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Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. filings document the reporting obligations of an owner, operator and franchisor of entertainment and dining venues. Form 8-K reports furnish quarterly and annual operating results, financial condition updates and material governance events, including director appointments, executive appointments and compensation arrangements.
Proxy materials cover board elections, shareholder voting matters, executive compensation and equity incentive plan approvals. Earnings exhibits provide formal disclosure on revenue trends, comparable store sales, non-GAAP measures, liquidity and the operating profile of the Dave & Buster's and Main Event brands.
Dave & Buster’s Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) announced key leadership changes, appointing Amanda Busby as Chief Operations Officer and Derek Sample as Chief Accounting Officer and principal accounting officer, effective August 11, 2026. Both executives bring long tenures in restaurant, hospitality, entertainment and leisure industries.
Busby’s employment agreement includes a $450,000 annual base salary, a target bonus equal to 70% of salary, and a one-time equity package of 72,464 RSUs, options for 74,294 shares at an exercise price of $8.97, and PSUs for up to 55,741 shares that vest based on same store sales performance. Sample’s agreement provides a $315,000 base salary, a target bonus of 50% of salary (prorated for 2026), and a one-time grant of 39,019 RSUs, options for 52,006 shares at $8.97, and PSUs for up to 39,019 shares.
Both agreements provide 12 months of base salary and medical premium continuation, plus earned and pro‑rated bonuses, if terminated by the company without cause or by the executive for good reason, subject to release and restrictive covenants, including non‑competition and non‑solicitation periods. The company also highlighted broader executive team appointments across marketing, technology, legal, strategy and revenue management.
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. director Nathaniel Lipman reported an amended Form 4 showing a purchase of 12,000 shares of Common Stock on September 17, 2026 at a weighted average price of $6.775 per share, with prices ranging from $6.77 to $6.78. Following this transaction, he directly holds 30,715 shares. The amendment corrects a prior clerical error that had mislabeled the security as a stock option rather than Common Stock, and no Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is reported.
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) director Nathaniel Lipman reported an open-market purchase of 12,000 shares of common stock on September 17, 2026 at a weighted average price of $6.775 per share, with individual trade prices ranging from $6.77 to $6.78. Following this transaction, he directly holds 30,715 shares of PLAY common stock. No Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is reported for this transaction.
Dave & Buster’s Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) reported weaker results for the second quarter of fiscal 2026 ended August 4, 2026. Revenue was $544.1 million, down 2.4% from a year earlier, with comparable store sales down 2.9%. The company posted a net loss of $12.5 million, or $0.36 per diluted share, versus net income of $11.4 million, or $0.32 per diluted share, in the prior-year quarter. Adjusted EBITDA fell to $98.9 million from $129.8 million.
For the first six months of fiscal 2026, revenue was $1.10 billion, and the company recorded a net loss of $6.8 million, compared with net income of $33.1 million a year earlier. However, Adjusted free cash flow improved to positive $19.5 million from negative $36.5 million, supported by $160.6 million of operating cash flow and proceeds from sale-leaseback transactions. Available liquidity was $492.1 million, and the Net Total Leverage Ratio stood at 3.5x.
The company opened six new domestic stores in the quarter, reached 250 company-owned stores, and plans two additional remodels and at least one more international franchise opening during the remainder of fiscal 2026. Management emphasized its “Back-to-Basics” strategy, cost-saving initiatives, and a focus on returning to same-store sales and EBITDA growth.
Dave & Buster’s Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) reported softer results for the quarter ended August 4, 2026, as modest revenue pressure combined with margin compression pushed the business into a loss. Second-quarter revenue was $544.1 million, down 2.4% year over year, with comparable store sales down 2.9% on weaker walk-in traffic, partly offset by growth from new locations.
Mix shifted toward higher-cost food and beverage, while labor and store operating costs rose as a percentage of sales. Operating income fell to $19.4 million from $53.0 million, and net results swung from $11.4 million of profit to a $12.5 million loss, or –$0.36 per diluted share. Adjusted EBITDA declined to $98.9 million from $129.8 million, and store-level margins narrowed.
For the first six months, revenue decreased 1.9% to $1.10 billion and net loss was $6.8 million. The company opened 7 new stores, ending with 250 locations, and generated strong operating cash flow of $160.6 million against capital expenditures of $190.0 million. Total debt outstanding was $1.53 billion with a Net Total Leverage Ratio of 3.5x, within the amended covenant limit of 4.0x, and the weighted average interest rate declined to 7.8%.
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) reported that Chief Operations Officer Amanda Busby received a grant of 72,464 restricted stock units on August 31, 2026, all held directly. These RSUs vest in three installments through 2029. She also holds options covering 74,294 shares at an exercise price of $8.97 and 55,741 performance-based shares tied to Same Store Sales metrics. No transactions were made under a Rule 10b5-1 plan.
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) reported that Chief Accounting Officer Derek Sample received a grant of 39,019 shares of Common Stock on August 31, 2026 as a restricted stock unit award. These RSUs vest in three installments through August 31, 2029, leaving him with 39,019 directly held shares after the grant. He also holds performance-based awards and stock options tied to the company’s Same Store Sales and share price performance, covering an additional 39,019 and 52,006 underlying shares of Common Stock, respectively, at an exercise price of $8.97 per share.
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) reported that newly listed insider Derek Sample, Chief Accounting Officer, filed an initial statement of beneficial ownership on Form 3. The filing shows a holding entry for Common Stock with 0 shares beneficially owned following the reported position as of 2026-08-25.
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) reported that Amanda Busby, its Chief Operations Officer, filed an initial statement of beneficial ownership on Form 3. The filing lists a holding entry for Common Stock showing 0 shares owned following the reported position, indicating no reported beneficial ownership at this time.
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (symbol: PLAY) is the issuer of record for a Form 4 filing submitted to the SEC.