Bumble (BMBL) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• The annual meeting is scheduled for June 4, 2026, with voting on director elections, auditor ratification, and executive compensation.

• 2025 was a transformative year, with a renewed focus on trust, authenticity, and product innovation, especially for women.

• The company is investing in AI, community-driven experiences, and bridging digital and offline connections.

• Leadership changes included the return of the founder as CEO and the appointment of new CFO and Chief Legal Officer.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Shareholders will vote on electing three Class II directors, ratifying Ernst & Young LLP as auditor, and approving executive compensation on an advisory basis.

• Principal stockholders have sufficient voting power to assure passage of all proposals.

• Shareholder proposals for the 2027 meeting must be submitted by December 18, 2026.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• The board consists of nine directors, 8 of whom are independent; all committees are fully independent.

• Board practices include annual evaluations, executive sessions, and director term limits.

• The board is classified, with staggered three-year terms.

• Blackstone and the founder have rights to nominate directors under a stockholders agreement.