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Tax withholding and reverse split shape Bark (BARK) CRO share holdings

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Bark, Inc. Chief Revenue Officer Michael Scott Black reported a small routine share disposition related to equity compensation. On a vesting event for a Restricted Stock Units award, the issuer withheld 188 shares of Common Stock at $8.30 per share to cover tax withholding obligations, which the company notes was not an open market sale. Following this withholding, Black directly holds 65,221 shares of Common Stock, reflecting Bark’s previously effected one-for-twenty reverse stock split.

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Insider Black Michael Scott
Role Chief Revenue Officer
Type Security Shares Price Value
Tax Withholding Common Stock 188 $8.30 $2K
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 65,221 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
  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 the one-for-twenty (1:20) reverse stock split effected by the Issuer on April 1, 2026.
Shares withheld for taxes 188 shares Withheld to satisfy RSU tax obligations on April 10, 2026
Withholding price $8.30 per share Value used for the 188-share tax withholding disposition
Shares held after transaction 65,221 shares Direct Common Stock holdings following the tax withholding
Reverse stock split ratio 1-for-20 Bark, Inc. reverse stock split effective April 1, 2026
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
"withheld the shares reported on this line to satisfy tax withholding obligations"
reverse stock split financial
"reflects 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.
Common Stock financial
"security_title": "Common Stock""
Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.
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*
Black Michael Scott

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

(Street)
NEW YORK 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)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Chief Revenue Officer
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/10/2026
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 Stock04/10/2026F188(1)D$8.365,221(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)
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 Units award. Not an open market sale of securities.
2. This amount reflects 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 Michael Black04/14/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Bark (BARK) report for its Chief Revenue Officer?

Bark reported that Chief Revenue Officer Michael Scott Black had 188 shares of Common Stock withheld at $8.30 per share to cover tax obligations from a Restricted Stock Units vesting event, leaving him with 65,221 shares directly held.

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

No, the filing states the 188 shares were withheld by the issuer to satisfy tax withholding obligations from a Restricted Stock Units vesting. The footnote explicitly clarifies this was not an open market sale of Bark, Inc. securities.

How many Bark (BARK) shares does the CRO hold after the tax withholding?

After the tax-related withholding of 188 shares, Chief Revenue Officer Michael Scott Black directly holds 65,221 shares of Bark, Inc. Common Stock. This balance already reflects the company’s one-for-twenty reverse stock split described in the filing’s footnotes.

What price per share was used for the Bark (BARK) tax withholding transaction?

The tax withholding disposition used a price of $8.30 per share for the 188 shares withheld. This price is disclosed in the Form 4 transaction details and applies to the shares delivered to satisfy the related tax obligations.

How did Bark’s reverse stock split affect the CRO’s reported holdings?

A footnote explains that the reported holdings reflect a one-for-twenty reverse stock split Bark, Inc. effected on April 1, 2026. The 65,221-share balance for Michael Scott Black is already adjusted for this split in the Form 4.