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Charles H. Protell, 51, appointed to Board and Audit Committee on April 27, 2026.

Atish Shah, current Audit Committee Chair, notified on April 30, 2026, of decision not to stand for reelection at June 18, 2026 Annual Meeting.

No disagreements with Shah regarding Company operations, policies, or practices.

Board size to decrease from eight to seven effective at Annual Meeting.

Nathaniel J. Lipman to become Audit Committee Chair effective at Annual Meeting.

Protell's compensation matches other non-employee directors; no related arrangements or Item 404(a) transactions.

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The appointment of Charles H. Protell, an experienced finance executive from Golden Entertainment, Inc., strengthens the Board's expertise in entertainment management and finance, particularly on the Audit Committee. His background includes leadership roles at Golden since 2016, prior investment banking at Macquarie Capital, and earlier positions at major banks. Atish Shah's planned departure as Audit Committee Chair after over five years of service is amicable, with no disputes noted, ensuring continuity as he serves until the Annual Meeting. The Board's proactive reduction to seven members and promotion of Nathaniel J. Lipman to Chair maintains governance stability amid the transition.

PLAY · Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc.

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