0001819574-23-000023.txt : 20230808 0001819574-23-000023.hdr.sgml : 20230808 20230808160654 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001819574-23-000023 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 3 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20230808 ITEM INFORMATION: Results of Operations and Financial Condition ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20230808 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20230808 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Bark, Inc. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001819574 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: RETAIL-RETAIL STORES, NEC [5990] IRS NUMBER: 851872418 FISCAL YEAR END: 0331 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-39691 FILM NUMBER: 231151238 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 120 BROADWAY, 12TH FLOOR CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10271 BUSINESS PHONE: (855) 501-2275 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 120 BROADWAY, 12TH FLOOR CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10271 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: Original Bark Co DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20210603 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: Northern Star Acquisition Corp. DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20200729 8-K 1 bark-8xkearningsq12024.htm 8-K Document

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date Earliest Event Reported):
August 8, 2023
 
BARK, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Delaware 001-39691 85-1872418
(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)
 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
120 Broadway, Floor 12
New York, NY
 
10271
(Zip Code)
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) 
(855) 501-2275
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
 
Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e- 4(c))
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class 
Trading
Symbol(s)
 
Name of each exchange on
which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.0001 BARK New York Stock Exchange
Warrants, each warrant exercisable for one share of Common Stock at an exercise price of $11.50 per share BARK WS New York Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐



Item 2.02    Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On August 8, 2023, BARK, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for its fiscal first quarter ended June 30, 2023. A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

The information contained in this Item 2.02 and in the accompanying Exhibit 99.1 shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing, unless expressly incorporated by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01    Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No.Description
99.1
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)




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/ Zahir Ibrahim
Name: Zahir Ibrahim
Title: Chief Financial Officer
Date: August 8, 2023

EX-99.1 2 exhibit991-q12024pressrele.htm EX-99.1 Document

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BARK Reports First Quarter Fiscal Year 2024 Results

NEW YORK, August 8, 2023 — BARK, Inc. (NYSE: BARK) (“BARK” or the “Company”), a leading global omnichannel dog brand with a mission to make all dogs happy, today announced its financial results for the fiscal first quarter ended June 30, 2023.

Key Highlights
Total revenue was $120.6 million, broadly in-line with the Company's guidance range.
Consolidated gross margin increased 280 basis points to 60.6%, compared to last year.
Net Loss improved 24.3% to $(11.7) million, year-over-year.
Adjusted EBITDA was $(7.4) million, approximately $3.1 million ahead of the midpoint of the Company's guidance range, and a 43.0% improvement versus last year.

“The strategic actions we took in fiscal 2023 to improve our unit economics and strengthen the long-term financial health of the business are beginning to bear fruit. These efforts, coupled with our continued expansion into exciting new categories like consumables and the encouraging progress of our unified platform made us a stronger and more dynamic company as we entered fiscal 2024,” said Matt Meeker, Chief Executive Officer of BARK. “I am pleased to report, fiscal 2024 is off to a strong start. Last quarter, we improved our consolidated gross margin by 280 basis points, narrowed our Adjusted EBITDA loss by 43%, and reduced our cash burn by over $8 million, compared to the first quarter of last year. Looking ahead, we anticipate continued improvements in each of these areas as the year unfolds. We also expect our top line to gain momentum, particularly in the second half, as we continue to expand our consumables footprint.”

Key Performance Indicators
Three Months Ended
June 30,
20232022
Total Orders (in thousands)3,5603,867
Average Order Value$31.43$30.61
Direct to Consumer Gross Profit (in thousands)$69,583$71,249
Direct to Consumer Gross Margin62.2 %60.2 %





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Fiscal First Quarter 2024 Highlights
Revenue was $120.6 million, broadly in-line with the low-end of the Company's guidance range and an 8% decrease year-over-year.
Direct to Consumer (“DTC”) revenue was $111.9 million, a 5% decrease year-over-year.
Commerce revenue was $8.7 million, a 32% decrease year-over-year.
Gross profit was $73.0 million, $2.8 million lower than the same period last year.
Gross margin was 60.6%, as compared to 57.8% in the same period last year. The increase was driven by a $0.82 increase in Average Order Value coupled with a reduction in unit cost of goods in the most recent period.
Advertising and marketing expenses were $17.6 million as compared to $16.4 million in the previous year.
General and administrative ("G&A") expenses were $69.4 million, as compared to $79.6 million in the prior year.
Net loss was $(11.7) million, as compared to a net loss of $(15.4) million in the previous year. Prior year included a $6.0 million positive, non-cash impact from the change in fair value of warrants compared to $1.3 million this year.
Adjusted EBITDA was $(7.4) million, a $5.6 million improvement compared to last year and $3.1 million ahead of the mid-point of the Company's guidance range. The Company did benefit from certain timing related items in the most recent quarter.
Net Cash Used In Operating Activities was $(10.7) million. free cash flow, defined as net cash used in operating activities less capital expenditures, was $(13.7) million, an improvement of $8.4 million compared to the same period last year.

Balance Sheet Highlights
The Company’s cash and cash equivalents balance as of June 30, 2023 was $163.9 million.
The Company's inventory balance as of June 30, 2023 was $112.5 million, a decrease of $11.9 million compared to the prior quarter.

Fiscal Second Quarter and Full Year 2024 Financial Outlook
Based on current market conditions as of August 8, 2023, BARK is providing guidance for revenue and Adjusted EBITDA, which is a Non-GAAP financial measure, as follows.

For the fiscal second quarter 2024, we expect:
Total revenue of $123 to $127 million.
Adjusted EBITDA of $(3) million to $(1) million.

For the fiscal full year 2024, we expect:
Total revenue of flat to (5)% year-over-year, unchanged from the Company's prior guidance.
Adjusted EBITDA of $(8) million to $2 million, unchanged from the Company's prior guidance.

We do not provide guidance for Net Loss due to the uncertainty and potential variability of certain items, including stock-based compensation expenses and related tax effects, which are the reconciling items
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between Net Loss and Adjusted EBITDA. Because such items cannot be calculated or predicted without unreasonable efforts, we are unable to provide a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to Net Loss. However, such items could have a significant impact on Net Loss.

The guidance provided above constitutes forward looking statements and actual results may differ materially. Please refer to the “Forward Looking Statements” section below for information on the factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from these forward looking statements and “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for additional important information regarding Adjusted EBITDA.

Conference Call Information
A conference call to discuss the Company's fiscal first quarter 2024 results will be held today, August 8, 2023, at 4:30 p.m. ET. During the conference call, the Company may make comments concerning business and financial developments, trends and other business or financial matters. The Company's comments, as well as other matters discussed during the conference call, may contain or constitute information that has not been previously disclosed.

The conference call can be accessed by dialing 1-888-330-2120 for U.S. participants and 1-646-960-0290 for international participants. The conference call passcode is 5515653. A live audio webcast of the call will be available at https://investors.bark.co/ and will be archived for 1 year.

About BARK
BARK is the world’s most dog-centric company, devoted to making dogs happy with the best products, services and content. BARK’s dog-obsessed team applies its unique, data-driven understanding of what makes each dog special to design playstyle-specific toys, wildly satisfying treats, great food for your dog’s breed, effective and easy to use dental care, and dog-first experiences that foster the health and happiness of dogs everywhere. Founded in 2011, BARK loyally serves dogs nationwide with themed toys and treats subscriptions, BarkBox and BARK Super Chewer; custom product collections through its retail partner network, including Target and Amazon; its high-quality, nutritious meals made for your breed with BARK Food; and products that meet dogs’ dental needs with BARK Bright®. At BARK, we want to make dogs as happy as they make us because dogs and humans are better together. Sniff around at bark.co for more information.

Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements relating to, among other things, the future performance of BARK that are based on the Company’s current expectations, forecasts and assumptions and involve risks and uncertainties. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “expect,” “plan,” "anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “intend,” “potential,” “continue,” “ongoing” or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements about future operating results, including our strategies, plans, commitments, objectives and goals. Actual results could differ materially from those predicted or implied and reported results should not be considered as an indication of future performance. Other factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, risks relating to the uncertainty of the projected financial information with respect
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to BARK; the risk that spending on pets may not increase at projected rates; that BARK subscriptions may not increase their spending with BARK; BARK’s ability to continue to convert social media followers and contacts into customers; BARK’s ability to successfully expand its product lines and channel distribution; competition; the uncertain effects of the COVID-19 pandemic or other global or macroeconomic events or challenges.

More information about factors that could affect BARK's operating results is included under the captions “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in the Company's quarterly report on Form 10-Q, copies of which may be obtained by visiting the Company’s Investor Relations website at https://investors.bark.co/ or the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements in this press release, which are based on information available to the Company on the date hereof. The Company assumes no obligation to update such statements.

Definitions of Key Performance Indicators

Total Orders
We define Total Orders as the total number of DTC 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.

Average Order Value
Average Order Value (“AOV”) is Direct to Consumer revenue for the period divided by Total Orders for the same period. In prior periods, the Company calculated AOV by dividing DTC revenue by total subscription shipments.
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BARK, Inc.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
(In thousands)
Three Months Ended
June 30,
20232022
REVENUE$120,591 $131,150 
COST OF REVENUE47,555 55,336 
Gross profit73,036 75,814 
OPERATING EXPENSES:
General and administrative(1)
69,421 79,589 
Advertising and marketing17,619 16,363 
Total operating expenses87,040 95,952 
LOSS FROM OPERATIONS(14,004)(20,138)
INTEREST INCOME (EXPENSE)—NET758 (1,389)
OTHER INCOME—NET (2)
1,583 6,119 
NET LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES(11,663)(15,408)
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES— — 
NET LOSS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS$(11,663)$(15,408)


(1)     For the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, General and administrative included shipping and fulfillment expense of $36.2 million and $41.1 million, respectively.

(2) For the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, Other Income, Net, is primarily due to income related to the changes in fair value of our warrant liabilities during the period of $1.3 million and $6.0 million, respectively.

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DISAGGREGATED REVENUE
(In thousands)

Three Months Ended
June 30,
20232022
Revenue
Direct to Consumer:
Toys & Accessories (1)$72,129 $77,520 
Consumables (1)39,758 40,877 
Total Direct to Consumer$111,887 $118,397 
Commerce8,704 12,753 
Revenue$120,591 $131,150 
(1) 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.


GROSS PROFIT BY SEGMENT
(In thousands)

Three Months Ended
June 30,
20232022
Direct to Consumer:
Revenue $111,887 $118,397 
Costs of revenue 42,304 47,148 
 Gross profit69,583 71,249 
Commerce:
Revenue 8,704 12,753 
Costs of revenue 5,251 8,188 
 Gross profit3,453 4,565 
Consolidated:
Revenue 120,591 131,150 
Costs of revenue 47,555 55,336 
 Gross profit$73,036 $75,814 
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BARK, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (In thousands, except share and per share data)
June 30,March 31,
20232023
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents$163,923 $177,911 
Accounts receivable—net5,128 6,554 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets5,153 3,552 
Inventory112,465 124,336 
Total current assets286,669 312,353 
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT—NET38,366 39,851 
INTANGIBLE ASSETS—NET5,582 4,090 
OPERATING LEASE RIGHT-OF-USE ASSETS35,820 36,892 
OTHER NONCURRENT ASSETS7,416 7,234 
TOTAL ASSETS$373,853 $400,420 
LIABILITIES, AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable$19,548 $34,370 
Operating lease liabilities, current5,136 5,484 
Accrued and other current liabilities29,564 31,975 
Deferred revenue26,345 27,772 
Total current liabilities80,593 99,601 
LONG-TERM DEBT81,406 81,221 
OPERATING LEASE LIABILITIES46,672 47,240 
OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES3,244 1,821 
Total liabilities211,915 229,883 
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
Common stock, par value $0.0001 per share—500,000,000 shares authorized; 178,760,600 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2023 and 500,000,000 shares authorized; 177,647,754 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2023.
Additional paid-in capital483,432 480,370 
Accumulated deficit(321,495)(309,834)
Total stockholders’ equity161,938 170,537 
TOTAL LIABILITIES, AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY$373,853 $400,420 
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BARK, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
Three Months Ended
June 30,June 30,
20232022
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net loss$(11,663)$(15,408)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation & amortization2,868 1,871 
Amortization of right-of-use assets1,073 1,391 
Amortization of deferred financing fees and debt discount185 161 
Bad debt expense— 242 
Stock-based compensation expense3,225 4,343 
Provision for inventory obsolescence reserve600 319 
Change in fair value of warrant liabilities and derivatives(1,304)(5,997)
Accounts receivable1,427 1,383 
Inventory11,269 (5,220)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets(1,602)(69)
Other assets(125)(11)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses(14,824)(2,497)
Deferred revenue(1,427)2,932 
Operating lease liabilities(917)(746)
Other liabilities474 (119)
Net cash used in operating activities(10,741)(17,425)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures(2,972)(4,735)
Net cash used in investing activities(2,972)(4,735)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Payment of finance lease obligations(58)(153)
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options81 154 
Proceeds from issuance of common stock under ESPP286 — 
Tax payments related to the issuance of common stock(530)— 
Net cash provided by financing activities(221)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
NET DECREASE IN CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH(13,932)(22,154)
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH—BEGINNING OF PERIOD183,068 201,679 
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH—END OF PERIOD$169,136 $179,525 
RECONCILIATION OF CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH:
Cash and cash equivalents163,923 177,242 
Restricted cash - Other noncurrent assets5,213 2,283 
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash$169,136 $179,525 
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Purchases of property and equipment included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities$97 $1,717 
Cash paid for interest$45 $73 
NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Establishment of operating lease$— $24,576 

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Non-GAAP Financial Measures

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.
We calculate Adjusted Net Loss as net income loss, adjusted to exclude: (1) stock-based compensation expense, (2) change in fair value of warrants and derivatives, (3) sales and use tax expense (income), (4) restructuring charges related to reduction in force payments, (5) retention payments, (6) duplicate rent expense incurred during the relocation of our corporate headquarters, and (7) executive transition costs including recruiting costs.
We calculate Adjusted Net Loss Margin by dividing Adjusted Net Loss for the period by Revenue for the period.
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.

We calculate Adjusted EBITDA as net loss, adjusted to exclude: (1) interest income (expense), net, (2) depreciation and amortization, (3) stock-based compensation expense, (4) change in fair value of warrants and derivatives, (5) sales and use tax income, (6) restructuring charges related to reduction in force payments, (7) retention payments, (8) duplicate rent expense incurred during the relocation of our corporate headquarters, and (9) executive transition costs including recruiting costs.
We calculate Adjusted EBITDA Margin by dividing Adjusted EBITDA for the period by revenue for the period.
We calculate Free Cash Flow as net cash used in operating activities less capital expenditures.

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, provides 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.
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. 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
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should consider the Non-GAAP Measures alongside other financial measures, including our net income loss and other results stated in accordance with U.S. GAAP, 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.

The following table presents a reconciliation of Adjusted net loss to net loss, the most directly comparable financial measure stated in accordance with U.S. GAAP, and the calculation of net loss margin, Adjusted net loss margin and Adjusted net loss per common share for the periods presented:

Adjusted Net Loss

Three Months Ended June 30,
20232022
(in thousands)
Net loss$(11,663)$(15,408)
Stock-based compensation expense3,225 4,343 
Change in fair value of warrants and derivatives(1,304)(5,996)
Sales and use tax income (1)(69)(83)
Duplicate headquarters rent24 603 
Other items (2)248 106 
Adjusted net income (loss)$(9,539)$(16,435)
Net income (loss) margin(9.67)%(11.75)%
Adjusted net loss margin(7.91)%(12.53)%
Adjusted net loss per common share - basic and diluted$(0.05)$(0.09)
Weighted average common shares used to compute adjusted net loss per share attributable to common stockholders - basic and diluted177,681,579175,491,912
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The following table presents a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to net loss, the most directly comparable financial measure stated in accordance with U.S. GAAP, and the calculation of net loss margin and Adjusted EBITDA margin for the periods presented:

Adjusted EBITDA
Three Months Ended June 30,
20232022
(in thousands)
Net loss$(11,663)$(15,408)
Interest (income) expense, net(758)1,389 
Depreciation and amortization expense2,868 2,016 
Stock-based compensation expense3,225 4,343 
Change in fair value of warrants and derivatives(1,304)(5,996)
Sales and use tax income (1)(69)(83)
Duplicate headquarters rent24 603 
Other items (2)248 106 
Adjusted EBITDA$(7,429)$(13,030)
Net loss margin(9.67)%(11.75)%
Adjusted EBITDA margin(6.16)%(9.94)%

(1) Sales and use tax 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.

(2) For the three months ended June 30, 2023, other items is primarily comprised of costs related to restructuring of $0.1 million related to reduction in force payments and non-recurring retention payments to management expense of $0.1 million. For the three months ended June 30,2022, other items is comprised of executive transition costs including recruiting costs of $0.1 million.

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The following table presents a reconciliation of Free Cash Flow to Net cash used in operating activities, the most directly comparable financial measure prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP, for each of the periods indicated:

Free Cash Flow
Three Months Ended
June 30,
20232022
Free cash flow reconciliation:
Net cash used in operating activities$(10,741)$(17,425)
Capital expenditures(2,972)(4,735)
Free cash flow$(13,713)$(22,160)



Contacts
Investors:
Michael Mougias
investors@barkbox.com

Media:
Garland Harwood
press@barkbox.com
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