Form 8-K - Current report

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date Earliest Event Reported):

October 30, 2023

BARK, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

001-39691

85-1872418

(State or Other Jurisdiction

of Incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

120 Broadway, Floor 12

New York, NY

10271

(Zip Code)

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(855) 501-2275

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:


☐			Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐			Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐			Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐			Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e- 4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading

Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on

which registered

Common Stock, par value $0.0001

BARK

New York Stock Exchange

Warrants, each warrant exercisable for one share of Common Stock at an exercise price of $11.50 per share

BARK WS

New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On October 30, 2023, David Kamenetzky resigned from the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of BARK, Inc. (the “Company”). While Mr. Kamenetzky's expanded professional responsibilities prevent him from continuing to serve on the Board, the Company is grateful for his service during his tenure. Mr. Kamenetzky had no disagreement with the Company’s management, operations, policies or procedures, the Board or any committee thereof, that led to his resignation. In connection with the resignation of Mr. Kamenetzky, the size of the Board will be decreased from eight to seven members.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.


BARK, Inc.


By:			/s/ Allison Koehler
			Name: Allison Koehler
			Title: General Counsel and Secretary

Date: November 3, 2023

Cover	Oct. 30, 2023
Document Information [Line Items]
Document Type	8-K
Document Period End Date	Oct. 30, 2023
Entity Registrant Name	BARK, Inc.
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code	DE
Entity File Number	001-39691
Entity Tax Identification Number	85-1872418
Entity Address, Address Line One	120 Broadway, Floor 12
Entity Address, City or Town	New York
Entity Address, State or Province	NY
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code	10271
City Area Code	855
Local Phone Number	501-2275
Written Communications	false
Soliciting Material	false
Pre-commencement Tender Offer	false
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer	false
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Central Index Key	0001819574
Amendment Flag	false
Common Stock, par value $0.0001
Document Information [Line Items]
Title of 12(b) Security	Common Stock, par value $0.0001
Trading Symbol	BARK
Security Exchange Name	NYSE
Warrants, each warrant exercisable for one share of Common Stock at an exercise price of $11.50 per share
Document Information [Line Items]
Title of 12(b) Security	Warrants, each warrant exercisable for one share of Common Stock at an exercise price of $11.50 per share
Trading Symbol	BARK WS
Security Exchange Name	NYSE