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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 27, 2026
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Smartbird, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Delaware | | 001-40963 | | 47-3999983 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | | (Commission File Number) | | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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530 Washington St.
San Francisco, CA 94111
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(628) 225-4848
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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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 (see General Instructions A.2. below):
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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| Title of each class | | Trading Symbol(s) | | Name of each exchange on which registered |
| Class A common stock, $0.0001 par value | | BIRD | | The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC |
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 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On June 27, 2026, Ravi Thanawala notified the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Smartbird, Inc. (the “Company”) of his intention to resign from the Board, as Mr. Thanawala will be assuming the position of CFO at American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. His resignation will be effective as of July 14, 2026 to support an orderly transition. His resignation was not the result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies, or practices.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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| Allbirds, Inc. |
| Dated: July 1, 2026 | |
| By: | /s/ Nadia Carlsten |
| | Nadia Carlsten |
| | Chief Executive Officer |