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BARK · Contested Proxy Statement (DEFC14A) · Filed February 12, 2026

Bark Inc — Contested Proxy Statement (DEFC14A)

Form
DEFC14A
Filed
February 12, 2026
Ticker
BARK
Accession
0001628280-26-007731
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About Bark Inc
Market cap
$86M
1Y TSR
−52.2%
3Y TSR
−29.3%
Board grade
C-
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
CEO
Matt Meeker
Last annual meeting: Sep 12, 2024 · View full Bark Inc profile →
Document

 
 
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
 
SCHEDULE 14A
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
 
Filed by the Registrant  ☒                             Filed by a Party other than the Registrant  ☐
Check the appropriate box:
 
☐Preliminary Proxy Statement
  
☐Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2))
  
☐Definitive Proxy Statement
  
☒Definitive Additional Materials
  
☐Soliciting Material under § 240.14a-12
BARK, Inc.
(Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
 
(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if Other Than the Registrant)
Payment of Filing Fee (Check all boxes that apply):
  
☒No fee required.
  
☐Fee paid previously with preliminary materials.
   
☐Fee computed on table in exhibit required by Item 25(b) per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(1) and 0-11
 
 




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When did Bark Inc file this DEFC14A?
Bark Inc (BARK) filed this Contested Proxy Statement (DEFC14A) with the SEC on February 12, 2026. The accession number assigned by EDGAR is 0001628280-26-007731.
What does a DEFC14A disclose?
DEFC14A is a contested proxy statement filed when a board faces a proxy contest from a dissident shareholder. The filing discloses the slate the dissident is nominating, their case for change, and the governance terms they're proposing.
Where can I find Bark Inc's prior proxy contest filings on EDGAR?
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