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Dave & Buster's (NASDAQ: PLAY) CLO receives RSUs, options and tax withholding adjustment

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. reported compensation-related equity activity for SVP and Chief Legal Officer Rodolfo Rodriguez Jr. He received 4,607 shares of Common Stock as restricted stock units and 6,658 stock options with a $12.33 exercise price, all granted at no cash cost to him.

The restricted stock units and options vest in three equal annual installments on April 24 of 2027, 2028 and 2029 under the company’s 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan. Separately, 128 shares of Common Stock were withheld to cover tax obligations upon vesting of prior restricted stock units, and the filing states no shares were sold in that transaction. Following these transactions, he directly holds 27,494 shares of Common Stock.

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Insider Rodriguez Rodolfo Jr
Role SVP, Chief Legal Officer
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Stock Option (Right to Buy) 6,658 $0.00 --
Grant/Award Common Stock 4,607 $0.00 --
Tax Withholding Common Stock 128 $12.33 $2K
Holdings After Transaction: Stock Option (Right to Buy) — 6,658 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 27,494 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 installments 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.
RSU grant 4,607 shares Restricted stock units granted April 24, 2026
Stock options granted 6,658 options Stock options granted April 24, 2026
Option exercise price $12.33/share Conversion or exercise price for 6,658 options
Tax withholding shares 128 shares Shares withheld to cover tax obligations on vesting
Shares owned after 27,494 shares Direct Common Stock holdings following transactions
Option expiration April 24, 2036 Expiration date for 6,658 stock options
Equity vesting dates 2027, 2028, 2029 Annual vesting schedule for RSUs and 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.
tax withholding obligations financial
"Represents shares of common stock withheld by Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. to satisfy tax withholding obligations"
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.
Omnibus Incentive Plan financial
"under the Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the "Plan")"
An omnibus incentive plan is a single, flexible program a company uses to give employees and executives different types of pay tied to performance — for example stock options, restricted shares, cash bonuses and other awards — all governed by one set of rules. It matters to investors because it determines how many new shares may be created, how leaders are motivated and how much the company will spend on compensation over time; think of it as a master toolbox that affects both costs and the total share supply.
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*
Rodriguez Rodolfo Jr

(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)
SVP, Chief Legal 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 Stock04/24/2026A4,607(1)A$027,494D
Common Stock04/24/2026F128(2)D$12.3327,366D
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)$12.3304/24/2026A6,658 (3)04/24/2036Common Stock6,658$06,658D
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 installments 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
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What equity awards did PLAY executive Rodolfo Rodriguez Jr receive?

He received 4,607 restricted stock units and 6,658 stock options in Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. stock. Both awards were granted at no cash cost and are part of his compensation package under the company’s 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan.

What is the vesting schedule for the new PLAY restricted stock units?

The 4,607 restricted stock units vest in three equal annual installments on April 24 of 2027, 2028 and 2029. This staggered schedule encourages longer-term retention and aligns the executive’s interests with the company’s future performance.

What are the terms of the new PLAY stock options granted to Rodriguez?

He received 6,658 stock options with an exercise price of $12.33 per share, expiring on April 24, 2036. These options vest in three equal annual installments on April 24 of 2027, 2028 and 2029, matching the restricted stock unit vesting.

Why were 128 PLAY shares disposed of in this Form 4 filing?

The 128 shares of Common Stock were withheld by Dave & Buster's to satisfy tax withholding obligations tied to vesting restricted stock units. The footnote clarifies that no shares were sold in the market; this was a non-market, tax-related disposition.

How many PLAY shares does Rodriguez own after these transactions?

After these transactions, Rodriguez directly holds 27,494 shares of Dave & Buster's Common Stock. This total reflects the new restricted stock unit grant, the tax-withholding share reduction, and his updated direct ownership position reported in the Form 4.

Under which plan were the new PLAY equity awards granted?

Both the restricted stock units and stock options were granted under the Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan. This plan governs the company’s equity compensation awards, including vesting terms, grant conditions and the types of equity that can be issued.