Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. filings document the reporting obligations of an owner, operator and franchisor of entertainment and dining venues. Form 8-K reports furnish quarterly and annual operating results, financial condition updates and material governance events, including director appointments, executive appointments and compensation arrangements.
Proxy materials cover board elections, shareholder voting matters, executive compensation and equity incentive plan approvals. Earnings exhibits provide formal disclosure on revenue trends, comparable store sales, non-GAAP measures, liquidity and the operating profile of the Dave & Buster's and Main Event brands.
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) – Form 4 filing dated 07/01/2025 details equity transactions by Chief Financial Officer Darin Harper.
- Tax-related share withholding: On 06/24/2025 the company withheld 1,010 and 134 common shares (total 1,144) to cover payroll taxes tied to the vesting of previously granted RSUs. No open-market sale occurred; the closing price on the vest date ($31.86) was used for valuation.
- New equity award: On 06/27/2025 Harper received 3,014 new restricted stock units that vest in three equal tranches on 04/24/2026-2028. These units carry no upfront cash cost and convert one-for-one into common shares at vesting.
- Stock options now effective: Two option packages are reported as beneficially owned:
- 9,085 options at a $33.02 strike, originally contingent on shareholder approval of the 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan; vesting annually 12/20/2025-2027, expiring 12/20/2034.
- 3,014 options at a $30.45 strike, vesting annually 04/24/2026-2028, expiring 06/27/2035.
- Net ownership change: After the transactions Harper’s direct beneficial holdings increase to 54,943 shares, up from 51,929, a net gain of 1,870 shares (+3.6%).
The filing is routine compensation-related and does not indicate open-market buying or selling. It nevertheless shows the CFO retaining a larger equity position and long-dated incentive options, modestly aligning management incentives with shareholder value.
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (ticker PLAY) filed a Form 4 disclosing that director Nathaniel Lipman acquired 4,760 shares of common stock on 26 June 2025 (reported effective 27 June 2025). The transaction was coded “A” at a stated price of $0.00, indicating a board-approved equity award rather than an open-market purchase. Following the grant, Lipman now beneficially owns exactly 4,760 PLAY shares, held directly. No derivative securities were reported, and no dispositions occurred. Because the award represents a very small fraction of PLAY’s ~41 million shares outstanding, the filing is routine and has limited market impact. Nevertheless, the grant modestly increases insider equity alignment.
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) — Form 4 insider transaction
On 06/18/2025, Senior Vice President & Chief Information Officer Steve Klohn reported the acquisition of 22,128 shares of the company’s common stock. The filing lists transaction code “A” at a stated price of $0.00, indicating the shares were issued as a grant rather than purchased on the open market. Following the grant, Klohn’s total beneficial ownership equals 22,128 common shares. No derivative transactions or share disposals were disclosed.
Form 4 insider filing – Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY)
Senior Vice President & Chief Procurement Officer Les Lehner reported the acquisition of 12,226 shares of PLAY common stock on 06/18/2025. The transaction is coded “A” and priced at $0, indicating a share grant or award rather than an open-market purchase. After the grant, Lehner directly holds 40,496 shares. No sales, derivative transactions, or indirect holdings were disclosed.
The filing was signed by attorney-in-fact Sherri M. Smith on 06/23/2025. No additional explanatory footnotes were provided.
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) – Form 4 insider filing: SVP & Chief Operating Officer Tony Wehner reported the acquisition of 19,708 shares of common stock on 06/18/2025 at a transaction price of $0, indicating an equity award rather than an open-market purchase. Following the grant, Wehner directly owns 51,743 PLAY shares. No derivative securities were involved, and there were no dispositions reported. The filing increases executive equity alignment but does not represent a cash-backed purchase.
Form 4 filing for Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) discloses that Senior Vice President, Real Estate & Development, John Mulleady reported one transaction dated 06/18/2025.
According to Table I, the executive acquired 14,963 shares of common stock (Transaction Code A) at a reported price of $0.00 per share. Following the transaction, Mr. Mulleady now beneficially owns 57,513 shares, held in direct ownership. No derivative securities were reported in Table II, and no additional transactions or amendments were noted.