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Dave & Buster's (NASDAQ: PLAY) CFO granted RSUs and options, small tax withholding

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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 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)
  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.
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
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)"
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Harper Darin

(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)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Chief Financial Officer
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/24/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock04/24/2026A10,718(1)A$0113,216D
Common Stock04/24/2026F245(2)D$12.33112,971D
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Stock Option (Right to Buy)$12.3304/24/2026A15,489 (3)04/24/2036Common Stock15,489$015,489D
Explanation of Responses:
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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
Sherri M. Smith, Attorney-in-Fact04/28/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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.

Did the PLAY CFO sell any shares in this Form 4 filing?

No, the filing states that no shares were sold. Instead, 245 shares of Dave & Buster's common stock were withheld by the company solely to satisfy tax withholding obligations tied to the vesting of restricted stock units.

How many PLAY shares does Darin Harper hold after these transactions?

After the reported transactions, Darin Harper directly holds 113,216 shares of Dave & Buster's common stock. He also holds 15,489 stock options that were granted on April 24, 2026 and will vest over three years.