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Accel Entertainment (ACEL) CEO sells 25,000 shares, gives 2,225 as gift

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Accel Entertainment CEO and President Andrew H. Rubenstein reported an open-market sale of 25,000 shares of Class A-1 Common Stock at a weighted average price of $12.0884 per share. After this sale, he directly held 3,875,943 shares. The sale was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on December 26, 2024, which included a representation that he was not aware of material nonpublic information when the plan was adopted.

In a separate transaction, Rubenstein made a bona fide gift of 2,225 shares of Class A-1 Common Stock at $0.00 per share, reducing his direct holdings from 3,900,943 shares before the gift. The reported sale price reflects multiple trades within a range of $12.01 to $12.18 per share.

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Insider Rubenstein Andrew H.
Role CEO and President
Sold 25,000 shs ($302K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Sale Class A-1 Common Stock 25,000 $12.0884 $302K
Gift Class A-1 Common Stock 2,225 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Class A-1 Common Stock — 3,875,943 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. The shares were sold pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the Reporting Person on December 26, 2024. The 10b5-1 plan included a representation from the Reporting Person to the broker administering the plan that the Reporting Person was not in possession of any material nonpublic information regarding the Issuer or the securities subject to the plan. That representation was made as of the date of the adoption of the 10b5-1 plan, and speaks only as of that date. In making that representation, there is no assurance with respect to any material nonpublic information of which the Reporting Person was unaware, or with respect to any material nonpublic information acquired by the Reporting Person after the date of the representation. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $12.01 to $12.18, inclusive. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide to the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the ranges set forth herein.
Shares sold 25,000 shares Open-market sale of Class A-1 Common Stock
Weighted average sale price $12.0884 per share Open-market sale of 25,000 shares
Post-transaction holdings 3,875,943 shares Shares directly held after reported transactions
Gifted shares 2,225 shares Bona fide gift of Class A-1 Common Stock
Sale price range $12.01–$12.18 per share Price range for multiple sale transactions
Net shares sold 25,000 shares Net buy/sell direction reported as net-sell
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan regulatory
"The shares were sold pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the Reporting Person on December 26, 2024."
A Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is a pre-arranged schedule that allows company insiders to buy or sell stock at specific times, even if they have inside information. It helps prevent accusations of unfair trading by making these transactions look planned and transparent, rather than sneaky or illegal.
weighted average price financial
"The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price."
Weighted average price is the average price of a security where each trade or component is counted according to its size, so bigger trades pull the average more than smaller ones. Think of it like calculating the average cost of a grocery haul where items you bought more of have greater influence on the final per-item cost. Investors use it to understand the true average price paid or received, judge execution quality, and compare trading performance against market movement.
bona fide gift financial
"transaction_code_description": "Bona fide gift""
A bona fide gift is a genuine, voluntary transfer of money, property, or benefits from one party to another made without expectation of repayment, services, or hidden conditions. Investors care because such gifts can affect company disclosures, related‑party transaction rules, tax treatment, and perceived conflicts of interest; think of it like someone giving you a present with no strings attached — but on a corporate scale, auditors and regulators need to verify it really is unconditional.
open-market sale financial
"transaction_action": "open-market sale""
An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.
material nonpublic information regulatory
"the Reporting Person was not in possession of any material nonpublic information regarding the Issuer"
Nonpublic information is specific, important news about a company or its securities that has not been shared with the general public and that a reasonable investor would consider likely to affect the company’s stock price. It matters to investors because using or sharing that information to buy or sell securities can give an unfair advantage and is often illegal; think of it like having the exam answers before a test, which undermines a fair playing field for everyone.
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SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
X
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Rubenstein Andrew H.

(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)
XDirectorX10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
CEO and President
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/29/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Class A-1 Common Stock05/29/2026G2,225D$03,900,943D
Class A-1 Common Stock06/01/2026S(1)25,000D$12.0884(2)3,875,943D
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. The shares were sold pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the Reporting Person on December 26, 2024. The 10b5-1 plan included a representation from the Reporting Person to the broker administering the plan that the Reporting Person was not in possession of any material nonpublic information regarding the Issuer or the securities subject to the plan. That representation was made as of the date of the adoption of the 10b5-1 plan, and speaks only as of that date. In making that representation, there is no assurance with respect to any material nonpublic information of which the Reporting Person was unaware, or with respect to any material nonpublic information acquired by the Reporting Person after the date of the representation.
2. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $12.01 to $12.18, inclusive. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide to the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the ranges set forth herein.
Remarks:
/s/ Derek Harmer, Attorney-in-Fact for Andrew Rubenstein06/02/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transactions did ACEL CEO Andrew Rubenstein report?

Andrew Rubenstein reported two transactions: an open-market sale of 25,000 shares of Accel Entertainment Class A-1 Common Stock and a separate bona fide gift of 2,225 shares, both affecting his direct shareholdings as disclosed in the Form 4 filing.

How many Accel Entertainment (ACEL) shares did the CEO sell and at what price?

He sold 25,000 shares of Accel Entertainment Class A-1 Common Stock at a weighted average price of $12.0884 per share. The filing notes the shares were sold through multiple trades in a price range from $12.01 to $12.18.

How many Accel Entertainment (ACEL) shares does the CEO hold after these transactions?

Following the reported sale and gift, Andrew Rubenstein held 3,875,943 shares of Accel Entertainment Class A-1 Common Stock directly. This figure reflects his remaining ownership after the 25,000-share sale and the 2,225-share bona fide gift.

Was the Accel Entertainment CEO’s share sale under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

Yes. The Form 4 states the 25,000-share sale was executed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on December 26, 2024, with a representation that he was not aware of material nonpublic information when the plan was established.

What does the bona fide gift of Accel Entertainment (ACEL) shares involve?

The filing describes a bona fide gift of 2,225 shares of Class A-1 Common Stock at a price of $0.00 per share. A bona fide gift is a transfer without consideration, meaning no payment was received for these shares.

What trading range did the Accel Entertainment CEO’s share sale cover?

The weighted average sale price of $12.0884 per share reflects multiple trades executed between $12.01 and $12.18. The filing notes the insider can provide full details of the number of shares sold at each separate price upon request.