Bark, Inc. Stockholders Approve, Board Authorizes 1-for-20 Reverse Stock Split to Regain NYSE Compliance

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Bark, Inc. stockholders approved a reverse stock split proposal, and the Board subsequently authorized a 1-for-20 reverse stock split, effective April 1, 2026, to meet NYSE listing requirements.

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• Stockholders Approve Reverse Stock Split

  On March 25, 2026, stockholders approved a proposal to amend the Restated Certificate of Incorporation to effect a reverse stock split at a ratio between 1:2 and 1:30.

• Board Authorizes 1-for-20 Reverse Stock Split

  The Board of Directors approved a specific 1-for-20 reverse stock split, converting every 20 shares into one share of common stock.

• Effective Date and NYSE Compliance

  The reverse stock split is expected to become effective on April 1, 2026, with trading on a split-adjusted basis commencing at market open on the same day. The primary purpose is to increase the per-share trading price to regain compliance with the NYSE minimum bid price requirement.

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Bark, Inc. has officially moved forward with a significant corporate action by securing stockholder approval for a reverse stock split and subsequently having its Board of Directors authorize a 1-for-20 ratio. This action, effective April 1, 2026, is explicitly aimed at increasing the per-share trading price to regain compliance with the NYSE's minimum bid price requirement. While necessary for maintaining its listing and potentially improving marketability to institutional investors, reverse stock splits are often viewed negatively by the market as they typically signal a company's struggle with a low stock price, especially when trading near 52-week lows as Bark, Inc. currently is. This follows recent positive news regarding cost savings, but the reverse split highlights ongoing challenges in its stock performance.