Accel Entertainment (ACEL) awards 16,851 RSUs to Chief Accounting Officer

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Kozlik Christen reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Accel Entertainment, Inc. reported that Chief Accounting Officer Christen Kozlik received a grant of 16,851 restricted stock units (RSUs) tied to the company’s Class A-1 Common Stock. Each RSU gives a contingent right to receive one share for no cash payment when it settles.

According to the vesting schedule, one-third of the RSUs will vest on each of the first three anniversaries of February 25, 2026, if Kozlik continues to serve the company on those dates. Following this award, she is reported as holding 16,851 RSUs directly.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Kozlik Christen

Role Chief Accounting Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Restricted Stock Unit (RSU)	16,851	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) — 16,851 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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. 1/3 of the shares underlying the RSUs will vest on each of the first three anniversaries of February 25, 2026, in each case subject to the Reporting Person's continued service to the Issuer on each vesting date.

Key Figures

RSUs granted: 16,851 units Post-transaction RSUs: 16,851 units Vesting structure: 1/3 on each of first three anniversaries

3 metrics

RSUs granted 16,851 units Restricted Stock Units granted on June 5, 2026

Post-transaction RSUs 16,851 units Total RSUs held directly after the reported grant

Vesting structure 1/3 on each of first three anniversaries Anniversaries of February 25, 2026, subject to continued service

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Unit (RSU), Class A-1 Common Stock, vesting

3 terms

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

"to 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.

vesting financial

"1/3 of the shares underlying the RSUs will vest on each of the first three anniversaries"

Vesting is the process by which you earn full ownership of something, like company stock or a retirement benefit, over time. It’s like earning the right to keep a gift piece by piece the longer you stay with a company, making sure employees stay committed before they receive all the benefits.

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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^*

Kozlik Christen

(Last) (First) (Middle)

140 TOWER DR.

(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 Accounting Officer

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/05/2026

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

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)	06/05/2026		A		16,851		(2)	(2)	Class A-1 Common Stock	16,851	$0	16,851	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 February 25, 2026, in each case subject to the Reporting Person's continued service to the Issuer on each vesting date.

Remarks:

	/s/ John Lee, Attorney-in-Fact for Christen Kozlik	06/09/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Accel Entertainment (ACEL) report for Christen Kozlik?

Accel Entertainment reported that Chief Accounting Officer Christen Kozlik received 16,851 restricted stock units. These RSUs are a stock-based compensation award, not an open-market share purchase or sale, and give her a right to receive Class A-1 Common Stock in the future.

How many Accel Entertainment RSUs were granted to Christen Kozlik in this Form 4?

The filing shows a grant of 16,851 restricted stock units to Christen Kozlik. Each unit represents a right to receive one share of Accel Entertainment’s Class A-1 Common Stock upon settlement, providing equity-based compensation instead of an immediate cash transaction.

What is the vesting schedule for Christen Kozlik’s Accel Entertainment RSU award?

One-third of the shares underlying the 16,851 RSUs will vest on each of the first three anniversaries of February 25, 2026. Vesting on each date requires Kozlik to remain in service with Accel Entertainment through that specific vesting anniversary.

Does Christen Kozlik pay cash for the Accel Entertainment RSUs reported in this filing?

No cash payment is required for these RSUs. The filing states each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Class A-1 Common Stock upon settlement for no consideration, making this a non-cash equity compensation grant.

What is Christen Kozlik’s reported Accel Entertainment RSU position after this transaction?

After the reported grant, the Form 4 lists Christen Kozlik as holding 16,851 restricted stock units directly. These RSUs correspond to an equal number of potential shares of Class A-1 Common Stock, subject to the vesting conditions described in the footnotes.