Scott Ross (PLAY) gets 11,278 RSUs as Hill Path funds report stake
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Hill Path Capital Partners LP reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. director Scott Ross, together with affiliated Hill Path entities, reported updated holdings of the company's Common Stock. The filing shows an award of 11,278 restricted stock units to Mr. Ross under the 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan, which will vest on April 24, 2027.
The report also lists indirect share positions held through various Hill Path funds, including 2,869,527 shares by Hill Path Capital Partners II LP and 2,095,246 shares by Hill Path Capital Partners LP, among others. The reporting persons state they may be deemed part of a Section 13(d) group that collectively owns more than 10% of the common stock and disclaim beneficial ownership except to the extent of their pecuniary interest.
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Insider Trade Summary
7 transactions reported
Mixed
7 txns
Insider
Hill Path Capital Partners LP, Hill Path Capital Partners II LP, Hill Path Capital Co-Investment Partners LP, Hill Path Capital Partners GP LLC, Hill Path Capital Partners II GP LLC, Hill Path Investment Holdings LLC, Hill Path Investment Holdings II LLC, Hill Path Capital LP, Hill Path Holdings LLC, ROSS SCOTT I
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
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| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 11,278 | $0.00 | -- |
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Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 17,074 shares (Indirect, By Scott Ross)
Footnotes (1)
- This Form 4 is filed jointly by Hill Path Capital Partners LP ("Hill Path Capital"), Hill Path Capital Partners II LP ("Hill Path Capital II"), Hill Path Co-Investment Partners LP ("Hill Path Co-Investment"), Hill Path D Fund LP ("Hill Path D Fund"), Hill Path G Fund LP ("Hill Path G Fund"), Hill Path J Fund LP ("Hill Path J Fund"), Hill Path Capital Partners GP LLC ("Hill Path GP"), Hill Path Capital Partners II GP LLC ("Hill Path GP II"), HP D GP LLC ("HP D GP"), HP G GP LLC ("HP G GP"), HP J GP LLC ("HP J GP"), Hill Path Investment Holdings LLC ("Hill Path Investment Holdings"), Hill Path Investment Holdings II LLC ("Hill Path Investment Holdings II"), Hill Path Capital LP ("Hill Path"), Hill Path Holdings LLC ("Hill Path Holdings") and Scott Ross ("Mr. Ross," and collectively with the aforementioned entities, the "Reporting Persons"). To enable the Reporting Persons to gain access to the Securities and Exchange Commission's electronic filing system (which only accepts a maximum of 10 joint filers per report), this report is the first of two identical reports relating to the same transactions being filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Each of the Reporting Persons may be deemed to be a member of a Section 13(d) group that collectively beneficially own more than 10% of the Issuer's outstanding shares of Common Stock (the "Common Stock"). Each Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of the securities reported herein except to the extent of his or its pecuniary interest therein, and this report shall not be deemed to be an admission that any Reporting Person is the beneficial owner of such securities for purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose. Represents restricted stock units granted to Mr. Ross under the Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan. The restricted stock units will vest on April 24, 2027. Shares of Common Stock owned directly by Hill Path D Fund. HP D GP, as the general partner of Hill Path D Fund, may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of Common Stock owned directly by Hill Path D Fund. Hill Path Investment Holdings II, as the managing member of HP D GP, may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of Common Stock owned directly by Hill Path D Fund. Hill Path, as the investment manager of Hill Path D Fund, may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of Common Stock owned directly by Hill Path D Fund. Hill Path Holdings, as the general partner of Hill Path, may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of Common Stock owned directly by Hill Path D Fund. Mr. Ross, as the managing partner of each of Hill Path Investment Holdings II, Hill Path and Hill Path Holdings, may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of Common Stock owned directly by Hill Path D Fund. Shares of Common Stock owned directly by Hill Path G Fund. HP G GP, as the general partner of Hill Path G Fund, may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of Common Stock owned directly by Hill Path G Fund. Hill Path Investment Holdings II, as the managing member of HP G GP, may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of Common Stock owned directly by Hill Path G Fund. Hill Path, as the investment manager of Hill Path G Fund, may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of Common Stock owned directly by Hill Path G Fund. Hill Path Holdings, as the general partner of Hill Path, may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of Common Stock owned directly by Hill Path G Fund. Mr. Ross, as the managing partner of each of Hill Path Investment Holdings II, Hill Path and Hill Path Holdings, may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of Common Stock owned directly by Hill Path G Fund. Shares of Common Stock owned directly by Hill Path J Fund. HP J GP, as the general partner of Hill Path J Fund, may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of Common Stock owned directly by Hill Path J Fund. Hill Path Investment Holdings II, as the managing member of HP J GP, may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of Common Stock owned directly by Hill Path J Fund. Hill Path, as the investment manager of Hill Path J Fund, may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of Common Stock owned directly by Hill Path J Fund. Hill Path Holdings, as the general partner of Hill Path, may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of Common Stock owned directly by Hill Path J Fund. Mr. Ross, as the managing partner of each of Hill Path Investment Holdings II, Hill Path and Hill Path Holdings, may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of Common Stock owned directly by Hill Path J Fund. Shares of Common Stock owned directly by Hill Path Capital. Hill Path GP, as the general partner of Hill Path Capital, may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of Common Stock owned directly by Hill Path Capital. Hill Path Investment Holdings, as the managing member of Hill Path GP, may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of Common Stock owned directly by Hill Path Capital. Hill Path, as the investment manager of Hill Path Capital, may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of Common Stock owned directly by Hill Path Capital. Hill Path Holdings, as the general partner of Hill Path, may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of Common Stock owned directly by Hill Path Capital. Mr. Ross, as the managing partner of each of Hill Path Investment Holdings, Hill Path and Hill Path Holdings, may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of Common Stock owned directly by Hill Path Capital. Shares of Common Stock owned directly by Hill Path Capital II. Hill Path GP II, as the general partner of Hill Path Capital II, may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of Common Stock owned directly by Hill Path Capital II. Hill Path Investment Holdings II, as the managing member of Hill Path GP II, may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of Common Stock owned directly by Hill Path Capital II. Hill Path, as the investment manager of Hill Path Capital II, may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of Common Stock owned directly by Hill Path Capital II. Hill Path Holdings, as the general partner of Hill Path, may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of Common Stock owned directly by Hill Path Capital II. Mr. Ross, as the managing partner of each of Hill Path Investment Holdings II, Hill Path and Hill Path Holdings, may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of Common Stock owned directly by Hill Path Capital II. Shares of Common Stock owned directly by Hill Path Co-Investment. Hill Path GP, as the general partner of Hill Path Co-Investment, may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of Common Stock owned directly by Hill Path Co-Investment. Hill Path Investment Holdings, as the managing member of Hill Path GP, may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of Common Stock owned directly by Hill Path Co-Investment. Hill Path, as the investment manager of Hill Path Co-Investment, may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of Common Stock owned directly by Hill Path Co-Investment. Hill Path Holdings, as the general partner of Hill Path, may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of Common Stock owned directly by Hill Path Co-Investment. Mr. Ross, as the managing partner of each of Hill Path Investment Holdings, Hill Path and Hill Path Holdings, may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of Common Stock owned directly by Hill Path Co-Investment.
Key Figures
RSU grant: 11,278 units
RSU vesting date: April 24, 2027
Hill Path Capital Partners II LP holdings: 2,869,527 shares
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8 metrics
RSU grant
11,278 units
Restricted stock units granted to Scott Ross; Form 4
RSU vesting date
April 24, 2027
Vesting date for Scott Ross’s 11,278 RSUs
Hill Path Capital Partners II LP holdings
2,869,527 shares
Common Stock held indirectly as of reported date
Hill Path Capital Partners LP holdings
2,095,246 shares
Common Stock held indirectly as of reported date
Hill Path J Fund LP holdings
650,501 shares
Common Stock held indirectly as of reported date
Hill Path G Fund LP holdings
1,293,990 shares
Common Stock held indirectly as of reported date
Hill Path D Fund LP holdings
156,760 shares
Common Stock held indirectly as of reported date
Scott Ross indirect holdings
17,074 shares
Total shares indirectly held by Scott Ross after grant
Key Terms
restricted stock units, 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan, Section 13(d) group, beneficial ownership, +1 more
5 terms
restricted stock units financial
"Represents restricted stock units granted to Mr. Ross under the Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan."
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan financial
"Represents restricted stock units granted to Mr. Ross under the Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan."
An omnibus incentive plan is a company-wide program that authorizes awards of pay tied to performance and retention—such as stock options, restricted shares, cash bonuses and other rewards—here labeled for the year it was adopted (2025). Investors care because it affects how much ownership can be issued, dilutes existing shareholders, and aligns executives’ and employees’ incentives with company goals, similar to giving team members a stake in the outcome.
Section 13(d) group regulatory
"Each of the Reporting Persons may be deemed to be a member of a Section 13(d) group that collectively beneficially own more than 10% of the Issuer's outstanding shares."
beneficial ownership regulatory
"Each Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of the securities reported herein except to the extent of his or its pecuniary interest therein."
Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.
pecuniary interest financial
"Each Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of the securities reported herein except to the extent of his or its pecuniary interest therein."
FAQ
What insider transaction did Scott Ross report at Dave & Buster's (PLAY)?
Scott Ross reported receiving 11,278 restricted stock units of Dave & Buster's Common Stock. These were granted under the company’s 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan and represent a compensation-related equity award rather than an open-market share purchase or sale.
When do Scott Ross’s newly granted RSUs in Dave & Buster's (PLAY) vest?
The 11,278 restricted stock units granted to Scott Ross vest on April 24, 2027. Vesting means the units convert into shares of Common Stock for Mr. Ross at that time, assuming any applicable service or other conditions are satisfied.
What does it mean that Hill Path entities may form a Section 13(d) group in PLAY?
The filing states the Hill Path entities may be deemed a Section 13(d) group collectively owning more than 10% of Dave & Buster’s Common Stock. They also disclaim beneficial ownership of reported securities except to the extent of their pecuniary interest in those holdings.