Accel Entertainment, Inc. — Form 8-K

Derek Harmer, Accel's Chief Compliance Officer, will terminate employment on March 31, 2027, under a transition agreement executed July 14, 2026. He receives $300,000 annual base salary through transition date, 42,085 RSUs vesting over two years, and a 2026 annual bonus (min. 75% of target). Post-termination, he serves as independent Compliance Committee member at $40,000 annually ($10,000/quarter) through an appointment agreement, with continued COBRA healthcare. His equity awards receive favorable treatment: time-based RSUs vest with continued service definition benefit, performance RSUs vest as if 'Qualifying Termination' occurred, and stock options expire 90 days post-transition. Unvested RSUs fully vest if removed from Compliance Committee without Cause. Release of claims is required to receive healthcare and service definition benefits.