Here are the DEF 14A proxy statements from Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) in our archive over the last 12 months, newest first, and each one links through to the document itself with the summary and the scores our analysis gives it.
A DEF 14A covers the proxy statement, with executive pay and the shareholder votes, so if you follow PLAY 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 PLAY filings page.
Dave & Buster’s Entertainment, Inc. is asking shareholders to vote at its 2026 virtual annual meeting on electing seven directors, ratifying KPMG as auditor for fiscal 2026, and approving executive pay on an advisory basis. The board remains largely independent, with separate CEO and chair roles.
Fiscal 2025 was difficult: revenue was $2.1 billion, down 1.4% from 2024, comparable store sales fell 5.0%, and the company reported a net loss of $48.7 million, versus prior-year net income of $58.3 million. Adjusted EBITDA declined to $436.6 million from $506.2 million.
New CEO Tarun Lal, appointed in July 2025, is pursuing a back‑to‑basics strategy focused on same‑store sales growth, free cash flow and disciplined capital spending. His 2025 pay included a prorated $800,000 salary, no annual bonus, and sizable multi‑year, performance‑based inducement equity awards intended to align his interests with long‑term shareholder value.