Advisors to review proposals for BARK (NYSE: BARK) board

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

BARK, Inc. filed a report describing an update from its Board’s special committee. On February 2, 2026, the special committee engaged a financial advisor and a legal advisor to help review previously disclosed preliminary non-binding indicative proposal letters and any proposals from other parties. The advisors will assist the committee in evaluating whether these proposals are in the best interests of the company and all stockholders. The company also issued a press release about this update, attached as an exhibit.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date Earliest Event Reported):

February 02, 2026

BARK, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

001-39691

85-1872418

(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

20 Jay Street, Suite 940 Brooklyn, NY

11201 (Zip Code)

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(855) 501-2275

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐			Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐			Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐			Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐			Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e- 4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, par value $0.0001

BARK

New York Stock Exchange

Warrants, each warrant exercisable for one share of Common Stock at an exercise price of $11.50 per share

BARK WS

New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 8.01 Other Events.

On February 2, 2026, BARK, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that the special committee of the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Special Committee”) has engaged a financial advisor and legal advisor to assist the Special Committee in its review of the previously disclosed preliminary non-binding indicative proposal letters received by the Company and any proposals from other parties and to assist the Special Committee in its consideration of whether they are in the best interests of the Company and all its stockholders. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01    Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No.						Description
99.1						Press release dated as of February 02, 2026
104						Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

BARK, Inc.
By:			/s/ Allison Koehler
			Name: Allison Koehler
			Title: Chief Legal Officer

Date: February 02, 2026

FAQ

What did BARK (BARK) announce in this 8-K filing?

BARK announced that its Board’s special committee hired a financial and a legal advisor. These advisors will help review previously disclosed preliminary non-binding indicative proposal letters and any additional proposals to assess what best serves the company and all stockholders.

What is the role of BARK’s special committee mentioned in the 8-K?

The special committee of BARK’s Board of Directors is reviewing preliminary non-binding indicative proposal letters and any additional proposals. It assesses whether these proposals are in the best interests of the company and all stockholders, with support from newly engaged financial and legal advisors.

Which advisors did BARK’s special committee engage according to the filing?

BARK’s special committee engaged a financial advisor and a legal advisor. These advisors are tasked with assisting the committee in reviewing previously disclosed preliminary non-binding indicative proposal letters and any other proposals and in evaluating their impact on the company and its stockholders.

What type of proposals is BARK’s special committee reviewing?

The special committee is reviewing previously disclosed preliminary non-binding indicative proposal letters and any proposals from other parties. With help from financial and legal advisors, it will consider whether these proposals align with the best interests of BARK and all stockholders.

Did BARK issue a press release about the special committee’s actions?

Yes. BARK issued a press release on February 2, 2026, describing the special committee’s engagement of financial and legal advisors. This press release is included as Exhibit 99.1 to the report and is incorporated by reference into the disclosure.