[Form 4] Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. Insider Trading Activity

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) — Form 4 insider transaction

On 06/18/2025, Senior Vice President & Chief Information Officer Steve Klohn reported the acquisition of 22,128 shares of the company’s common stock. The filing lists transaction code “A” at a stated price of $0.00, indicating the shares were issued as a grant rather than purchased on the open market. Following the grant, Klohn’s total beneficial ownership equals 22,128 common shares. No derivative transactions or share disposals were disclosed.

Positive

• Insider acquisition: SVP & CIO Steve Klohn received 22,128 shares, bringing his total beneficial ownership to the same amount.

Negative

• None.

Insights

Financial Analyst

TL;DR: Routine Form 4: CIO granted 22,128 shares; minor ownership stake; negligible impact on PLAY valuation.

The Form 4 shows a single insider event—a zero-cost stock grant to SVP & CIO Steve Klohn on 06/18/2025. While insider acquisitions can signal alignment, the absolute size—roughly 22k shares—appears immaterial relative to Dave & Buster's public float and does not change overall insider ownership significantly. No sales, options, or 10b5-1 details were provided. From a portfolio perspective, such routine compensation grants seldom influence valuation or liquidity, so the disclosure is best viewed as compliance-driven rather than a market catalyst.

SEC Form 4

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^*

Klohn Steve

(Last) (First) (Middle)

1221 S. BELT LINE RD., SUITE 500

(Street)

COPPELL TX 75019

(City) (State) (Zip)

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)
	SVP Chief Information Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/18/2025

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

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	06/18/2025		A		22,128	A	$0	22,128	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

Explanation of Responses:

	Sherri M. Smith, Attorney-in-Fact	06/23/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Dave & Buster's (PLAY) report on 06/23/2025?

A Form 4 disclosed that SVP & CIO Steve Klohn acquired 22,128 common shares on 06/18/2025.

How many shares does Steve Klohn now own after the transaction?

His beneficial ownership stands at 22,128 PLAY shares.

Was the acquisition an open-market purchase?

No. The filing lists a $0.00 price, indicating a stock grant or award, not an open-market buy.

Were any derivative securities involved in this Form 4?

No derivative securities were reported; only common stock was listed.