Bark Inc SEC Filings

Bark, Inc. (BARK) reported an insider transaction by its Chief Revenue Officer, Michael Black. On 10/10/2025, the issuer withheld 3,110 shares of common stock at $0.77 per share under transaction code F, which denotes shares withheld to cover tax obligations from a restricted stock unit vesting. The filing clarifies this was not an open market sale.

Following this tax withholding event, the reporting person beneficially owned 1,335,635 shares, held directly.

Allison Koehler, Chief Legal Officer of Bark, Inc. (BARK), reported a transaction dated 09/15/2025 on a Form 4 filed 09/16/2025. The filing shows 2,949 shares of Common Stock were disposed of (Code F) at a reported price of $0.84 per share. The form explains these shares were withheld by the issuer to satisfy tax withholding obligations arising from the vesting and settlement of a Restricted Stock Unit award, and explicitly states this was not an open market sale. Following the transaction, Ms. Koehler beneficially owns 724,817 shares.

Michael Black, Chief Revenue Officer and director-level officer at Bark, Inc. (BARK), reported a non-market withholding of 3,110 common shares on 09/10/2025 to satisfy tax obligations from a vesting and settlement of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The withheld shares were priced at $0.86 per share for withholding purposes.

Following the withholding, Mr. Black beneficially owns 1,338,745 shares. The filing was submitted on 09/11/2025 and signed by an attorney-in-fact, confirming the transaction was not an open-market sale but an administrative tax-withholding action related to RSU vesting.

Bark, Inc. director Paulette R. Dodson was granted 185,139 restricted stock units (RSUs) on 08/20/2025. Each RSU represents a contingent right to one share of Bark common stock and was reported at a zero cash price. After the grant, the reporting person beneficially owned 559,691 shares/units. The RSUs are service-based and vest 100% on the first anniversary of the grant date, or, at Dodson's option, on a later date tied to cessation of her board service. The Form 4 was signed by an attorney-in-fact on 09/10/2025.

BARK, Inc. announced on September 3, 2025 the promotion of Michael Black to President, Core Business. In this role, Black will lead the company’s direct-to-consumer and commerce segments and work with the leadership team to expand BARK’s reach and deepen connections with dog families. Matt Meeker, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, will continue to oversee the company’s long-term strategic vision, including its services business and future growth initiatives. The press release announcing the promotion is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference into this Current Report on Form 8-K.

BARK insider Michael Scott Black was granted 200,000 restricted stock units (RSUs) that convert to one share per RSU. After the grant he beneficially owns 1,341,855 shares. The RSUs vest over four years: 25% at the one-year anniversary of the vesting commencement date and the remainder in substantially equal quarterly installments over the next 12 quarters, subject to continued service and acceleration upon certain events. The reported transaction date is 08/20/2025.

Matt Meeker, Executive Chairman and Director of Bark, Inc. (BARK), was granted 1,357,689 restricted stock units (RSUs) on 08/20/2025. Each RSU represents the contingent right to receive one share of common stock and vests quarterly in substantially equal amounts over three years from the vesting commencement date of 08/20/2025, subject to his continuous service at each vesting date and acceleration upon certain events. After the award, the filing reports Mr. Meeker beneficially owns 12,127,083 shares. The grant was reported on a Form 4 filed and signed by an attorney-in-fact on 08/22/2025.

Larry E. Bodner, a director of Bark, Inc. (BARK), was granted 185,139 restricted stock units (RSUs) on 08/20/2025, each representing a contingent right to one share of common stock. After the grant, Mr. Bodner beneficially owns 656,913 shares of Bark common stock. The RSUs carry a service-based vesting condition that will vest 100% on the first anniversary of the grant date, or, at Mr. Bodner's sole discretion, on a later date if he ceases to serve as a director.

This Form 4 reports a non-cash equity award to an insider rather than an open-market trade, increasing insider alignment with shareholders through equity ownership while remaining subject to a time- and service-based restriction.

James McGinty, a director of Bark, Inc. (BARK), was granted 185,139 restricted stock units (RSUs) on 08/20/2025. Each RSU represents a contingent right to one share of common stock and the grant was reported at a $0 price. After the grant, the Reporting Person beneficially owns 499,384 shares. The RSUs are service-based and vest 100% on the first anniversary of the grant date, or, at the reporting person’s sole discretion, upon the later date on which he ceases to serve as a director. The Form 4 was signed by an attorney-in-fact on 08/22/2025.