BX affiliates convert units into Bumble Class A stock on 11/05/2025
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Blackstone Inc. (BX) reported a Form 4 for its affiliated entities regarding Bumble Inc. (BMBL). On 11/05/2025, affiliates converted Common Units of Buzz Holdings L.P. into Bumble Class A common stock on a one-for-one basis, acquiring 16,385,953, 147,871, and 32,291 Class A shares, respectively. These were coded as a conversion (C) and reflect indirect ownership. In connection with the exchanges, Class B common stock (which has no economic value) was cancelled as noted by code J(14).
Following the transactions, indirect beneficial holdings reported include 12,475,943, 5,404,511, 2,025,363, and 906,717 Class A shares across various Blackstone-related entities, as detailed in the footnotes and ownership structure.
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Negative
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Insights
BX affiliates exchanged partnership units for BMBL Class A shares.
Affiliates of Blackstone reported conversions of Buzz Holdings L.P. Common Units into Bumble Class A stock on a one-for-one basis on 11/05/2025. The Form 4 lists three conversion entries of 16,385,953, 147,871, and 32,291 shares, reflecting indirect ownership across different holding vehicles.
Per footnotes, the structure involves multiple Blackstone-managed entities and general partners. The filing also notes cancellation of Class B shares (no economic value) upon exchange, a common feature of UP-C arrangements. Actual market impact depends on holder decisions; the filing records ownership changes rather than sales.
Key items are the conversion code (C), the one-for-one exchange right that “does not expire,” and the updated indirect holdings disclosed for several vehicles. Any subsequent dispositions, if any, would be reported in later filings.
Insider Trade Summary
16,566,115 shares exercised/converted
Mixed
13 txns
Insider
Blackstone Inc., Blackstone Group Management L.L.C., SCHWARZMAN STEPHEN A
Role
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 happened to the Bumble Class B common stock in this filing?
Class B common stock, which has no economic value, was cancelled upon exchange as indicated by transaction code J(14).
What are the updated indirect beneficial holdings reported?
Indirect Class A holdings disclosed include 12,475,943, 5,404,511, 2,025,363, and 906,717 shares across Blackstone-related entities.
What is the exchange ratio and does it expire?
Common Units are exchangeable for Bumble Class A stock on a one-for-one basis, and the exchange rights do not expire.
Were these transactions open-market purchases or sales?
They were coded as C (conversions), reflecting exchanges of units into shares, not open-market trades.