---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001628280-26-019986"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "BARK"
cik: "0001819574"
company_name: "Bark, Inc."
filed_at: "2026-03-20T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-15T09:30:38.509669+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.6
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# BARK Special Committee rejects GNK/Lemonis proposal; ends strategic review

## Summary
- Great Dane Ventures proposal withdrawn; GNK/Lemonis proposal deemed not reflecting adequate value.
- Special Committee ends formal review; believes standalone strategy best for long-term value.
- Company remains open to future strategic opportunities; focused on growth and profitability.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001628280-26-019986
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: BARK
- cik: 0001819574
- company_name: Bark, Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-03-20T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.6
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1819574/000162828026019986/0001628280-26-019986-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1819574/000162828026019986/bark-20260320.htm

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