Tax withholding and reverse split shape Bark (BARK) CRO share holdings
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
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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- None.
Negative
- None.
Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
Mixed
1 txn
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)
- 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.
Key Figures
Shares withheld for taxes: 188 shares
Withholding price: $8.30 per share
Shares held after transaction: 65,221 shares
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4 metrics
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
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Units, tax withholding obligations, reverse stock split, Common Stock
4 terms
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.
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.
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.