NEW YORK

10154

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer

Director	X	10% Owner
Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Blackstone Buzz Holdings L.P.

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

C/O BLACKSTONE INC.

345 PARK AVENUE

(Street)

NEW YORK

10154

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer

Director	X	10% Owner
Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

Explanation of Responses:

1. Pursuant to the terms of an exchange agreement, dated as of February 10, 2021, common units of Buzz Holdings L.P. held by the Reporting Persons are exchangeable for shares of the issuer's Class A common stock on a one-for-one basis. These exchange rights do not expire.

2. Reflects securities directly held by BX Buzz ML-5 Holdco L.P. The general partner of BX Buzz ML-5 Holdco L.P. is BX Buzz ML-5 GP LLC. Blackstone Buzz Holdings L.P. is the sole limited partner of BX Buzz ML-5 Holdco L.P. and the sole member of BX Buzz ML-5 GP LLC. BTO Holdings Manager-NQ L.L.C. is the general partner of Blackstone Buzz Holdings L.P. Blackstone Tactical Opportunities Associates-NQ L.L.C. is the managing member of BTO Holdings Manager-NQ L.L.C. BTOA-NQ L.L.C. is the sole member of Blackstone Tactical Opportunities Associates-NQ L.L.C.

3. Reflects securities directly held by BX Buzz ML-6 Holdco L.P. The general partner of BX Buzz ML-6 Holdco L.P. is BX Buzz ML-6 GP LLC. Blackstone Tactical Opportunities Fund - FD L.P. is the sole limited partner of BX Buzz ML-6 Holdco L.P. and the sole member of BX Buzz ML-6 GP LLC. Blackstone Tactical Opportunities Associates III - NQ L.P. is the general partner of Blackstone Tactical Opportunities Fund - FD L.P. BTO DE GP - NQ L.L.C. is the general partner of Blackstone Tactical Opportunities Associates III - NQ L.P.

4. Reflects securities directly held by BX Buzz ML-7 Holdco L.P. The general partner of BX Buzz ML-7 Holdco L.P. is BX Buzz ML-7 GP LLC. Blackstone Family Investment Partnership-Growth ESC L.P. is the sole limited partner of BX Buzz ML-7 Holdco L.P. and the sole member of BX Buzz ML-7 GP LLC. BXG Side-by-Side GP L.L.C. is the general partner of Blackstone Family Investment Partnership-Growth ESC L.P.

5. Blackstone Holdings II L.P. is the managing member of each of BTOA-NQ L.L.C., BTO DE GP-NQ L.L.C., BXGA L.L.C., and BMA VII NQ L.L.C., and the sole member of each of BXG Side-by-Side GP L.L.C. and Blackstone Strategic Opportunity Associates L.L.C. Blackstone Holdings I/II GP L.L.C. is the general partner of Blackstone Holdings II L.P.

6. Blackstone Inc. is the sole member of each of Blackstone Holdings I/II GP L.L.C. and Blackstone Holdings III GP Management L.L.C. The sole holder of the Series II preferred stock of Blackstone Inc. is Blackstone Group Management L.L.C. Blackstone Group Management L.L.C. is wholly-owned by Blackstone's senior managing directors and controlled by its founder, Stephen A. Schwarzman.

7. Due to the limitations of the electronic filing system certain Reporting Persons are filing separate Forms 4.

8. Information with respect to each of the Reporting Persons is given solely by such Reporting Person, and no Reporting Person has responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of information supplied by another Reporting Person.

9. Each of the Reporting Persons (other than to the extent it directly holds securities reported herein) disclaims beneficial ownership of the securities held by the other Reporting Persons, except to the extent of such Reporting Person's pecuniary interest therein, and, pursuant to Rule 16a-1(a)(4) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, each of the Reporting Persons (other than to the extent it directly holds securities reported herein) states that the inclusion of these securities in this report shall not be deemed an admission of beneficial ownership of all of the reported securities for purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose.

10. Reflects securities directly held by BX Buzz ML-1 Holdco L.P. The general partner of BX Buzz ML-1 Holdco L.P. is BX Buzz ML-1 GP LLC. BXG Buzz Holdings L.P. is the sole limited partner of BX Buzz ML-1 Holdco L.P. and the sole member of BX Buzz ML-1 GP LLC. BXG Holdings Manager L.L.C. is the general partner of BXG Buzz Holdings L.P. Blackstone Growth Associates L.P. is the managing member of BXG Holdings Manager L.L.C. BXGA L.L.C. is the general partner of Blackstone Growth Associates L.P.

11. Reflects securities directly held by BX Buzz ML-2 Holdco L.P. The general partner of BX Buzz ML-2 Holdco L.P. is BX Buzz ML-2 GP LLC. BCP Buzz Holdings L.P. is the sole limited partner of BX Buzz ML-2 Holdco L.P. and the sole member of BX Buzz ML-2 GP LLC. BCP VII Holdings Manager - NQ L.L.C. is the general partner of BCP Buzz Holdings L.P. Blackstone Management Associates VII NQ L.L.C. is the managing member of BCP VII Holdings Manager - NQ L.L.C. BMA VII NQ L.L.C. is the managing member of Blackstone Management Associates VII NQ L.L.C.

12. Reflects securities directly held by BX Buzz ML-3 Holdco L.P. The general partner of BX Buzz ML-3 Holdco L.P. is BX Buzz ML-3 GP LLC. BSOF Buzz Aggregator L.L.C. is the sole limited partner of BX Buzz ML-3 Holdco L.P. and the sole member of BX Buzz ML-3 GP LLC. Blackstone Strategic Opportunity Associates L.L.C. is the managing member of BSOF Buzz Aggregator L.L.C.

13. Reflects securities directly held by BX Buzz ML-4 Holdco L.P. The general partner of BX Buzz ML-4 Holdco L.P. is BX Buzz ML-4 GP LLC. BTO Buzz Holdings II L.P. is the sole limited partner of BX Buzz ML-4 Holdco L.P. and the sole member of BX Buzz ML-4 GP LLC. BTO Holdings Manager L.L.C. is the general partner of BTO Buzz Holdings II L.P. Blackstone Tactical Opportunities Associates L.L.C. is the managing member of BTO Holdings Manager L.L.C. BTOA L.L.C. is the managing member of Blackstone Tactical Opportunities Associates L.L.C. Blackstone Holdings III L.P. is the managing member of BTOA L.L.C. Blackstone Holdings III GP L.P. is the general partner of Blackstone Holdings III L.P. Blackstone Holdings III GP Management L.L.C. is the general partner of Blackstone Holdings III GP L.P.

Remarks:

Exhibit List- Exhibit 99.1 signatures

	See Exhibit 99.1	08/15/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
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Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.

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FAQ

What insider transactions in BMBL are reported on this Form 4?

The Form 4 reports multiple conversions of common units into Class A common stock and concurrent sales on 08/13/2025, including a sale of 7,318,685 shares at $6.26 per share.

Which entities filed the Form 4 for BMBL?

The filing lists several Blackstone-affiliated reporting persons, including Blackstone Holdings III GP Management L.L.C. and multiple related holdco and manager entities at the 345 Park Avenue address.

Did the filing indicate conversions of private units into public shares?

Yes. Footnote (1) states common units of Buzz Holdings L.P. are exchangeable on a one-for-one basis for the issuer's Class A common stock and such conversions were reported.

Are there disclosures about beneficial ownership structure in the Form 4?

Yes. Multiple footnotes outline the complex ownership and management relationships tying reported securities to various Blackstone entities and disclaimers about pecuniary interests.

Did any reporting persons retain shares after the sales?

Some entities report remaining indirect holdings after the transactions (e.g., aggregated indirect holdings are reported in the filing), while specific tranches show 0 shares following sale.

[Form 4] Bumble Inc. Insider Trading Activity

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Which entities filed the Form 4 for BMBL?

Did the filing indicate conversions of private units into public shares?

Are there disclosures about beneficial ownership structure in the Form 4?

Did any reporting persons retain shares after the sales?

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What insider transactions in BMBL are reported on this Form 4?

Which entities filed the Form 4 for BMBL?

Did the filing indicate conversions of private units into public shares?

Are there disclosures about beneficial ownership structure in the Form 4?

Did any reporting persons retain shares after the sales?

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