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Bark (BARK) chair sees 721 shares withheld to pay taxes

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Bark, Inc. Executive Chairman Matt Meeker reported a compensation-related share transaction. The company withheld 721 shares of common stock on 2026-08-14 to satisfy tax withholding obligations arising from the vesting and settlement of a restricted stock unit award. This was not an open market sale. After this withholding event, Meeker directly holds 693,210 shares of Bark common stock.

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Insider Meeker Matt
Role Executive Chairman
Type Security Shares Price Value
Tax Withholding Common Stock F1 721 $10.12 $7K
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 693,210 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
  1. F1. 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 unit award. Not an open market sale of securities.
Shares withheld for taxes 721 shares Common stock withheld on 2026-08-14 to satisfy tax withholding obligations
Per-share value for withholding $10.12 per share Value applied to the 721 withheld shares for tax withholding purposes
Shares held after transaction 693,210 shares Direct common stock holdings of Matt Meeker following the withholding event
Exercise-price-or-tax-liability shares 721 shares Shares involved in a code F transaction for payment of tax liability
restricted stock unit financial
"arose in connection with a vesting and settlement event from a restricted stock unit award"
A restricted stock unit is a promise from a company to give an employee shares of stock after certain conditions are met, like staying with the company for a set amount of time. It’s like earning a bonus that turns into company stock once you’ve proven your commitment, making it a way to motivate and reward employees.
tax withholding obligations financial
"to satisfy tax withholding obligations that arose in connection with a vesting"
open market sale financial
"Not an open market sale of securities."
An open market sale is when a company or a shareholder sells shares through the regular stock market to any willing buyer, using ordinary exchange trading rather than private deals. It matters to investors because it increases the number of shares available and can push the price down or change ownership balance—think of it like someone putting extra items on a supermarket shelf for any shopper to buy, which can lower the item's price if supply suddenly grows.
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.

FAQ

What did BARK Executive Chairman Matt Meeker report in this Form 4?
Matt Meeker reported that 721 shares of Bark, Inc. common stock were withheld on 2026-08-14 to cover tax obligations from a restricted stock unit vesting, reducing his directly held shares to 693,210.

Was the BARK Form 4 transaction an open market sale of shares?
No, the filing states it was not an open market sale. The 721 shares were withheld by Bark, Inc. solely to satisfy tax withholding obligations tied to a restricted stock unit vesting event.

How many BARK shares does Matt Meeker hold after this reported transaction?
After the tax withholding event, Matt Meeker directly holds 693,210 shares of Bark, Inc. common stock. This figure reflects the position following the withholding of 721 shares for tax obligations.

What was the per-share value used for the withheld BARK shares?
The withheld 721 shares were valued at $10.12 per share for this tax-related transaction. This valuation is used for the payment of tax withholding obligations associated with the restricted stock unit vesting.

Why did BARK withhold 721 shares from Matt Meeker?
Bark, Inc. withheld 721 shares from Matt Meeker to satisfy tax withholding obligations triggered by the vesting and settlement of a restricted stock unit award, as explicitly described in the filing’s footnote.

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SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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.
20 JAY STREET, SUITE 940
(Street)
BROOKLYN NEW YORK 11201
(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)
XDirector10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Executive Chairman
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/14/2026		6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock08/14/2026F721(1)D$10.12693,210D
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount 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 unit award. Not an open market sale of securities.
Remarks:
/s/ Allison Koehler, Attorney in Fact for Matt Meeker08/17/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR