Dave & Buster's (PLAY) Hill Path / Scott Ross Receives 952 RSUs

What Happened Hill Path Capital Partners LP (filed jointly with related Hill Path entities and Scott Ross) received an award of 952 restricted stock units (RSUs) in Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) on August 5, 2026. The Form 4 reports the acquisition at $0.00 per share (award/grant). Footnotes state these RSUs were granted to Scott Ross under the company’s 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan and will vest on August 5, 2027.

Key Details

• Transaction type: Award/Grant (Form 4 code A). No cash paid; reported price $0.00.
• Transaction date: August 5, 2026; Form 4 filed August 7, 2026 (appears timely).
• Shares awarded: 952 restricted stock units; vesting date August 5, 2027.
• Ownership after transaction: specific post-transaction share totals are not provided in the excerpt.
• Notable footnotes: filing is joint among multiple Hill Path entities and Scott Ross; the group notes potential Section 13(d) group status (collectively may beneficially own >10% of PLAY) and disclaims ownership except for pecuniary interest.
• Filing timeliness: No late-filing flag shown.

Context This is a compensatory equity award (RSUs) rather than an open-market purchase or sale. Such grants are common for executive/investment-manager compensation and do not by themselves indicate a trading view on the stock. Because the filing involves an institutional group and Scott Ross (managing partner), review broader holdings disclosures (Schedule 13D/G or other Form 4s) for the group's overall position in PLAY if you are tracking large holders.