Bark, Inc. Completes 1-for-20 Reverse Stock Split to Boost Share Price

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Bark, Inc. has completed its 1-for-20 reverse stock split, with shares now trading on a split-adjusted basis, a move aimed at increasing its per-share price.

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• Reverse Stock Split Effective

  A one-for-twenty (1:20) reverse stock split became effective on April 1, 2026, with shares beginning to trade on a split-adjusted basis on the NYSE under the existing 'BARK' symbol.

• Authorized Shares Unchanged

  The total number of authorized common shares remains at 500 million, while the number of outstanding shares has been proportionately reduced.

• Equity Plans and Warrants Adjusted

  Outstanding awards under equity incentive plans and warrants to purchase common stock were proportionately adjusted to reflect the reverse stock split.

• Cash for Fractional Shares

  Stockholders who would otherwise receive fractional shares as a result of the split will receive a cash payment in lieu thereof.

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This 8-K filing confirms the effectiveness of Bark, Inc.'s 1-for-20 reverse stock split, which began trading on a split-adjusted basis on April 1, 2026. This action finalizes the plan previously approved by stockholders on March 26, 2026, and is typically undertaken by companies to increase their per-share price, often to meet minimum listing requirements of exchanges like the NYSE. While it does not change the company's overall market capitalization, it reduces the number of outstanding shares and can be perceived negatively by investors as a sign of underlying financial challenges. The company has recently reported a net loss and announced cost-saving measures, indicating a period of operational adjustments. The split also proportionately adjusted equity incentive plans and outstanding warrants.