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Bumble: Blackstone-linked holders sell at $2.94

The Margin Loan Agreements had 18,664,720 shares pledged and approximately $18,765,449 of principal outstanding as of September 29, 2026.

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SCHEDULE 13D/A

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Bumble Inc. (BMBL) is the subject of an ownership update reporting that seven Blackstone-related Holdcos sold Class A common shares in connection with the third quarterly calculation period for the Forward Transactions at $2.9381 per share. The hedging period ended September 28, 2026, and on September 29, 3,767,776 pledged shares were released and delivered to the Dealer.

As of September 29, 2026, 18,664,720 shares were pledged under the Margin Loan Agreements, with approximately $18,765,449 of principal outstanding. Blackstone Inc. was reported as beneficially owning 18,664,720 shares, or 14.1%, while the reporting persons expressly disclaim beneficial ownership.

The Reporting Persons and Whitney Wolfe Herd and her affiliates may be deemed to beneficially own 41,146,843 shares, or 26.8%, collectively; this figure excludes shares related to Incentive Units.

Sales price $2.9381 per share Third quarterly calculation period for the Forward Transactions
Pledged shares released and delivered 3,767,776 shares Released from pledge and delivered to the Dealer on September 29, 2026
Shares pledged 18,664,720 shares Under the Margin Loan Agreements as of September 29, 2026
Outstanding principal Approximately $18,765,449 Under the Margin Loan Agreements as of September 29, 2026
Beneficial ownership reported for Blackstone Inc. 18,664,720 shares; 14.1% Cover-page amount; the reporting persons expressly disclaim beneficial ownership
Group beneficial ownership that may be deemed 41,146,843 shares; 26.8% Reporting Persons and Whitney Wolfe Herd and her affiliates; excludes shares related to Incentive Units
Class A shares outstanding 131,968,314 shares As of July 31, 2026; used to calculate reported ownership percentages
Forward Transactions financial
"calculation period for the Forward Transactions"
A forward transaction is a private agreement to buy or sell an asset at a specified price on a future date, locking in terms now for delivery and payment later. Investors care because it lets them lock in prices to reduce uncertainty or speculate on future moves—like agreeing today to buy a house months from now at a fixed price—so it can protect profits or increase risk depending on market changes.
hedging period financial
"the hedging period related to the third quarterly calculation period"
Margin Loan Agreements financial
"outstanding principal loan amount under the Margin Loan Agreements"
Incentive Units financial
"does not include any shares related to Incentive Units"
Incentive units are ownership stakes a company grants to employees, contractors or advisors as part of pay, which become valuable only after certain conditions are met (for example, after a period of time or when performance targets are hit). They matter to investors because they create potential future claims on profits or ownership—similar to performance-based coupons that convert into a slice of the business—and can dilute existing holders or change incentives for management.

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What was the price for Blackstone's BMBL share sales?

The sales price for the third quarterly calculation period was $2.9381 per share. Seven reporting Holdcos reported sales at that price; BX Buzz ML-5 Holdco L.P. sold 1,652,209 shares and BX Buzz ML-2 Holdco L.P. sold 1,257,280 shares.

How many BMBL shares did Blackstone Inc. report owning?

Blackstone Inc. was reported as beneficially owning 18,664,720 shares, or 14.1% of the class. The percentage uses 131,968,314 Class A shares outstanding as of July 31, 2026; the reporting persons expressly disclaim beneficial ownership.

How many BMBL shares were pledged under the margin loan agreements?

As of September 29, 2026, 18,664,720 shares were pledged under the Margin Loan Agreements, and approximately $18,765,449 of principal was outstanding.

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12047B105

(CUSIP Number)
John G. Finley
Blackstone Inc., 345 Park Avenue
New York, NY, 10154
(212) 583-5000


Joshua Ford Bonnie
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP, 900 G Street, N.W.
Washington, DC, 20001
(202) 636-5500


William R. Golden III
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP, 900 G Street, N.W.
Washington, DC, 20001
(202) 636-5500

(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)
09/29/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of This Statement)


If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of §§ 240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box.

The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).




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BX Buzz ML-1 Holdco L.P.
Signature:/s/ Robert Brooks
Name/Title:Robert Brooks, Authorized Signatory, See Exhibit 99.1
Date:09/30/2026
BX Buzz ML-2 Holdco L.P.
Signature:/s/ Robert Brooks
Name/Title:Robert Brooks, Authorized Signatory, See Exhibit 99.1
Date:09/30/2026
BX Buzz ML-3 Holdco L.P.
Signature:/s/ Robert Brooks
Name/Title:Robert Brooks, Authorized Signatory, See Exhibit 99.1
Date:09/30/2026
BX Buzz ML-4 Holdco L.P.
Signature:/s/ Robert Brooks
Name/Title:Robert Brooks, Authorized Signatory, See Exhibit 99.1
Date:09/30/2026
BX Buzz ML-5 Holdco L.P.
Signature:/s/ Robert Brooks
Name/Title:Robert Brooks, Authorized Signatory, See Exhibit 99.1
Date:09/30/2026
BX Buzz ML-6 Holdco L.P.
Signature:/s/ Robert Brooks
Name/Title:Robert Brooks, Authorized Signatory, See Exhibit 99.1
Date:09/30/2026
BX Buzz ML-7 Holdco L.P.
Signature:/s/ Robert Brooks
Name/Title:Robert Brooks, Authorized Signatory, See Exhibit 99.1
Date:09/30/2026
BX Buzz ML-1 GP LLC
Signature:/s/ Robert Brooks
Name/Title:Robert Brooks, Authorized Signatory, See Exhibit 99.1
Date:09/30/2026
BX Buzz ML-2 GP LLC
Signature:/s/ Robert Brooks
Name/Title:Robert Brooks, Authorized Signatory, See Exhibit 99.1
Date:09/30/2026
BX Buzz ML-3 GP LLC
Signature:/s/ Robert Brooks
Name/Title:Robert Brooks, Authorized Signatory, See Exhibit 99.1
Date:09/30/2026
BX Buzz ML-4 GP LLC
Signature:/s/ Robert Brooks
Name/Title:Robert Brooks, Authorized Signatory, See Exhibit 99.1
Date:09/30/2026
BX Buzz ML-5 GP LLC
Signature:/s/ Robert Brooks
Name/Title:Robert Brooks, Authorized Signatory, See Exhibit 99.1
Date:09/30/2026
BX Buzz ML-6 GP LLC
Signature:/s/ Robert Brooks
Name/Title:Robert Brooks, Authorized Signatory, See Exhibit 99.1
Date:09/30/2026
BX Buzz ML-7 GP LLC
Signature:/s/ Robert Brooks
Name/Title:Robert Brooks, Authorized Signatory, See Exhibit 99.1
Date:09/30/2026
Blackstone Buzz Holdings L.P.
Signature:/s/ Christopher J. James
Name/Title:Christopher J. James, Authorized Person, See Exhibit 99.1
Date:09/30/2026
Blackstone Tactical Opportunities Fund-FD L.P.
Signature:/s/ Christopher J. James
Name/Title:Christopher J. James, Authorized Person, See Exhibit 99.1
Date:09/30/2026
Blackstone Family Investment Partnership-Growth ESC L.P.
Signature:/s/ Christopher Striano
Name/Title:Christopher Striano, Chief Financial Officer, See Exhibit 99.1
Date:09/30/2026
BCP Buzz Holdings L.P.
Signature:/s/ Christopher Striano
Name/Title:Christopher Striano, Chief Operating Officer of Global Finance, See Exhibit 99.1
Date:09/30/2026
BTO Buzz Holdings II L.P.
Signature:/s/ Christopher J. James
Name/Title:Christopher J. James, Authorized Person, See Exhibit 99.1
Date:09/30/2026
BXG Buzz Holdings L.P.
Signature:/s/ Christopher Striano
Name/Title:Christopher Striano, Chief Financial Officer, See Exhibit 99.1
Date:09/30/2026
BSOF Buzz Aggregator L.L.C.
Signature:/s/ Stephen O'Connor
Name/Title:Stephen O'Connor, Authorized Person, See Exhibit 99.1
Date:09/30/2026
BTO Holdings Manager-NQ L.L.C.
Signature:/s/ Christopher J. James
Name/Title:Christopher J. James, Authorized Person, See Exhibit 99.1
Date:09/30/2026
Blackstone Tactical Opportunities Associates-NQ L.L.C.
Signature:/s/ Christopher J. James
Name/Title:Christopher J. James, Authorized Person, See Exhibit 99.1
Date:09/30/2026
BTOA-NQ L.L.C.
Signature:/s/ Christopher J. James
Name/Title:Christopher J. James, Authorized Person, See Exhibit 99.1
Date:09/30/2026
Blackstone Tactical Opportunities Associates III-NQ L.P.
Signature:/s/ Christopher J. James
Name/Title:Christopher J. James, Authorized Person, See Exhibit 99.1
Date:09/30/2026
BTO DE GP-NQ L.L.C.
Signature:/s/ Christopher J. James
Name/Title:Christopher J. James, Authorized Person, See Exhibit 99.1
Date:09/30/2026
BXG Side-by-Side GP L.L.C.
Signature:/s/ Christopher Striano
Name/Title:Christopher Striano, Chief Financial Officer, See Exhibit 99.1
Date:09/30/2026
BXG Holdings Manager L.L.C.
Signature:/s/ Christopher Striano
Name/Title:Christopher Striano, Chief Financial Officer, See Exhibit 99.1
Date:09/30/2026
Blackstone Growth Associates L.P.
Signature:/s/ Christopher Striano
Name/Title:Christopher Striano, Chief Financial Officer, See Exhibit 99.1
Date:09/30/2026
BXGA L.L.C.
Signature:/s/ Christopher Striano
Name/Title:Christopher Striano, Chief Financial Officer, See Exhibit 99.1
Date:09/30/2026
Blackstone Strategic Opportunity Associates L.L.C.
Signature:/s/ Stephen O'Connor
Name/Title:Stephen O'Connor, Authorized Person, See Exhibit 99.1
Date:09/30/2026
BCP VII Holdings Manager - NQ L.L.C.
Signature:/s/ Christopher Striano
Name/Title:Christopher Striano, Chief Operating Officer of Global Finance, See Exhibit 99.1
Date:09/30/2026
Blackstone Management Associates VII NQ L.L.C.
Signature:/s/ Christopher Striano
Name/Title:Christopher Striano, Chief Operating Officer of Global Finance, See Exhibit 99.1
Date:09/30/2026
BMA VII NQ L.L.C.
Signature:/s/ Christopher Striano
Name/Title:Christopher Striano, Chief Operating Officer of Global Finance, See Exhibit 99.1
Date:09/30/2026
Blackstone Holdings II L.P.
Signature:/s/ Victoria Portnoy
Name/Title:Victoria Portnoy, Managing Director -Assistant Secretary, See Exhibit 99.1
Date:09/30/2026
Blackstone Holdings I/II GP L.L.C.
Signature:/s/ Victoria Portnoy
Name/Title:Victoria Portnoy, Managing Director - Assistant Secretary, See Exhibit 99.1
Date:09/30/2026
BTO Holdings Manager L.L.C.
Signature:/s/ Christopher J. James
Name/Title:Christopher J. James, Authorized Person, See Exhibit 99.1
Date:09/30/2026
Blackstone Tactical Opportunities Associates L.L.C.
Signature:/s/ Christopher J. James
Name/Title:Christopher J. James, Authorized Person, See Exhibit 99.1
Date:09/30/2026
BTOA L.L.C.
Signature:/s/ Christopher J. James
Name/Title:Christopher J. James, Authorized Person, See Exhibit 99.1
Date:09/30/2026
Blackstone Holdings III L.P.
Signature:/s/ Victoria Portnoy
Name/Title:Victoria Portnoy, Managing Director - Assistant Secretary, See Exhibit 99.1
Date:09/30/2026
Blackstone Holdings III GP L.P.
Signature:/s/ Victoria Portnoy
Name/Title:Victoria Portnoy, Managing Director - Assistant Secretary, See Exhibit 99.1
Date:09/30/2026
Blackstone Holdings III GP Management L.L.C.
Signature:/s/ Victoria Portnoy
Name/Title:Victoria Portnoy, Managing Director - Assistant Secretary, See Exhibit 99.1
Date:09/30/2026
Blackstone Inc.
Signature:/s/ Victoria Portnoy
Name/Title:Victoria Portnoy, Managing Director - Assistant Secretary, See Exhibit 99.1
Date:09/30/2026
Blackstone Group Management L.L.C.
Signature:/s/ Victoria Portnoy
Name/Title:Victoria Portnoy, Managing Director - Assistant Secretary, See Exhibit 99.1
Date:09/30/2026
Stephen A. Schwarzman
Signature:/s/ Stephen A. Schwarzman
Name/Title:Stephen A. Schwarzman
Date:09/30/2026

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