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11,737-share RSU grant boosts Dave & Buster's (PLAY) executive stake

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Wehner Tony reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. granted Pres. Operations, Main Event Tony Wehner 11,737 restricted stock units under the company’s 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan. These RSUs vest in three installments: 3,912 units on January 1, 2027, 3,912 units on January 1, 2028, and 3,913 units on January 1, 2029. Following this award, Wehner directly holds 76,740 shares of common stock, reflecting his ongoing equity-based compensation and alignment with shareholders.

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Insider Wehner Tony
Role Pres. Operations, Main Event
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock 11,737 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 76,740 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
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RSU grant size 11,737 units Restricted stock units granted to Tony Wehner
First vesting tranche 3,912 units RSUs vesting on January 1, 2027
Second vesting tranche 3,912 units RSUs vesting on January 1, 2028
Third vesting tranche 3,913 units RSUs vesting on January 1, 2029
Shares held after grant 76,740 shares Total common stock directly owned after transaction
Grant price per share $0.00 Equity award granted at no cash cost to insider
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.
vest financial
"The restricted stock units will vest in three installments of 3,912 RSU's on January 1, 2027, 3,912 RSU's on January 1, 2028 and 3,913 RSU's on January 1, 2029"
A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.
Form 4 regulatory
"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4)"
Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.
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
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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*
Wehner Tony

(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)
Pres. Operations, Main Event
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/01/2026
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 Stock01/01/2026A11,737(1)A$076,740D
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
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 installments of 3,912 RSU's on January 1, 2027, 3,912 RSU's on January 1, 2028 and 3,913 RSU's on January 1, 2029.
Sherri M. Smith, Attorney-in-Fact04/02/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did Tony Wehner acquire in this Dave & Buster's (PLAY) Form 4?

Tony Wehner received 11,737 restricted stock units as equity compensation. The award was granted under Dave & Buster's 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan, providing him future shares that vest over three years, aligning his incentives with long-term company performance.

How do the 11,737 RSUs for PLAY's Tony Wehner vest?

The 11,737 RSUs vest in three annual tranches. He will receive 3,912 units on January 1, 2027, another 3,912 units on January 1, 2028, and 3,913 units on January 1, 2029, subject to the plan’s continued service and other conditions.

What is Tony Wehner's total Dave & Buster's shareholding after this grant?

After the RSU grant, Tony Wehner directly holds 76,740 shares of Dave & Buster's common stock. This total reflects his position immediately following the reported award and shows his existing equity stake in the company.

What plan governs the 11,737 RSU grant to PLAY executive Tony Wehner?

The 11,737 restricted stock units were granted under the Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan. This plan authorizes stock-based awards to executives and employees to support long-term retention and align compensation with shareholder value.

Did Tony Wehner buy or sell PLAY shares in this Form 4 filing?

The filing reports an acquisition through a grant, not an open-market trade. Tony Wehner received 11,737 restricted stock units at no cash price as compensation, with no shares sold or purchased on the market in this transaction.