Dave & Buster's (PLAY) director awarded 1,192 restricted stock units

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

SHEEHAN KEVIN M reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. director Kevin M. Sheehan received a grant of 1,192 restricted stock units under the company’s 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan. These units vest on May 6, 2027, reflecting compensation rather than an open-market share purchase.

Following this award, Sheehan directly holds 93,034 shares of common stock. A separate entry shows an additional 69,025 shares held indirectly through a family-owned LLC, providing context for his total economic exposure to the company.

Insider Trade Summary

2 transactions reported

Mixed 2 txns

Insider SHEEHAN KEVIN M

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	1,192	$0.00	--
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 93,034 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 69,025 shares (Indirect, Family Owned LLC)

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Key Figures

RSUs granted: 1,192 units Grant price: $0.0000 per unit Direct holdings after grant: 93,034 shares +2 more

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RSUs granted 1,192 units Restricted stock units granted to director on May 6, 2026

Grant price $0.0000 per unit Equity compensation, not an open-market purchase

Direct holdings after grant 93,034 shares Common stock directly held by Kevin Sheehan after award

Indirect holdings 69,025 shares Common stock held through a family-owned LLC

Vesting date May 6, 2027 Date when 1,192 restricted stock units vest

Key Terms

restricted stock units, 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan, Family Owned LLC, grant/award acquisition

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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.

Family Owned LLC financial

"total_shares_following_transaction": "69025.0000" ... "nature_of_ownership": "Family Owned LLC""

grant/award acquisition financial

""transaction_action": "grant/award acquisition", "transaction_code_description": "Grant, award, or other acquisition""

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

05/07/2026 - 05:21 PM

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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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^*

SHEEHAN KEVIN M

(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)

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/06/2026

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)

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock	05/06/2026		A		1,192⁽¹⁾	A	$0	93,034	D
Common Stock								69,025	I	Family Owned LLC

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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

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 on May 6, 2027.

	Sherri M. Smith, Attorney-in-Fact	05/07/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did Kevin Sheehan acquire in this Dave & Buster's (PLAY) Form 4 filing?

Kevin Sheehan received 1,192 restricted stock units as compensation. The award was granted under Dave & Buster's 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan and carries no purchase price, meaning he did not buy these shares on the open market.

When do Kevin Sheehan’s new restricted stock units at Dave & Buster's (PLAY) vest?

The 1,192 restricted stock units granted to Kevin Sheehan will vest on May 6, 2027. Vesting means the units convert into common shares at that date, assuming plan conditions are satisfied under the 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan.

How many Dave & Buster's (PLAY) shares does Kevin Sheehan hold after this Form 4 grant?

After the grant, Kevin Sheehan directly holds 93,034 shares of Dave & Buster's common stock. In addition, a family-owned LLC is reported as holding 69,025 shares indirectly, indicating further economic exposure associated with Sheehan.

Was Kevin Sheehan’s transaction in Dave & Buster's (PLAY) an open-market purchase or a grant?

The Form 4 shows a grant of 1,192 restricted stock units with a zero dollar price per unit. This is classified as a grant or award acquisition, indicating equity compensation rather than an open-market stock purchase by Sheehan.

What plan governs Kevin Sheehan’s restricted stock units at Dave & Buster's (PLAY)?

The restricted stock units were granted under the Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan. This plan provides for equity-based awards to directors and others, aligning compensation with the company’s long-term performance.