Cory Hatton, Interim CFO of Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLAY), filed a Form 4 on August 13, 2026, reporting equity awards granted on August 10, 2026.

Key Highlights

  • RSU grant: Hatton acquired 50,761 restricted stock units (RSUs) at a price of $0 on August 10, 2026.
  • Vesting schedule (RSUs): The RSUs will vest in three equal annual installments on August 10, 2027, 2028, and 2029.
  • Stock option grant: Hatton also received a stock option (right to buy) for 50,761 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $10.39, expiring August 10, 2036.
  • Option vesting: According to the filing, 100% of the option that becomes earned vests in three substantially equal installments on the first, second, and third anniversaries of the "2X Price Achievement Date."
  • Resulting ownership: Following the RSU grant, Hatton directly beneficially owns 100,475 shares of common stock.
  • Transaction code: Both awards are coded "A" (acquired), filed by one reporting person.

Equity Awards Granted to Dave & Buster's Interim CFO on August 10, 2026

According to the Form 4 filed with the SEC on August 13, 2026, Cory Hatton, serving as Interim CFO of Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLAY), received two equity awards on August 10, 2026. The first is a grant of 50,761 RSUs at no cost to the recipient. The filing states these units will vest in three equal annual installments on each of August 10, 2027, August 10, 2028, and August 10, 2029.

The second award is a stock option granting the right to buy 50,761 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $10.39 per share, with an expiration date of August 10, 2036. The filing notes that the vesting of this option is tied to a performance condition: "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." The filing does not define the specific price level that would constitute the 2X Price Achievement Date.

Following the reported RSU acquisition, Hatton's directly held beneficial ownership of common stock stands at 100,475 shares, as disclosed in the filing. The stock option position is reported as 50,761 derivative securities directly owned. The form was signed by Sherri M. Smith as attorney-in-fact and was filed on August 13, 2026.

What Was Disclosed

The filing reports two equity awards to Dave & Buster's Interim CFO Cory Hatton: 50,761 RSUs vesting over three years and a stock option covering 50,761 shares at $10.39 with performance-based vesting, bringing direct beneficial ownership to 100,475 shares.