Bark, Inc.
For the period ended Mar 31, 2026. Filed Jun 10, 2026.
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FY2026 · Filed Jun 10, 2026
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Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsCurrent report: 10-K
Period ended 2026-03-31; filed 2026-06-10.
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Market factors and international events, such as continued changes to trade policy, including the imposition of tariffs or changes in tariff rates, inflation, in particular as driven by the conflict with Iran, market effects of other global conflicts, and rising tensions with China, create business uncertainty and could further exacerbate rising interest rates, higher fuel and energy costs and commodity prices, reductions in net worth based on market declines, increases in housing costs, decreases in credit availability and rising consumer debt levels, which could impact our costs of doing business and the levels of discretionary consumer spending on our products and services and our financial results.
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IEEPA tariffs
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On February 20, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court held that tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act ("IEEPA") were unconstitutional. On April 20, 2026, CBP launched its Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries ("CAPE") portal to process refund claims.
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The Company paid a total of $15.4 million in IEEPA tariffs on imported goods between February 4, 2025 and February 24, 2026. Our recovery of IEEPA tariffs represents a loss recovery. To date, the Company submitted claims that were accepted by the CAPE portal in the amount of $3.3 million and a corresponding refund receivable was recorded within accounts receivable, net in the Company's consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2026. Of the $3.3 million, $2.7 million, and $0.6 million were recorded as reductions of cost of revenue, and inventory, respectively. An additional $7.1 million and $5.0 million of the IEEPA tariffs paid by the Company allocable to cost of revenue and inventory, respectively, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026 were not recorded. These amounts are not currently eligible for submission under the CAPE portal and therefore the Company was unable to recognize any receivable or loss recovery with respect to these amounts.
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None of the IEEPA tariffs paid by the Company were passed through to our customers or are owed to our vendors or suppliers. The Company will pursue all actions necessary to recover the remaining amounts of IEEPA tariffs paid by the Company.
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Reverse Stock Split
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On April 1, 2026, we effected a 1-for-20 reverse stock split of our common stock (the “Reverse Stock Split”), and our common stock began trading on a split-adjusted basis on April 1, 2026. Accordingly, all share and per share amounts presented in these consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes have been retroactively adjusted, where applicable, to reflect the Reverse Stock Split.
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As a result of the Reverse Stock Split, the number of shares of common stock outstanding and the number of shares underlying outstanding equity awards were proportionately reduced, and the corresponding exercise prices and per share amounts, as applicable, were proportionately increased. No fractional shares were issued in connection with the Reverse Stock Split.
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The Company generates revenue through its DTC and Commerce segments, through the sale of BarkBox and Super Chewer branded toys and BARK branded treats and chews.
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While BarkBox and Super Chewer toys remain the primary driver of our DTC and commerce segments and fundamental to our brand identity, we are also focused on maximizing the profitability of our complementary treats and chews categories. This includes a strategic rationalization—specifically the discontinuation of kibble and topper offerings—to concentrate resources and narrow our focus. We believe this streamlined approach allows us to better support our core toy and treat business while improving our overall profitability profile.
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DTC
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Commerce
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We also sell our BarkBox and Super Chewer toys and BARK-branded treats and chews in retail stores and other e-tailers, significantly broadening our customer reach and raising awareness of the BARK brand. BARK products are currently sold in over 50,000 retail doors, including Target, Walmart, TJ Maxx, Costco and PetSmart. Additionally, we sell our products on other online platforms including Amazon, Chewy and TikTok.
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BARK Air
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Direct to Consumer gross margin was 65.8%, 66 basis points higher than the same period last year. Excluding the impact of BARK Air, Direct to Consumer gross margin increased 230 basis points compared to the same period last year. The increase in Direct to Consumer gross margin is primarily attributable to product cost improvements and plan mix changes.
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Commerce gross margin was 40.3%, 540 basis points lower than the same period last year. The decrease in Commerce gross margin is primarily attributable to opportunistic sell-through of surplus inventory, and changes in customer mix.
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Advertising and marketing expense decreased by $24.5 million, or 29.3%, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026 compared to the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025. The decrease is attributable to a strategic decrease in DTC marketing spend.
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Interest expense decreased by $0.9 million, or 33.4%, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026 compared to the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025. The decrease is attributable to the timing of the 2025 Convertible Note repurchase which occurred on November 6, 2025.
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Other income, net increased by $1.0 millionfor the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026 compared to the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025. The increase in other income, net, was primarily due to the decrease in the fair value of our warrant liabilities of $0.9 million, and increased sublease income of $0.6 million.
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(4)In January of 2026, we made the decision to discontinue all kibble products as well as dental and certain lines of treat products. The decision was made to streamline focus to prioritize our core toy identity while improving operational efficiency and our profitability profile. Accordingly, we believe that these costs are discrete and non-recurring in nature. Exit costs of $2.8 million were recorded in cost of revenues in the consolidated statement of operations.
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(5)Represents strategic transaction costs, which include investment banking fees, legal due diligence and related documentation costs, finance and accounting diligence and documentation.
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(6)In February of 2026, we relocated our corporate headquarters. As part of the relocation, we recorded a $0.5 million loss on the disposal of furniture and fixtures, and other equipment. We believe this loss is discrete and non-recurring in nature, and not reflective of ongoing trends in the cost of doing business.
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Pursuant to the 2025 Agreement, on November 6, 2025, the Company repurchased all $42.9 million of the remaining outstanding aggregate principal amount of the 2025 Convertible Notes from the Holders for a total cash purchase price of $45.1 million (which included $2.2 million of accrued and unpaid interest, through but excluding, the repurchase date). There was no gain or loss in connection with the Final Repurchase.
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Cash flows (used in) provided by Operating Activities
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For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, net cash used in operating activities was $23.2 million. This consisted of a net loss of $39.0 million, adjusted for non-cash charges totaling $29.5 million and a net unfavorable change of $13.7 million in operating assets and liabilities.
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The non-cash charges primarily consisted of $14.4 million of stock-based compensation, $9.1 million of depreciation and amortization, $4.3 million of non-cash lease expense, and $1.1 million of asset impairment charges.
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The unfavorable change in operating assets and liabilities was primarily driven by a decrease in inventory of $11.1 million and an increase in deferred revenue of $1.0 million, more than offset by an increase in accounts receivable of $2.9 million, a decrease in accounts payable and accrued expenses of $13.4 million, a $5.7 million reduction in operating lease liabilities, and a $2.3 million reduction in other liabilities.
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For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, net cash used in financing activities was $45.7 million, primarily due to the November 6, 2025 cash repurchase of the remaining $42.9 million aggregate principal amount of our 2025 Convertible Notes (see Note 6 — Debt), $1.8 million of common stock repurchases under our Board-authorized share repurchase program, and $1.5 million of payments for restricted stock units held for taxes.
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We began our journey with BarkBox – a monthly-themed subscription of toys and treats, tailored to the needs of each customer based on their dog’s size, play style, allergies, and more. By viewing each dog as an individual, and by creating magical experiences for our customers, we have been able to build lasting relationships with millions of dogs and their parents. Our customer service (“Happy Team”) proactively engages around 200,000 customers each month. We use the valuable data from these customer interactions to inform the design and development of future products, and we leverage it along with machine learning technology to recommend additional products to our customers through cross-selling and Add-to-Box (“ATB”).
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In addition to being one of the largest dog toy brands in the U.S. by revenue, we also play in exciting, and much larger categories in the consumables space, which include kibble, treats, toppers, supplements, and dental products. These categories have significantly increased our total addressable market and the number of customers we can serve. We believe that our growing first-party dataset, strong brand, and loyal customer base afford us a meaningful advantage and opportunity to win market share in these newer categories.
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In the past, we have experienced increases in inbound freight costs due to the challenges in the import market, as transpacific ships and trade lanes continue to be overburdened with volume and experience a significant shortage of equipment and capacity due to macroeconomic challenges affecting the global supply chain, including, for example, the COVID-19 pandemic. Increases in cost of goods, freight costs and supply chain disruptions may continue and could impact our business, in particular as a result of the imposition of tariffs and the uncertainty surrounding such tariffs and other global conditions. Other market factors or international events, such as increased inflation, war, rising tensions between the U.S. and China, and continued changes to trade policy, including the imposition of tariffs under alternative authority available to the executive branch of the US government.
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Macroeconomic conditions and the related effects on levels of consumer spending impact our business as purchases of discretionary items tend to decline when disposable income is lower or when there are recessions, inflationary pressures or other economic uncertainty. Inflation, rising interest rates, higher fuel and energy costs and commodity prices, reductions in net worth based on market declines and uncertainty, home prices, credit availability and consumer debt levels, political instability due to war or other geopolitical factors and other macroeconomic pressures and general uncertainty regarding the overall future economic environment have led to recession fears and created a challenging environment.
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The Company generates revenue through its Direct to Consumer and Commerce segments, each of which participate in the sale of the Company’s Toys & Accessories and Consumables product lines. See below for additional information.
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We also sell toys through our network of retail partners. Today, the commerce segment accounts for 14% of total revenue. This distribution channel allows us to reach new customers and introduce them to the BARK brand.
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Our toys & accessories category also includes revenue derived from the sale of other products such as beds, leashes, apparel, and other accessories.
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This category generated approximately $262.3 million of revenue in fiscal 2025, down 8% compared to fiscal 2024. While toys & accessories remain a core component of our offering and brand identity in fiscal 2026, we are actively reallocating resources toward our consumables and services categories as we expect toys to face headwinds due to macroeconomic factors, shifting consumer behavior, and newly imposed tariffs on imports from China, where the majority of our toys are currently sourced. The allocation between Toys & Accessories and Consumables includes estimates and was determined utilizing data on stand-alone selling prices that the Company charges for similar offerings, and also reflects historical pricing practices.
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Consumables—The majority of our consumables revenue today is derived from the treats and chews that are included in our BarkBox and Super Chewer boxes. Over the past several years, the Company has expanded into new and larger consumables markets such as kibble, toppers, supplements and dental products. The Company sells its consumables products both DTC (through Bark.co) and through its retail footprint.
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Treats— Includes treats and chews included in our BarkBox and Super Chewer boxes, as well as the sale of treats on our Bark.co. Many of our treats feature monthly themes, similar to our toys. Today, BARK is one of the largest treat brands in the U.S. by revenue. The Company also began selling its treats in over 2,400 doors nationwide in Spring of 2024. The Company has been expanding its treat offering among other partners, including Amazon, Chewy, and Meijer and anticipates further expansion in the year ahead.
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Toppers—Includes meal-enhancing sprinkles, broths, and bites that are added to a dog’s meal to enhance the flavor of their food. These toppers are often single ingredient proteins that can be easily added to a dog’s existing meal plan. Toppers are particularly beneficial for picky eaters.
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Supplements—Includes a variety of dog supplements such as hip and joint support, and skin and coat support. These products are often targeted at specific breeds that are prone to certain ailments.
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Kibble—We sell a variety of kibble, priced to compete with the premium category. Our kibble can be purchased on an individual or autoship basis.
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Dental—Also known as BARK Bright, this category includes a variety of chews and toothpastes aimed at improving your dog’s dental health. BARK Bright eliminates the arduous task of brushing a dog’s teeth while still effectively fighting germs and bad breath. Our BARK Bright dental kit provides an innovative regimen for dog dental care.
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Overall, we see significant runway in our consumables category in both our Direct to Consumer and commerce segments, long-term. As of fiscal 2025, consumables represent approximately one-third of total revenue and are sourced almost entirely from domestic partners, providing greater insulation from geopolitical risks and tariff impacts.
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Overall, we see significant runway in our consumables category long-term, and anticipate the majority of our future to be driven by these product categories along with services, like BARK Air.
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Commerce revenue decreased by$9.6 million, or 15.1%, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024 compared to the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023. This decrease was primarily driven by a decrease in sales volume related to inventory reduction initiatives by our retail partners, andmacroeconomic pressures on our more discretionary categories.
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General and administrative expense decreased by $34.7 million, or 11.5%, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024 compared to the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023. This decrease during the period was primarily due to a decrease of $17.2 million in shipping and fulfillment expense due to lower volumes and lower rates from vendor consolidation, decreased rent and office expense of $3.5 million and decreased donation expense of $1.5 million. Additionally, as a result of our cost cutting initiatives announced in February of fiscal year 2023 and July of fiscal year 2024, compensation expense decreased $8.7 million due to a decrease in headcount, and consulting and legal fees decreased by $5.1 million.
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Interest income increased by $6.5 millionfor the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024 compared to the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023. This increase is due to the interest earned on our money market account and interest-bearing checking accounts.
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Interest expense decreased by $1.1 million, or 19.8%, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024 compared to the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023. Interest expense for each period is derived from the Company’s 2025 Convertible Notes. This decrease is attributable to the partial debt extinguishment in early November 2023, decreasing interest expense for the remainder of the fiscal year.
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Other income, net decreased by $1.4 millionfor the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024 compared to the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023. The decrease in other income, net was primarily due to the $2.6 million decrease of income related to the changes in fair value of our warrant liabilities, offset by the gain on extinguishment of debt for $1.8 million.
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The 2025 Convertible Notes are governed by the Indenture. The 2025 Convertible Notes bear interest at the annual rate of 5.50%, payable entirely in payment-in-kind annually on December 1 of each year commencing December 1, 2021, compounded annually. As of March 31, 2025, the effective interest rate is 6.60%. The accrued interest of $2.2 million and $2.1 million was paid-in-kind through an increase of the outstanding principal on the 2025 Convertible Notes on December 1, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
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If the 2025 Convertible Notes are not converted into common stock by the maturity date, the Company must repay the outstanding principal amount plus accrued interest.
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The 2025 Convertible Notes contain call and put options to be settled in cash contingent upon the occurrence of a change of control and a default interest rate increase of 3.0% applicable upon the occurrence of an event of default that when evaluated under the guidance of ASC 815, Derivatives and Hedging, are embedded derivatives requiring bifurcation at fair value. The fair value calculation includes Level 3 inputs including the estimated fair value of the Company’s common stock and assumptions regarding the probability that the contingent call or put will be exercised or an event of default will occur. Management determined that the probability that the contingent events will occur was near zero at inception and has remained near zero as of March 31, 2025. Therefore, the Company did not record a derivative liability related to these features as of March 31, 2025. The Company will assess the probability of occurrence quarterly during the term of the 2025 Convertible Notes.
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As of March 31, 2025 and March 31, 2024, the Company had $42.9 million and $40.6 million, respectively, of outstanding borrowings under the note purchase agreement governing the purchase and sale of the 2025 Convertible Notes agreement.
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Western Alliance Bank—Line of Credit and Term Loan
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Cash flows provided by (used in) Operating Activities
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For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023, net cash provided by operating activities was $4.7 million. The $4.7 million of net cash provided by operating activities consisted of net loss of $61.5 million adjusted for non-cash charges totaling $26.3 million and a net increase of $39.9 million in our net operating assets and liabilities. The non-cash charges primarily consisted of $14.8 million for stock based compensation, $9.4 million for depreciation and amortization, and $4.9 million of non-cash lease expense. The increase in our net operating assets and liabilities was driven by a reduction in inventory of $33.5 million and proceeds from tenant improvement allowances of $7.4 million.
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Cash flows provided by (used in) Financing Activities
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For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023, net cash used in financing activities was $2.1 million, primarily due to payments for finance lease obligations.
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We are an omnichannel brand serving dogs across two key categories: toys & accessories and consumables. All of our products are designed, developed, and branded by BARK. We leverage an ever-growing collection of first-party data, customer insights, and machine learning to deliver personalized products and experiences tailored to the needs of each and every dog we serve. Our products are sold direct-to-consumer (“DTC”) and through our network of retail partners, which currently spans over 50,000 doors nationwide and online marketplaces including Amazon and Chewy.
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We are an omnichannel brand serving dogs across two key brands: BarkBox and Super Chewer. All of our products are designed, developed, and branded by BARK. We leverage an ever-growing collection of first-party data, customer insights, and artificial intelligence (“AI”) to deliver personalized products and experiences tailored to the needs of each and every dog we serve. We sell our products in two segments: Direct To Consumer (“DTC”) and Commerce through our network of retail partners, which currently spans over 50,000 doors nationwide and online marketplaces including Amazon, Chewy and TikTok.
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Our ability to increase the number of customers. total orders, and cross category purchasing is a key factor in our future DTC growth and will be driven by our marketing efforts and ability to continue to expand within the toys and consumables categories. As a result, we expect to continue to focus on long-term growth through investments in product offerings and the dog and dog parent experience. We are working to enhance our offerings and expand the breadth of the products and offerings especially in consumables. We expect to make additional investments in marketing to acquire new DTC customers.
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Our ability to increase the number of customers. total orders, and cross-category purchasing is a key factor in our future DTC growth and will be driven by our marketing efforts and ability to continue to expand our product offerings. As a result, we expect to continue to focus on long-term growth through investments in product offerings and the dog and dog parent experience. We are working to enhance our offerings and expand the breadth of the products. We will remain flexible, adjusting our marketing spend up or down, based on the returns.
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Another key factor in our future performance is our ability to increase our average order value (“AOV”), which involves introducing new products into our portfolio. We expect to continue to invest in the expansion of our product offerings, particularly in the consumables space, as we seek to attract new customers as well as growing sales with our existing customers. This expansion may require additional financial investments in headcount, marketing, customer acquisition expenses, operational capabilities and inventory. If we are unable to generate sufficient demand for these new offerings, we may not recover the financial investments and revenue may not increase as desired.
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Another key factor in our future performance is our ability to increase our average order value (“AOV”), which involves introducing new products into our portfolio. We expect to continue to invest in the expansion of our product offerings, as we seek to attract new customers as well as growing sales with our existing customers. This expansion may require additional financial investments in headcount, marketing, customer acquisition expenses, operational capabilities and inventory. If we are unable to generate sufficient demand for these new offerings, we may not recover the financial investments and revenue may not increase as desired.
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Certain macroeconomic and global events, conditions and challenges
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Certain macroeconomic and global events and conditions create a challenging environment
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We define Total Orders as the total number of orders shipped in a given period. These include all orders across all of our product categories, regardless of whether they are purchased on a subscription, auto-ship, or one-off basis.
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We define Total Orders as the total number of Direct to Consumer orders shipped in a given period. These include all orders across all of our product categories, regardless of whether they are purchased on a subscription, auto-ship, or one-off basis. Total Orders excludes orders from BARK Air. We use Total Orders as an indicator of customer interest and demand.
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Average Order Value (“AOV”) is Direct to Consumer revenue for the period divided by Total Orders for the same period.
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Average Order Value (“AOV”) is Direct to Consumer revenue for the period divided by Total Orders for the same period. AOV excludes Direct to Consumer revenue from BARK Air. We use AOV to provide insight into customer spending patterns.
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Toys & Accessories (“toys”)—The majority of our revenue in the toys category is derived from BarkBox and Super Chewer, which are subscription products that feature monthly themed boxes of premium-quality BARK toys and treats that are delivered directly to a dog’s home. Customers have the option to subscribe to these products on a one month, three month, six month, or twelve month basis. During the life of their subscription, we offer our customers incremental products via ATB, which allows us to cross-sell customers across our full portfolio of products including kibble, treats, toppers, dental, and more.
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The majority of our revenue is derived from our subscription products that feature monthly themes of premium quality BarkBox and/or Super Chewer toys and BARK-branded treats and chews that are delivered directly to a dog’s home. Customers have the option to subscribe to these products on a one-month, three-month, six-month, or twelve-month basis. During the life of their subscription, we offer our customers incremental products via Add-To-Box (“ATB”), which allows us to cross-sell customers across our full portfolio of products.
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BARK Air—Announced in April 2024, BARK Air is a first-of-its kind air travel experience tailored to dogs. The Company is partnered with several charter companies offering premium flights for customers and their dogs. Interested parties can book flights at dogsflyfirst.com. Our charter partners are responsible for all aircraft, pilots, maintenance, and insurance, allowing BARK to focus on creating a great travel experience for dogs and their people worldwide. We believe this initiative exemplifies the Company’s dog-first approach to curating the best products and services. In its first fiscal year, BARK Air generated $5.8 million of revenue with strong utilization rates and customer demand. As our flagship entry into the services category, BARK Air is part of a broader strategy to expand into premium, differentiated dog services. With new routes, expanded partnerships, and high early engagement, we believe BARK Air and future services represent a meaningful long-term growth opportunity. This category is currently included in our Direct to Consumer segment.
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Announced in April 2024, BARK Air is a first-of-its kind air travel experience tailored to dogs. The Company is partnered with several charter companies offering premium flights for customers and their dogs. Interested parties can book flights at dogsflyfirst.com. Our charter partners are responsible for all aircraft, pilots, maintenance, and insurance, allowing BARK to focus on creating a great travel experience for dogs and their people worldwide. We believe this initiative exemplifies the Company’s dog-first approach to curating the best products and services.
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General and administrative expenses consists primarily of compensation and benefit expenses, including stock-based compensation, fulfillment and shipping costs, which represent costs incurred in operating and staffing fulfillment and customer service centers, including costs attributable to receiving, inspecting, picking, packaging and preparing customer orders for shipment, outbound freight costs associated with shipping orders to customers, and responding to inquiries from customers. General and administrative expenses also includes fees charged by third parties that provide payment processing services, office expense, including rent, insurance and professional service fees.
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General and administrative expenses consist primarily of compensation and benefit expenses, including stock-based compensation, fulfillment and shipping costs, which represent costs incurred in operating and staffing fulfillment and customer service centers, including costs attributable to receiving, inspecting, picking, packaging and preparing customer orders for shipment, outbound freight costs associated with shipping orders to customers, and responding to inquiries from customers. General and administrative expenses also include fees charged by third parties that provide payment processing services, office expense, including rent, insurance and professional service fees.
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Interest income primarily consists of income earned on our money market funds and interest-bearing deposit accounts.
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Interest income primarily consists of income earned on our interest-bearing deposit accounts.
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Direct to Consumer revenue decreasedby $35.5 million, or 7.5%, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024 compared to the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023. This decrease was primarily driven by a 6.5%, or $1.0 million decrease in Total Orders, in addition to a$0.36 or 1.1% decrease in AOV.
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Direct to Consumer revenue decreasedby $90.9 million, or 21.9%, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026 compared to the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025. This decrease was primarily driven by a 23.8%, or 3.2 million decrease in Total Orders. The decrease was partially offset by an increase in revenue from BARK Air of $6.5 million. Total BARK Air revenue was $12.4 million or 3.8% of Direct to Consumer revenue.
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Direct to Consumer gross profit decreased by$6.5 million, and Commerce gross profit increased by $0.5 million, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024 compared to the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023. The decrease in Direct to Consumer gross profit is primarily attributable to a decrease in revenue. The increase in Commerce gross profit is primarily attributable to inbound freight and product cost improvements.
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Direct to Consumer gross profit decreased by$57.1 million, and Commerce gross profit decreased by $3.0 million, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026 compared to the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025. The decrease in Direct to Consumer gross profit is primarily attributable to a decrease in revenue and the decrease in Commerce gross profit was primarily due to a decrease in revenue due to the opportunistic sell-through of surplus inventory and customer mix.
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We report our financial results in accordance with U.S. GAAP. However, management believes that Adjusted Net Loss, Adjusted Net Loss Margin, Adjusted Net Loss Per Common Share, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA Margin, and Free Cash Flow, all non-GAAP financial measures (together the “Non-GAAP Measures”), provide investors with additional useful information in evaluating our performance.
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We report our financial results in accordance with U.S. GAAP. However, management believes that Adjusted Net Loss, Adjusted Net Income (Loss) Margin, Adjusted Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA Margin, and Free Cash Flow, all non-GAAP financial measures (together the “Non-GAAP Measures”), provide investors with additional useful information in evaluating our performance.
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We calculate Adjusted Net Loss as net loss, adjusted to exclude: (1) stock-based compensation expense, (2) change in fair value of warrants and derivatives, (3) sales and use tax income, (4) restructuring charges related to reduction in force payments, (5) gain on extinguishment of debt, (6) litigation expenses (consisting of legal and related fees for a specific proceeding that is outside of our ordinary course of business), (7) warehouse restructuring costs, (8) non-cash impairment of previously capitalized software and cloud computing implementation costs, (9) technology modernization costs, and (10) other items (as defined below).
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We calculate Adjusted Net Income (Loss) as net loss, adjusted to exclude: (1) stock-based compensation expense, (2) change in fair value of warrants and derivatives, (3) sales and use tax income, (4) restructuring charges related to reduction in force payments, (5) gain on extinguishment of debt, (6) litigation expenses (consisting of legal and related fees for a specific proceeding that is outside of our ordinary course of business), (7) warehouse restructuring costs, (8) non-cash impairment of previously capitalized software and cloud computing implementation costs, (9) technology modernization costs, (10) product line exit costs, (11) strategic transaction costs, (12) headquarters transition costs and (13) other items (as defined below).
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We calculate Adjusted Net Loss Margin by dividing Adjusted Net Loss for the period by Revenue for the period.
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We calculate Adjusted Net Income (Loss) Margin by dividing Adjusted Net Income (Loss) for the period by Revenue for the period.
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We calculate Adjusted Net Loss Per Common Share by dividing Adjusted Net Loss for the period by weighted average common shares used to compute net loss per share attributable to common stockholders for the period.
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We calculate Adjusted Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share by dividing Adjusted Net Income (Loss) for the period by weighted average common shares used to compute net loss per share attributable to common stockholders for the period.
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We calculate Adjusted EBITDA as net loss, adjusted to exclude: (1) interest income, (2) interest expense (3) depreciation and amortization expense, (4) stock-based compensation expense, (5) change in fair value of warrants and derivatives, (6) capitalized cloud computing amortization, (7) sales and use tax income, (8) restructuring charges related to reduction in force payments, (9) gain on extinguishment of debt, (10) litigation expenses (consisting of legal and related fees for a specific proceeding that is outside of our ordinary course of business), (11) warehouse restructuring costs, (12) non-cash impairment of previously capitalized software and cloud computing implementation costs, (13) technology modernization costs, and (14) other items (as defined below).
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We calculate Adjusted EBITDA as net loss, adjusted to exclude: (1) interest income, (2) interest expense, (3) depreciation and amortization expense, (4) stock-based compensation expense, (5) change in fair value of warrants and derivatives, (6) capitalized cloud computing amortization, (7) sales and use tax income, (8) restructuring charges related to reduction in force payments, (9) gain on extinguishment of debt, (10) litigation expenses (consisting of legal and related fees for a specific proceeding that is outside of our ordinary course of business), (11) warehouse restructuring costs, (12) non-cash impairment of previously capitalized software and cloud computing implementation costs, (13) technology modernization costs, (14) product line exit costs, (15) strategic transaction costs, (16) headquarters transition costs and (17) other items (as defined below).
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The Non-GAAP Measures are financial measures that are not required by, or presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. We believe that the Non-GAAP Measures, when taken together with our financial results presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP, provide meaningful supplemental information regarding our operating performance and facilitates internal comparisons of our historical operating performance on a more consistent basis by excluding certain items that may not be indicative of our business, results of operations or outlook. In particular, we believe that the use of the Non-GAAP Measures are helpful to our investors as they are measures used by management in assessing the health of our business, determining incentive compensation and evaluating our operating performance, as well as for internal planning and forecasting purposes.
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The Non-GAAP Measures are financial measures that are not required by, or presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. We believe that the Non-GAAP Measures, when taken together with our financial results presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP, provide meaningful supplemental information regarding our operating performance and facilitate internal comparisons of our historical operating performance on a more consistent basis by excluding certain items that may not be indicative of our business, results of operations or outlook. In particular, we believe that the use of the Non-GAAP Measures is helpful to our investors as they are measures used by management in assessing the health of our business, determining incentive compensation and evaluating our operating performance, as well as for internal planning and forecasting purposes.
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The Non-GAAP Measures are presented for supplemental informational purposes only, have limitations as an analytical tool and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for financial information presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Some of the limitations of the Non-GAAP Measures include that (1) the measures do not properly reflect capital commitments to be paid in the future, (2) although depreciation and amortization are non-cash charges, the underlying assets may need to be replaced and Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin do not reflect these capital expenditures, (3) Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin do not consider the impact of stock-based compensation expense, which is an ongoing expense for our company, (4) Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin do not reflect other non-operating expenses, including interest expense, and (5) Free cash flow does not represent the total residual cash flow available for discretionary purposes and does not reflect our future contractual commitments. In addition, our use of the Non-GAAP Measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies because they may not calculate the Non-GAAP Measures in the same manner, limiting their usefulness as a comparative measure. Because of these limitations, when evaluating our performance, you should consider the Non-GAAP Measures alongside other financial measures, including our net loss and other results stated in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
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The Non-GAAP Measures are presented for supplemental informational purposes only, have limitations as an analytical tool and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for financial information presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Some of the limitations of the Non-GAAP Measures include that (1) the measures do not properly reflect capital commitments to be paid in the future, (2) although depreciation and amortization are non-cash charges, the underlying assets may need to be replaced and Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin do not reflect these capital expenditures, (3) Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin do not consider the impact of stock-based compensation expense, which is an ongoing expense for the Company, (4) Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin do not reflect other non-operating expenses, including interest expense, and (5) Free cash flow does not represent the total residual cash flow available for discretionary purposes and does not reflect our future contractual commitments. In addition, our use of the Non-GAAP Measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies because they may not calculate the Non-GAAP Measures in the same manner, limiting their usefulness as a comparative measure. Because of these limitations, when evaluating our performance, you should consider the Non-GAAP Measures alongside other financial measures, including our net loss and other results stated in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
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(1)Sales and use tax (income) expense relates to recording a liability for sales and use tax we did not collect from our customers. Historically, we had collected state or local sales, use, or other similar taxes in certain jurisdictions in which we only had physical presence. On June 21, 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court decided, in South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc. that state and local jurisdictions may, at least in certain circumstances, enforce a sales and use tax collection obligation on remote vendors that have no physical presence in such jurisdiction. A number of states have positioned themselves to require sales and use tax collection by remote vendors and/or by online marketplaces. The details and effective dates of these collection requirements vary from state to state and accordingly, we recorded a liability in those periods in which we created economic nexus based on each state’s requirements. Accordingly, we now collect, remit, and report sales tax in all states that impose a sales tax. Subsequently, as certain of these liabilities are waived by tax authorities or the applicable statute of limitations expires, the related accrued liability is reversed.
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(1)Sales and use tax income relates to recording a liability for sales and use tax we did not collect from our customers. Historically, we had collected state or local sales, use, or other similar taxes in certain jurisdictions in which we only had physical presence. On June 21, 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court decided, in South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc. that state and local jurisdictions may, at least in certain circumstances, enforce a sales and use tax collection obligation on remote vendors that have no physical presence in such jurisdiction. A number of states have positioned themselves to require sales and use tax collection by remote vendors and/or by online marketplaces. The details and effective dates of these collection requirements vary from state to state and accordingly, we recorded a liability in those periods in which we created economic nexus based on each state’s requirements. Accordingly, we now collect, remit, and report sales tax in all states that impose a sales tax. Subsequently, as certain of these liabilities are waived by tax authorities or the applicable statute of limitations expires, the related accrued liability is reversed.
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(2)Litigation expenses related to a shareholder class action complaint, see Item 3. Legal Proceedings.
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(2)Litigation expenses related to a stockholder class action complaint, see Item 3. Legal Proceedings.
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(4)For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, other items is comprised of executive transition costs of $0.8 million, costs associated with the share repurchase program of $0.4 million, and duplicate headquarters rent of less than $0.1 million. For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, other items comprised of non-recurring retention payments to management of $1.4 million, executive transition costs of $1.3 million, tax penalties of less than $0.1 million, and duplicate headquarters rent of less than $0.1 million. For fiscal year ended March 31, 2023, other items is comprised of executive transition costs of $1.7 million, duplicate headquarters rent of $1.7 million, and tax penalties of $0.1 million.
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(7)For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, other items is comprised of executive transition costs of $0.3 million, and costs associated with the share repurchase program of less than $0.1 million. For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, other items is comprised of executive transition costs of $0.8 million, costs associated with the share repurchase program of $0.4 million, and duplicate headquarters rent of less than $0.1 million. For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, other items is comprised of non-recurring retention payments to management of $1.4 million, executive transition costs of $1.3 million, tax penalties of less than $0.1 million, and duplicate headquarters rent of less than $0.1 million.
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As of March 31, 2025, we had cash and cash equivalents of approximately $94.0 million. We expect that our cash and cash equivalents, together with cash provided by our operating activities and proceeds from borrowings (as defined below), will be sufficient to fund our operations for at least the next 12 months. We are required to comply with certain financial and non-financial covenants related to our borrowing agreements, which we are in compliance with as of March 31, 2025 and expect to be in compliance with during the next 12 months.
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As of March 31, 2026, we had cash and cash equivalents of approximately $19.3 million. We expect that our cash and cash equivalents, together with cash provided by our operating activities and available proceeds from borrowings (as described below), will be sufficient to fund our operations for at least the next 12 months. We are required to comply with certain financial and non-financial covenants related to our borrowing agreements, which we are in compliance with as of March 31, 2026 and expect to be in compliance with during the next 12 months.
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Our material cash requirements include our lease arrangements for corporate offices, warehouses and certain equipment. As of March 31, 2025, we had fixed lease payment obligations of $42.6 million, with $5.8 million payable within 12 months.
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Our material cash requirements include our lease arrangements for corporate offices, warehouses and certain equipment. As of March 31, 2026, we had fixed lease payment obligations of $37.7 million, with $5.2 million payable within 12 months.
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On November 27, 2020, the Company issued $75.0 million aggregate principal amount of 2025 Convertible Notes (the “2025 Convertible Notes”) to Magnetar Capital, LLC (“Magnetar”) under an indenture, dated as of November 27, 2020, between Legacy BARK and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee and collateral agent (the “Indenture”). The Company received net proceeds of approximately $74.7 million from the sale of the 2025 Convertible Notes, after deducting fees and expenses of approximately $0.3 million. The Company recorded the expenses as a discount to the note and will amortize the expenses over the term of the note. The 2025 Convertible Notes will mature on December 1, 2025, unless earlier converted, redeemed or repurchased.
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On November 27, 2020, the Company issued $75.0 million aggregate principal amount of 2025 Convertible Notes (the “2025 Convertible Notes”) to Magnetar Capital, LLC (“Magnetar”) under an indenture, dated as of November 27, 2020, between Legacy BARK and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee and collateral agent (the “Indenture”). The Company received net proceeds of approximately $74.7 million from the sale of the 2025 Convertible Notes, after deducting fees and expenses of approximately $0.3 million. The Company recorded the expenses associated with the issuance of the 2025 Convertible Notes as a discount to the note and amortized the expenses over the term of the note.
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On November 2, 2023, the Company repurchased $45.0 million of the $83.5 million of outstanding aggregate principal amount of 5.50% Convertible Secured Notes due 2025 (the “2025 Convertible Notes”) from entities affiliated with Magnetar Financial, LLC (collectively, the “Holders”), pursuant to the terms and conditions of a negotiated notes purchase agreement (the “Agreement”) among the Company and the Holders.
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On November 2, 2023, the Company repurchased $45.0 million of the $83.5 million of outstanding aggregate principal amount of 5.50% Convertible Secured Notes due 2025 from entities affiliated with Magnetar Financial, LLC (collectively, the “Holders”), pursuant to the terms and conditions of a negotiated notes purchase agreement (the “2023 Agreement”) among the Company and the Holders.
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Pursuant to the Agreement, the Company repurchased $45.0 million in aggregate principal amount of the 2025 Convertible Notes plus $2.2 million of accrued and unpaid interest thereon to, but excluding the repurchase date, from the Holders for a total cash purchase price of $44.4 million. In addition, $1.0 million of unamortized deferred financing fees were derecognized from the Company’s balance sheet on the date of extinguishment. The accelerated deferred financing fees were recognized as a component of gain on extinguishment of debt. The Company recognized a gain on debt extinguishment of $1.8 million in connection with the repurchase. If a Change of Control (as defined in the Indenture) of the Company occurs at any time after the date of the Agreement and prior to the December 1, 2025 maturity date of the Notes, the Holders are also entitled to receive an additional cash “true-up” payment from the Company, totaling, in the aggregate for all Holders, either (i) $11.3 million in the case that the Company elects to redeem all of the Notes outstanding at the time of such Change of Control or (ii) $4.5 million in the case that the Holders elect to require the Company to repurchase all of the 2025 Convertible Notes outstanding at the time of such Change of Control, in each case, in accordance with the terms and conditions specified in the Agreement.
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Pursuant to the 2023 Agreement, the Company repurchased $45.0 million in aggregate principal amount of the 2025 Convertible Notes plus $2.2 million of accrued and unpaid interest thereon to, but excluding the repurchase date, from the Holders for a total cash purchase price of $44.4 million. In addition, $1.0 million of unamortized deferred financing fees were derecognized from the Company’s balance sheet on the date of extinguishment. The accelerated deferred financing fees were recognized as a component of gain on extinguishment of debt. The Company recognized a gain on debt extinguishment of $1.8 million in connection with the repurchase.
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In October 2017, the Company entered into a loan and security agreement and issued a warrant to purchase preferred stock (“Initial Western Alliance Warrant”) to Western Alliance Bank (“Western Alliance”), which provides for a revolving line of credit (as amended, the “Credit Facility”) in an aggregate principal amount of up to $35.0 million, including a $10.0 million sublimit for letters of credit of which $9.2 million has been issued. The Credit Facility is subject to borrowing base limitations derived from advance rates derived from the Company’s eligible subscription revenues and eligible accounts receivable. The Credit Facility has been amended several times, most recently in January 2025. After giving effect to this most recent amendment, the maturity date of the Credit Facility is September 2, 2025. Certain of the Company’s obligations to Western Alliance and under the Credit Facility are guaranteed by certain of its subsidiaries and secured by substantially all of their assets. The Company is evaluating alternative options or further renewal of this Credit Facility.
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In October 2017, the Company entered into a loan and security agreement with and issued a warrant to purchase preferred stock (“Initial Western Alliance Warrant”) to Western Alliance Bank (“Western Alliance”), which provide for a revolving line of credit (as amended, the “Credit Facility”) in an aggregate principal amount of up to $35.0 million, including a $10.0 million sublimit for letters of credit of which $9.2 million has been issued. The Credit Facility is subject to borrowing base limitations derived from advance rates derived from the Company’s eligible subscription revenues and eligible accounts receivable. The Credit Facility has been amended several times, most recently in March 2026. After giving effect to this most recent amendment, the maturity date of the Credit Facility is August 29, 2026. Certain of the Company’s obligations to Western Alliance and under the Credit Facility are guaranteed by certain of its subsidiaries and secured by substantially all of their assets. The Company is evaluating alternative options or further renewal of the Credit Facility.
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The interest rate for borrowings under the Credit Facility is equal to (a)(i) the greater of the prime rate that is published in the Money Rates section of The Wall Street Journal from time to time and (ii) five and one quarter percent (5.25%), plus (ii) half of one percent (0.50%), per annum.
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The interest rate for borrowings under the Credit Facility is equal to (a) the greater (i) of the prime rate that is published in the Money Rates section of The Wall Street Journal from time to time and (ii) 5.25% per annum, plus (b) 0.50%, per annum.
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The Credit Facility has a borrowing base subject to an amount equal to eighty percent (80.00%) of the Company’s trailing three months of subscription revenue and an amount equal to (80.00%) of certain of the Company’s customer accounts receivable when a collateral audit is performed and sixty percent (60.00%) when no such collateral audit is performed. Western Alliance has first perfected security in substantially all of the Company’s assets, including its rights to its intellectual property.
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The Credit Facility has a borrowing base subject to an amount equal to 80.00% of the Company’s trailing three months of subscription revenue and an amount equal to 80.00% of certain of the Company’s customer accounts receivable when a collateral audit is performed and 60.00% when no such collateral audit is performed. Western Alliance has first perfected security in substantially all of the Company’s assets, including its rights to its intellectual property.
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The Credit Facility requires the Company to comply with certain financial and performance covenants, including, among other things, minimum cash deposits with Western Alliance. The Credit Facility also contains affirmative and negative covenants customary for financings of this type, including, among other things, limitations or prohibitions on repurchasing common shares, declaring and paying dividends and other distributions, making payments in respect of subordinated debt or our 2025 Convertible Notes, incurring indebtedness, making loans and investments, incurring liens, or entering into mergers, asset sales and transactions with affiliates.
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The Credit Facility requires the Company to comply with certain financial and performance covenants, including, among other things, minimum cash deposits with Western Alliance. The Credit Facility also contains affirmative and negative covenants customary for financings of this type, including, among other things, limitations or prohibitions on repurchasing common shares, declaring and paying dividends and other distributions, incurring indebtedness, making loans and investments, incurring liens, or entering into mergers, asset sales and transactions with affiliates.
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For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, net cash used in operating activities was $7.1 million. The $7.1 million of net cash used in by operating activities consisted of net loss of $32.9 million adjusted for non-cash charges totaling$36.9 million and a net increase of $11.1 million in our net operating assets and liabilities. The non-cash charges primarily consisted of$12.7 million for stock based compensation, $11.2 million for depreciation and amortization, and$4.5 million of non-cash lease expense. The increase in our net operating assets and liabilities was primarily driven by an increase in inventory of $5.5 million, a reduction in our operating lease liabilities of $5.3 million, and a reduction in deferred revenue of $4.7 million, offset by an increase of accounts payable and accrued expenses of $11.7 million.
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For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, net cash used in operating activities was $7.1 million. This consisted of a net loss of $32.9 million, adjusted for non-cash charges totaling $36.9 million and a net favorable change of $11.1 million in operating assets and liabilities. The non-cash charges primarily consisted of $12.7 million of stock-based compensation, $11.2 million of depreciation and amortization, and $4.5 million of non-cash lease expense.
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For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, net cash provided by operating activities was $6.1 million. The $6.1 million of net cash provided by operating activities consisted of net loss of $37.0 million adjusted for non-cash charges totaling$30.5 million and a net decrease of $12.5 million in our net operating assets and liabilities. The non-cash charges primarily consisted of$12.9 million for stock based compensation, $12.6 million for depreciation and amortization, and$4.1 million of non-cash lease expense. The decrease in our net operating assets and liabilities was primarily driven by a reduction in inventory of $40.7 million offset by a decrease of accounts payable and accrued expenses of $17.8 million.
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For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, net cash provided by operating activities was $6.1 million. This consisted of a net loss of $37.0 million, adjusted for non-cash charges totaling $30.5 million and a net favorable change of $12.5 million in operating assets and liabilities. The non-cash charges primarily consisted of $12.9 million of stock-based compensation, $12.6 million of depreciation and amortization, and $4.1 million of non-cash lease expense.
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For thefiscal year ended March 31, 2025, net cash used in investing activities was $6.2 million, primarily due to capital expenditures for warehouse equipment and software implementation.
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For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, net cash used in investing activities was $3.4 million, primarily due to capital expenditures for warehouse equipment and software implementation.
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For thefiscal year ended March 31, 2024, and 2023, net cash used in investing activities was $8.8 million and $21.1 million, respectively, primarily due to capital expenditures for warehouse machinery, leasehold improvements, equipment, and software implementations.
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For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, net cash used in investing activities was $8.8 million, primarily due to capital expenditures for warehouse machinery, leasehold improvements, equipment, and software implementations.
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This discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operation is based upon our audited consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimate and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. We also make estimates and assumptions on revenue generated and reported expenses incurred during the reporting periods. Our estimates are based on our historical experience and on various other factors that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances. The results of these estimates form the basis for making judgments about the carrying value of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates. Our critical accounting policies are described in greater details in Note 2 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies to our consolidated financial statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
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This discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations is based upon our audited consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. We also make estimates and assumptions on revenue generated and reported expenses incurred during the reporting periods. Our estimates are based on our historical experience and on various other factors that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances. The results of these estimates form the basis for making judgments about the carrying value of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates. Our critical accounting policies are described in greater detail in Note 2 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies to our consolidated financial statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
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We review current business trends and forecasts, and inventory aging to determine adjustments which we estimate will be needed to liquidate existing excess inventories and record inventories at either the lower of cost or net realizable value or the lower of cost or market, as applicable. We believe that all inventory write-downs required at March 31, 2025, have been recorded. Our historical estimates of inventory reserves have not differed materially from actual results. If market conditions were to change, including as a result of the current war in the Ukraine and its broader macroeconomic implications or the COVID-19 pandemic and the supply chain, logistics disruptions globally, and potential changes to trade policy, including the imposition of new or increased tariffs it is possible that the required level of inventory reserves may need to be adjusted.
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We review current business trends and forecasts, and inventory aging to determine adjustments which we estimate will be needed to liquidate existing excess inventories and record inventories at either the lower of cost or net realizable value or the lower of cost or market, as applicable. We believe that all inventory write-downs required at March 31, 2026, have been recorded. Our historical estimates of inventory reserves have not differed materially from actual results. If market conditions were to change, including as a result of the current geopolitical conflicts and wars, supply chain and global logistics disruptions, and/or potential changes to trade policy, including the imposition of new or increased tariffs, it is possible that the required level of inventory reserves may need to be adjusted.
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As our flagship entry into the services category, BARK Air is part of a broader strategy to expand into premium, differentiated dog services. With new routes, expanded partnerships, and high early engagement, we believe BARK Air and future services represent a meaningful long-term growth opportunity. Revenue generated by BARK Air is currently reflected in our DTC segment.
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Commerce revenue increased by$1.6 million, or 2.3%, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026 compared to the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025. This increase was primarily driven by sales volume from existing and new customers.
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Gross profit as a percentage of revenue decreased 110 basis points for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026 compared to the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025.
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General and administrative expense decreased by $30.5 million, or 12.0%, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026 compared to the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025. This decrease during the period was primarily due to: decreased shipping and fulfillment costs of $19.7 million attributable to lower DTC volumes, decreased compensation expense of $6.5 million due to a decrease in headcount and decreased consulting expense of $1.0 million, as the business continued to manage its cost base. The remaining decrease in general and administrative costs is due to a reduction in rent, office expenses.
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Interest income decreased by $3.0 millionfor the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026 compared to the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025. The decrease in interest income is due to an overall decrease in cash in interest-bearing deposit accounts.
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On November 6, 2025, the Company repurchased the remaining $42.9 million of outstanding aggregate principal amount of 5.50% Convertible Secured Notes due 2025 (the “2025 Convertible Notes”) from entities affiliated with Magnetar Financial, LLC (collectively, the “Holders”), pursuant to the terms and conditions of a negotiated notes purchase agreement (the “2025 Agreement”) among the Company and the Holders (the “Final Repurchase”).
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Western Alliance Revolving Line of Credit
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For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, net cash used in investing activities was $6.2 million, primarily due to capital expenditures.
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Cash flows used in Financing Activities
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Gross profit as a percentage of revenue increased 410 basis points for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024 compared to the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023. Direct to Consumer gross margin was 63.9%, 340 basis points and Commerce gross margin was 43.3%, 730 basis points higher than the same period last year, respectively. The increase in gross margin is primarily attributable to lower inbound freight and product cost improvements.
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Advertising and marketing expense increased by $10.5 million, or 15.2%, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024 compared to the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023. The increase is attributable to increased marketing spend.