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Dave & Buster's (NASDAQ: PLAY) CIO has shares withheld for RSU taxes

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Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. reported an insider tax-related share transaction by SVP and Chief Information Officer Steve Klohn. On this date, 2,870 shares of common stock were withheld at $11.04 per share to cover tax obligations from vesting restricted stock units. According to the disclosure, no shares were sold in the market, and Klohn now directly holds 43,026 shares of common stock after this withholding event.

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Insider Klohn Steve
Role SVP Chief Information Officer
Type Security Shares Price Value
Tax Withholding Common Stock 2,870 $11.04 $32K
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 43,026 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Shares withheld for taxes 2,870 shares Tax withholding on RSU vesting
Withholding price per share $11.04 per share Value used for tax-withholding shares
Shares held after transaction 43,026 shares Direct holdings after tax withholding
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 with the vesting"
Form 4 regulatory
"This insider transaction was reported on Form 4 as a tax-related event."
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.
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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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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*
Klohn Steve
(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)
SVP Chief Information Officer
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/08/2026		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 Stock06/08/2026F2,870(1)D$11.0443,026D
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 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-Fact06/09/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transaction did PLAY executive Steve Klohn report on this Form 4?

Steve Klohn reported a tax-related share withholding, not a market trade. Dave & Buster's withheld 2,870 common shares at $11.04 to satisfy tax obligations tied to vesting restricted stock units, a routine administrative event.

Were any Dave & Buster's (PLAY) shares sold on the open market in this filing?

No open-market sales occurred in this transaction. The filing states the 2,870 shares were withheld by Dave & Buster's to satisfy tax withholding obligations on vesting restricted stock units, and explicitly notes that no shares were sold.

How many Dave & Buster's (PLAY) shares does Steve Klohn hold after this Form 4?

After the tax withholding transaction, Steve Klohn directly holds 43,026 shares of Dave & Buster's common stock. This figure reflects his position following the 2,870-share withholding related to restricted stock unit vesting and associated tax obligations.

What does transaction code "F" mean in the PLAY Form 4 for Steve Klohn?

Transaction code "F" indicates shares were used to pay a tax liability or exercise price. Here, 2,870 shares of Dave & Buster's common stock were withheld to satisfy tax obligations from vesting restricted stock units, rather than being sold in the market.

What role does Steve Klohn hold at Dave & Buster's (PLAY) in this insider filing?

Steve Klohn is identified as Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer. The Form 4 reports his tax-withholding disposition where 2,870 shares were withheld upon vesting of restricted stock units, leaving him with 43,026 directly held common shares.