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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001628280-26-020693"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "PLBY"
cik: "0001803914"
company_name: "Playboy, Inc."
filed_at: "2026-03-24T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-15T09:14:37.394797+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.65
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Playboy details debt reduction plan and strategic growth pillars; targets $105M debt by Q1 2028

## Summary
- China licensing JV: sells 50% for $45M cash plus $67M guaranteed distributions and $10M brand support.
- Senior debt reduced from $218M (Q3 2024) to $153M; targeting ~$105M by Q1 2028; cash interest to fall 50%.
- Four consecutive quarters of positive Adjusted EBITDA; FY2025 licensing revenue $46M at 90% gross margin.
- Honey Birdette adjusted operating income $6.6M in FY2025; Q4 2025 comp store sales positive despite tough compare.
- Media & Experiences: new film/TV projects in development; hospitality non-binding LOI signed for Miami Beach club.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001628280-26-020693
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: PLBY
- cik: 0001803914
- company_name: Playboy, Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-03-24T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.65
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1803914/000162828026020693/0001628280-26-020693-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1803914/000162828026020693/ply-20260323.htm

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