Dave & Buster's COO granted 72K RSUs

Q: What equity award did PLAY grant to COO Amanda Busby on August 31, 2026?

On August 31, 2026, COO Amanda Busby was granted 72,464 RSUs of Dave & Buster's common stock, held directly. These restricted stock units vest over three annual installments ending in 2029.

Q: How do the 72,464 RSUs for PLAY’s COO vest over time?

The 72,464 RSUs vest in three tranches: 24,155 shares on August 31, 2027, 24,155 shares on August 31, 2028, and 24,154 shares on August 31, 2029, assuming continued service and satisfaction of the award terms.

Q: What stock options linked to PLAY does Amanda Busby hold after this filing?

Amanda Busby holds stock options linked to 74,294 shares of Dave & Buster’s common stock at an exercise price of $8.97 per share. Any portion that becomes earned vests in three substantially equal installments after the 2X Price Achievement Date.

Q: What are the key terms of the Performance Shares SSS held by PLAY’s COO?

She holds Performance Shares SSS tied to 55,741 underlying shares at an exercise price reference of $8.97, expiring on August 31, 2036. The award is initially 100% unvested and vests in three tranches based on the company’s Same Store Sales performance during applicable periods.

Q: Were Amanda Busby’s PLAY equity transactions under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

No. The filing indicates that no Rule 10b5-1 plan is reported for these transactions, and the related checkbox is not marked as being made pursuant to such a trading arrangement.

Q: How many PLAY common shares does the COO hold directly after the RSU grant?

After the August 31, 2026 RSU grant, Amanda Busby holds 72,464 shares of Dave & Buster’s common stock directly, representing the granted restricted stock units reported as non-derivative holdings.

Dave & Buster’s COO received a sizable RSU grant and holds additional option and performance-share awards, increasing her equity alignment with the company.

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Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) reported that Chief Operations Officer Amanda Busby received a grant of 72,464 restricted stock units on August 31, 2026, all held directly. These RSUs vest in three installments through 2029. She also holds options covering 74,294 shares at an exercise price of $8.97 and 55,741 performance-based shares tied to Same Store Sales metrics. No transactions were made under a Rule 10b5-1 plan.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 72,464 shares

Grant/Award 3 txns

Insider Busby Amanda

Role Chief Operations Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock ^F1	72,464	$0.00	$0.00
holding	Stock Option (Right to Buy) ^F2	--	--	--
holding	Performance Shares SSS ^F3	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 72,464 shares (Direct); Stock Option (Right to Buy) — 74,294 contracts (Direct); Performance Shares SSS — 55,741 contracts (Direct)

Footnotes (3)

F1. Represents a grant of RSU's that will vest in three installments of 24,155 shares on August 31, 2027, 24,155 shares on August 31, 2028 and 24,154 shares on August 31, 2029.
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.
F3. 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.

Key Figures

RSUs granted: 72,464 shares RSU vesting tranche 1: 24,155 shares RSU vesting tranche 2: 24,155 shares +4 more

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RSUs granted 72,464 shares Restricted stock units granted to COO on August 31, 2026

RSU vesting tranche 1 24,155 shares Vest on August 31, 2027

RSU vesting tranche 2 24,155 shares Vest on August 31, 2028

RSU vesting tranche 3 24,154 shares Vest on August 31, 2029

Stock options underlying shares 74,294 shares Common shares underlying options held directly by COO

Stock option exercise price $8.97 per share Exercise price for COO’s stock options

Performance Shares underlying shares 55,741 shares Common shares underlying Performance Shares SSS, expiring August 31, 2036

Key Terms

RSU, 2X Price Achievement Date, Same Store Sales, Performance Shares SSS

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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.

2X Price Achievement Date financial

"anniversaries of the 2X Price Achievement Date."

Same Store Sales financial

"based on the Company's Same Store Sales performance during"

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.

Performance Shares SSS financial

"Performance Shares SSS"

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What equity award did PLAY grant to COO Amanda Busby on August 31, 2026?

On August 31, 2026, COO Amanda Busby was granted 72,464 RSUs of Dave & Buster's common stock, held directly. These restricted stock units vest over three annual installments ending in 2029.

How do the 72,464 RSUs for PLAY’s COO vest over time?

The 72,464 RSUs vest in three tranches: 24,155 shares on August 31, 2027, 24,155 shares on August 31, 2028, and 24,154 shares on August 31, 2029, assuming continued service and satisfaction of the award terms.

What stock options linked to PLAY does Amanda Busby hold after this filing?

Amanda Busby holds stock options linked to 74,294 shares of Dave & Buster’s common stock at an exercise price of $8.97 per share. Any portion that becomes earned vests in three substantially equal installments after the 2X Price Achievement Date.

What are the key terms of the Performance Shares SSS held by PLAY’s COO?

She holds Performance Shares SSS tied to 55,741 underlying shares at an exercise price reference of $8.97, expiring on August 31, 2036. The award is initially 100% unvested and vests in three tranches based on the company’s Same Store Sales performance during applicable periods.

Were Amanda Busby’s PLAY equity transactions under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

No. The filing indicates that no Rule 10b5-1 plan is reported for these transactions, and the related checkbox is not marked as being made pursuant to such a trading arrangement.

How many PLAY common shares does the COO hold directly after the RSU grant?

After the August 31, 2026 RSU grant, Amanda Busby holds 72,464 shares of Dave & Buster’s common stock directly, representing the granted restricted stock units reported as non-derivative holdings.

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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^*

Busby Amanda

(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 Operations Officer

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/31/2026

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock	08/31/2026		A		72,464⁽¹⁾	A	$0	72,464	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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Stock Option (Right to Buy)	$8.97							⁽²⁾	⁽²⁾	Common Stock	74,294		74,294	D
Performance Shares SSS	$8.97							⁽³⁾	08/31/2036	Common Stock	55,741		55,741	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents a grant of RSU's that will vest in three installments of 24,155 shares on August 31, 2027, 24,155 shares on August 31, 2028 and 24,154 shares on August 31, 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.

3. 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.

	Sherri M. Smith, Attorney-in-Fact	09/02/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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