Dave & Buster's (NASDAQ: PLAY) CFO granted RSUs and options, small tax withholding
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. Chief Financial Officer Darin Harper reported routine equity compensation changes in company stock. On April 24, 2026, he received 10,718 restricted stock units and 15,489 stock options under the 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan, both vesting in three equal annual installments on April 24, 2027, 2028 and 2029.
The filing also shows 245 shares of common stock were withheld to cover tax obligations related to vesting restricted stock units; the company states no shares were sold in this transaction. Following these transactions, Harper directly holds 113,216 shares of common stock and 15,489 stock options.
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Insider Trade Summary
3 transactions reported
Mixed
3 txns
Insider
Harper Darin
Role
Chief Financial Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Stock Option (Right to Buy) | 15,489 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 10,718 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 245 | $12.33 | $3K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Stock Option (Right to Buy) — 15,489 shares (Direct, null);
Common Stock — 113,216 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Represents restricted stock units granted to the reporting person under the Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the "Plan"). The restricted stock units will vest in three equal annual installements on each of April 24, 2027, 2028 and 2029. Represents shares of common stock withheld by Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of restricted stock units. No shares were sold in this transaction. Represents stock options granted to the reporting person under the Plan. The shares underlying these stock options will vest and become exercisable in three equal annual installments on each of April 24, 2027, 2028 and 2029.
Key Figures
RSUs granted: 10,718 units
Stock options granted: 15,489 options
Option exercise price: $12.33 per share
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6 metrics
RSUs granted
10,718 units
Restricted stock units granted April 24, 2026
Stock options granted
15,489 options
Options granted April 24, 2026 under 2025 Plan
Option exercise price
$12.33 per share
Stock option strike price
Shares withheld for taxes
245 shares
Withheld to satisfy tax obligations on RSU vesting
Shares held after transactions
113,216 shares
Common stock directly owned post-transaction
Option expiration
April 24, 2036
Expiration date of granted stock options
Key Terms
restricted stock units, 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan, stock options, tax withholding obligations, +1 more
5 terms
restricted stock units financial
"Represents restricted stock units granted to the reporting person under the Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan"
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan financial
"granted to the reporting person under the Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan"
An omnibus incentive plan is a company-wide program that authorizes awards of pay tied to performance and retention—such as stock options, restricted shares, cash bonuses and other rewards—here labeled for the year it was adopted (2025). Investors care because it affects how much ownership can be issued, dilutes existing shareholders, and aligns executives’ and employees’ incentives with company goals, similar to giving team members a stake in the outcome.
stock options financial
"Represents stock options granted to the reporting person under the Plan"
Stock options are agreements that give a person the right to buy or sell a company's stock at a specific price within a certain time frame. They are often used as a reward or incentive, similar to a coupon that can be used later if the stock price rises, allowing the holder to make a profit.
tax withholding obligations financial
"withheld by Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of restricted stock units"
stock option (right to buy) financial
"Stock Option (Right to Buy)"
FAQ
What equity awards did PLAY CFO Darin Harper receive on April 24, 2026?
On April 24, 2026, Darin Harper received 10,718 restricted stock units and 15,489 stock options in Dave & Buster's Entertainment. Both awards were granted under the 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan as part of his compensation package.
How will Darin Harper's new PLAY restricted stock units vest?
The 10,718 restricted stock units granted to Darin Harper will vest in three equal annual installments. Vesting dates are April 24, 2027, April 24, 2028, and April 24, 2029, subject to the terms of Dave & Buster's 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan.
What are the key terms of Darin Harper's new PLAY stock options?
Harper received 15,489 stock options with a $12.33 exercise price, expiring April 24, 2036. These options vest and become exercisable in three equal annual installments on April 24, 2027, 2028, and 2029, under Dave & Buster's 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan.