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Bumble jumps 26% as dating company plans to axe 30% of workforce

  • On Wednesday, Bumble Inc. revealed plans to reduce its global workforce by about 30%, affecting nearly 240 positions.
  • The layoffs follow weak first-quarter earnings and are part of a broader restructuring to realign the company's operating structure.
  • Bumble plans to invest $40 million in annual savings from the cuts into product and technology development, aiming to optimize execution on strategic priorities.
  • The company updated its second-quarter revenue forecast to $244 million–$249 million and adjusted EBITDA to $88 million–$93 million, up from previous ranges.
  • Shares rallied over 26% following the announcement, reflecting investor approval of Bumble's move to restructure amid declining market value since its 2021 IPO.
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There are many signs of crisis in the sector. It has to do with the preferences of young people, but also with some choices made by companies.

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Dismissal of some 240 employees is part of a cost reduction strategy

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