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Accel Entertainment, Inc. — fact timeline

Source-grounded facts extracted from Accel Entertainment, Inc.'s SEC 8-K filings across all families, newest first. Each cites a verbatim SEC excerpt.

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Mark Phelan was appointed as Chief Executive Officer at Accel Entertainment, Inc..

“Mark Phelan Chief Operating Officer and President – US Gaming (Chief Executive Officer effective August 7, 2026)”
Shareholder Votes

Accel Entertainment, Inc. shareholders approved Ratification of Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm at the 2026-05-07 meeting.

“3. Ratification of Appointment Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm. The Board's proposal to ratify the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for its fiscal year ending December 31, 2026 was approved. The vote tally was as follows: Shares For Shares Against Shares Abstaining 72,160,763 135,416 95,478”
Shareholder Votes

Accel Entertainment, Inc. shareholders approved Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation at the 2026-05-07 meeting.

“2. Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation. The Board's proposal to approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers was approved. The vote tally was as follows: Shares For Shares Against Shares Abstaining Broker Non-Votes 64,713,196 110,507 19,725 7,548,229”
Shareholder Votes

Accel Entertainment, Inc. shareholders approved Election of Directors at the 2026-05-07 meeting.

“1. Election of Directors. Karl Peterson, Kathleen Phillips, Doris M. Robinson, Kenneth B. Rotman, Andrew Rubenstein, and Bruce D. Wardinski were elected to serve on the Board, each to serve a one-year term, which will expire at the 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and until such time as their respective successors have been duly elected and qualified or until such director’s earlier resignation or removal. The vote tally was as follows: Nominees Shares For Shares Withheld Shares Abstaining Broker Non-Votes Karl Peterson 64,645,100 — 198,328 7,548,229 Kathleen Philips 64,618,256 — 225,172 7,548,229 Doris M. Robinson 64,665,143 — 178,285 7,548,229 Kenneth B. Rotman 64,632,282 — 211,146 7,548,229 Andrew Rubenstein 64,620,663 — 222,765 7,548,229 Bruce D. Wardinski 64,785,514 — 57,914 7,548,229”
Earnings Releases

Accel Entertainment, Inc. reported the first quarter ended March 31, 2026 results: revenue $352 million, net income $15 million.

“Revenue increased 9% to $352 million compared to Q1 '25”
Auditor Changes

Accel Entertainment, Inc. engaged Deloitte and Touche, LLP as its auditor.

“the Committee approved the engagement of Deloitte and Touche, LLP (“Deloitte”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, subject to completion of its standard client acceptance procedures”
Auditor Changes

Accel Entertainment, Inc. dismissed KPMG LLP as its auditor.

“the Committee approved the engagement of Deloitte and Touche, LLP (“Deloitte”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, subject to completion of its standard client acceptance procedures. Concurrently, the Committee also approved the dismissal of KPMG as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm”
Debt Financings

Accel Entertainment, Inc. incurred revolving credit of $300 million with CIBC Bank USA, as administrative agent and collateral agent for the lenders and lead arranger, Fifth Third Bank, National Association, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., U.S. Bank National Association, and Truist Securities, Inc., as joint lead arrangers, and Bank of America, N.A. as documentation agent at same as Term Loan Facility maturing September 10, 2030.

“The Credit Agreement establishes (i) a term loan facility in an aggregate principal amount of $600 million (the “Term Loan Facility”) and (ii) a revolving loan facility in an aggregate principal amount of $300 million (the “Revolving Loan Facility” and together with the Term Loan Facility, the “Credit Facilities”). The maturity date of the Credit Facilities is September 10, 2030.”
Debt Financings

Accel Entertainment, Inc. incurred credit facility of $600 million with CIBC Bank USA, as administrative agent and collateral agent for the lenders and lead arranger, Fifth Third Bank, National Association, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., U.S. Bank National Association, and Truist Securities, Inc., as joint lead arrangers, and Bank of America, N.A. as documentation agent at either (i) a base rate equal to the highest of (a) the federal funds effective r maturing September 10, 2030.

“The Credit Agreement establishes (i) a term loan facility in an aggregate principal amount of $600 million (the “Term Loan Facility”) and (ii) a revolving loan facility in an aggregate principal amount of $300 million (the “Revolving Loan Facility” and together with the Term Loan Facility, the “Credit Facilities”). The maturity date of the Credit Facilities is September 10, 2030.”

Mark Phelan was appointed as acting Chief Financial Officer at Accel Entertainment, Inc..

“Effective as of May 9, 2025, the Board appointed Mark Phelan, the Company’s President, US Gaming, as its acting Chief Financial Officer”

Mathew Ellis departed as Chief Financial Officer at Accel Entertainment, Inc..

“On April 29, 2025, Mathew Ellis notified Accel Entertainment, Inc. (the “ Company ”) that he will be resigning from his position as Chief Financial Officer of the Company, effective as of May 9, 2025, to pursue other career opportunities.”

Cheryl Kondra was appointed as Class 2 director at Accel Entertainment, Inc..

“on April 10, 2025, the Board appointed Cheryl Kondra, effective immediately, as a Class 2 director on the Board with a term expiring at the Company’s 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.”

Eden Godsoe departed as Class 3 director at Accel Entertainment, Inc..

“On April 10, 2025, Eden Godsoe, a Class 3 director on the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Accel Entertainment, Inc. (the "Company"), informed the Company that she will not stand for reelection at the Company’s upcoming 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”).”
Shareholder Votes

Accel Entertainment, Inc. shareholders approved Ratification of Appointment Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm at the 2024-05-09 meeting.

“Ratification of Appointment Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm. The Board’s proposal to ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for its fiscal year ending December 31, 2024 was approved.”
Shareholder Votes

Accel Entertainment, Inc. shareholders approved Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation at the 2024-05-09 meeting.

“Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation. The Board’s proposal to approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers was approved.”
Shareholder Votes

Accel Entertainment, Inc. shareholders approved Election of two Class I Directors at the 2024-05-09 meeting.

“Election of two Class I Directors. Gordon Rubenstein and David W. Ruttenberg were elected”
Earnings Releases

Accel Entertainment, Inc. reported first quarter ended March 31, 2024 results: revenue $301.8 million, net income $7.4 million.

“• Ended Q1 2024 with 3,987 locations; an increase of 5.1% compared to Q1 2023 • Ended Q1 2024 with 25,321 gaming terminals; an increase of 5.6% compared to Q1 2023 • Revenues of $301.8 million for Q1 2024; an increase of 2.9% compared to Q1 2023 • Net income of $7.4 million for Q1 2024; a decrease of 19.2% compared to Q1 2023 • Adjusted EBITDA of $46.2 million for Q1”
Earnings Releases

Accel Entertainment, Inc. reported the year ended December 31, 2023 results: revenue $1.2 billion, net income $46 million.

“Revenue of $297 million for Q4 2023 and $1.2 billion for YE 2023 • Net income of $16 million for Q4 2023 and $46 million for YE 2023”
Earnings Releases

Accel Entertainment, Inc. reported the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2023 results: revenue $297 million, net income $16 million.

“Revenue of $297 million for Q4 2023 and $1.2 billion for YE 2023 • Net income of $16 million for Q4 2023 and $46 million for YE 2023”
Earnings Releases

Accel Entertainment, Inc. reported third quarter ended September 30, 2023 results: revenue $287.5 million, net income $10.5 million.

“• Ended Q3 2023 with 3,687 locations; an increase of 5% compared to Q3 2022 • Ended Q3 2023 with 24,016 gaming terminals; an increase of 7% compared to Q3 2022 • Revenue of $287.5 million for Q3 2023, an increase of 8% compared to Q3 2022 • Net income of $10.5 million for Q3 2023; a decrease of 53% compared to Q3 2022 primarily attributable to the $1.6 million”

Mark Phelan was appointed as President, U.S. Gaming at Accel Entertainment, Inc..

“Pursuant to the Amendment, Mr. Phelan was appointed as the Company’s President, U.S. Gaming.”
Debt Financings

Accel Entertainment, Inc. amended credit facility with Capital One, National Association maturing October 22, 2024.

“The Credit Agreement Amendment extends the delayed draw term loan facility availability an additional 12 months, with a new termination date for the delayed draw term loan availability of October 22, 2024.”
Material Agreements

Accel Entertainment, Inc. amended Amendment No. 4 to the Credit Agreement with Capital One, National Association as administrative agent, collateral agent, issuing bank and swing line lender (effective 2023-08-23).

“On August 23, 2023, in order to amend its existing Credit Agreement, dated November 13, 2019 (as amended, restated, amended and restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the “ Credit Agreement ”), Accel Entertainment, Inc. (the “ Company ”) and the other parties thereto entered into Amendment No. 4 to the Credit Agreement (the “ Credit Agreement Amendment ”) with Capital One, National Association as administrative agent, collateral agent, issuing bank and swing line lender.”
Earnings Releases

Accel Entertainment, Inc. reported second quarter ended June 30, 2023 results: revenue $292.6 million, net income $10.0 million.

“• Ended Q2 2023 with 3,655 locations; an increase of 5% compared to Q2 2022 • Ended Q2 2023 with 23,759 gaming terminals; an increase of 7% compared to Q2 2022 • Revenue of $292.6 million for Q2 2023, an increase of 28% compared to Q2 2022 • Net income of $10.0 million for Q2 2023; a decrease of 56% compared to Q2 2022 primarily attributable to the $4.8 million”
Shareholder Votes

Accel Entertainment, Inc. shareholders approved Approval of the A&R LTIP.

“The vote tally was as follows: Nominees Shares For Shares Withheld Broker Non-Votes Karl Peterson 47,526,520 10,567,506 10,867,499 Dee Robinson 48,916,247 9,177,779 10,867,499 Andrew Rubenstein 48,804,712 9,289,314 10,867,499 2.”
Shareholder Votes

Accel Entertainment, Inc. shareholders approved Ratification of Appointment Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm at the 2023-12-31 meeting.

“The Board’s proposal to ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for its fiscal year ending December 31, 2023 was approved.”
Shareholder Votes

Accel Entertainment, Inc. shareholders approved Advisory Vote on the Frequency of Advisory Votes on Executive Compensation.

“The Company’s stockholders indicated, on a non-binding advisory basis, their preference for future non-binding advisory votes to approve the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers to be held every one year.”
Shareholder Votes

Accel Entertainment, Inc. shareholders approved Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation.

“The Board’s proposal to approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers was approved.”
Shareholder Votes

Accel Entertainment, Inc. shareholders approved Election of Three Class I Directors.

“Karl Peterson, Dee Robinson and Andrew Rubenstein were elected to serve on the Company’s board of directors (the “ Board ”), each to serve a three-year term, which will expire at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and until such time as their respective successors have been duly elected and qualified or until such director’s earlier resignation or removal.”
Earnings Releases

Accel Entertainment, Inc. reported first quarter ended March 31, 2023 results: revenue $293.2 million, net income $9.2 million.

“of Century Gaming, Inc. ("Century") • Ended Q1 2023 with 23,497 gaming terminals; an increase of 72% compared to Q1 2022 primarily due to the acquisition of Century • Revenue of $293.2 million for Q1 2023, an increase of 49% compared to Q1 2022 • Net income of $9.2 million for Q1 2023; a decrease of 42% compared to Q1 2022 primarily attributable to the $4.6 million”
Earnings Releases

Accel Entertainment, Inc. reported the year ended December 31, 2022 results: revenue $970 million, net income $74 million.

“• Revenue of $278 million for Q4 2022 and $970 million for YE 2022 • Net income of $13 million for Q4 2022 and $74 million for YE 2022”
Earnings Releases

Accel Entertainment, Inc. reported the three months ended December 31, 2022 results: revenue $278 million, net income $13 million.

“• Revenue of $278 million for Q4 2022 and $970 million for YE 2022 • Net income of $13 million for Q4 2022 and $74 million for YE 2022”

Christie Kozlik was appointed as Chief Accounting Officer at Accel Entertainment, Inc..

“On November 9, 2022, Accel Entertainment, Inc. (the “Company”) announced that Christie Kozlik, 44, has been appointed to the position of Chief Accounting Officer, effective as of November 9, 2022”

Michael Marino resigned as Chief Commercial Officer at Accel Entertainment, Inc..

“On August 1, 2022, Accel Entertainment, Inc. (the “Company”) and Michael Marino , the Company’s Chief Commercial Officer, mutually agreed that Mr. Marino would leave the Company to pursue other interests.”

Mathew Ellis was appointed as Chief Financial Officer at Accel Entertainment, Inc..

“On April 25, 2022, Accel Entertainment, Inc. (the “Company”) announced that Mathew Ellis was appointed by the board of directors as Chief Financial Officer, effective May 1, 2022, and will perform the functions of principal financial officer and principal accounting officer of the Company.”

Brian Carroll retired as Chief Financial Officer at Accel Entertainment, Inc..

“Brian Carroll notified the Company of his intent to retire as the Chief Financial Officer of the Company, which will be effective as of April 30, 2022.”

Brian Carroll changed role as Chief Financial Officer at Accel Entertainment, Inc..

“Accel Entertainment, Inc. (the “Company”) has been notified by Brian Carroll, its Chief Financial Officer, of his intent to retire as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer in April 2022.”

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