Dave & Buster's COO granted 72K RSUs
Dave & Buster’s COO received a sizable RSU grant and holds additional option and performance-share awards, increasing her equity alignment with the company.
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
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.
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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
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7 metrics
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.
FAQ
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.
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.
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