Dave & Buster's (NASDAQ: PLAY) grants 952 RSUs to Scott Ross
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Hill Path D Fund LP reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. reported that entities affiliated with Hill Path Capital disclosed a grant of 952 restricted stock units to Scott Ross on August 5, 2026 under the 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan, vesting on August 5, 2027. Following this award, Ross indirectly holds 18,893 shares, while affiliated Hill Path funds report indirect ownership stakes ranging from 53,231 to 2,869,527 shares each and may be deemed part of a Section 13(d) group collectively beneficially owning more than 10% of the common stock.
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Buyer: 952 shares
Net Buy
7 txns
Insider
Hill Path D Fund LP, HP D GP LLC, Hill Path G Fund LP, HP G GP LLC, Hill Path J Fund LP, HP J GP LLC
Role
Insider | Insider | Insider | Insider | Insider | Insider
| 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 second 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
RSUs granted to Scott Ross: 952 restricted stock units
Scott Ross indirect holdings: 18,893 shares
Hill Path Capital Partners II LP holdings: 2,869,527 shares
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RSUs granted to Scott Ross
952 restricted stock units
Granted August 5, 2026 under the Dave & Buster's 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan
Scott Ross indirect holdings
18,893 shares
Indirect common stock/RSU-equivalent holdings after the August 5, 2026 grant
Hill Path Capital Partners II LP holdings
2,869,527 shares
Indirect Dave & Buster's common stock held by Hill Path Capital Partners II LP as of August 5, 2026
Hill Path Capital Partners LP holdings
2,095,246 shares
Indirect Dave & Buster's common stock held by Hill Path Capital Partners LP as of August 5, 2026
Hill Path G Fund LP holdings
1,293,990 shares
Indirect Dave & Buster's common stock held by Hill Path G Fund LP as of August 5, 2026
Section 13(d) ownership level
more than 10% of outstanding common stock
Reporting persons may be deemed part of a group collectively beneficially owning this proportion
Key Terms
restricted stock units, Omnibus Incentive Plan, Section 13(d) group, pecuniary interest, +1 more
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restricted stock units financial
"Represents restricted stock units granted to Mr. Ross under the 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.
Omnibus Incentive Plan financial
"granted to Mr. Ross under the Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. 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.
Section 13(d) group regulatory
"may be deemed to be a member of a Section 13(d) group that collectively beneficially own"
pecuniary interest financial
"disclaims beneficial ownership of the securities reported herein except to the extent of his or its pecuniary interest therein"
beneficially own regulatory
"collectively beneficially own more than 10% of the Issuer's outstanding shares of Common Stock"
Beneficially own means having the economic rights and risks of a security—such as the right to receive dividends, sell the shares, or profit from price changes—whether or not your name appears on the official share register. Think of it like renting a car: you use it and reap the benefits even if the title lists someone else. Investors care because beneficial ownership determines who truly controls value, must be disclosed under securities rules, and can signal potential influence or trading activity that affects a stock’s price.
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FAQ
What insider transaction was reported for PLAY in this Form 4?
The filing reports a grant of 952 restricted stock units to Scott Ross on August 5, 2026 under Dave & Buster's 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan. These units are compensation-related awards rather than open-market purchases or sales of common stock.
When do Scott Ross’s newly granted PLAY restricted stock units vest?
The 952 restricted stock units granted to Scott Ross will vest on August 5, 2027. Until vesting, they remain unvested equity awards issued under Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan as part of his compensation arrangement.
Does this PLAY Form 4 involve a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?
The Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not marked as an affirmative plan in this filing. The reported activity consists of a compensatory restricted stock unit grant and updated indirect holdings, rather than trades executed under a disclosed pre-arranged trading plan.
How much of PLAY’s common stock may the Hill Path group own collectively?
The reporting persons state they may be deemed members of a Section 13(d) group that collectively beneficially own more than 10% of Dave & Buster's outstanding common stock, while disclaiming beneficial ownership except to the extent of their pecuniary interest.