---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001819574-26-000006"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "BARK"
cik: "0001819574"
company_name: "Bark, Inc."
filed_at: "2026-08-24T20:43:22+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-08-24T20:44:04.784563+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.25
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.25
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# BARK director Jim McGinty resigns; board to shrink from 8 to 7

## Summary
- Jim McGinty resigned from BARK, Inc. Board, effective August 21, 2026.
- Resignation not due to any disagreement with management, operations, policies, or the Board.
- Board size will decrease from eight to seven members following his departure.
- Company expressed gratitude for McGinty's service during his tenure.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001819574-26-000006
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: BARK
- cik: 0001819574
- company_name: Bark, Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-08-24T20:43:22+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.25
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.25
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1819574/000181957426000006/0001819574-26-000006-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1819574/000181957426000006/bark-20260819.htm

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