[SCHEDULE 13G] Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. Passive Investment Disclosure (>5%)
Arrowstreet reports 5.2% stake in Dave & Buster's
Arrowstreet Capital, Limited Partnership and its parent Arrowstreet Capital Holding LLC reported beneficial ownership of 1,803,552 common shares of Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. This represents 5.2% of the company’s outstanding common stock.
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Arrowstreet Capital, Limited Partnership and its parent Arrowstreet Capital Holding LLC reported beneficial ownership of 1,803,552 common shares of Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. This represents 5.2% of the company’s outstanding common stock.
Arrowstreet reports sole voting power and sole dispositive power over all 1,803,552 shares, with no shared voting or dispositive power. The shares are held across investment advisory clients of Arrowstreet, and neither Arrowstreet nor its parent knows of any single client that holds more than five percent of the class.
Key Figures
Beneficially owned shares:1,803,552 sharesPercent of class:5.2%Sole voting power:1,803,552 shares+1 more
4 metrics
Beneficially owned shares1,803,552 sharesCommon shares of Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. reported by Arrowstreet entities
Percent of class5.2%Ownership percentage of Dave & Buster's common stock reported by ASC and ACH
Sole voting power1,803,552 sharesShares over which Arrowstreet reports sole power to vote or direct the vote
Sole dispositive power1,803,552 sharesShares over which Arrowstreet reports sole power to dispose or direct disposition
Key Terms
beneficially owned, Sole Voting Power, Sole Dispositive Power, investment adviser, +1 more
Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.
Sole Voting Powerfinancial
"5 | Sole Voting Power 1,803,552.00 6 | Shared Voting Power 0.00"
Sole voting power is the exclusive right to cast votes attached to a shareholder’s stock without needing approval from anyone else. Like holding the only remote control for a TV, it lets that holder decide corporate matters such as board members, mergers, and policy changes, making it important to investors because it concentrates control and can strongly influence a company’s strategy and the value of its shares.
Sole Dispositive Powerfinancial
"7 | Sole Dispositive Power 1,803,552.00 8 | Shared Dispositive Power 0.00"
Sole dispositive power is the exclusive legal authority to decide what happens to a security — for example, whether to sell, transfer, or retain shares — without needing anyone else’s permission. Investors care because it signals who truly controls the economic outcome of an investment: like holding the only key to a safe, the holder can realize gains or losses and may trigger regulatory reporting, insider rules, or influence over corporate ownership.
investment adviserfinancial
"ASC, in its capacity as investment adviser to a number of its investment advisory clients"
An investment adviser is a person or firm that professionally manages money and gives recommendations about buying, selling, or holding investments. Like a financial coach or guide, they have a legal duty to act in a client's best financial interest, so their advice, fees and potential conflicts can directly affect returns and risk — making their role important for investors who want informed, accountable help with portfolios.
percent of classfinancial
"Percent of class: ASC: 5.2% ACH: 5.2%"
Percent of class is the portion of a specific category of securities—such as a company’s common shares, preferred shares, or a bond series—that takes part in or approves a corporate action (vote, consent, tender, etc.). Investors watch this number because it reveals how much support or opposition exists within that particular shareholder group; like counting how many members of a club back a proposal, it can determine whether a plan passes or how influence is distributed.
FAQ
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What percentage of Dave & Buster's (PLAY) shares does Arrowstreet Capital report owning?
Arrowstreet Capital and its parent report beneficial ownership of 5.2% of Dave & Buster's common stock. This stake is based on 1,803,552 shares held across Arrowstreet’s investment advisory clients.
How many Dave & Buster's (PLAY) shares are beneficially owned by Arrowstreet Capital?
Arrowstreet Capital reports 1,803,552 Dave & Buster's common shares as beneficially owned. It has sole voting and sole dispositive power over these shares, with no shared authority reported.
Who filed the Schedule 13G for Dave & Buster's (PLAY)?
The Schedule 13G was filed by Arrowstreet Capital, Limited Partnership and Arrowstreet Capital Holding LLC. Arrowstreet acts as investment adviser to clients holding the shares; the holding company is Arrowstreet’s ultimate parent.
Do Arrowstreet Capital’s clients individually hold more than 5% of Dave & Buster's (PLAY)?
The filing states that no individual investment advisory client of Arrowstreet Capital or its parent is known to hold more than 5% of Dave & Buster's common shares covered by this Schedule 13G.
What voting and dispositive powers does Arrowstreet report over Dave & Buster's (PLAY) shares?
Arrowstreet reports sole power to vote and dispose of 1,803,552 Dave & Buster's shares. It reports zero shared voting power and zero shared dispositive power over this position.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Dave and Buster's Entertainment, Inc
(Name of Issuer)
Common Shares
(Title of Class of Securities)
238337109
(CUSIP Number)
06/30/2026
(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)
Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:
Rule 13d-1(b)
Rule 13d-1(c)
Rule 13d-1(d)
schemaVersion:
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
238337109
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Arrowstreet Capital, Limited Partnership
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
MASSACHUSETTS
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
1,803,552.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
1,803,552.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
1,803,552.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
5.2 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IA
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
238337109
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Arrowstreet Capital Holding LLC
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
1,803,552.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
1,803,552.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
1,803,552.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
5.2 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
Dave and Buster's Entertainment, Inc
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
1221 S. BELTLINE RD, STE 500, COPPELL, US-TX, 75019, US
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
Arrowstreet Capital, Limited Partnership ("ASC") Arrowstreet Capital Holding LLC ("ACH")
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
200 Clarendon Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 02116, United States
(c)
Citizenship:
ASC: Massachusetts ACH: Delaware
(d)
Title of class of securities:
Common Shares
(e)
CUSIP Number(s):
238337109
Item 3.
If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)
Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)
Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)
Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)
Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)
An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)
An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)
A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)
A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)
A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)
A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J),
please specify the type of institution:
(k)
Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.
Ownership
(a)
Amount beneficially owned:
1,803,552
(b)
Percent of class:
ASC: 5.2% ACH: 5.2%
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
1,803,552
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
0
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
1,803,552
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
0
Item 5.
Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Not Applicable
Item 6.
Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required.
This Schedule is filed by ASC, in its capacity as investment adviser to a number of its investment advisory clients, and by ACH, in its capacity as the ultimate parent company of ASC. The securities to which this Schedule relate are held by investment advisory clients of ASC. The securities to which this Schedule relates are held by investment advisor clients of ASC. No such investment advisory client of ASC is known by ASC or by ACH to hold more than five percent of the class of securities to which this schedule relates.
Item 7.
Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
Not Applicable
Item 8.
Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
Not Applicable
Item 9.
Notice of Dissolution of Group.
Not Applicable
Item 10.
Certifications:
By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under § 240.14a-11.
SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
