Accel Entertainment CCO exercises RSUs, covers taxes

Accel Entertainment, Inc. reported that Chief Compliance Officer Derek Harmer settled 13,333 Restricted Stock Units into an equal number of Class A-1 Common Stock shares on July 15, 2026.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Accel Entertainment, Inc. reported that Chief Compliance Officer Derek Harmer settled 13,333 Restricted Stock Units into an equal number of Class A-1 Common Stock shares on July 15, 2026. In a related move, 3,907 shares of Class A-1 Common Stock were withheld at $12.31 per share to satisfy tax obligations. Each RSU represents a right to receive one share for no consideration, and one-third of the underlying shares vests on each of the first three anniversaries of the grant date, subject to continued service. The filing indicates these transactions were not made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

Insider Trade Summary

13,333 shares exercised/converted

Exercise 3 txns

Insider Harmer Derek

Role Chief Compliance Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise	Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) F1, F2	13,333	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise	Class A-1 Common Stock	13,333	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise Price or Tax Liability	Class A-1 Common Stock	3,907	$12.31	$48K

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) — 0 contracts (Direct); Class A-1 Common Stock — 197,253 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (2)

1. F1. Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right to receive 1 share of the Issuer's Class A-1 Common Stock upon settlement for no consideration.
2. F2. 1/3 of the shares underlying the RSUs will vest on each of the first three anniversaries of the grant date, in each case subject to the Reporting Person's continued service to the Issuer on each vesting date.

Key Figures

RSUs settled: 13,333 units Shares received: 13,333 shares Shares withheld for taxes: 3,907 shares +2 more

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RSUs settled 13,333 units Restricted Stock Units converted into Class A-1 Common Stock on July 15, 2026

Shares received 13,333 shares Class A-1 Common Stock acquired upon RSU settlement, transaction code M

Shares withheld for taxes 3,907 shares Class A-1 Common Stock withheld to satisfy tax liability, transaction code F

Tax withholding price $12.31 per share Price used for shares withheld to pay tax obligations

RSU vesting fraction 1/3 per year One-third of RSU shares vest on each of the first three anniversaries of the grant date

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Unit (RSU), Class A-1 Common Stock, Rule 10b5-1, tax liability

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Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) financial

"Each Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) represents a contingent right to receive 1 share"

A restricted stock unit (RSU) is a promise from a company to give an employee company shares (or cash equal to their value) at a future date if certain conditions are met, such as staying with the company or hitting performance targets. For investors, RSUs matter because when they convert into actual shares they increase the number of shares available and can create selling pressure as employees cash out—think of them as a future paycheck paid in company stock.

Class A-1 Common Stock financial

"receive 1 share of the Issuer's Class A-1 Common Stock upon settlement"

Class A-1 common stock is a specific type of ordinary share in a company whose exact voting power, dividend rights and transfer rules are set out in the company’s charter. It represents an ownership stake but may carry different rights than other share classes, so two shares with different labels are not always equal. For investors it matters because the share class determines how much influence you have, what income you may receive and how easily you can sell—think of it like different membership tiers that grant varying levels of access and benefits.

Rule 10b5-1 regulatory

"The filing indicates these transactions were not made under a Rule 10b5-1 plan"

Rule 10b5-1 is a regulation that allows company insiders to buy or sell their shares at predetermined times, even if they have access to non-public information. It acts like setting a schedule in advance for transactions, helping prevent accusations of unfair trading. This rule provides a way for insiders to plan trades transparently, giving investors confidence that these transactions are not based on hidden information.

tax liability financial

"Payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering or withholding securities"

FAQ

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What insider transactions did Accel Entertainment (ACEL) disclose in this Form 4?

Accel Entertainment reported its Chief Compliance Officer Derek Harmer settling 13,333 RSUs into Class A-1 Common Stock and having 3,907 shares withheld at $12.31 per share to cover tax obligations related to the RSU settlement.

How many Restricted Stock Units did Accel Entertainment (ACEL)'s CCO settle?

Chief Compliance Officer Derek Harmer settled 13,333 Restricted Stock Units, receiving an equal number of Class A-1 Common Stock shares. Each RSU represents a contingent right to one share upon settlement for no consideration, according to the company's disclosure.

How many Accel Entertainment (ACEL) shares were withheld for taxes and at what price?

A total of 3,907 shares of Accel Entertainment Class A-1 Common Stock were withheld to satisfy tax liabilities, at a price of $12.31 per share. This withholding is reported under transaction code F for tax or exercise-price payments.

What is the vesting schedule for the RSUs reported by Accel Entertainment (ACEL)?

The RSUs vest in three equal installments, with 1/3 of the shares vesting on each of the first three anniversaries of the grant date. Vesting is conditioned on the reporting person's continued service to Accel Entertainment on each vesting date.

Were Accel Entertainment (ACEL)'s insider transactions made under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

No. The filing indicates the Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not affirmed, meaning these transactions were not reported as made under a Rule 10b5-1 or similar pre-arranged trading plan adopted under SEC rules.

What role does the insider in this Accel Entertainment (ACEL) filing hold?

The reporting person, Derek Harmer, serves as Accel Entertainment's Chief Compliance Officer. The reported transactions involve his equity compensation in the form of Restricted Stock Units and the associated Class A-1 Common Stock.

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SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Harmer Derek

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O ACCEL ENTERTAINMENT, INC.

140 TOWER DRIVE

(Street)

BURR RIDGE ILLINOIS 60527

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Accel Entertainment, Inc. [ ACEL ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chief Compliance Officer

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/15/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Class A-1 Common Stock	07/15/2026		M		13,333	A	$0	201,160	D
Class A-1 Common Stock	07/15/2026		F		3,907	D	$12.31	197,253	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Unit (RSU)	(1)	07/15/2026		M			13,333	(2)	(2)	Class A-1 Common Stock	13,333	$0	0	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right to receive 1 share of the Issuer's Class A-1 Common Stock upon settlement for no consideration.

2. 1/3 of the shares underlying the RSUs will vest on each of the first three anniversaries of the grant date, in each case subject to the Reporting Person's continued service to the Issuer on each vesting date.

Remarks:

	/s/ Derek Harmer	07/16/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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