DJ Original Bark Co. Shares to Begin Trading on NYSE Wednesday
By Stephen Nakrosis
Shares of The Original Bark Co., formed from the merger between special purpose acquisition company Northern Star Acquisition Corp. and Barkbox Inc., will begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange Wednesday under the symbol BARK, the combined company said Tuesday.
Northern Star Acquisition Corp. shares traded on the NYSE under the symbol STIC.
The company provides food, toys and other items for dogs through subscription services and other retail channels. It received about $427 million from the merger and related private placement.
The company said the funds "are expected to be used to expand BARK's food, home and health product lines, fuel the continued growth of its toy and treat subscription services, enhance cross-selling opportunities and reach new customers domestically and abroad."
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June 01, 2021 17:22 ET (21:22 GMT)
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