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[Form 4] BARK, Inc. Insider Trading Activity

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Michael Scott Black, identified as Chief Revenue Officer of Bark, Inc., reported a non-market transaction dated 08/10/2025 related to restricted stock units. The company withheld 21,767 shares to satisfy tax withholding obligations that arose when RSUs vested and were settled; the filing explicitly states this was not an open-market sale.

After the withholding, the filing shows Mr. Black beneficially owned 1,141,855 shares on a direct basis. The report lists a per-share figure of $0.79 alongside the transaction. This disclosure documents routine equity compensation settlement and a reduction in deliverable shares due to tax withholding.

Michael Scott Black, identificato come Chief Revenue Officer di Bark, Inc., ha segnalato una transazione non di mercato datata 08/10/2025 relativa a restricted stock units. La società ha trattenuto 21,767 azioni per soddisfare obblighi di ritenuta fiscale sorti al momento della maturazione e del regolamento delle RSU; la comunicazione dichiara esplicitamente che non si è trattato di una vendita sul mercato aperto.

Dopo la ritenuta, il documento mostra che il Sig. Black possedeva beneficiariamente e in via diretta 1,141,855 azioni. Il rapporto riporta una cifra per azione di $0.79 accanto alla transazione. Questa disclosure documenta il consueto regolamento della compensazione in azioni e la riduzione delle azioni consegnabili dovuta alla ritenuta fiscale.

Michael Scott Black, identificado como Chief Revenue Officer de Bark, Inc., notificó una operación fuera de mercado fechada el 08/10/2025 relativa a unidades de acciones restringidas (RSU). La compañía retuvo 21,767 acciones para cubrir obligaciones de retención fiscal surgidas cuando las RSU se consolidaron y se liquidaron; la presentación afirma explícitamente que no fue una venta en el mercado abierto.

Tras la retención, el documento muestra que el Sr. Black poseía beneficiariamente de forma directa 1,141,855 acciones. El informe muestra un importe por acción de $0.79 junto a la transacción. Esta divulgación documenta la liquidación habitual de la compensación en acciones y la reducción de acciones entregables debido a la retención fiscal.

Michael Scott Black은(는) Bark, Inc.의 최고수익책임자(Chief Revenue Officer)로 확인되며, 제한주식단위(RSU)에 관한 비시장 거래를 08/10/2025자로 보고했습니다. 회사는 RSU가 성숙하고 정산될 때 발생한 세금 원천징수 의무를 충족하기 위해 21,767주를 원천징수했으며, 제출서류는 이것이 공개 시장에서의 매도가 아님을 명시합니다.

원천징수 이후 제출서류에 따르면 Black 씨는 직접적으로 혜택을 받는 형태로 1,141,855주를 보유하고 있었습니다. 보고서에는 거래 옆에 주당 $0.79라는 수치가 기재되어 있습니다. 이 공시는 통상적인 주식 보상 정산과 세금 원천징수로 인한 인도 가능한 주식 수의 감소를 문서화한 것입니다.

Michael Scott Black, identifié comme Chief Revenue Officer de Bark, Inc., a déclaré une transaction hors marché datée du 08/10/2025 relative à des unités d'actions restreintes (RSU). La société a retenu 21,767 actions pour satisfaire les obligations de retenue à la source nées lors de l'acquisition et du règlement des RSU ; le dépôt indique explicitement qu'il ne s'agissait pas d'une vente sur le marché ouvert.

Après la retenue, le document montre que M. Black détenait à titre bénéficiaire direct 1,141,855 actions. Le rapport indique un montant par action de $0.79 en lien avec la transaction. Cette divulgation documente le règlement habituel des rémunérations en actions et la réduction des actions livrables due à la retenue fiscale.

Michael Scott Black, als Chief Revenue Officer von Bark, Inc. geführt, meldete eine nicht-börsliche Transaktion datiert 08/10/2025 im Zusammenhang mit Restricted Stock Units. Das Unternehmen hat 21,767 Aktien einbehalten, um Steuerabzugsverpflichtungen zu erfüllen, die beim Vesting und der Abwicklung der RSUs entstanden; die Meldung stellt ausdrücklich fest, dass es sich nicht um einen Verkauf am offenen Markt handelte.

Nach der Einbehaltung weist die Meldung aus, dass Herr Black direkt vorteilhaft 1,141,855 Aktien besaß. Der Bericht führt neben der Transaktion einen Betrag von $0.79 pro Aktie auf. Diese Offenlegung dokumentiert die routinemäßige Abwicklung der aktienbasierten Vergütung und die Verringerung der lieferbaren Aktien aufgrund der Steuerabzüge.

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TL;DR: Routine RSU tax-withholding; no open-market sale and beneficial ownership remains over one million shares.

The filing documents a standard withholding of 21,767 shares to cover taxes on vested restricted stock units, with the transaction dated 08/10/2025. Because shares were withheld rather than sold in the market, there is no immediate downward pressure from an insider sale. Beneficial ownership is reported as 1,141,855 shares direct, which is material to note for ownership concentration but the filing itself is a routine compensation settlement rather than a change in investment intent.

TL;DR: Governance disclosure aligns with Section 16 reporting; withholding indicates standard compensation mechanics, not shareholder exit.

The Form 4 indicates compliance with Section 16 reporting for an officer and discloses that the issuer withheld shares to satisfy tax obligations from RSU vesting. The filing clarifies the nature of the transaction as withholding rather than a sale, which is relevant for transparency around insider activity. The reported per-share figure of $0.79 is included in the table; the form is signed by an attorney-in-fact, reflecting a delegated filing process.

Michael Scott Black, identificato come Chief Revenue Officer di Bark, Inc., ha segnalato una transazione non di mercato datata 08/10/2025 relativa a restricted stock units. La società ha trattenuto 21,767 azioni per soddisfare obblighi di ritenuta fiscale sorti al momento della maturazione e del regolamento delle RSU; la comunicazione dichiara esplicitamente che non si è trattato di una vendita sul mercato aperto.

Dopo la ritenuta, il documento mostra che il Sig. Black possedeva beneficiariamente e in via diretta 1,141,855 azioni. Il rapporto riporta una cifra per azione di $0.79 accanto alla transazione. Questa disclosure documenta il consueto regolamento della compensazione in azioni e la riduzione delle azioni consegnabili dovuta alla ritenuta fiscale.

Michael Scott Black, identificado como Chief Revenue Officer de Bark, Inc., notificó una operación fuera de mercado fechada el 08/10/2025 relativa a unidades de acciones restringidas (RSU). La compañía retuvo 21,767 acciones para cubrir obligaciones de retención fiscal surgidas cuando las RSU se consolidaron y se liquidaron; la presentación afirma explícitamente que no fue una venta en el mercado abierto.

Tras la retención, el documento muestra que el Sr. Black poseía beneficiariamente de forma directa 1,141,855 acciones. El informe muestra un importe por acción de $0.79 junto a la transacción. Esta divulgación documenta la liquidación habitual de la compensación en acciones y la reducción de acciones entregables debido a la retención fiscal.

Michael Scott Black은(는) Bark, Inc.의 최고수익책임자(Chief Revenue Officer)로 확인되며, 제한주식단위(RSU)에 관한 비시장 거래를 08/10/2025자로 보고했습니다. 회사는 RSU가 성숙하고 정산될 때 발생한 세금 원천징수 의무를 충족하기 위해 21,767주를 원천징수했으며, 제출서류는 이것이 공개 시장에서의 매도가 아님을 명시합니다.

원천징수 이후 제출서류에 따르면 Black 씨는 직접적으로 혜택을 받는 형태로 1,141,855주를 보유하고 있었습니다. 보고서에는 거래 옆에 주당 $0.79라는 수치가 기재되어 있습니다. 이 공시는 통상적인 주식 보상 정산과 세금 원천징수로 인한 인도 가능한 주식 수의 감소를 문서화한 것입니다.

Michael Scott Black, identifié comme Chief Revenue Officer de Bark, Inc., a déclaré une transaction hors marché datée du 08/10/2025 relative à des unités d'actions restreintes (RSU). La société a retenu 21,767 actions pour satisfaire les obligations de retenue à la source nées lors de l'acquisition et du règlement des RSU ; le dépôt indique explicitement qu'il ne s'agissait pas d'une vente sur le marché ouvert.

Après la retenue, le document montre que M. Black détenait à titre bénéficiaire direct 1,141,855 actions. Le rapport indique un montant par action de $0.79 en lien avec la transaction. Cette divulgation documente le règlement habituel des rémunérations en actions et la réduction des actions livrables due à la retenue fiscale.

Michael Scott Black, als Chief Revenue Officer von Bark, Inc. geführt, meldete eine nicht-börsliche Transaktion datiert 08/10/2025 im Zusammenhang mit Restricted Stock Units. Das Unternehmen hat 21,767 Aktien einbehalten, um Steuerabzugsverpflichtungen zu erfüllen, die beim Vesting und der Abwicklung der RSUs entstanden; die Meldung stellt ausdrücklich fest, dass es sich nicht um einen Verkauf am offenen Markt handelte.

Nach der Einbehaltung weist die Meldung aus, dass Herr Black direkt vorteilhaft 1,141,855 Aktien besaß. Der Bericht führt neben der Transaktion einen Betrag von $0.79 pro Aktie auf. Diese Offenlegung dokumentiert die routinemäßige Abwicklung der aktienbasierten Vergütung und die Verringerung der lieferbaren Aktien aufgrund der Steuerabzüge.

SEC Form 4
FORM 4 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Black Michael Scott

(Last) (First) (Middle)
C/O BARK, INC.
120 BROADWAY, 12TH FLOOR

(Street)
NEW YORK NY 10271

(City) (State) (Zip)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Bark, Inc. [ BARK ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director 10% Owner
X Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
Chief Revenue Officer
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/10/2025
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
X Form filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year) 2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year) 3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Code V Amount (A) or (D) Price
Common Stock 08/10/2025 F 21,767(1) D $0.79 1,141,855 D
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year) 3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year) 4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year) 7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Code V (A) (D) Date Exercisable Expiration Date Title Amount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. The Issuer withheld the shares reported on this line to satisfy tax withholding obligations that arose in connection with a vesting and settlement event from a Restricted Stock Units award. Not an open market sale of securities.
Remarks:
/s/ Allison Koehler, Attorney in Fact for Michael Black 08/12/2025
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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FAQ

What transaction did BARK insider Michael Black report on Form 4?

The Form 4 reports that 21,767 shares were withheld to satisfy tax withholding from vested RSUs; this was not an open-market sale.

How many BARK shares does Michael Black beneficially own after the transaction?

The filing shows Michael Black beneficially owned 1,141,855 shares following the reported transaction.

What role does the reporting person hold at BARK (ticker: BARK)?

The reporting person is listed as the company's Chief Revenue Officer and the Form 4 was filed by one reporting person.

When did the reported RSU withholding occur?

The transaction date recorded in the Form 4 is 08/10/2025.

Was the share withholding described as a sale or another type of transaction?

The filing explicitly states the shares were withheld to satisfy tax obligations from RSU vesting and settlement and were not an open market sale.
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