Director at Dave & Buster's (PLAY) receives 976-share RSU grant

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

CHAMBERS JAMES P. reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. director James P. Chambers received a grant of 976 restricted stock units of common stock as compensation. These RSUs vest on May 6, 2027, and he has elected to defer delivery of the shares until his Board service ends. After this grant, he directly holds 30,337 shares of common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider CHAMBERS JAMES P.

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	976	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 30,337 shares (Direct, null)

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Key Figures

Restricted stock units granted: 976 units Vesting date: May 6, 2027 Shares held after grant: 30,337 shares

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Restricted stock units granted 976 units RSU award to director James P. Chambers

Vesting date May 6, 2027 RSUs granted under 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan

Shares held after grant 30,337 shares Common stock directly held by James P. Chambers

Key Terms

restricted stock units, 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan, Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors

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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

"Represents restricted stock units 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.

Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors financial

"pursuant to the Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. Amended and Restated 2016 Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors."

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

05/08/2026 - 05:15 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 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^*

CHAMBERS JAMES P.

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

150 EAST 58TH STREET

33RD FLOOR

(Street)

NEW YORK

10155

(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		976⁽¹⁾	A	$0.00	30,337	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)
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 restricted stock units will vest on May 6, 2027. The reporting person has elected to defer the receipt of shares upon vesting of the restricted stock units until his service on the Board of Directors is terminated, pursuant to the Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. Amended and Restated 2016 Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors.

	James P. Chambers	05/08/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Dave & Buster's (PLAY) report for James P. Chambers?

Dave & Buster's reported that director James P. Chambers received a grant of 976 restricted stock units of common stock. The award is a compensation grant, not an open-market purchase or sale, and increases his directly held position in the company’s stock.

When do James P. Chambers' 976 restricted stock units at Dave & Buster's (PLAY) vest?

The 976 restricted stock units granted to James P. Chambers vest on May 6, 2027. Vesting means the units convert into shares over time, subject to the grant’s conditions, aligning director compensation with the company’s long-term performance and governance continuity.

How many Dave & Buster's (PLAY) shares does James P. Chambers hold after this Form 4 transaction?

Following the restricted stock unit grant, James P. Chambers directly holds 30,337 shares of Dave & Buster's common stock. This figure includes his existing holdings plus the newly reported award, reflecting his overall equity stake as a non-employee director.

How will James P. Chambers receive his Dave & Buster's (PLAY) RSU shares after vesting?

James P. Chambers elected to defer receipt of the shares underlying his 976 restricted stock units until his service on the Board of Directors ends. This deferral is made under the company’s Amended and Restated 2016 Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors.

Under which plan were James P. Chambers' Dave & Buster's (PLAY) restricted stock units granted?

The 976 restricted stock units were granted under the Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan. This plan governs equity-based compensation awards, such as RSUs, designed to link director and employee incentives to long-term shareholder value.