Dave & Buster's grants equity to interim CFO

Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. reported that Interim CFO Cory Hatton received equity awards on August 10, 2026.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. reported that Interim CFO Cory Hatton received equity awards on August 10, 2026. The awards include 50,761 restricted stock units, which will vest in two equal installments: 50% on the first anniversary of the grant date or when a permanent CFO is hired, and 50% on the second anniversary. Hatton also received stock options for 50,761 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $10.39 per share, expiring on August 10, 2036. According to the vesting terms, 50% of the 2X Earned Options will vest on the first anniversary of the achievement date or when a permanent CFO is hired, with the remaining 50% vesting ratably over two years. Following these grants, Hatton directly holds 100,475 shares of common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 101,522 shares

Grant/Award 2 txns

Insider Hatton Cory

Role Interim CFO

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Stock Option (Right to Buy) F2	50,761	$10.39	$527K
Grant/Award	Common Stock F1	50,761	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Stock Option (Right to Buy) — 50,761 contracts (Direct); Common Stock — 100,475 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (2)

1. F1. Represents a grant of RSUs that will vest in two equal installments. 50% will vest on the first anniversary of the Grant Date or when a permanent CFO is hired and 50% will vest on the second anniversary of the Grant Date.
2. F2. 50% of the 2X Earned Options will vest on the first anniversary of the Achievement Date or when a permanent CFO is hired and the other 50% will vest ratably over the two years.

Key Figures

RSUs granted: 50,761 shares Options granted: 50,761 shares Option exercise price: $10.39 per share +2 more

5 metrics

RSUs granted 50,761 shares Restricted stock units granted to Interim CFO on August 10, 2026

Options granted 50,761 shares Stock options underlying common shares granted on August 10, 2026

Option exercise price $10.39 per share Exercise price of stock options expiring August 10, 2036

Options expiration August 10, 2036 Expiration date of the reported stock options

Shares held after grants 100,475 shares Total common shares directly held by Interim CFO after these transactions

Key Terms

RSUs, Grant Date, Achievement Date

3 terms

RSUs financial

"Represents a grant of RSUs that will vest in two equal installments."

RSUs, or restricted stock units, are a form of company shares given to employees as part of their compensation. They are typically awarded with certain restrictions, such as a waiting period before they can be fully owned or sold, similar to earning a gift that becomes fully yours over time. For investors, RSUs can impact a company's stock offerings and reflect how much the company relies on stock-based incentives to attract and retain talent.

Grant Date financial

"50% will vest on the first anniversary of the Grant Date or when a permanent CFO is hired"

The grant date is the day a company formally gives an employee or contractor the right to receive stock-based compensation, such as stock options or restricted shares. It matters to investors because it fixes key terms—like the price, the start of the ownership clock, and when the award will affect the company’s financial statements and share count—so it can influence dilution, reported expenses, and potential future selling pressure.

Achievement Date financial

"50% of the 2X Earned Options will vest on the first anniversary of the Achievement Date"

FAQ

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What equity awards did PLAY Interim CFO Cory Hatton receive on August 10, 2026?

Interim CFO Cory Hatton received 50,761 RSUs and stock options for 50,761 shares at an exercise price of $10.39 per share, with vesting tied to time and executive hiring milestones.

How do the 50,761 RSUs granted to PLAY’s Interim CFO vest?

The 50,761 RSUs vest in two equal installments: 50% on the first anniversary of the grant date or when a permanent CFO is hired, and 50% on the second anniversary of the grant date, subject to the stated conditions.

What are the key terms of the 50,761 stock options granted to PLAY’s Interim CFO?

The stock options cover 50,761 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $10.39 per share and expire on August 10, 2036. Vesting of the 2X Earned Options is split between the first anniversary of the achievement date and the following two years.

How many PLAY common shares does Interim CFO Cory Hatton hold after these grants?

After the reported grants, Interim CFO Cory Hatton directly holds 100,475 shares of Dave & Buster's common stock, reflecting the addition of 50,761 newly granted RSU-related shares to his existing holdings.

Is the equity awarded to PLAY’s Interim CFO tied to hiring a permanent CFO?

Yes. For both the RSUs and the 2X Earned Options, 50% of each award may vest on the first anniversary of the relevant date or when a permanent CFO is hired, whichever condition is satisfied as stated.

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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^*

Hatton Cory

(Last) (First) (Middle)

1221 S BELT LINE RD

SUITE 500

(Street)

COPPELL TEXAS 75019

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. [ PLAY ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Interim CFO

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/10/2026

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)
08/13/2026

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
Common Stock	08/10/2026		A		50,761(1)	A	$0	100,475	D

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
Stock Option (Right to Buy)	$10.39	08/10/2026		A		50,761		(2)	08/10/2036	Common Stock	50,761	$10.39	50,761	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents a grant of RSUs that will vest in two equal installments. 50% will vest on the first anniversary of the Grant Date or when a permanent CFO is hired and 50% will vest on the second anniversary of the Grant Date.

2. 50% of the 2X Earned Options will vest on the first anniversary of the Achievement Date or when a permanent CFO is hired and the other 50% will vest ratably over the two years.

	Sherri M. Smith, Attorney-in-Fact	08/13/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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