Bark, Inc. Chief Revenue Officer Michael Scott Black reported a routine tax-related share disposition. On the event date, the issuer withheld 3,756 shares of common stock at $0.78 per share to cover tax obligations from a restricted stock unit vesting, which the footnote states was not an open-market sale. After this withholding, he directly owned 1,307,943 common shares.
Bark, Inc. Chief Revenue Officer Michael Scott Black reported a routine tax-related share disposition. On the event date, the issuer withheld 3,756 shares of common stock at $0.78 per share to cover tax obligations from a restricted stock unit vesting, which the footnote states was not an open-market sale. After this withholding, he directly owned 1,307,943 common shares.
Bark, Inc. investors updated their ownership disclosure and governance arrangements. Great Dane Ventures, LLC now reports beneficial ownership of 22,411,455 shares of Bark common stock, representing 13.0% of the class, based on 172,816,741 shares outstanding as of January 28, 2026.
The amendment refreshes the full list of Schedule 13D reporting persons and clarifies which funds and managers currently own equity in Great Dane. On March 3, 2026 the Great Dane Parties entered into a confidentiality agreement with Bark that includes a 12‑month standstill, subject to earlier termination upon specified change‑of‑control events or third‑party tender offers.
The standstill restricts these investors from increasing their Bark holdings, launching proxy contests, making public acquisition proposals, or seeking to influence control of the company, except under agreed conditions. Separately, Ironbound Partners Fund, LLC agreed to surrender for cancellation all of its warrants to purchase Bark common stock, eliminating that potential source of future share issuance.
Bark, Inc. investors updated their ownership disclosure and governance arrangements. Great Dane Ventures, LLC now reports beneficial ownership of 22,411,455 shares of Bark common stock, representing 13.0% of the class, based on 172,816,741 shares outstanding as of January 28, 2026.
The amendment refreshes the full list of Schedule 13D reporting persons and clarifies which funds and managers currently own equity in Great Dane. On March 3, 2026 the Great Dane Parties entered into a confidentiality agreement with Bark that includes a 12‑month standstill, subject to earlier termination upon specified change‑of‑control events or third‑party tender offers.
The standstill restricts these investors from increasing their Bark holdings, launching proxy contests, making public acquisition proposals, or seeking to influence control of the company, except under agreed conditions. Separately, Ironbound Partners Fund, LLC agreed to surrender for cancellation all of its warrants to purchase Bark common stock, eliminating that potential source of future share issuance.
BARK, Inc. reported that Chief Executive Officer and Executive Chair Matt Meeker has voluntarily withdrawn as a member and equity holder of Great Dane Ventures, LLC, an entity formed by certain BARK stockholders to submit a preliminary non-binding proposal to acquire the company. After discussions with a Special Committee of the Board, Meeker chose to step away from this investor group while continuing in his leadership roles at BARK. The company states that he remains fully committed to executing BARK’s strategy and delivering value for shareholders. The Special Committee continues to evaluate any potential acquisition proposals alongside BARK’s standalone value with help from independent financial and legal advisors, and notes there is no assurance any definitive offer or transaction will occur.
BARK, Inc. reported that Chief Executive Officer and Executive Chair Matt Meeker has voluntarily withdrawn as a member and equity holder of Great Dane Ventures, LLC, an entity formed by certain BARK stockholders to submit a preliminary non-binding proposal to acquire the company. After discussions with a Special Committee of the Board, Meeker chose to step away from this investor group while continuing in his leadership roles at BARK. The company states that he remains fully committed to executing BARK’s strategy and delivering value for shareholders. The Special Committee continues to evaluate any potential acquisition proposals alongside BARK’s standalone value with help from independent financial and legal advisors, and notes there is no assurance any definitive offer or transaction will occur.
BARK, Inc. adopted a new Severance and Change in Control Agreement for Chief Executive Officer Matt Meeker, effective upon Board approval on February 18, 2026. The agreement provides 12 months of salary continuation, a pro-rated target bonus, 12 months of accelerated vesting of time-based equity awards, and 12 months of COBRA health coverage if he is involuntarily terminated outside a change in control context.
If he is involuntarily terminated within six months before or 18 months after a change in control, he would instead receive a lump sum equal to two times annual base salary plus target bonus, full vesting of time-based equity awards, and 24 months of COBRA coverage, subject to signing and not revoking a release of claims. The company notes this structure is generally consistent with other executive agreements but with higher multiples reflecting his CEO role.
BARK, Inc. adopted a new Severance and Change in Control Agreement for Chief Executive Officer Matt Meeker, effective upon Board approval on February 18, 2026. The agreement provides 12 months of salary continuation, a pro-rated target bonus, 12 months of accelerated vesting of time-based equity awards, and 12 months of COBRA health coverage if he is involuntarily terminated outside a change in control context.
If he is involuntarily terminated within six months before or 18 months after a change in control, he would instead receive a lump sum equal to two times annual base salary plus target bonus, full vesting of time-based equity awards, and 24 months of COBRA coverage, subject to signing and not revoking a release of claims. The company notes this structure is generally consistent with other executive agreements but with higher multiples reflecting his CEO role.
Bark, Inc. executive chairman Matt Meeker reported a tax-related share disposition. On February 20, 2026, the issuer withheld 36,206 shares of common stock at $0.80 per share to cover tax withholding obligations from a Restricted Stock Unit vesting and settlement.
The footnote clarifies this was not an open market sale but a share withholding by the company. After this transaction, Meeker’s directly held stake stands at 12,008,995 common shares.
Bark, Inc. executive chairman Matt Meeker reported a tax-related share disposition. On February 20, 2026, the issuer withheld 36,206 shares of common stock at $0.80 per share to cover tax withholding obligations from a Restricted Stock Unit vesting and settlement.
The footnote clarifies this was not an open market sale but a share withholding by the company. After this transaction, Meeker’s directly held stake stands at 12,008,995 common shares.
Meeker Matt reported disposition transactions in a Form 4 filing for BARK. The filing lists transactions totaling 17,535 shares at a weighted average price of $0.79 per share. Following the reported transactions, holdings were 12,045,201 shares.
Meeker Matt reported disposition transactions in a Form 4 filing for BARK. The filing lists transactions totaling 17,535 shares at a weighted average price of $0.79 per share. Following the reported transactions, holdings were 12,045,201 shares.
BARK, Inc. is updating investors on its special committee’s review of strategic alternatives, including two preliminary all-cash buyout proposals. One group led by Great Dane Ventures has indicated interest at $0.90 per share, while the GNK/Marcus Lemonis group has indicated interest at $1.10 per share.
A special committee of independent, disinterested directors is evaluating all proposals alongside BARK’s standalone value, with Moelis & Company as financial advisor and Sidley Austin as legal counsel. Any bidder seeking non-public information must sign a confidentiality agreement with a customary standstill, and the committee emphasized it will take the time needed to run an orderly, value-focused process.
The company cautions there is no assurance any definitive offer, agreement, or transaction will result from these preliminary, non-binding proposals and does not commit to further updates beyond legal requirements.
BARK, Inc. is updating investors on its special committee’s review of strategic alternatives, including two preliminary all-cash buyout proposals. One group led by Great Dane Ventures has indicated interest at $0.90 per share, while the GNK/Marcus Lemonis group has indicated interest at $1.10 per share.
A special committee of independent, disinterested directors is evaluating all proposals alongside BARK’s standalone value, with Moelis & Company as financial advisor and Sidley Austin as legal counsel. Any bidder seeking non-public information must sign a confidentiality agreement with a customary standstill, and the committee emphasized it will take the time needed to run an orderly, value-focused process.
The company cautions there is no assurance any definitive offer, agreement, or transaction will result from these preliminary, non-binding proposals and does not commit to further updates beyond legal requirements.
Bark, Inc.’s Chief Legal Officer Allison Koehler had 8,334 shares of common stock withheld on February 10, 2026 at $0.79 per share to cover tax obligations from a restricted stock unit vesting. This was a tax-withholding disposition, not an open market sale. Following the transaction, Koehler directly beneficially owned 712,682 common shares.
Bark, Inc.’s Chief Legal Officer Allison Koehler had 8,334 shares of common stock withheld on February 10, 2026 at $0.79 per share to cover tax obligations from a restricted stock unit vesting. This was a tax-withholding disposition, not an open market sale. Following the transaction, Koehler directly beneficially owned 712,682 common shares.
Bark, Inc.'s Chief Revenue Officer Michael Scott Black reported an automatic share disposition related to tax withholding. On 02/10/2026, the company withheld 9,389 shares of common stock at $0.79 per share to cover tax obligations from a restricted stock unit vesting.
After this tax-withholding transaction, Black beneficially owned 1,311,699 shares of Bark, Inc. common stock, held directly. The footnote clarifies this was not an open market sale, but an administrative share withholding to satisfy associated tax liabilities.
Bark, Inc.'s Chief Revenue Officer Michael Scott Black reported an automatic share disposition related to tax withholding. On 02/10/2026, the company withheld 9,389 shares of common stock at $0.79 per share to cover tax obligations from a restricted stock unit vesting.
After this tax-withholding transaction, Black beneficially owned 1,311,699 shares of Bark, Inc. common stock, held directly. The footnote clarifies this was not an open market sale, but an administrative share withholding to satisfy associated tax liabilities.
Bark, Inc. officer Brian Dostie reported a tax-withholding disposition of common stock related to a restricted stock unit vesting. On February 10, 2026, the issuer withheld 4,501 shares of common stock at $0.79 per share to cover tax obligations, which was not an open market sale.
Following this transaction, Dostie beneficially owned 349,460 common shares directly. This total includes 10,000 shares acquired through the company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan on December 9, 2025.
Bark, Inc. officer Brian Dostie reported a tax-withholding disposition of common stock related to a restricted stock unit vesting. On February 10, 2026, the issuer withheld 4,501 shares of common stock at $0.79 per share to cover tax obligations, which was not an open market sale.
Following this transaction, Dostie beneficially owned 349,460 common shares directly. This total includes 10,000 shares acquired through the company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan on December 9, 2025.