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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001628280-26-013800"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "BARK"
cik: "0001819574"
company_name: "Bark, Inc."
filed_at: "2026-03-03T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-15T22:19:46.931794+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.5
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# BARK CEO Matt Meeker withdraws from Great Dane Ventures; Special Committee continues review of acquisition proposals.

## Summary
- Matt Meeker voluntarily withdrew as member and equity holder in Great Dane Ventures, LLC, which submitted a preliminary non-binding proposal to acquire BARK.
- Meeker will continue as CEO and Executive Chair, focused on executing BARK's strategy and delivering value to shareholders.
- The Special Committee continues to review proposals and standalone value with independent financial and legal advisors; no assurance of any definitive offer or transaction.
- BARK supports Meeker's decision and does not undertake to provide updates except as required.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001628280-26-013800
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: BARK
- cik: 0001819574
- company_name: Bark, Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-03-03T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.5
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1819574/000162828026013800/0001628280-26-013800-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1819574/000162828026013800/bark-20260303.htm

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