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Dave & Buster's (PLAY) director granted new RSU award

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Lipman Nathaniel reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. director Nathaniel Lipman received a grant of 11,278 shares of Common Stock in the form of restricted stock units under the company’s 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan. These restricted stock units will vest in full on April 24, 2027, bringing his direct holdings to 16,944 shares after the award.

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Insider Lipman Nathaniel
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock 11,278 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 16,944 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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RSU grant size 11,278 shares Restricted stock units granted April 24, 2026
Grant price per share $0.00 per share Reported transaction price for RSU award
Holdings after grant 16,944 shares Total direct common stock holdings following transaction
RSU vesting date April 24, 2027 Restricted stock units vest in full on this date
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
"Represents restricted stock units granted to the reporting person under the Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. 2025 Omnibus Incentive 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 in full financial
"The restricted stock units will vest in full on April 24, 2027."
Grant, award, or other acquisition financial
"transaction_code_description: Grant, award, or other acquisition"
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*
Lipman Nathaniel

(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)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
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 Stock04/24/2026A11,278(1)A$016,944D
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 restricted stock units will vest in full on April 24, 2027.
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 insider transaction did PLAY director Nathaniel Lipman report?

Director Nathaniel Lipman reported acquiring 11,278 shares of Dave & Buster's common stock through a grant of restricted stock units. This compensation-related award increases his direct ownership to 16,944 shares following the transaction, as disclosed in the Form 4 filing.

How many restricted stock units did PLAY director Nathaniel Lipman receive?

Nathaniel Lipman received 11,278 restricted stock units linked to Dave & Buster's common stock. These units were granted under the company’s 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan and represent a stock-based compensation award rather than an open-market purchase of shares.

When do Nathaniel Lipman’s PLAY restricted stock units vest?

The restricted stock units granted to Nathaniel Lipman vest in full on April 24, 2027. Vesting means the units convert into shares he fully owns on that date, provided the applicable service or other plan conditions in the 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan are satisfied.

What is Nathaniel Lipman’s PLAY share ownership after this Form 4 grant?

After the reported grant, Nathaniel Lipman directly holds 16,944 shares of Dave & Buster's common stock. This total includes the 11,278 restricted stock units awarded in the latest transaction, reflecting his updated direct equity position as a company director.

Under which plan were Nathaniel Lipman’s PLAY restricted stock units granted?

The restricted stock units were granted under the Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan. This plan provides stock-based awards such as restricted stock units to eligible participants, aligning their compensation with the company’s long-term equity performance.