Bark, Inc. 8-K

What Happened
Bark, Inc. (BARK) filed an 8‑K on February 13, 2026, announcing that its special committee of independent and disinterested directors issued a press release updating the committee’s process for reviewing all proposals. The committee is reviewing previously disclosed preliminary, non‑binding indicative proposal letters submitted by Great Dane Ventures, LLC and by GNK Holdings LLC together with Marcus Lemonis, while also evaluating the Company’s standalone value. The press release is attached to the filing as Exhibit 99.1.

Key Details

• Date filed: February 13, 2026; press release included as Exhibit 99.1.
• Parties that submitted preliminary, non‑binding proposal letters: Great Dane Ventures, LLC; GNK Holdings LLC together with Marcus Lemonis.
• Review conducted by a special committee composed of independent and disinterested members of the Board.
• Committee is evaluating both third‑party proposals and the Company’s standalone value.

Why It Matters
The filing confirms Bark’s Board has engaged an independent special committee to review outside proposals and assess the company’s standalone valuation. For investors, this is a formal sign that the Company is evaluating strategic options; the proposals described are preliminary and non‑binding, and no decision or transaction is reported in this filing. The attached press release may provide further updates as the committee’s review progresses.