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News for Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLAY) centers on its role as an owner, operator, and franchisor of entertainment and dining venues under the Dave & Buster’s and Main Event brands. Company announcements regularly highlight financial performance, store development, leadership changes, and capital allocation decisions, giving investors and observers insight into how this entertainment and food service business is evolving.
Earnings releases are a major source of Dave & Buster’s news. The company issues quarterly updates detailing total revenues, the split between entertainment and food and beverage revenues, comparable store sales trends, operating income, net income or loss, Adjusted EBITDA, and cash flow and liquidity metrics. These reports often include commentary on initiatives such as a "back-to-basics" plan, menu changes, marketing adjustments, games platform refreshes, and store remodel programs, providing context for recent performance.
News items also cover store openings, relocations, and remodels across the Dave & Buster’s and Main Event brands, as well as the opening of new international franchise locations. These updates show how the company is expanding its footprint and investing in existing venues. Corporate governance and leadership developments, such as the appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer, promotions within the executive team, and changes to the Board of Directors, are disclosed through press releases and related SEC filings.
Visitors to this PLAY news page can review a stream of these announcements, including earnings dates, conference call details, non-GAAP measure explanations, incentive plan approvals, and equity award disclosures. This makes the page a useful reference for tracking how Dave & Buster’s manages its entertainment and dining brands, finances growth, and responds to operating conditions over time.
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLAY) announced the pricing of $550 million in 7.625% senior secured notes due 2025, a $50 million increase from the initial offering. The private offering is set to close on October 27, 2020. The proceeds will be directed to repay the Term Loan Facility and drawings under the Revolving Credit Facility to enhance liquidity, which is expected to total $348.2 million post-closing. Notably, amendments to the Credit Facility include a two-year maturity extension and suspension of certain covenant requirements until April 2022.
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLAY) announced a proposed private offering of $500 million in senior secured notes due 2025. These notes, guaranteed by the Company's subsidiaries, aim to refinance existing debts under its Term Loan and Revolving Credit Facilities. Post-offering, the Company anticipates approximately $299.1 million in liquidity. The offering's success could enhance financial stability, particularly with a two-year maturity extension for its Revolving Credit Facility. It remains subject to market conditions and is exempt from federal registration requirements.
Dave & Buster's (NASDAQ:PLAY) announced a positive update on its store operations as of October 4, 2020. The company has reopened 98 out of 136 stores, with comparable store sales showing significant recovery after an 87% decline in Q2. Sales performance improved to a decline of 62% in September. The top-quartile stores achieved 84% of 2019 sales levels. With $197 million in cash and $744 million in credit, the company is optimistic about achieving EBITDA breakeven at 50-55% of 2019 sales.
Dave & Buster's (NASDAQ:PLAY) reported a second quarter net loss of $58.6 million, or $1.24 per share, reflecting a severe impact from COVID-19. Revenues dropped 85% to $50.8 million compared to $344.6 million in 2019, with comparable store sales decreasing 87%. Despite challenges, the company has reopened 89 stores, operating under reduced hours and capacity. Cash and equivalents were approximately $224 million at quarter-end. The company did not provide financial guidance for fiscal 2020, citing ongoing uncertainty.
Dave & Buster's Entertainment (NASDAQ: PLAY) announced it will report its second quarter 2020 financial results on September 10, 2020, after market close. A conference call is scheduled for the same day at 4:00 PM CT, with access available via phone and a live webcast. The company operates 138 entertainment and dining venues across North America, providing a unique experience of dining, gaming, and sports viewing. Dave & Buster's continues to operate in 40 states, Puerto Rico, and Canada, emphasizing its position in the entertainment sector.
Dave & Buster's reported significant challenges in its first quarter of fiscal 2020, ending May 3, due to COVID-19. Revenues fell by 56% to $159.8 million, with comparable store sales down 58.6%. The company faced a net loss of $(43.5) million or $(1.37) per share. Though it has reopened 48 stores in 15 states, the imposed restrictions and temporary closures have severely impacted financial performance. The company raised $75 million through equity offerings and ended the quarter with $157 million in cash.
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLAY) announced it will report its first quarter financial results for 2020 on June 11, 2020, after market close. A conference call is scheduled for the same day at 4:00 p.m. CT to discuss the results. Investors can access the call by phone or through a live webcast on the company's website. Founded in 1982, Dave & Buster’s operates 137 venues across North America, offering dining and entertainment services.
Dave & Buster's Entertainment (NASDAQ: PLAY) announced an offering of 9,578,545 common stock shares, with Jefferies LLC exercising an over-allotment option to purchase an additional 1,014,871 shares at $10.44 each, totaling approximately $110.6 million in gross proceeds anticipated by May 20, 2020. The funds will enhance the company's balance sheet in response to COVID-19 challenges, potentially aiding in debt repayment and general corporate purposes. The offering follows an effective SEC registration statement filed on April 14, 2020.
On May 6, 2020, Dave & Buster's Entertainment (NASDAQ: PLAY) successfully closed its stock offering, selling 9,578,545 shares at $10.44 each, raising approximately $100 million before expenses. The proceeds will primarily strengthen the company's balance sheet amid COVID-19's impact, including potential debt repayment and general corporate purposes. This offering was done under an effective registration statement filed with the SEC. The firm operates 137 venues across North America, providing dining and entertainment options.
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