Every Form 4 that Accel Entertainment, Inc. (ACEL) has filed with the SEC in the last 12 months is listed below, newest first, and each one links through to the document itself with the summary and the scores our analysis gives it.
A Form 4 covers the transactions officers, directors and large holders report, so if you follow ACEL and want that one kind of document rather than the whole filing history, this is the page to keep. The company's other filings, of every form, are on the full ACEL filings page.
Accel Entertainment, Inc. (ACEL) reported that Chief Accounting Officer Christen Kozlik exercised 1,875 Restricted Stock Units into an equal number of shares of Class A-1 Common Stock on September 15, 2026, and on the same date sold 550 shares of Class A-1 Common Stock at $11.55 per share.
After the transaction, Kozlik held 3,750 RSUs, each representing a right to receive one share of Class A-1 Common Stock for no consideration. One-quarter of these RSUs vest on December 15, 2024, with the remainder vesting in eight equal quarterly installments, and no Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is reported.
Accel Entertainment, Inc. (ACEL) insider Andrew H. Rubenstein, a director, Chairman, and ten percent owner, reported two bona fide gifts of Class A-1 Common Stock. He gifted 1,000 shares on September 17, 2026 and 230 shares on September 15, 2026, for a total of 1,230 shares, with no value received. No Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is reported for these transactions.
Accel Entertainment, Inc. (ACEL) reported that its Chief Compliance Officer, Derek Harmer, sold a total of 39,486 shares of Class A-1 Common Stock in open market transactions. The sales occurred on September 11, 2026 (26,324 shares at a weighted average price of $11.6262, within a range of $11.60–$11.658), and on September 14, 2026 (13,162 shares at a weighted average price of $11.6041, within a range of $11.60–$11.61). No Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is reported.
Phelan Mark T. reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Accel Entertainment, Inc. reported that President and CEO Mark T. Phelan received a grant of 55,229 performance-based restricted stock units (PSUs). Each PSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Class A-1 common stock for no consideration, subject to continued service through December 31, 2028 and achievement of specified share-price targets during a performance period from January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2028. The number of PSUs that ultimately vest may range from 0% to 300% of the target amount, or above 300% in the event of extraordinary performance.
Accel Entertainment, Inc. reported several equity award changes for Chairman and 10% owner Andrew H. Rubenstein. On August 7, 2026, performance-based restricted stock units (PSUs) tied to share-price targets partially vested, with 346,831 PSUs settling into the same number of Class A-1 common shares, while 173,416 PSUs were forfeited because a higher stock-price target was not achieved. In connection with this vesting, 151,219 shares of Class A-1 common stock were delivered or withheld for payment of exercise price or tax liability. Separately, on August 10, 2026, Rubenstein received a grant of 335,516 restricted stock units (RSUs), which generally vest in twelve equal quarterly installments, subject to continued service.
Accel Entertainment, Inc. insider Andrew H. Rubenstein, CEO, President and over-10% owner, reported selling 15,000 shares of Class A-1 Common Stock on August 5, 2026 at a weighted average price of $12.6355 per share under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Following the sale, he directly holds 3,857,943 shares.
Rubenstein Andrew H. reported disposition transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Accel Entertainment, Inc. filed an amendment stating that CEO and President Andrew H. Rubenstein’s 102,030 units that settled on March 14, 2026 were restricted stock units (RSUs), correcting an earlier description as performance-based RSUs. The RSUs were issued upon the Compensation Committee’s certification of three-year performance results for the period ended December 31, 2025 and will vest 100% on March 14, 2026, subject to his continued service.
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.
Summerer Brett Andrew reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Accel Entertainment, Inc. granted Chief Financial Officer Brett Andrew Summerer 6,612 restricted stock units (RSUs) and 4,629 performance-based RSUs (PSUs), each representing a contingent right to one share of Class A-1 common stock for no consideration. Time-based RSUs vest in thirds on each of the first three anniversaries of February 25, 2026, subject to continued service. PSUs generally vest through December 31, 2028 based on continued service and share-price targets over a performance period from January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2028, with the number that vests ranging from 0% to 300% of the target amount, or more in the case of extraordinary performance.
Phelan Mark T. reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Accel Entertainment, Inc. reported that COO and President, U.S. Gaming Mark T. Phelan received a grant of 41,313 performance-based restricted stock units (PSUs). Each PSU may settle into one share of Class A-1 common stock, vesting through December 31, 2028 based on continued service and share-price targets, with actual vesting from 0% to 300% of the target amount, or higher with extraordinary performance.
Levin Scott D reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Accel Entertainment, Inc. granted Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary Scott D. Levin equity awards of 16,222 restricted stock units and 24,956 performance-based restricted stock units. Each unit represents one Class A-1 common share for no cash payment, with RSUs vesting in three equal annual installments and PSUs tied to share-price targets over a three-year period ending December 31, 2028, where actual vesting can range from 0% to above 300% of the target amount.
Accel Entertainment Chief Accounting Officer Christen Kozlik reported routine equity compensation activity involving restricted stock units. On June 15, 2026, 1,875 RSUs converted into Class A-1 Common Stock, each RSU representing one share delivered for no cash consideration.
In connection with this vesting, 550 shares of Class A-1 Common Stock were disposed of at $13.13 per share to cover tax obligations, a tax-withholding disposition rather than an open-market sale. The remaining vested shares increased Kozlik’s direct stock ownership in the company.
Accel Entertainment, Inc. Chief Compliance Officer Derek Harmer reported an open-market sale of 20,000 shares of Class A-1 Common Stock at $13.00 per share. The transaction was made under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on December 13, 2024. After the sale, Harmer directly holds 187,827 shares, indicating he retains a substantial equity position in the company.
Accel Entertainment executive Mark T. Phelan, COO and President, U.S. Gaming, sold 25,000 shares of Class A-1 Common Stock at $13.00 per share in an open-market transaction. After the sale, he directly holds 241,464 shares. The sale was executed under a pre-established Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on March 13, 2026, which included a representation that he was not aware of material nonpublic information at the time the plan was adopted.
Accel Entertainment, Inc. insider Andrew H. Rubenstein, the CEO, President and a 10% owner, reported a bona fide gift of 1,500 shares of Class A-1 Common Stock on June 10, 2026. The transfer carried a stated price of $0.00 per share and is not an open-market trade.
After this gift, Rubenstein directly holds 3,872,943 shares of Class A-1 Common Stock. The filing shows no option exercises, sales, or purchases, indicating this was a small, non-cash transfer relative to his overall direct ownership.
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.
Accel Entertainment CEO Andrew H. Rubenstein reported two equity-related moves. He received a grant of 78,930 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), each representing one share of Class A-1 Common Stock for no cash cost. Half of these RSUs vest on February 25, 2027, and the rest on February 25, 2028, as long as he continues serving the company.
He also made a bona fide gift of 1,500 shares of Class A-1 Common Stock. After this gift, his direct holdings of the common stock reported in this filing total 3,874,443 shares.
Harmer Derek reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Accel Entertainment, Inc. reported that Chief Compliance Officer Derek Harmer received a grant of 42,085 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive 1 share of Class A-1 Common Stock upon settlement for no cash consideration.
One-third of the shares underlying the RSUs will vest on each of the first three anniversaries of February 25, 2026, subject to Harmer’s continued service with the company on each vesting date. Following this award, he holds 42,085 RSUs directly.
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.
Accel Entertainment, Inc. director, CEO and President Andrew H. Rubenstein reported two bona fide gifts of Class A-1 Common Stock. He gifted 4,000 shares on May 26, 2026 and 4,200 shares on May 27, 2026, for a total of 8,200 shares transferred. Following these transactions, he directly holds 3,903,168 shares of Class A-1 Common Stock.
Accel Entertainment Chief Accounting Officer Christen Kozlik settled Restricted Stock Units into 4,902 shares of Class A-1 Common Stock on May 15, 2026, for no consideration. To cover tax obligations, 1,437 shares were withheld at $11.61 per share. After these transactions, Kozlik directly holds 16,696 Class A-1 shares.
Accel Entertainment director Bruce D. Wardinski reported an open-market purchase of Class A-1 Common Stock. He bought 50,000 shares on May 11, 2026 at a weighted average price of $11.55 per share. Following this transaction, he directly owns 50,000 shares of Accel Entertainment common stock.
Accel Entertainment director Gordon Rubenstein, through entities associated with him, reported transactions in Class A-1 Common Stock. An affiliated LLC and an IRA sold a combined 59,277 shares in open-market trades at weighted average prices near $11.34–$11.55 per share, and the LLC made a bona fide gift of 9,000 shares.
Accel Entertainment CEO and President Andrew H. Rubenstein reported an open-market sale of 45,000 shares of Accel Entertainment, Inc. Class A-1 Common Stock. The weighted average sale price was $11.0506 per share, with individual trades between $11.01 and $11.11. Following these transactions, Rubenstein directly holds 3,911,368 shares of Accel Entertainment common stock.
Philips Kathleen reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Accel Entertainment director Kathleen Philips received two grants of restricted stock units (RSUs) on Class A-1 Common Stock. The grants cover 13,914 and 9,938 RSUs, each representing a right to receive one share for no cash consideration upon settlement.
All of these RSUs are scheduled to vest on December 31, 2026, provided she continues serving the company through that date. A portion of the grant reflects her election to defer her annual cash retainer and committee fees into RSUs, aligning part of her board compensation with future equity in the business.
Accel Entertainment director Gordon Rubenstein received a grant of 27,829 restricted stock units (RSUs). These RSUs are a form of equity compensation that convert into the same number of Class A-1 common shares for no cash payment when they settle.
According to the terms, 100% of the 27,829 RSUs will vest on December 31, 2026, as long as Rubenstein continues to serve the company through that date. After this grant, his reported direct holding of RSUs from this award is 27,829 units.
Accel Entertainment, Inc. director Dee M. Robinson reported receiving two grants of restricted stock units as equity compensation. One award covers 13,914 RSUs and the other 6,904 RSUs, each representing a contingent right to receive one share of Class A‑1 common stock for no cash cost.
According to the terms, 100% of these RSUs vest on December 31, 2026, conditioned on Robinson’s continued service to the company through that date. The smaller grant reflects an election to defer the annual cash retainer and committee fees into RSUs, converting cash compensation into stock-based awards rather than involving any open-market share purchases or sales.
Ruttenberg David W. reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Accel Entertainment, Inc. director David W. Ruttenberg reported receiving two grants of restricted stock units (RSUs) tied to Class A-1 Common Stock. One award covers 13,914 RSUs and a second covers 8,091 RSUs, each representing the right to receive one share at settlement for no cash payment.
All of these RSUs are scheduled to vest on December 31, 2026, as long as he continues serving the company through that date. A portion of the RSUs reflects his election to defer his annual cash retainer and committee fees into RSUs, turning cash compensation into stock-based awards.
Rotman Kenneth reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Accel Entertainment director Kenneth Rotman received new equity awards. On March 19, 2026 he was granted 13,914 restricted stock units and a separate 6,156-unit RSU award, totaling 20,070 units tied to Class A-1 common stock. All RSUs vest on December 31, 2026, contingent on his continued service, with one grant issued in lieu of his cash retainer and board fees.
Peterson Karl Mr. reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Accel Entertainment director Karl Peterson received a grant of 26,808 restricted stock units (RSUs). Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Class A-1 Common Stock for no cash consideration upon settlement.
All 26,808 RSUs will vest on December 31, 2026, provided he continues serving the company through that date. After this award, he is reported as directly holding 26,808 RSUs. This is a compensation-related equity grant rather than an open-market share purchase or sale.
Kondra Cheryl reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Accel Entertainment director Cheryl Kondra reported receiving restricted stock units as equity compensation. On March 19, 2026, she was granted 13,914 RSUs and 9,498 RSUs, each representing a contingent right to receive one share of Class A‑1 Common Stock for no cash consideration.
All of these RSUs are scheduled to vest on December 31, 2026, provided she continues serving the company through that date. A portion of the grant represents her election to defer her annual cash retainer and chair or committee fees into RSUs instead of cash.
Accel Entertainment CEO and President Andrew H. Rubenstein sold 3,938 shares of Class A-1 common stock in an open-market transaction at a weighted average price of about $11.23 per share. After this sale, he directly holds 3,956,368 shares.
Accel Entertainment COO Mark T. Phelan exercised restricted stock units tied to performance-based and time-based awards, receiving a total of 57,686 shares of Class A-1 Common Stock on March 14 and 15. To cover tax liabilities, 16,904 shares were automatically withheld at a reference price of $11.29 per share, leaving him with 266,464 shares owned directly after these transactions.
The RSUs stem from long-term incentive grants, including a three-year performance stock unit award for the period ended December 31, 2025, and prior time-vested grants that vest over multi-year schedules, reflecting compensation rather than open-market trading.
Accel Entertainment CEO and President Andrew H. Rubenstein reported a mix of equity award settlements, tax withholdings, a gift, and a modest share sale. On March 14–15, he exercised performance-based and time-based restricted stock units into a total of 165,955 shares of Class A-1 common stock. To cover tax obligations, the issuer withheld 70,080 shares at prices referenced at $11.29 per share. On March 16, Rubenstein made an open-market sale of 36,062 shares at a weighted average price of $11.2149 per share, with individual trades ranging from $11.13 to $11.39, and also completed a bona fide gift of 7,125 shares. After these transactions, he directly holds 3,960,306 shares of Class A-1 common stock.
Accel Entertainment Chief Compliance Officer Derek Harmer reported a mix of equity compensation events, tax withholdings, a planned share sale, and a small family gift. He exercised or converted restricted stock units into a total of 39,414 shares of Class A-1 Common Stock on March 14–15, 2026, with 11,550 shares withheld at $11.29 per share to cover tax obligations. Harmer also sold 20,000 shares at $11.39 per share in an open-market transaction made under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on December 11, 2025. Following these transactions, he directly holds 179,963 shares of Class A-1 Common Stock and indirectly holds 1,100 shares through his son after gifting 1,000 shares.
Accel Entertainment Chief Accounting Officer Christen Kozlik exercised employee stock options to acquire shares of Class A-1 common stock. Kozlik exercised options for 1,875 shares at a conversion price of $7.80 per share. To cover tax obligations, 550 of the resulting shares were disposed of at $11.29 per share through a tax-withholding transaction, which is not an open-market sale. Net of withholding, Kozlik added 1,325 shares and now directly holds 13,231 shares of Class A-1 common stock and 18,125 employee stock options following the transactions.
Accel Entertainment director Gordon Rubenstein reported open‑market sales of 176,709 shares of Class A‑1 Common Stock. On March 12, 2026, he sold 3,766 shares held directly at a weighted average price around $11.37 per share.
Additional sales involved indirect holdings, including 39,169 shares held through Fund Indy LLC and 133,774 shares held by an IRA, also around $11.37 per share. Following these transactions, Rubenstein reported no directly held shares, with remaining positions disclosed only as indirect holdings.
Accel Entertainment director Gordon Rubenstein reported several insider transactions involving Class A-1 Common Stock. On March 11, 2026, entities associated with him executed four open-market sales totaling 160,561 shares at weighted average prices around $11.38–$11.46, including sales by his IRA, his son, and Fund Indy LLC. On March 10, 2026, Fund Indy LLC made a bona fide gift of 17,514 shares. Following these transactions, reported holdings include 3,766 shares held directly, 156,448 shares via an IRA, 84,772 shares through Fund Indy LLC, and 495 shares held by his son.
Accel Entertainment, Inc. Chief Compliance Officer Derek Harmer reported an option-style RSU exercise paired with a small share sale. He exercised 7,138 Restricted Stock Units into the same number of Class A-1 Common shares at $0.00 per share, then sold 2,092 Class A-1 shares at $11.45 per share. Following these transactions, he directly holds 199,963 Class A-1 Common shares. Each RSU represents a right to receive one share at no cost, with vesting in thirds on each of the first three anniversaries of the grant date, subject to continued service.
Accel Entertainment CEO and President Andrew H. Rubenstein exercised restricted stock units into common shares in a compensation-related transaction. He converted 29,345 RSUs into the same number of Class A-1 Common Stock shares at a conversion price of $0.00 per share. To cover associated tax obligations, 10,548 shares of Class A-1 Common Stock were withheld at $11.45 per share, which is a tax-withholding disposition rather than an open-market sale. Following these transactions, Rubenstein directly holds 3,907,618 shares of Class A-1 Common Stock and 58,689 RSUs, reflecting a routine vesting and settlement of equity awards.
Accel Entertainment Chief Accounting Officer Christen Kozlik settled restricted stock units into common shares in a routine compensation-related transaction. On March 10, 2026, 4,798 RSUs converted into an equal number of Class A-1 Common shares for no cash consideration. To satisfy tax obligations, 1,401 of these shares were delivered back at $11.45 per share, leaving Kozlik with 11,906 Class A-1 Common shares held directly and 9,597 RSUs outstanding that will vest over time, subject to continued service.
Accel Entertainment COO Mark T. Phelan exercised 10,445 restricted stock units into Class A-1 common shares as part of his equity compensation. Each RSU converts into one share for no cash consideration, reflecting stock-based pay rather than an open-market purchase.
On the same date, 3,061 shares were withheld at $11.45 per share to cover tax obligations, which is not an open-market sale. After these transactions, he directly holds 225,682 Class A-1 common shares. The RSUs vest in three annual installments, subject to continued service.
Accel Entertainment, Inc. director-associated entity the Aldine Trust reported an open-market sale of 10,000 shares of Class A-1 Common Stock at a weighted average price of $11.526 per share. The filing also reports that on May 20, 2020, the Aldine Trust had purchased 10,000 shares in an open-market transaction at $9.34 per share that was previously omitted from an earlier Form 4. Following the 2026 sale, the trust holds 0 shares of this class. The reporting person is a beneficiary of the Aldine Trust and expressly disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities except to the extent of his pecuniary interest.
Accel Entertainment director-related entities report share sales. Entities associated with director Gordon Rubenstein sold a total of 469,885 shares of Accel Entertainment Class A-1 Common Stock in open-market transactions. The sales occurred on March 6, 9, and 10, 2026 at weighted average prices around $11–$12 per share.
Most shares were sold by Fund Indy LLC, where Rubenstein is sole member and which held 137,732 shares afterward. Separate accounts for his daughters each sold 2,250 shares at $11.4577 per share, leaving 250 shares in each account.
Harmer Derek reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Accel Entertainment, Inc. reported that Chief Compliance Officer Derek Harmer received a grant of 23,037 restricted stock units (RSUs). The award was issued after the Compensation Committee certified performance results for the company’s three-year performance stock unit program covering the period ended December 31, 2025.
All 23,037 RSUs are scheduled to vest on March 14, 2026, as long as Harmer continues to serve the company through that date. This filing reflects an equity-based compensation award rather than an open-market stock purchase or sale.
Phelan Mark T. reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Accel Entertainment, Inc. reported that COO and President, U.S. Gaming, Mark T. Phelan received a grant of 35,710 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) on February 25, 2026. These RSUs were issued after the compensation committee certified performance results for a three-year performance period that ended on December 31, 2025.
The filing states that 100% of the RSUs will vest on March 14, 2026, as long as Phelan continues to serve the company through that date. Following this grant, he holds 35,710 RSUs directly, reflecting an equity-based performance award rather than a cash transaction.
Accel Entertainment, Inc. reported that CEO, President and 10% owner Andrew H. Rubenstein acquired 102,030 restricted stock units (RSUs) on February 25, 2026. The award was issued after the Compensation Committee certified results for the three-year performance stock unit program covering the period ended December 31, 2025.
According to the filing, 100% of these RSUs will vest on March 14, 2026, as long as Rubenstein continues his service with the company through that vesting date.
Entities associated with Accel Entertainment, Inc. director David W. Ruttenberg reported open-market sales of a total of 25,000 shares of Class A-1 common stock. The shares were sold on February 18, 2026 under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on December 15, 2023.
The filing notes a weighted average sale price of $11.0448 per share, with individual trades executed between $11.00 and $11.13. After these indirect transactions through related entities, the report shows remaining indirect holdings of 198,135 shares and 338,026 shares, while Ruttenberg disclaims beneficial ownership beyond his pecuniary interest.
Accel Entertainment, Inc. disclosed that entities associated with director David W. Ruttenberg sold shares of its Class A-1 Common Stock under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. On January 15, 2026, 12,500 shares were sold at a weighted average price of $11.5779, leaving 210,635 shares beneficially owned indirectly, and another 12,500 shares were sold at a weighted average price of $11.5775, leaving 350,526 shares beneficially owned indirectly. According to the footnotes, these securities are held by Crilly Court Trust and Grant Place Fund LLC, and Ruttenberg disclaims beneficial ownership beyond his economic interest. The Rule 10b5-1 plan was adopted on December 15, 2023, with a representation that he was not aware of material nonpublic information at that time.
Accel Entertainment, Inc. disclosed that its Chief Compliance Officer, a reporting officer of the company, sold Class A-1 Common Stock in two transactions. On 12/23/2025 and 12/24/2025, the officer sold 5,000 shares on each day at a price of $11.5 per share, for a total of 10,000 shares sold. Following these sales, the officer beneficially owns 194,917 shares of Class A-1 Common Stock in direct ownership. The filing notes that these sales were made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on December 13, 2024, which included a representation that the officer was not in possession of material nonpublic information as of the adoption date.