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accession: "0001628280-26-011180"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "BARK"
cik: "0001819574"
company_name: "Bark, Inc."
filed_at: "2026-02-24T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-16T00:52:05.491662+00:00"
event_type: "other"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.35
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.35
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# BARK approves severance agreement for CEO Matt Meeker with enhanced CIC benefits

## Summary
- CEO Matt Meeker receives 12 months salary, pro-rated bonus, 12-month equity vesting acceleration on involuntary termination.
- On termination within 6 months before or 18 months after a change in control: 2x salary plus target bonus, full equity acceleration, 24-month COBRA.
- Agreement is consistent with executive severance structure but enhanced multiples commensurate with CEO role.
- Benefits subject to release of claims against the company.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001628280-26-011180
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: BARK
- cik: 0001819574
- company_name: Bark, Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-02-24T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.35
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.35
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1819574/000162828026011180/0001628280-26-011180-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1819574/000162828026011180/bark-20260218.htm

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