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Director at Dave & Buster's (NASDAQ: PLAY) receives 11,278 RSUs

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Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. director Kevin M. Sheehan received an equity award in the form of restricted stock units. He was granted 11,278 restricted stock units under the Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan, with the units scheduled to vest in full on April 24, 2027.

After this award, Sheehan directly holds 91,842 shares of common stock. The filing also reports 69,025 shares of common stock held indirectly through a family-owned limited liability company, reflecting additional ownership associated with him. The grant is a compensation-related acquisition rather than an open-market purchase.

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Insider SHEEHAN KEVIN M
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock 11,278 $0.00 --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 91,842 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 69,025 shares (Indirect, Family Owned LLC)
Footnotes (1)
  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. This Form 4 includes the indirect holdings of a family owned limited liability company.
RSUs granted 11,278 units Restricted stock units granted to Kevin M. Sheehan
Vesting date April 24, 2027 RSUs vest in full on this date
Direct shares after grant 91,842 shares Common stock directly held after reported award
Indirect shares 69,025 shares Common stock held via family-owned LLC
Grant price $0.00 per share Compensation grant with no purchase price
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.
Family Owned LLC financial
"This Form 4 includes the indirect holdings of a family owned limited liability company."
indirect holdings financial
"This Form 4 includes the indirect holdings of a family owned limited liability company."
Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →
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
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*
SHEEHAN KEVIN M
(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$091,842D
Common Stock69,025IFamily Owned LLC(2)
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.
2. This Form 4 includes the indirect holdings of a family owned limited liability company.
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.
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did Kevin M. Sheehan report in this Dave & Buster's (PLAY) Form 4?

Kevin M. Sheehan reported receiving 11,278 restricted stock units as an equity award. These units were granted under the 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan and represent compensation, not an open-market stock purchase or sale, clarifying the nature of his latest ownership change.

When do Kevin M. Sheehan’s new Dave & Buster's (PLAY) restricted stock units vest?

The 11,278 restricted stock units granted to Kevin M. Sheehan will vest in full on April 24, 2027. Vesting means the units convert into actual shares he owns outright, subject to any applicable plan terms or continued service requirements in the incentive plan.

How many Dave & Buster's (PLAY) shares does Kevin M. Sheehan own directly after this Form 4?

After the reported grant, Kevin M. Sheehan directly holds 91,842 shares of Dave & Buster's common stock. This figure reflects his direct ownership position following the compensation award, providing context for his equity stake in the company as a director.

What indirect holdings did Kevin M. Sheehan disclose in Dave & Buster's (PLAY) stock?

The Form 4 notes 69,025 shares of Dave & Buster's common stock held indirectly through a family-owned limited liability company. This reflects additional ownership associated with Sheehan, categorized as indirect due to being held via a separate family entity.

Was Kevin M. Sheehan’s Dave & Buster's (PLAY) Form 4 transaction a market buy or sell?

The filing shows a grant of 11,278 restricted stock units as compensation, not a market buy or sell. The transaction code A indicates an award or other acquisition, meaning no open-market purchase or sale price was involved in this particular transaction.