Bark approves new CEO Matt Meeker severance and change in control agreement

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Bark approves new CEO Matt Meeker severance and change in control agreement

BARK, Inc.’s board approved a Severance and Change in Control Agreement for CEO Matt Meeker on February 18, 2026. The agreement provides 12 months of base-salary continuation, a lump-sum prorated target annual bonus, 12 months of accelerated vesting of time-based equity awards, and 12 months of COBRA health coverage following an involuntary termination. If an involuntary termination occurs within six months before or 18 months after a change in control, benefits increase to a lump sum equal to two times base salary plus target bonus, full accelerated vesting of time-based equity awards, and 24 months of COBRA coverage, subject to a release of claims.

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