[Form 4] BARK, Inc. Insider Trading Activity
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.
- 185,139 RSUs granted to the director, increasing reported beneficial ownership to 559,691 units, as disclosed on Form 4
- Service-based vesting with 100% vesting on the first anniversary, providing clear, time-based alignment
- None.
Insights
TL;DR: Director received a sizeable RSU grant increasing beneficial ownership to 559,691 units; vesting is time-based, 100% at one year.
The grant of 185,139 RSUs is a material equity award for a director and raises her reported beneficial holdings to 559,691 shares/units. The award appears to be a standard service-based RSU with a one-year cliff vesting provision or alternative vesting tied to cessation of service at the director's discretion. The transaction code indicates acquisition rather than a purchase for cash. There are no sales or dispositions reported.
TL;DR: Typical director compensation via RSUs with a one-year service vesting schedule; disclosure conforms to Section 16 reporting.
The Form 4 discloses a director-level equity award with explicit vesting language allowing full vesting after one year or upon a director departure date chosen by the reporting person. The filing is signed by an attorney-in-fact and lists the relationship as Director. The disclosure is concise and provides the key terms necessary for shareholder oversight of insider compensation timing.