Blackstone units sell 7,477,500 Bumble (NASDAQ: BMBL) shares
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Bumble Inc.’s major shareholders affiliated with Blackstone reported sizable sales of Class A common stock. On June 16, 2026, Blackstone‑related BX Buzz entities sold an aggregate of 7,477,500 shares at $3.7751 per share to an unaffiliated financial institution, settling a post‑paid forward priced on volume‑weighted average trading levels.
After these transactions, certain affiliated vehicles continue to hold large indirect stakes, including 9,836,882 shares and 7,485,565 shares of Class A common stock. The reporting persons generally disclaim beneficial ownership of securities held by other reporting persons except to the extent of their pecuniary interest.
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- None.
Negative
- A major shareholder group affiliated with Blackstone completed a large 7,477,500-share sale of Bumble Class A common stock in connection with a post-paid forward, representing a notable net reduction in their reported stake.
Insights
Blackstone-affiliated funds settled a large forward via 7.48M-share sale in Bumble.
The filing shows Blackstone-related BX Buzz entities, as ten percent owners of Bumble Inc., executing open-market sales coded “S” for non-derivative Class A common stock on June 16, 2026. In total, they disposed of 7,477,500 shares at $3.7751 per share, according to the transaction summary.
Footnotes explain the shares were sold to an unaffiliated financial institution under a post-paid forward transaction, with the final price based on the volume weighted average price over a hedging period that ended on that date. This indicates the sales were linked to a pre-existing derivative arrangement rather than a spur-of-the-moment decision.
The post-transaction positions remain substantial for certain vehicles, with indirect holdings such as 9,836,882 and 7,485,565 shares reported for different BX Buzz Holdco entities. Each reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of securities held by others except for its pecuniary interest, so the economic exposure is spread across a complex Blackstone structure. Overall, the filing reflects a significant net-sell event by a major shareholder.
Insider Trade Summary
Net Seller: 7,477,500 shares ($28,228,310)
Net Sell
7 txns
Insider
BX Buzz ML-1 GP LLC, BX Buzz ML-2 GP LLC, BX Buzz ML-3 GP LLC, BX Buzz ML-4 GP LLC, BX Buzz ML-5 GP LLC, BX Buzz ML-6 GP LLC, BX Buzz ML-7 GP LLC, Blackstone Inc., Blackstone Group Management L.L.C., SCHWARZMAN STEPHEN A
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Sold
7,477,500 shs ($28.23M)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 181,343 | $3.7751 | $685K |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 2,495,189 | $3.7751 | $9.42M |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 405,073 | $3.7751 | $1.53M |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 1,080,902 | $3.7751 | $4.08M |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 3,278,961 | $3.7751 | $12.38M |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 29,574 | $3.7751 | $112K |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 6,458 | $3.7751 | $24K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Class A Common Stock — 544,030 shares (Indirect, See Footnotes)
Footnotes (1)
- The Reporting Persons sold the shares of the Issuer's Class A common stock ("Class A Common Stock") to an unaffiliated financial institution at a price based on the volume weighted average price of Class A Common Stock of the Issuer over the financial institution's hedging period undertaken pursuant to a post-paid forward transaction. On June 16, 2026, the hedging period ended and the sales price was determined to be $3.7751 per share. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Due to the limitations of the electronic filing system certain Reporting Persons are filing separate Forms 4. 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. 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.
Key Figures
Total shares sold: 7,477,500 shares
Sale price per share: $3.7751 per share
Post-transaction holding (largest): 9,836,882 shares
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6 metrics
Total shares sold
7,477,500 shares
Aggregate non-derivative sales on June 16, 2026
Sale price per share
$3.7751 per share
Determined at end of hedging period for post-paid forward
Post-transaction holding (largest)
9,836,882 shares
Class A common stock indirectly held after transaction by one BX Buzz entity
Another post-transaction holding
7,485,565 shares
Class A common stock indirectly held after transaction by another BX Buzz entity
Number of sell transactions
7 transactions
All coded “S” for non-derivative open-market sales
Net buy/sell direction
Net sell of 7,477,500 shares
Form 4 transaction summary for this filing
Key Terms
post-paid forward transaction, volume weighted average price, Class A common stock, ten percent owner, +1 more
5 terms
post-paid forward transaction financial
"undertaken pursuant to a post-paid forward transaction. On June 16, 2026, the hedging period ended"
volume weighted average price financial
"at a price based on the volume weighted average price of Class A Common Stock"
The volume weighted average price (VWAP) is a way to measure the average price of a security, such as a stock, over a specific period, taking into account how many units were traded at each price. It’s similar to calculating the average cost of items bought when some are more frequently purchased than others. Investors use VWAP to assess whether a security is being bought or sold at a fair price during trading.
Class A common stock financial
"sold the shares of the Issuer's Class A common stock ("Class A Common Stock") to an unaffiliated financial institution"
Class A common stock is a category of a company’s shares that carries a specific set of ownership rights—most commonly defined voting power and claims on dividends—set out in the company’s charter. For investors it matters because the class determines how much influence you have over corporate decisions, the share’s likely dividend and trading behavior, and how it compares in value to other share classes, like choosing a particular seat with different privileges at the company’s decision-making table.
ten percent owner regulatory
"each identified in the filing as a ten percent owner of Bumble Inc."
pecuniary interest financial
"except to the extent of such Reporting Person's pecuniary interest therein"
FAQ
What insider activity in Bumble (BMBL) does this Form 4 report?
The Form 4 reports that Blackstone-affiliated BX Buzz entities, as ten percent owners, sold a combined 7,477,500 Bumble Class A shares on June 16, 2026, at $3.7751 per share, reducing their indirect holdings.
What is the post-paid forward mentioned in the Bumble (BMBL) Form 4?
The post-paid forward is a derivative arrangement where shares are ultimately delivered, and the sale price is set later. Here, the Blackstone-related sellers transferred Bumble shares to an unaffiliated financial institution, with the price based on the volume weighted average price over its hedging period.
Who are the reporting persons in this Bumble (BMBL) Form 4 filing?
Reporting persons include multiple BX Buzz ML-1 through ML-7 GP LLC entities, Blackstone Inc., Blackstone Group Management L.L.C., and Stephen A. Schwarzman, each identified as a ten percent owner. Many positions are held indirectly through layered partnerships and limited liability companies.