KKR Acquires Stake in Dave & Buster’s
05.20.20
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Simpson Thacher is representing affiliates of KKR in connection with the acquisition of shares of Dave & Buster’s Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLAY). John C. Hockin, a Managing Director at KKR, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Dave & Buster’s.
Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Dave & Buster’s is the owner and operator of 137 venues in North America that combine entertainment and dining and offer customers the opportunity to “Eat Drink Play and Watch,” all in one location.
The Simpson Thacher team for the transaction includes Marni J. Lerner and Ravi Purushotham (M&A); Marcy Geller and Sophie Staples (Tax); and Jennifer Nadborny (PCAP).