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Director James P. Chambers receives 11,278 RSUs in Dave & Buster's (NASDAQ: PLAY)

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CHAMBERS JAMES P. reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. director James P. Chambers received a grant of 11,278 shares of Common Stock in the form of restricted stock units as compensation. These units were awarded at no cash cost to him and are tied to his board service.

The restricted stock units will vest on April 24, 2027, and Chambers has elected to defer receiving the underlying shares until his service on the Board of Directors ends. Following this grant, he holds 29,361 shares of Common Stock directly.

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Insider CHAMBERS JAMES P.
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock 11,278 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 29,361 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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RSUs granted 11,278 shares Restricted stock units grant on April 24, 2026
Post-transaction holdings 29,361 shares Common Stock directly owned after grant
Grant price $0.0000 per share Equity compensation, no cash paid by reporting person
Vesting date April 24, 2027 RSUs vest under 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan
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.
Deferred Compensation Plan financial
"pursuant to the Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. Amended and Restated 2016 Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors."
A deferred compensation plan is an arrangement where an employer agrees to pay part of an employee’s pay or bonus at a later date instead of immediately, often to reduce current tax bills or to tie rewards to long-term performance. For investors it matters because these promises create future cash obligations and influence executive incentives and retention; they can affect a company’s reported liabilities, cash flow planning and the risk profile if the business faces financial trouble.
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 →
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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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*
CHAMBERS JAMES P.
(Last)(First)(Middle)
150 EAST 58TH STREET
33RD FLOOR
(Street)
NEW YORK NEW YORK 10155
(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$0.0029,361D
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 on April 24, 2027. The reporting person has elected to defer the receipt of shares upon vesting of the restricted stock units until his service on the Board of Directors is terminated, pursuant to the Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. Amended and Restated 2016 Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors.
James P. Chambers04/28/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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FAQ

What did James P. Chambers report in this Form 4 for PLAY?

James P. Chambers reported receiving 11,278 restricted stock units of Dave & Buster's Common Stock as a compensation grant. The award was made at no cash cost to him and increases his direct holdings to 29,361 shares following the transaction.

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

After the reported grant, James P. Chambers directly holds 29,361 shares of Dave & Buster's Common Stock. This total includes the 11,278 restricted stock units awarded in the transaction described in the Form 4 insider trading report.

When do James P. Chambers' restricted stock units in PLAY vest?

The restricted stock units granted to James P. Chambers will vest on April 24, 2027. Vesting means the units convert into shares, although he has elected to defer actual receipt of those shares until his Board of Directors service ends.

What type of award did Dave & Buster's (PLAY) grant to Chambers?

Dave & Buster's granted James P. Chambers restricted stock units representing 11,278 shares of Common Stock. These units were issued under the company’s 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan as a form of equity compensation for his role as a director.

Has Chambers deferred receipt of his PLAY shares from this award?

Yes. James P. Chambers elected to defer receiving the shares underlying his restricted stock units until his service on the Board ends. This deferral is made under Dave & Buster's Amended and Restated 2016 Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors.