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Dave & Buster's (PLAY) awards RSUs, performance shares and options to Aldo Rosales

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Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. reported that Chief Strategy & Revenue Officer Aldo Rosales received multiple equity awards on August 10, 2026. He was granted 50,761 RSUs that vest in three equal installments on August 10, 2027, 2028, and 2029; 50,761 performance share units tied to Same Store Sales performance, divided into three tranches that can be earned and vest independently; and 50,761 stock options with a $9.85 exercise price expiring August 10, 2036, with any earned portion vesting in three equal installments on the first, second, and third anniversaries of the 2X Price Achievement Date. Following the RSU grant, his directly held common stock position is 104,591 shares.

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Insider Rosales Aldo
Role Chief Strategy & Revenue Ofc
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Performance Shares SSS F2 50,761 $0.00 $0.00
Grant/Award Stock Option (Right to Buy) F3 50,761 $9.85 $500K
Grant/Award Common Stock F1 50,761 $0.00 $0.00
Holdings After Transaction: Performance Shares SSS — 50,761 shares (Direct); Stock Option (Right to Buy) — 50,761 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 104,591 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (3)
  1. F1. Represents a grant of RSUs that will vest in three equal annual installments on each of August 10, 2027, 2028 and 2029.
  2. F2. This Award shall be one hundred percent (100%) unvested as of the Date of Grant and shall be divided into three substantially equal tranches. Each Tranche shall be eligible to be earned and vest indiependently based on the Company's Same Store Sales performance during the applicable performance period.
  3. F3. One Hundred percent (100%) of the Option that becomes earned shall vest in three substantially equal installments on each of the first, second and third anniversaries of the 2X Price Achievement Date.
RSUs granted 50,761 shares RSUs vest in three equal annual installments on August 10, 2027, 2028 and 2029
Performance shares granted 50,761 shares Award split into three tranches, each tied to Same Store Sales performance
Stock options granted 50,761 options Options with a $9.85 exercise price expiring August 10, 2036
Option exercise price $9.85 per share Conversion or exercise price of stock options granted August 10, 2026
Common shares after grant 104,591 shares Directly held common stock following RSU grant on August 10, 2026
Option expiration August 10, 2036 Expiration date of stock options granted to Aldo Rosales
Restricted Stock Units financial
"Represents a grant of RSUs that will vest in three equal annual installments"
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.
Performance Shares financial
"Each Tranche shall be eligible to be earned and vest independently based on the Company's Same Store Sales"
Performance shares are a type of company stock given to executives or employees that only become theirs if the company meets specific goals, like hitting certain profits or growth targets. They motivate leaders to work toward the company’s success, because their additional shares depend on achieving these results.
Same Store Sales financial
"based on the Company's Same Store Sales performance during the applicable performance period"
Same store sales measure the change in revenue generated by stores that have been open for at least a year, comparing current sales to past periods. It helps investors see how well a business is growing from its existing locations, without the influence of new store openings or closures. This metric provides a clearer picture of ongoing performance and customer demand.
2X Price Achievement Date financial
"on each of the first, second and third anniversaries of the 2X Price Achievement Date"

FAQ

What equity awards did Aldo Rosales receive at Dave & Buster's (PLAY)?

Aldo Rosales received 50,761 RSUs, 50,761 performance share units, and 50,761 stock options on August 10, 2026 as part of his equity compensation package.

How do Aldo Rosales's new RSUs at PLAY vest?

The 50,761 RSUs granted to Aldo Rosales vest in three equal annual installments on August 10 of 2027, 2028, and 2029, providing time-based retention incentives.

What performance conditions apply to Aldo Rosales's performance shares at PLAY?

The 50,761 performance shares are 100% unvested at grant and split into three tranches. Each tranche can be earned and vest based on the company’s Same Store Sales performance during its applicable performance period.

What are the key terms of Aldo Rosales's stock options at Dave & Buster's (PLAY)?

Rosales received 50,761 stock options with a $9.85 exercise price, expiring on August 10, 2036. Any earned portion vests in three equal installments after the 2X Price Achievement Date.

How many Dave & Buster's shares does Aldo Rosales hold after these grants?

After the August 10, 2026 RSU grant, Aldo Rosales directly holds 104,591 shares of Dave & Buster's common stock, as reported in the filing.

Are Aldo Rosales’s new awards at PLAY market purchases or compensation grants?

All reported transactions are coded “A” for grant, award, or other acquisition, indicating they are equity compensation awards rather than open-market share purchases or sales.

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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
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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Rosales Aldo

(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)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Chief Strategy & Revenue Ofc
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/10/2026
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 Stock08/10/2026A50,761(1)A$0104,591D
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
Performance Shares SSS$008/10/2026A50,761 (2) (2)Common Stock50,761$050,761D
Stock Option (Right to Buy)$9.8508/10/2026A50,761 (3)08/10/2036Common Stock50,761$9.8550,761D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Represents a grant of RSUs that will vest in three equal annual installments on each of August 10, 2027, 2028 and 2029.
2. This Award shall be one hundred percent (100%) unvested as of the Date of Grant and shall be divided into three substantially equal tranches. Each Tranche shall be eligible to be earned and vest indiependently based on the Company's Same Store Sales performance during the applicable performance period.
3. One Hundred percent (100%) of the Option that becomes earned shall vest in three substantially equal installments on each of the first, second and third anniversaries of the 2X Price Achievement Date.
Sherri M. Smith, Attorney-in-Fact08/13/2026
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