Bark, Inc. Faces Delisting Concerns
Ticker: BARKW · Form: 8-K · Filed: Dec 19, 2025 · CIK: 1819574
Sentiment: bearish
Topics: delisting, listing-standards, regulatory-filing
TL;DR
Bark's in trouble, might get delisted.
AI Summary
Bark, Inc. filed an 8-K on December 19, 2025, reporting a notice of delisting or failure to satisfy a continued listing rule or standard, and other events, effective December 15, 2025. The company, previously known as Northern Star Acquisition Corp., is incorporated in Delaware and has its principal executive offices at 120 Broadway, New York, NY.
Why It Matters
This filing indicates potential issues with Bark, Inc.'s continued listing on an exchange, which could impact its stock liquidity and investor confidence.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: high — A notice of delisting or failure to meet listing standards suggests significant financial or operational distress for the company.
Key Numbers
- 001-39691 — SEC File Number (Identifies Bark, Inc.'s filing with the SEC.)
- 85-1872418 — IRS Employer Identification No. (Tax identification number for Bark, Inc.)
Key Players & Entities
- Bark, Inc. (company) — Registrant
- Northern Star Acquisition Corp. (company) — Former Company Name
- 120 Broadway, Floor 12 (location) — Business Address
- New York, NY (location) — Business Address City and State
- 10271 (location) — Business Address Zip Code
FAQ
What specific listing rule or standard has Bark, Inc. failed to satisfy?
The filing does not specify the exact rule or standard that Bark, Inc. has failed to satisfy, only that a notice has been issued.
What is the effective date of the potential delisting or transfer of listing?
The earliest event reported is December 15, 2025, which is the date as of which the event occurred.
What actions, if any, is Bark, Inc. taking to address the delisting concerns?
The provided text does not detail any specific actions Bark, Inc. is taking to address the delisting concerns.
Has Bark, Inc. previously changed its name or structure?
Yes, Bark, Inc. was formerly known as Original Bark Co. and prior to that, Northern Star Acquisition Corp.
What is the primary business of Bark, Inc. according to its SIC code?
Bark, Inc.'s Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code is 5990, which falls under RETAIL-RETAIL STORES, NEC (Not Elsewhere Classified).
Filing Stats: 900 words · 4 min read · ~3 pages · Grade level 13.4 · Accepted 2025-12-19 08:20:46
Key Financial Figures
- $0.0001 B — ch registered Common Stock, par value $0.0001 BARK New York Stock Exchange Warrants,
- $11.50 — of Common Stock at an exercise price of $11.50 per share BARK WS New York Stock Exchan
- $11 — stock at an exercise price per share of $11.50, ticker symbol "BARK-WS." The Compan
Filing Documents
- bark-20251215.htm (8-K) — 32KB
- 0001628280-25-058100.txt ( ) — 186KB
- bark-20251215.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 3KB
- bark-20251215_def.xml (EX-101.DEF) — 15KB
- bark-20251215_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 28KB
- bark-20251215_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 16KB
- bark-20251215_htm.xml (XML) — 4KB
01 Notice of Delisting or Failure to Satisfy a Continued Listing Rule or Standard; Transfer of Listing
Item 3.01 Notice of Delisting or Failure to Satisfy a Continued Listing Rule or Standard; Transfer of Listing. On December 15, 2025, BARK, Inc. (the "Company") received notice from the New York Stock Exchange (the "NYSE") that the NYSE has determined to (i) commence proceedings to delist the Company's warrants (the "Warrants") and (ii) immediately suspend trading in the Warrants due to "abnormally low selling price" levels, pursuant to Section 802.01D of the NYSE Listed Company Manual. Each Warrant is presently exercisable for one share of the Company's common stock at an exercise price per share of $11.50, ticker symbol "BARK-WS." The Company does not intend to appeal the NYSE determination. To effect the delisting, the NYSE will apply to the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") to delist the Warrants upon completion of all applicable procedures. Trading in the Company's common stock will continue on the NYSE under the ticker symbol "BARK", subject to the Company's continued compliance with the NYSE's other continued listing requirements, and is unaffected by this action.
01 Other Events
Item 8.01 Other Events. The 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company is expected to take place March 25, 2026 (the "Annual Meeting"). Additional information regarding the Annual Meeting will be provided in the Company's proxy statement. Because the date of the Annual Meeting will be held more than 30 days after the anniversary of the Company's 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, pursuant to Rule 14a-8 ("Rule 14a-8") under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), the Company is setting a deadline for receipt of Rule 14a-8 stockholder proposals that is a reasonable time before the Company expects to begin to print and send its proxy materials for the Annual Meeting. Stockholders who wish to have a Rule 14a-8 proposal considered for inclusion in the Company's proxy statement for the Annual Meeting must ensure that their proposal is received by the Company at the Company's executive offices at BARK, Inc., 120 Broadway, 12th Floor, New York, New York 10271, on or before December 29, 2025, which the Company has determined is a reasonable time before it expects to begin to print and send its proxy materials for the Annual Meeting. Such stockholder proposals must also comply with the other requirements of Rule 14a-8 in order to be eligible for inclusion in the Company's proxy statement for the Annual Meeting. The deadline for stockholder proposals other than pursuant to Rule 14a-8 under the Company's Amended and Restated Bylaws, including director nominations and other business, is December 29, 2025. Any such proposal or nomination must meet the requirements set forth in the Company's Amended and Restated Bylaws. Additionally, in order for stockholders to give timely notice of nominations for directors for inclusion on a universal proxy card for the Annual Meeting, notice must be submitted by December 29, 2025, and must include the information in the notice required by the Company's Amended and Restated Bylaws and by Rule 14
SIGNATURES
SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. BARK, Inc. By: /s/ Allison Koehler Name: Allison Koehler Title: Chief Legal Officer Date: December 19, 2025