Blackstone Sells $26.25M in Bumble Shares via Forward Transaction Settlement, Updates Pledged Holdings

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Blackstone entities settled forward transactions, selling 7.48 million shares of Bumble Class A Common Stock for approximately $26.25 million at $3.51 per share, further reducing their stake and updating details on pledged shares.

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• Significant Share Sale

  Blackstone-affiliated entities sold 7,477,504 shares of Class A Common Stock on March 18, 2026.

• Transaction Value and Price

  The sale generated approximately $26.25 million in proceeds, with shares sold at $3.51 per share, below the current market price.

• Forward Transaction Settlement

  The sales were a result of the settlement of the first quarterly calculation period for pre-arranged forward transactions.

• Updated Beneficial Ownership

  Blackstone Inc. now beneficially owns 29,909,996 shares, representing 23.0% of the Class A Common Stock.

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This Schedule 13D/A provides detailed confirmation of a significant share reduction by Blackstone-affiliated entities, a major institutional investor in Bumble. The sale of 7.48 million shares for approximately $26.25 million at $3.51 per share, through the settlement of forward transactions, reinforces a negative sentiment. This follows the recent S-3 registration for major shareholders to sell and comes amidst Bumble's reported substantial impairment loss and declining user metrics. The disclosure that 29.91 million shares (23.0% of the class) remain pledged under margin loan agreements, with an outstanding principal of $55.24 million, also highlights potential future liquidity events or financial pressures on Blackstone's remaining holdings. Investors should note this continued institutional divestment as a potential overhang on the stock.