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Dave & Buster's (NASDAQ: PLAY) tech chief receives RSUs, PSUs and options grant

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Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. granted SVP, Chief Tech & Digital Officer Kevin Fish a new equity compensation package. He received 40,823 shares of common stock as restricted stock units at no cash cost, increasing his direct common share holdings to 40,823.

He was also awarded 40,823 performance-based stock units tied to common stock and stock options on 54,466 shares with an exercise price of $12.13 per share, expiring on June 2, 2036. The RSUs vest in three installments on June 2, 2027, June 2, 2028, and June 2, 2029, while the options vest in three equal annual installments on those same dates under the company’s 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan.

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Routine multi-year equity awards increase executive alignment through RSUs, PSUs, and options.

SVP Kevin Fish received time-based RSUs, performance-based stock units, and stock options on Dave & Buster’s common stock. All were granted at no cash cost, with options carrying a $12.13 exercise price and expiring on June 2, 2036, indicating long-dated incentives.

The RSUs and options vest in three annual tranches from 2027 to 2029, while PSUs are tied to performance under the 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan. This structure blends retention (time vesting) and performance linkage (PSUs), a standard approach for senior executives without signaling any open-market buying or selling.

Insider Fish Kevin
Role SVP, Chief Tech & Digital Ofc
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Stock Option (Right to Buy) 54,466 $0.00 --
Grant/Award Performance Shares SSS 40,823 $0.00 --
Grant/Award Common Stock 40,823 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Stock Option (Right to Buy) — 54,466 shares (Direct, null); Performance Shares SSS — 40,823 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 40,823 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Represents a grant of RSU's that will vest in three installments of 13,608 shares on June 2, 2027, 13,608 shares on June 2, 2028 and 13,607 shares on June 2, 2029. 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 June 2, 2027, 2028 and 2029. Represents a grant of performance-based stock units ("PSUs") under the Issuer's 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan.
RSU grant 40,823 shares Restricted stock units of common stock granted to Kevin Fish
PSU grant 40,823 units Performance-based stock units linked to common stock
Stock options granted 54,466 options Options on common stock granted June 2, 2026
Option exercise price $12.13 per share Conversion or exercise price for 54,466 stock options
Option expiration June 2, 2036 Expiration date of granted stock options
RSU vesting tranches 13,608 / 13,608 / 13,607 shares RSUs vest June 2, 2027, 2028, and 2029
Common shares after RSU grant 40,823 shares Total common stock held directly following RSU grant
RSU financial
"Represents a grant of RSU's that will vest in three installments"
Restricted stock units (RSUs) are a form of company shares given to employees as part of their compensation, usually with certain restrictions or conditions, such as remaining with the company for a set period. When these restrictions lift, employees receive actual shares that they can sell or hold. For investors, RSUs can impact a company's stock supply and reflect the company's commitment to attracting and retaining talent.
performance-based stock units ("PSUs") financial
"Represents a grant of performance-based stock units ("PSUs") under the Issuer's 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan"
Stock Option (Right to Buy) financial
"Stock Option (Right to Buy) with an exercise price of 12.1300"
2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan financial
"Represents a grant of performance-based stock units ("PSUs") under the Issuer's 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 and become exercisable financial
"The shares underlying these stock options will vest and become exercisable in three equal annual installments"
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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
Estimated average burden
hours per response:0.5
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*
Fish Kevin
(Last)(First)(Middle)
1221 S BELT LINE RD
SUITE 500
(Street)
COPPELL TEXAS 75019-4956
(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)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
SVP, Chief Tech & Digital Ofc
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/02/2026		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 Stock06/02/2026A40,823(1)A$040,823D
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
Stock Option (Right to Buy)$12.1306/02/2026A54,466 (2)06/02/2036Common Stock54,466$054,466D
Performance Shares SSS$006/02/2026A40,823 (3) (3)Common Stock40,823$040,823D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Represents a grant of RSU's that will vest in three installments of 13,608 shares on June 2, 2027, 13,608 shares on June 2, 2028 and 13,607 shares on June 2, 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 June 2, 2027, 2028 and 2029.
3. Represents a grant of performance-based stock units ("PSUs") under the Issuer's 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan.
Sherri M. Smith, Attorney-in-Fact06/04/2026
** 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).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
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 equity awards did Kevin Fish receive from Dave & Buster's (PLAY)?

Kevin Fish received 40,823 restricted shares of common stock, 40,823 performance-based stock units, and stock options on 54,466 shares at a $12.13 exercise price. All were granted as compensation under the company’s 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan.

When do Kevin Fish’s new RSUs from Dave & Buster's (PLAY) vest?

The 40,823 RSUs vest in three installments: 13,608 shares on June 2, 2027, 13,608 shares on June 2, 2028, and 13,607 shares on June 2, 2029. This creates a multi-year retention schedule tied to continued employment.

What are the terms of Kevin Fish’s stock options at Dave & Buster's (PLAY)?

Kevin Fish was granted options on 54,466 shares of common stock with a $12.13 exercise price. These options vest in three equal annual installments on June 2, 2027, 2028, and 2029, and expire on June 2, 2036, providing long-term upside potential.

How many performance-based stock units did Kevin Fish receive from PLAY?

Kevin Fish received 40,823 performance-based stock units (PSUs) linked to Dave & Buster’s common stock. The PSUs were granted under the 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan and are tied to performance criteria, adding a results-based element to his overall equity compensation.

Does the Form 4 for PLAY show Kevin Fish buying or selling shares on the market?

The Form 4 shows compensation-related acquisitions only, not open-market trades. All three transactions are coded as grants or awards, with no reported purchases or sales at market prices, indicating routine equity compensation rather than discretionary trading activity.