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Dave & Buster's (NASDAQ: PLAY) CIO receives RSUs, options grant

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Dave & Buster's Entertainment SVP & CIO Steve Klohn received new equity awards and had shares withheld for taxes. He was granted 7,521 restricted stock units under the 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan that vest in three equal annual installments on April 24 of 2027, 2028 and 2029. He also received stock options for 10,870 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $12.33 per share, vesting in three equal annual installments on the same dates and expiring on April 24, 2036. In a separate transaction, 172 shares of common stock were withheld to satisfy tax obligations upon vesting of restricted stock units, and no shares were sold. Following these transactions, he directly holds 46,068 shares of common stock.

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Insider Klohn Steve
Role SVP Chief Information Officer
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Stock Option (Right to Buy) 10,870 $0.00 --
Grant/Award Common Stock 7,521 $0.00 --
Tax Withholding Common Stock 172 $12.33 $2K
Holdings After Transaction: Stock Option (Right to Buy) — 10,870 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 46,068 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.
Restricted stock units granted 7,521 units Granted to SVP & CIO on April 24, 2026
Stock options granted 10,870 options Right to buy common stock at $12.33 per share
Option exercise price $12.33/share Exercise price for 10,870 stock options
Shares withheld for taxes 172 shares Withheld to satisfy tax obligations on RSU vesting
Common shares owned after 46,068 shares Direct ownership after reported transactions
Option expiration date April 24, 2036 Expiration for 10,870 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 (the "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.
tax withholding obligations financial
"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"
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.
exercisable financial
"shares underlying these stock options will vest and become exercisable in three equal annual installments"
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
Estimated average burden
hours per response:0.5
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*
Klohn Steve

(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 Information 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 Stock04/24/2026A7,521(1)A$046,068D
Common Stock04/24/2026F172(2)D$12.3345,896D
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)$12.3304/24/2026A10,870 (3)04/24/2036Common Stock10,870$010,870D
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 executive Steve Klohn receive?

Steve Klohn received 7,521 restricted stock units and stock options for 10,870 shares. Both awards were granted under Dave & Buster's 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan as part of his compensation package.

When will Steve Klohn’s new PLAY restricted stock units vest?

The 7,521 restricted stock units will vest in three equal annual installments. Vesting occurs on April 24 of 2027, 2028 and 2029, aligning Klohn’s compensation with longer-term company performance.

What are the terms of Steve Klohn’s new PLAY stock options?

Klohn’s stock options cover 10,870 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $12.33 per share. They vest in three equal annual installments in 2027, 2028 and 2029 and expire on April 24, 2036.

Why were 172 PLAY shares disposed of in Steve Klohn’s Form 4?

The 172 shares were withheld to cover tax obligations related to vesting of restricted stock units. According to the disclosure, these shares were not sold on the market but retained by Dave & Buster's to satisfy taxes.

How many PLAY shares does Steve Klohn own after these transactions?

After the reported transactions, Steve Klohn directly holds 46,068 shares of common stock. This figure reflects his updated ownership following the new grants and the tax-withholding share disposition.

Under which plan were Steve Klohn’s 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 equity-based compensation for eligible participants, including senior executives.