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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): February 20,2025 (February 18, 2025)
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LUCKY STRIKE ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
001-40142
98-1632024
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
(Commission File Number)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
7313 Bell Creek Road
Mechanicsville, Virginia 23111
(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)
(804) 417-2000
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class
Trading Symbol
Name of each exchange on which registered
Class A common stock, par value $0.0001LUCKThe New York Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Emerging growth company    ☒
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐




Item 5.02
Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On February 18, 2025, Brett I. Parker retired from his position as Executive Vice Chairman of Lucky Strike Entertainment Corporation (the “Company”) and as a member of the Company’s board of directors. Mr. Parker’s employment with the Company will terminate on February 28, 2025.
Item 7.01     Other Events.
In connection with Mr. Parker’s retirement and termination of employment, Mr. Parker and the Company entered into an agreement pursuant to which the Company has agreed to purchase Mr. Parker’s vested shares of the Company’s Class A common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Class A Common Stock”), and to cancel his options to purchase shares of Class A Common Stock, in consideration for a payment to him in the aggregate amount of $21,053,780.36.

On February 20, 2025, the Company issued a press release announcing the retirement of Mr. Parker, a copy of which is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K and is incorporated by reference herein.

Item 9.01    Financial Statement and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
Exhibit No.
Description
99.1
104
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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

LUCKY STRIKE ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION
Date: February 20, 2025
By:
/s/ Robert M. Lavan
Name:
Robert M. Lavan
Title:
Chief Financial Officer

Exhibit 99.1
Brett Parker Retires from Lucky Strike Entertainment after 24 Years of Service

Richmond, VA – Lucky Strike Entertainment (NYSE: LUCK), one of the world’s premier operators of location-based entertainment, announced today the retirement of Brett Parker from the company. Brett most recently served as Executive Vice Chairman and previously as Chief Financial Officer of the company.

“Brett’s leadership and commitment have been instrumental in helping to shape Lucky Strike into the global leader in location-based entertainment that it has become,” said Thomas Shannon, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Lucky Strike Entertainment. “His dedication and tireless efforts have helped build a strong foundation, and we are grateful for his many years of service.”

With over 24 years of leadership, Brett played a key role in billions of dollars of financings and refinancings and Lucky Strike’s public listing on the New York Stock Exchange in 2021. Brett joined the predecessor company Bowlmor in New York City in 2001. Brett is a Cornell graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Applied Economics and Business Management.

About Lucky Strike Entertainment

Lucky Strike Entertainment is one of the world’s premier location-based entertainment platforms. With over 360 locations across North America, Lucky Strike Entertainment provides experiential offerings in bowling, amusements, water parks, and family entertainment centers. The company also owns the Professional Bowlers Association, the major league of bowling and a growing media property that boasts millions of fans around the globe. For more information on Lucky Strike Entertainment, please visit IR.LuckyStrikeEnt.com.
Contacts: 
IR@LSEnt.com


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