Playboy, Inc. (PLBY): M&A transaction — Playboy closes initial 16.67% China JV sale to UTG for $15M, pays down debt

Playboy, Inc.

Initial closing on March 20, 2026: UTG acquired 16.67% equity in China JV for $15M.
Playboy used the full $15M to pay down senior secured debt, reducing interest expense.
Total contracted cash payments of $122M expected, including $30M remaining purchase price and $10M brand support.
Playboy to receive guaranteed minimum JV distributions of $10M in 2026, declining to $8M annually through 2033.
UTG will manage all operations in China, Hong Kong, Macau; Playboy retains 50% economic interest post-final close.

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M&A Transactions SEC 8-K Item 2.01/5.01 confidence 0.9

Playboy, Inc. completed a disposition involving UTG Brands Management Group Limited for aggregate consideration of $11,997,000 and $3,006,000 (closed 2026-03-20).

Action: disposition
Counterparty: UTG Brands Management Group Limited
Consideration: aggregate consideration of $11,997,000 and $3,006,000
Closing: 2026-03-20

Exact text from the filing

In accordance with the terms of the Purchase Agreement, on the Initial Closing Date, (i) the JV issued and sold to UTG 1,333 Class B Shares for an aggregate consideration of $11,997,000, $9,000,000 of which was previously paid by UTG as a signing deposit on February 9, 2026, and (ii) PLBY sold and transferred to UTG 334 Class B Shares for an aggregate consideration of $3,006,000.

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Material Agreements SEC 8-K Item 1.01/1.02 confidence 0.9

Playboy, Inc. entered into Shareholders Agreement with UTG (effective 2026-03-20).

Action: entry
Counterparty: UTG
Effective: 2026-03-20

Exact text from the filing

PLBY, PLBY Parent and the JV entered into a Shareholders Agreement (the “Shareholders Agreement”) with UTG on the Initial Closing Date

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