Director Atish Shah gets 867 RSUs at Dave & Buster's (PLAY)

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

SHAH ATISH reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. director Atish Shah received an equity grant in the form of restricted stock units. The award covers 867 shares of common stock at no purchase price, granted under the company’s 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan. These restricted stock units will vest on May 6, 2027, aligning compensation with longer-term company performance. Following this grant, Shah’s direct holdings reported in this filing total 29,584 shares of common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider SHAH ATISH

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	867	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 29,584 shares (Direct, null)

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Key Figures

RSU grant size: 867 restricted stock units Vesting date: May 6, 2027 Total holdings after grant: 29,584 shares +1 more

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RSU grant size 867 restricted stock units Equity award to director Atish Shah

Vesting date May 6, 2027 Restricted stock units vesting schedule

Total holdings after grant 29,584 shares Common stock directly held after transaction

Grant price per share $0.00 No cash paid for RSU award

Key Terms

restricted stock units, 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan, vest, Form 4

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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"

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 on May 6, 2027."

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.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

05/07/2026 - 05:23 PM

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

OMB APPROVAL

OMB Number:			3235-0287
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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^*

SHAH ATISH

(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
	Officer (give title below)	Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/06/2026

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock	05/06/2026		A		867⁽¹⁾	A	$0	29,584	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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

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 on May 6, 2027.

	Sherri M. Smith, Attorney-in-Fact	05/07/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did Atish Shah acquire in this Dave & Buster's (PLAY) Form 4 filing?

Atish Shah received an award of 867 restricted stock units of Dave & Buster's common stock. The grant was made at no cash cost and represents equity compensation under the company’s 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan, rather than an open-market stock purchase.

When do Atish Shah’s new Dave & Buster's (PLAY) restricted stock units vest?

The 867 restricted stock units granted to Atish Shah will vest on May 6, 2027. Vesting means the units convert into shares he can own outright, tying his compensation to the company’s performance over this multi-year period, as specified in the incentive plan.

How many Dave & Buster's (PLAY) shares does Atish Shah hold after this grant?

After the reported grant, Atish Shah holds 29,584 shares of Dave & Buster's common stock directly. This total includes the newly awarded restricted stock units as reflected in the Form 4, showing his updated reported equity position in the company.

What is the nature of the equity award reported for Atish Shah at Dave & Buster's (PLAY)?

The equity award is a grant of 867 restricted stock units under Dave & Buster's 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan. These units represent a form of stock-based compensation that vests over time, rather than an immediate cash transaction or open-market share purchase.

Was there any open-market buying or selling by Atish Shah in this Dave & Buster's (PLAY) filing?

No open-market buying or selling is reported. The Form 4 shows a grant coded as a compensation-related acquisition of 867 restricted stock units, with no sale transactions or market trades disclosed in this particular insider filing.