Dave & Buster's grants equity awards to interim CFO

Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. reported equity awards to Interim CFO Cory Hatton.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. reported equity awards to Interim CFO Cory Hatton. He received 50,761 restricted stock units (RSUs) that will vest in three equal annual installments on August 10, 2027, 2028, and 2029. He also received a stock option for 50,761 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $10.39 per share, expiring on August 10, 2036; the option vests in three substantially equal installments on the first, second, and third anniversaries of the "2X Price Achievement Date". Following these grants, Hatton directly holds 100,475 shares of common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 101,522 shares

Grant/Award 2 txns

Insider Hatton Cory

Role Interim CFO

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Stock Option (Right to Buy) F2	50,761	$10.39	$527K
Grant/Award	Common Stock F1	50,761	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Stock Option (Right to Buy) — 50,761 contracts (Direct); Common Stock — 100,475 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (2)

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. 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.

Key Figures

RSUs granted: 50,761 shares Option shares granted: 50,761 shares Option exercise price: $10.39 per share +2 more

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RSUs granted 50,761 shares Restricted stock units granted to Interim CFO on August 10, 2026

Option shares granted 50,761 shares Stock option (right to buy) granted on August 10, 2026

Option exercise price $10.39 per share Exercise price for stock option expiring August 10, 2036

Common shares owned after grants 100,475 shares Direct common stock ownership following reported transactions

Option expiration date August 10, 2036 Expiration of stock option covering 50,761 shares

Key Terms

Restricted stock units (RSUs), 2X Price Achievement Date, Stock Option (Right to Buy)

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Restricted stock units (RSUs) financial

"Represents a grant of RSUs that will vest in three equal annual installments"

Restricted stock units (RSUs) are a type of company promise to give employees shares of stock in the future, usually after certain conditions like working for a set time. They are like a gift promised today that you receive later, which can become valuable if the company's stock price goes up. RSUs matter because they are a way companies reward employees and can be a significant part of compensation.

2X Price Achievement Date financial

"anniversaries of the 2X Price Achievement Date"

Stock Option (Right to Buy) financial

"security_title: Stock Option (Right to Buy)"

FAQ

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What insider transaction did PLAY report for Interim CFO Cory Hatton?

Dave & Buster's Entertainment (PLAY) reported that Interim CFO Cory Hatton received grants of RSUs and stock options on August 10, 2026. The awards comprise both restricted stock units and an option to buy common shares at a fixed exercise price.

How many RSUs were granted to PLAY’s Interim CFO in this filing?

Interim CFO Cory Hatton was granted 50,761 RSUs. These restricted stock units will vest in three equal annual installments on August 10, 2027, 2028 and 2029, subject to continued service and the award terms.

What stock options did PLAY’s Interim CFO receive and at what price?

Cory Hatton received a stock option covering 50,761 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $10.39 per share. The option expires on August 10, 2036, with vesting tied to the "2X Price Achievement Date" and its anniversaries.

How do the PLAY RSUs granted to Cory Hatton vest over time?

The 50,761 RSUs granted to Cory Hatton vest in three equal annual installments. Vesting dates are August 10, 2027, August 10, 2028, and August 10, 2029, aligning with a typical multi-year retention schedule for executive equity awards.

What is the vesting schedule for Cory Hatton’s PLAY stock option?

One hundred percent of the stock option that becomes earned vests in three substantially equal installments. Vesting occurs on the first, second and third anniversaries of the "2X Price Achievement Date", linking the award to a specified price performance milestone.

How many PLAY common shares does Cory Hatton hold after these awards?

After the reported grants, Interim CFO Cory Hatton holds 100,475 shares of Dave & Buster's common stock directly. This total reflects his post-transaction ownership as disclosed in the Form 4 data.

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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

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Hatton Cory

(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)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Interim CFO

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/10/2026

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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	08/10/2026		A		50,761(1)	A	$0	100,475	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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Stock Option (Right to Buy)	$10.39	08/10/2026		A		50,761		(2)	08/10/2036	Common Stock	50,761	$10.39	50,761	D

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. 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-Fact	08/13/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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