---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001819574-23-000028"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "BARK"
cik: "0001819574"
company_name: "Bark, Inc."
filed_at: "2023-08-17T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-11T07:51:13.089583+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.55
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# BARK authorizes $7.5M share repurchase program, up to 3% of market cap

## Summary
- Board authorized repurchase of up to $7.5M of common stock, maximum allowed under convertible notes terms.
- Amount represents over 3% of BARK's market capitalization at current share prices.
- Program has no expiration date but may be suspended or discontinued at any time.
- CFO cites strong balance sheet and confidence in future cash position as rationale.
- Repurchases may be made via open market, private transactions, or Rule 10b5-1 plans.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001819574-23-000028
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: BARK
- cik: 0001819574
- company_name: Bark, Inc.
- filed_at: 2023-08-17T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.55
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1819574/000181957423000028/0001819574-23-000028-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1819574/000181957423000028/bark-20230817.htm

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- Plain text: https://secwatch.observer/filing/0001819574-23-000028.txt

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