---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001653909-25-000081"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "BIRD"
cik: "0001653909"
company_name: "Allbirds, Inc."
filed_at: "2025-09-08T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-17T07:37:07.784979+00:00"
event_type: "regulatory"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.35
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.35
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Allbirds loses Nasdaq independent-director compliance after board resignation

## Summary
- Director Ann Freeman resigns effective Sept 8, 2025 to become President of Foot Locker, North America.
- Resignation was not due to any disagreement with Allbirds on operations, policies, or practices.
- Company no longer complies with Nasdaq Rule 5605(b)(1) requiring independent director majority.
- Cure period available until Sept 8, 2026 or next annual meeting to regain compliance.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001653909-25-000081
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: BIRD
- cik: 0001653909
- company_name: Allbirds, Inc.
- filed_at: 2025-09-08T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: regulatory
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.35
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.35
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 3.01, 5.02
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1653909/000165390925000081/0001653909-25-000081-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1653909/000165390925000081/bird-20250902.htm

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