Bark, Inc. (BARK) chair sees 721 shares withheld for RSU tax

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Form Type

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Bark, Inc. Executive Chairman Matt Meeker had 721 shares of Common Stock withheld by the company at $9.30 per share to cover tax obligations from a Restricted Stock Units vesting and settlement event.

This was not an open market sale, and Meeker now holds 599,729 shares directly.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Meeker Matt

Role Executive Chairman

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	721	$9.30	$7K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 599,729 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (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. This amount reflects (i) the one-for-twenty (1:20) reverse stock split effected by the Issuer on April 1, 2026.

Key Figures

Tax-withheld shares: 721 shares Per-share value: $9.30 per share Shares held after transaction: 599,729 shares +1 more

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Tax-withheld shares 721 shares Withheld for tax obligations from RSU vesting

Per-share value $9.30 per share Value applied to withheld shares

Shares held after transaction 599,729 shares Direct holdings after tax-withholding disposition

Reverse stock split ratio 1-for-20 Reverse stock split effective April 1, 2026

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Units, tax withholding obligations, reverse stock split, Form 4

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Restricted Stock Units financial

"a vesting and settlement event from a Restricted Stock Units award"

Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.

tax withholding obligations financial

"to satisfy tax withholding obligations that arose in connection with a vesting"

reverse stock split financial

"the one-for-twenty (1:20) reverse stock split effected by the Issuer"

A reverse stock split is when a company reduces the number of its shares outstanding, making each share more valuable. For example, if you own 100 shares worth $1 each, a 1-for-10 reverse split would turn your 100 shares into 10 shares worth $10 each. Companies often do this to boost their stock price and appear more stable to investors.

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4):"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

05/18/2026 - 04:05 PM

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^*

Meeker Matt

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

C/O BARK, INC. 120 BROADWAY

(Street)

NEW YORK

10271

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Bark, Inc. [ BARK ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director	10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)	Other (specify below)
	Executive Chairman

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/14/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock	05/14/2026		F		721⁽¹⁾	D	$9.3	599,729⁽²⁾	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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

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.

2. This amount reflects (i) the one-for-twenty (1:20) reverse stock split effected by the Issuer on April 1, 2026.

Remarks:

	/s/ Allison Koehler, Attorney in Fact for Matt Meeker	05/18/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did Bark (BARK) Executive Chairman Matt Meeker report in this Form 4?

Matt Meeker reported that 721 Bark common shares were withheld by the company. The shares covered tax obligations arising from a Restricted Stock Units vesting event, rather than representing an open market sale of stock.

Was the Bark (BARK) Form 4 transaction an open market sale of shares?

No, the transaction was not an open market sale. Bark withheld 721 shares to satisfy Meeker’s tax withholding obligations from a Restricted Stock Units vesting and settlement, as explicitly noted in the filing’s footnote.

How many Bark (BARK) shares does Matt Meeker hold after the reported transaction?

After the tax-withholding disposition, Matt Meeker directly holds 599,729 shares of Bark common stock. This figure reflects his position following the 721 shares withheld in connection with the Restricted Stock Units vesting event.

At what price were the 721 Bark (BARK) shares withheld in the Form 4 filing?

The 721 shares were valued at $9.30 per share for the tax-withholding disposition. This price applies to the shares withheld to cover tax obligations from the Restricted Stock Units vesting and settlement event described in the filing.

What role did Restricted Stock Units play in this Bark (BARK) Form 4?

The shares were withheld due to a Restricted Stock Units award vesting and settling. When the RSUs vested, Bark retained 721 shares to cover Matt Meeker’s tax withholding obligations instead of executing an open market stock sale.

How does Bark’s one-for-twenty reverse stock split relate to this Form 4?

The filing notes a one-for-twenty reverse stock split effected on April 1, 2026. The post-transaction share amount for Matt Meeker reflects this split, aligning his reported holdings with Bark’s adjusted share structure after the corporate action.