Dave & Buster's grants CAO 39K-share RSU award
Chief Accounting Officer Derek Sample received a multi-year equity award and holds additional performance-based derivatives tied to PLAY stock and operating metrics.
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) reported that Chief Accounting Officer Derek Sample received a grant of 39,019 shares of Common Stock on August 31, 2026 as a restricted stock unit award. These RSUs vest in three installments through August 31, 2029, leaving him with 39,019 directly held shares after the grant. He also holds performance-based awards and stock options tied to the company’s Same Store Sales and share price performance, covering an additional 39,019 and 52,006 underlying shares of Common Stock, respectively, at an exercise price of $8.97 per share.
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Insider Trade Summary
Grant/Award: 39,019 shares
Grant/Award
3 txns
Insider
Sample Derek
Role
Chief Accounting Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Stock F1 | 39,019 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| holding | Performance Shares SSS F2 | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Stock Option (Right to Buy) F3 | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 39,019 shares (Direct);
Performance Shares SSS — 39,019 contracts (Direct);
Stock Option (Right to Buy) — 52,006 contracts (Direct)
Footnotes (3)
- F1. Represents a grant of RSU's that will vest in three installments of 13,007 shares on August 31, 2027, 13,006 shares on August 31, 2028 and 13,006 shares on August 31, 2029.
- 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 independently based on the Company's Same Store Sales performance during the applicable performance period.
- 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.
Key Figures
RSUs granted: 39,019 shares
Direct Common Stock holdings after grant: 39,019 shares
Performance Shares underlying Common Stock: 39,019 shares
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RSUs granted
39,019 shares
Restricted stock unit grant of Common Stock on August 31, 2026
Direct Common Stock holdings after grant
39,019 shares
Non-derivative Common Stock held directly following the August 31, 2026 award
Performance Shares underlying Common Stock
39,019 shares
Underlying shares for Performance Shares SSS, expiration August 31, 2036
Stock options underlying Common Stock
52,006 shares
Underlying shares for Stock Option (Right to Buy)
Exercise price for derivatives
$8.97 per share
Exercise price for Performance Shares SSS and Stock Option (Right to Buy)
RSU vesting installments
13,007; 13,006; 13,006 shares
RSUs vesting on August 31, 2027, 2028 and 2029, respectively
Performance Shares expiration
August 31, 2036
Expiration date for Performance Shares SSS award
Key Terms
RSU, Performance Shares SSS, Same Store Sales, 2X Price Achievement Date
4 terms
RSU financial
"Represents a grant of RSU's that will vest in three installments"
Restricted stock units (RSUs) are a form of company shares given to employees as part of their compensation, usually with certain restrictions or conditions, such as remaining with the company for a set period. When these restrictions lift, employees receive actual shares that they can sell or hold. For investors, RSUs can impact a company's stock supply and reflect the company's commitment to attracting and retaining talent.
Same Store Sales financial
"based on the Company's Same Store Sales performance during the applicable"
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 award did PLAY grant to Chief Accounting Officer Derek Sample?
Derek Sample was granted 39,019 shares of Dave & Buster's Common Stock on August 31, 2026 in the form of RSUs. This is reported as a grant or award acquisition with no cash price per share listed.
What is the vesting schedule for Derek Sample’s 39,019 RSUs at PLAY?
The 39,019 RSUs vest in three installments: 13,007 shares on August 31, 2027, and 13,006 shares on each of August 31, 2028 and August 31, 2029, subject to the award terms.
What performance-based equity awards tied to PLAY stock does Derek Sample hold?
He holds Performance Shares SSS linked to 39,019 underlying shares of Common Stock, with an exercise price reference of $8.97 and an expiration date of August 31, 2036, which vest based on Same Store Sales performance by tranche.
What stock options in PLAY does Derek Sample have according to this filing?
He holds a Stock Option (Right to Buy) over 52,006 underlying shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $8.97 per share. The portion that becomes earned vests in three equal installments on the first, second and third anniversaries of the 2X Price Achievement Date.
Were Derek Sample’s PLAY transactions reported under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?
No. The filing indicates no Rule 10b5-1 trading plan was affirmed for these transactions, and there is no footnote stating that the awards were made pursuant to a pre-arranged trading plan.
What is Derek Sample’s role at PLAY as noted in this Form 4?
Derek Sample is identified as the Chief Accounting Officer of Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc., and is an officer but not a director or ten percent owner, according to the reporting person information.
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