Dave & Buster's CEO granted stock awards

Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. director and Chief Executive Officer Lal Tarun reported compensation-related equity grants.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. director and Chief Executive Officer Lal Tarun reported compensation-related equity grants. He received 37,605 shares of Common Stock in the form of restricted stock units under the 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan, bringing his direct holdings to 49,165 shares after the award.

He was also granted stock options for 54,348 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $12.33 per share, expiring on April 24, 2036. Both the restricted stock units and the options will vest in three equal annual installments on each of April 24, 2027, 2028 and 2029.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 91,953 shares

Grant/Award 2 txns

Insider Lal Tarun

Role Chief Executive Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Stock Option (Right to Buy)	54,348	$0.00	$0.00
Grant/Award	Common Stock	37,605	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Stock Option (Right to Buy) — 54,348 contracts (Direct); Common Stock — 49,165 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (2)

1. F1. 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. F2. 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.

Key Figures

Restricted stock units granted: 37,605 shares Shares held after RSU grant: 49,165 shares Stock options granted: 54,348 options +4 more

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Restricted stock units granted 37,605 shares Common Stock RSUs granted on April 24, 2026

Shares held after RSU grant 49,165 shares Total direct Common Stock holdings after transaction

Stock options granted 54,348 options Right to buy Common Stock granted on April 24, 2026

Option exercise price $12.33 per share Conversion or exercise price for 54,348 options

Option expiration date April 24, 2036 Expiration of stock options granted to CEO

RSU vesting dates 2027, 2028, 2029 Three equal annual installments on April 24 of each year

Option vesting dates 2027, 2028, 2029 Three equal annual installments on April 24 of each year

Key Terms

restricted stock units, 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan, stock options, vest in three equal annual installments, +1 more

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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

"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.

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.

vest in three equal annual installments financial

"will vest in three equal annual installements on each of April 24, 2027, 2028 and 2029"

Common Stock financial

"The shares underlying these stock options will vest and become exercisable in three equal annual installments"

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

FAQ

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What equity awards did PLAY CEO Lal Tarun receive in this Form 4?

Lal Tarun received restricted stock units and stock options. The filing shows 37,605 restricted stock units and options on 54,348 shares of Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) Common Stock, all granted as compensation under the company’s 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan.

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

Both awards vest over three years. The restricted stock units and the stock options each vest in three equal annual installments on April 24, 2027, April 24, 2028 and April 24, 2029, tying the CEO’s compensation to multi‑year company performance.

What is the exercise price and expiration date of the new PLAY stock options?

The stock options have a $12.33 exercise price. The grant covers 54,348 shares of Common Stock with an exercise price of $12.33 per share and an expiration date of April 24, 2036, providing long-term equity incentive for the CEO.

How many PLAY shares does Lal Tarun own after the restricted stock grant?

He holds 49,165 Common Stock shares directly. Following the grant of 37,605 restricted stock units reported in the filing, Lal Tarun’s total directly owned Common Stock position increased to 49,165 shares, according to the post‑transaction holdings figure.

Are the PLAY equity grants to Lal Tarun open-market purchases or compensation awards?

The transactions are compensation-related awards. Both the 37,605 restricted stock units and the 54,348 stock options are described as grants under the Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan, not open‑market buy or sell transactions.

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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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Lal Tarun

(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)

X	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chief Executive 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)

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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	04/24/2026		A		37,605(1)	A	$0	49,165	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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Stock Option (Right to Buy)	$12.33	04/24/2026		A		54,348		(2)	04/24/2036	Common Stock	54,348	$0	54,348	D

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 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-Fact	04/28/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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