Saba Capital Management and related parties reported beneficial ownership of 5,937,549 Bumble Inc. common shares, representing 5.27% of the class. This ownership is reported on a Schedule 13G, indicating a passive investment intent under U.S. securities rules.
The percentage is based on 112,738,975 common shares outstanding, as disclosed in Bumble’s Form 144 filed on December 29, 2025. The shares are held for funds and accounts advised by Saba Capital, which have the right to receive dividends and sale proceeds. The reporting persons certify the holdings were not acquired to change or influence control of Bumble Inc.
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Saba Capital reports a passive 5.27% Bumble stake, signaling a sizable but non‑control investment.
Saba Capital Management, L.P., its general partner entity, and Boaz R. Weinstein collectively report beneficial ownership of 5,937,549 Bumble common shares, or 5.27% of the class. The calculation uses 112,738,975 shares outstanding from Bumble’s Form 144 dated December 29, 2025.
The filing is on Schedule 13G, which is typically used for passive holders. The certification states the securities were not acquired and are not held for the purpose or effect of changing or influencing control of Bumble, except for activities solely in connection with a nomination under Rule 14a‑11.
The shares are held in funds and accounts advised by Saba Capital, which are entitled to dividends and sale proceeds. Actual impact on Bumble’s shareholder base depends on how long this 5.27% position is maintained or adjusted, which would be reflected in future ownership reports if they occur.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Bumble Inc.
(Name of Issuer)
Common Shares, par value $0.01
(Title of Class of Securities)
12047B105
(CUSIP Number)
02/03/2026
(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)
Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:
Rule 13d-1(b)
Rule 13d-1(c)
Rule 13d-1(d)
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP No.
12047B105
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Saba Capital Management, L.P.
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
5,937,549.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
5,937,549.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
5,937,549.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
5.27 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
PN, IA
Comment for Type of Reporting Person: The percentages used herein are calculated based upon 112,738,975 shares of common stock outstanding, as disclosed in the company's Form 144 filed 12/29/25.
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP No.
12047B105
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Boaz R. Weinstein
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
NEW YORK
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
5,937,549.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
5,937,549.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
5,937,549.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
5.27 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
OO
Comment for Type of Reporting Person: The percentages used herein are calculated based upon 112,738,975 shares of common stock outstanding, as disclosed in the company's Form 144 filed 12/29/25.
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP No.
12047B105
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Saba Capital Management GP, LLC
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
5,937,549.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
5,937,549.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
5,937,549.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
5.27 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
OO
Comment for Type of Reporting Person: The percentages used herein are calculated based upon 112,738,975 shares of common stock outstanding, as disclosed in the company's Form 144 filed 12/29/25.
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
Bumble Inc.
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
1105 West 41st Street, Austin, TEXAS 78756
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
Saba Capital Management, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership ("Saba Capital"), Saba Capital Management GP, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("Saba GP"), and Mr. Boaz R. Weinstein (together, the "Reporting Persons"). The Reporting Persons have entered into a Joint Filing Agreement, dated February 9, 2026, pursuant to which the Reporting Persons have agreed to file this statement and any subsequent amendments hereto jointly in accordance with the provisions of Rule 13d-1(k)(1) under the Act. Any disclosures herein with respect to persons other than the Reporting Persons are made on information and belief after making inquiry to the appropriate party. The filing of this statement should not be construed as an admission that any of the forgoing persons or the Reporting Persons is, for the purposes of Section 13 of the Act, the beneficial owner of the Common Stock reported herein.
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
The address of the business office of each of the Reporting Persons is 405 Lexington Avenue, 58th Floor, New York, New York 10174.
(c)
Citizenship:
Saba Capital is organized as a limited partnership under the laws of the State of Delaware. Saba GP is organized as a limited liability company under the laws of the State of Delaware. Mr. Weinstein is a citizen of the United States.
(d)
Title of class of securities:
Common Shares, par value $0.01
(e)
CUSIP No.:
12047B105
Item 3.
If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)
Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)
Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)
Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)
Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)
An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)
An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)
A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)
A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)
A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)
A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J),
please specify the type of institution:
(k)
Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.
Ownership
(a)
Amount beneficially owned:
The information required by Items 4(a) - (c) is set forth in Rows (5) - (11) of the cover page for each Reporting Person hereto and is incorporated herein by reference for each such Reporting Person.
(b)
Percent of class:
Not Applicable
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
Not Applicable
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
Not Applicable
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
Not Applicable
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
Not Applicable
Item 5.
Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Not Applicable
Item 6.
Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required.
The funds and accounts advised by Saba Capital have the right to receive the dividends from and proceeds of sales from the Common Stock.
Item 7.
Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
Not Applicable
Item 8.
Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
Not Applicable
Item 9.
Notice of Dissolution of Group.
Not Applicable
Item 10.
Certifications:
By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.
SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
Saba Capital Management, L.P.
Signature:
/s/ Michael D'Angelo
Name/Title:
General Counsel
Date:
02/09/2026
Boaz R. Weinstein
Signature:
/s/ Michael D'Angelo
Name/Title:
Authorized Signatory
Date:
02/09/2026
Saba Capital Management GP, LLC
Signature:
/s/ Michael D'Angelo
Name/Title:
Attorney-in-fact*
Date:
02/09/2026
Comments accompanying signature: * Pursuant to a Power of Attorney dated as of November 16, 2015
Exhibit Information
Exhibit 1 - Joint Filing Agreement pursuant to Rule 13d-1(k).
What stake in Bumble Inc. (BMBL) did Saba Capital report on this Schedule 13G?
Saba Capital and related reporting persons disclosed beneficial ownership of 5,937,549 Bumble Inc. common shares, representing 5.27% of the outstanding class. This percentage is based on 112,738,975 shares outstanding, as referenced from Bumble’s Form 144 filed on December 29, 2025.
Who are the reporting persons on the Bumble Inc. (BMBL) Schedule 13G filed by Saba Capital?
The Schedule 13G lists Saba Capital Management, L.P., Saba Capital Management GP, LLC, and Boaz R. Weinstein as the reporting persons. They entered a Joint Filing Agreement dated February 9, 2026, to file this beneficial ownership statement together under Rule 13d‑1(k)(1).
Is Saba Capital seeking to influence control of Bumble Inc. (BMBL) with this 5.27% holding?
The certification states the securities were not acquired and are not held for the purpose or effect of changing or influencing control of Bumble Inc. It also notes they are not held in connection with transactions having that purpose, other than activities related to a nomination under Rule 14a‑11.
How is the 5.27% ownership in Bumble Inc. (BMBL) calculated in Saba Capital’s Schedule 13G?
The reported 5.27% ownership is calculated using 112,738,975 Bumble common shares outstanding. This share count comes from the company’s Form 144 filed on December 29, 2025, as specifically referenced in the ownership section for each reporting person in the Schedule 13G.
Who receives dividends and sale proceeds from the Bumble Inc. (BMBL) shares reported by Saba Capital?
The filing explains that the funds and accounts advised by Saba Capital have the right to receive dividends and proceeds from sales of the Bumble common stock. Saba Capital acts as investment adviser to these funds and accounts, which directly benefit economically from the holdings.
What voting and dispositive powers over Bumble Inc. (BMBL) shares are reported by Saba Capital?
For each reporting person, the cover pages show 0 shares with sole voting or dispositive power and 5,937,549 shares with shared voting and shared dispositive power. This means voting and disposition authority over the position is exercised on a shared, not individual, basis.
