Playboy sells 50% of China business to UTG for $45M, expects $122M total payments

Playboy, Inc.

Sale of 50% interest in China JV to UTG Brands for $45M payable over 2 years; $9M deposit paid.
Total guaranteed cash: $67M minimum distributions over 8 years plus $10M brand support for 3 years = $122M.
Minimum $50M of proceeds to reduce debt; transaction expected to close by March 31, 2026.
Playboy retains 50% of JV and expects incremental distributions from UTG-led growth; deal is immediately accretive to earnings.
Amendment No. 7 to credit agreement permits the sale and requires prepayment of $51.666M from proceeds.

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Playboy, Inc. entered into Purchase Agreement with UTG Brands Management Group Limited (effective 2026-02-09).

Action: entry
Agreement: equity purchase
Counterparty: UTG Brands Management Group Limited
Effective: 2026-02-09

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entered into a share purchase agreement with UTG Brands Management Group Limited, a company incorporated in Hong Kong (“UTG,” and such agreement, the “Purchase Agreement”)

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