Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) director RSU grant details
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Hill Path Capital Partners LP reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. director and ten percent owner Scott Ross, together with Hill Path investment entities, reported a grant of 952 restricted stock units representing common stock on August 5, 2026 at $0 per unit under the 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan. These units vest on August 5, 2027, bringing Mr. Ross's indirectly held units to 18,893. Affiliated Hill Path funds also report indirect holdings in Dave & Buster's shares, and the reporting persons state they may be deemed part of a Section 13(d) group that collectively beneficially owns more than 10% of the common stock, while disclaiming beneficial ownership except to the extent of their pecuniary interests.
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Buyer: 952 shares
Net Buy
7 txns
Insider
Hill Path Capital Partners LP, Hill Path Capital Partners II LP, Hill Path Capital Co-Investment Partners LP, Hill Path Capital Partners GP LLC, Hill Path Capital Partners II GP LLC, Hill Path Investment Holdings LLC, Hill Path Investment Holdings II LLC, Hill Path Capital LP, Hill Path Holdings LLC, ROSS SCOTT I
Role
Insider | Insider | Insider | Insider | Insider | Insider | 10% Owner | 10% Owner | 10% Owner | Director, 10% Owner
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Stock F1, F2, F3 | 952 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| holding | Common Stock F1, F2, F4 | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock F1, F2, F5 | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock F1, F2, F6 | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock F1, F2, F7 | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock F1, F2, F8 | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock F1, F2, F9 | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 18,893 shares (Indirect, By Scott Ross);
Common Stock — 156,760 shares (Indirect, By Hill Path D Fund LP);
Common Stock — 1,293,990 shares (Indirect, By Hill Path G Fund LP);
Common Stock — 650,501 shares (Indirect, By Hill Path J Fund LP);
Common Stock — 2,095,246 shares (Indirect, By Hill Path Capital Partners LP);
Common Stock — 2,869,527 shares (Indirect, By Hill Path Capital Partners II LP);
Common Stock — 53,231 shares (Indirect, By Hill Path Capital Co-Investment Partners LP)
Footnotes (9)
- F1. This Form 4 is filed jointly by Hill Path Capital Partners LP ("Hill Path Capital"), Hill Path Capital Partners II LP ("Hill Path Capital II"), Hill Path Co-Investment Partners LP ("Hill Path Co-Investment"), Hill Path D Fund LP ("Hill Path D Fund"), Hill Path G Fund LP ("Hill Path G Fund"), Hill Path J Fund LP ("Hill Path J Fund"), Hill Path Capital Partners GP LLC ("Hill Path GP"), Hill Path Capital Partners II GP LLC ("Hill Path GP II"), HP D GP LLC ("HP D GP"), HP G GP LLC ("HP G GP"), HP J GP LLC ("HP J GP"), Hill Path Investment Holdings LLC ("Hill Path Investment Holdings"), Hill Path Investment Holdings II LLC ("Hill Path Investment Holdings II"), Hill Path Capital LP ("Hill Path"), Hill Path Holdings LLC ("Hill Path Holdings") and Scott Ross ("Mr. Ross," and collectively with the aforementioned entities, the "Reporting Persons").
- F2. To enable the Reporting Persons to gain access to the Securities and Exchange Commission's electronic filing system (which only accepts a maximum of 10 joint filers per report), this report is the first of two identical reports relating to the same transactions being filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Each of the Reporting Persons may be deemed to be a member of a Section 13(d) group that collectively beneficially own more than 10% of the Issuer's outstanding shares of Common Stock (the "Common Stock"). Each Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of the securities reported herein except to the extent of his or its pecuniary interest therein, and this report shall not be deemed to be an admission that any Reporting Person is the beneficial owner of such securities for purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose.
- F3. Represents restricted stock units granted to Mr. Ross under the Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan. The restricted stock units will vest on August 5, 2027.
- F4. Shares of Common Stock owned directly by Hill Path D Fund. HP D GP, as the general partner of Hill Path D Fund, may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of Common Stock owned directly by Hill Path D Fund. Hill Path Investment Holdings II, as the managing member of HP D GP, may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of Common Stock owned directly by Hill Path D Fund. Hill Path, as the investment manager of Hill Path D Fund, may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of Common Stock owned directly by Hill Path D Fund. Hill Path Holdings, as the general partner of Hill Path, may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of Common Stock owned directly by Hill Path D Fund. Mr. Ross, as the managing partner of each of Hill Path Investment Holdings II, Hill Path and Hill Path Holdings, may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of Common Stock owned directly by Hill Path D Fund.
- F5. Shares of Common Stock owned directly by Hill Path G Fund. HP G GP, as the general partner of Hill Path G Fund, may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of Common Stock owned directly by Hill Path G Fund. Hill Path Investment Holdings II, as the managing member of HP G GP, may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of Common Stock owned directly by Hill Path G Fund. Hill Path, as the investment manager of Hill Path G Fund, may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of Common Stock owned directly by Hill Path G Fund. Hill Path Holdings, as the general partner of Hill Path, may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of Common Stock owned directly by Hill Path G Fund. Mr. Ross, as the managing partner of each of Hill Path Investment Holdings II, Hill Path and Hill Path Holdings, may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of Common Stock owned directly by Hill Path G Fund.
- F6. Shares of Common Stock owned directly by Hill Path J Fund. HP J GP, as the general partner of Hill Path J Fund, may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of Common Stock owned directly by Hill Path J Fund. Hill Path Investment Holdings II, as the managing member of HP J GP, may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of Common Stock owned directly by Hill Path J Fund. Hill Path, as the investment manager of Hill Path J Fund, may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of Common Stock owned directly by Hill Path J Fund. Hill Path Holdings, as the general partner of Hill Path, may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of Common Stock owned directly by Hill Path J Fund. Mr. Ross, as the managing partner of each of Hill Path Investment Holdings II, Hill Path and Hill Path Holdings, may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of Common Stock owned directly by Hill Path J Fund.
- F7. Shares of Common Stock owned directly by Hill Path Capital. Hill Path GP, as the general partner of Hill Path Capital, may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of Common Stock owned directly by Hill Path Capital. Hill Path Investment Holdings, as the managing member of Hill Path GP, may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of Common Stock owned directly by Hill Path Capital. Hill Path, as the investment manager of Hill Path Capital, may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of Common Stock owned directly by Hill Path Capital. Hill Path Holdings, as the general partner of Hill Path, may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of Common Stock owned directly by Hill Path Capital. Mr. Ross, as the managing partner of each of Hill Path Investment Holdings, Hill Path and Hill Path Holdings, may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of Common Stock owned directly by Hill Path Capital.
- F8. Shares of Common Stock owned directly by Hill Path Capital II. Hill Path GP II, as the general partner of Hill Path Capital II, may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of Common Stock owned directly by Hill Path Capital II. Hill Path Investment Holdings II, as the managing member of Hill Path GP II, may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of Common Stock owned directly by Hill Path Capital II. Hill Path, as the investment manager of Hill Path Capital II, may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of Common Stock owned directly by Hill Path Capital II. Hill Path Holdings, as the general partner of Hill Path, may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of Common Stock owned directly by Hill Path Capital II. Mr. Ross, as the managing partner of each of Hill Path Investment Holdings II, Hill Path and Hill Path Holdings, may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of Common Stock owned directly by Hill Path Capital II.
- F9. Shares of Common Stock owned directly by Hill Path Co-Investment. Hill Path GP, as the general partner of Hill Path Co-Investment, may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of Common Stock owned directly by Hill Path Co-Investment. Hill Path Investment Holdings, as the managing member of Hill Path GP, may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of Common Stock owned directly by Hill Path Co-Investment. Hill Path, as the investment manager of Hill Path Co-Investment, may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of Common Stock owned directly by Hill Path Co-Investment. Hill Path Holdings, as the general partner of Hill Path, may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of Common Stock owned directly by Hill Path Co-Investment. Mr. Ross, as the managing partner of each of Hill Path Investment Holdings, Hill Path and Hill Path Holdings, may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of Common Stock owned directly by Hill Path Co-Investment.
Key Figures
Restricted stock units granted: 952 units
RSUs after grant: 18,893 units
RSU vesting date: August 5, 2027
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Restricted stock units granted
952 units
RSUs granted to Scott Ross on August 5, 2026 under the 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan
RSUs after grant
18,893 units
Indirect restricted stock unit holdings for Scott Ross following the August 5, 2026 grant
RSU vesting date
August 5, 2027
Vesting date for the 952 restricted stock units granted to Scott Ross
Hill Path D Fund LP holdings
156,760 shares
Common stock owned directly by Hill Path D Fund LP, reported as indirect for the group
Hill Path G Fund LP holdings
1,293,990 shares
Common stock owned directly by Hill Path G Fund LP, reported as indirect for the group
Hill Path Capital Partners LP holdings
2,095,246 shares
Common stock owned directly by Hill Path Capital Partners LP
Hill Path Capital Partners II LP holdings
2,869,527 shares
Common stock owned directly by Hill Path Capital Partners II LP
Hill Path Co-Investment Partners LP holdings
53,231 shares
Common stock owned directly by Hill Path Capital Co-Investment Partners LP
Key Terms
restricted stock units, Section 13(d) group, pecuniary interest, Omnibus Incentive Plan
4 terms
restricted stock units financial
"Represents restricted stock units granted to Mr. Ross under the 2025 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.
Section 13(d) group regulatory
"may be deemed to be a member of a Section 13(d) group"
pecuniary interest financial
"disclaims beneficial ownership of the securities except to the extent of pecuniary interest"
Omnibus Incentive Plan financial
"restricted stock units granted to Mr. Ross under the 2025 Omnibus Incentive 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.
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FAQ
What insider transaction did PLAY report for Scott Ross on August 5, 2026?
Scott Ross received 952 restricted stock units representing Dave & Buster's common stock on August 5, 2026, at $0 per unit under the 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan. These RSUs are a compensation grant that will vest in full on August 5, 2027.
How many PLAY units does Scott Ross hold after this Form 4 transaction?
After the August 5, 2026 grant, Mr. Ross is reported with 18,893 restricted stock units indirectly held. He and related Hill Path entities may also be deemed to beneficially own additional shares held by various Hill Path funds, subject to stated pecuniary interest limitations.
When do the newly granted PLAY restricted stock units to Scott Ross vest?
The 952 restricted stock units granted to Scott Ross under the Dave & Buster's 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan will vest on August 5, 2027. Vesting means he will then be entitled to receive the underlying common shares, subject to plan terms.
Does this PLAY Form 4 indicate trades under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?
The filing’s Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not marked as involving a trading plan, and there is no footnote stating that the reported grant was made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 or other pre-arranged trading arrangement.