BMBL insider: 16,385,953-unit exchange to Class A; Class B cancelled
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Bumble Inc. (BMBL) insider update: On 11/05/2025, affiliated Blackstone entities reported non-cash conversions of Common Units of Buzz Holdings L.P. into Class A common stock. Reported exchanges included 16,385,953 shares, 147,871 shares, and 32,291 shares (Transaction Code C), each on a one-for-one basis per an exchange agreement. In connection with these exchanges, three entries of Class B common stock (1 share each) were cancelled (Code J (14)), as those Class B shares have no economic value.
Post-transaction, indirect beneficial ownership entries were listed across multiple Blackstone-affiliated vehicles, including 16,394,804, 147,871, 32,291, 906,717, 12,475,943, 2,025,363, and 5,404,511 shares, as detailed in the footnotes.
Positive
- None.
Negative
- None.
Insights
Non-cash unit-for-share exchanges increased Class A and cancelled Class B.
The filing records conversions on 11/05/2025 where Common Units of Buzz Holdings L.P. were exchanged one-for-one into Bumble Class A common stock (Transaction Code C). The listed exchanges were 16,385,953, 147,871, and 32,291 shares, each at a stated price of $0, reflecting an internal reclassification rather than an open-market purchase.
Per footnote 14, related Class B common stock entries (three entries of 1 share) were cancelled because those Class B shares have no economic value. Indirect beneficial ownership is spread across multiple Blackstone-affiliated entities with specific amounts shown; actual market impact depends on holder decisions, which are not described in this excerpt.
Insider Trade Summary
16,566,115 shares exercised/converted
Mixed
13 txns
Insider
BTO Holdings Manager - NQ L.L.C., Blackstone Tactical Opportunities Associates - NQ L.L.C., BTOA - NQ L.L.C., Blackstone Tactical Opportunities Associates III - NQ L.P., BTO DE GP - NQ L.L.C., BXG Side-by-Side GP L.L.C., Blackstone Holdings II L.P., Blackstone Holdings I/II GP L.L.C.
Role
10% Owner | 10% Owner | 10% Owner | 10% Owner | 10% Owner | 10% Owner | 10% Owner | 10% Owner
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conversion | Common Units of Buzz Holdings L.P. | 16,385,953 | $0.00 | -- |
| Conversion | Common Units of Buzz Holdings L.P. | 147,871 | $0.00 | -- |
| Conversion | Common Units of Buzz Holdings L.P. | 32,291 | $0.00 | -- |
| Conversion | Class A Common Stock | 16,385,953 | $0.00 | -- |
| Conversion | Class A Common Stock | 147,871 | $0.00 | -- |
| Conversion | Class A Common Stock | 32,291 | $0.00 | -- |
| Other | Class B Common Stock | 1 | $0.00 | -- |
| Other | Class B Common Stock | 1 | $0.00 | -- |
| Other | Class B Common Stock | 1 | $0.00 | -- |
| holding | Class A Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Class A Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Class A Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Class A Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Units of Buzz Holdings L.P. — 0 shares (Indirect, See Footnotes);
Class A Common Stock — 16,394,804 shares (Indirect, See Footnotes);
Class B Common Stock — 0 shares (Indirect, See Footnotes)
Footnotes (1)
- Pursuant to the terms of an exchange agreement, dated as of February 10, 2021, common units of Buzz Holdings L.P. ("Common Units") 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. 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. 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. Upon exchange of all of the Common Units, the Class B common stock, which have no economic value, were cancelled.
FAQ
What did Bumble (BMBL) insiders report on this Form 4?
Affiliated Blackstone entities converted Common Units of Buzz Holdings L.P. into Class A common stock on 11/05/2025 (Transaction Code C).
Was there any cash consideration for the conversions?
No. The transactions were recorded at a price of $0, indicating non-cash exchanges.
Who are the reporting persons in this filing?
Multiple Blackstone-affiliated entities reported indirect beneficial ownership as detailed in footnotes (2)–(13).
What were some post-transaction indirect holdings noted?
Examples listed include 16,394,804, 906,717, 12,475,943, 2,025,363, and 5,404,511 shares, tied to specific Blackstone entities.