Dave & Buster's (NASDAQ: PLAY) CFO stock withheld to cover taxes

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. Chief Financial Officer Darin Harper reported routine tax-related share dispositions. On June 24, 2026, a total of 1,145 shares of common stock were withheld at $11.27 per share to cover tax withholding obligations tied to vesting restricted stock units.

The filing clarifies that no shares were sold in the market; the company withheld these shares to satisfy taxes, a standard administrative event rather than a discretionary trade.

Insider Trade Summary

2 transactions reported

Mixed 2 txns

Insider Harper Darin

Role Chief Financial Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	1,011	$11.27	$11K
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	134	$11.27	$2K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 111,960 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Shares withheld for taxes: 1,145 shares Withholding price: $11.27 per share First withholding block: 134 shares +1 more

4 metrics

Shares withheld for taxes 1,145 shares Common stock withheld to satisfy tax obligations on RSU vesting

Withholding price $11.27 per share Valuation used for withheld common stock

First withholding block 134 shares Common stock withheld in one transaction coded F

Second withholding block 1,011 shares Common stock withheld in another transaction coded F

Key Terms

restricted stock units, tax withholding obligations, Form 4, Chief Financial Officer

4 terms

restricted stock units financial

"in connection with the vesting of restricted stock units."

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.

tax withholding obligations financial

"withheld ... to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection"

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.

Chief Financial Officer financial

"officer_title": "Chief Financial Officer""

A Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is the person in charge of a company's money and financial planning. They decide how to spend, save, and invest funds to help the company grow and stay stable. Their role is important because good financial decisions keep the company healthy and successful.

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Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

Available on EDGAR 06/25/2026 - 05:04 PM Accepted by SEC EDGAR 06/25/2026 - 05:03 PM Learn about SEC filing dates

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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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^*

Harper Darin

(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)
	Chief Financial Officer

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/24/2026

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	06/24/2026		F		1,011(1)	D	$11.27	111,960	D
Common Stock	06/24/2026		F		134(1)	D	$11.27	111,826	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

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents shares of common stock withheld by Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of restricted stock units. No shares were sold in this transaction.

	Sherri M. Smith, Attorney-in-Fact	06/25/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Dave & Buster's (PLAY) report for Darin Harper?

Dave & Buster's CFO Darin Harper reported tax-related share withholding. A total of 1,145 common shares were withheld to satisfy tax obligations from vesting restricted stock units, rather than being sold on the open market.

How many Dave & Buster's (PLAY) shares were withheld for taxes in this Form 4?

The Form 4 shows 1,145 Dave & Buster’s common shares withheld. The shares were used to cover tax withholding obligations associated with the vesting of restricted stock units, according to the filing’s explanatory footnote.

At what price were Dave & Buster's (PLAY) shares valued for the tax withholding?

The withheld shares were valued at $11.27 per share. This price was applied to 1,145 common shares that Dave & Buster’s retained to satisfy the Chief Financial Officer’s tax withholding obligations on restricted stock unit vesting.

Did the Dave & Buster's (PLAY) CFO sell any shares in this Form 4 transaction?

No market sale occurred in this transaction. The filing states that all reported shares were withheld by Dave & Buster’s to satisfy tax obligations from vesting restricted stock units, and explicitly notes that no shares were sold.

What does the F transaction code mean in the Dave & Buster's (PLAY) Form 4?

The F transaction code indicates shares used for tax withholding or exercise costs. Here, it reflects common shares withheld by Dave & Buster’s to satisfy the CFO’s tax obligations when restricted stock units vested, not an open-market sale.