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BuybackJun 22, 2026, 09:22 AM

Playboy Repurchases 15% of Shares from Fortress for $17.4M

AI Summary

Playboy, Inc. announced an agreement to repurchase approximately 16.6 million shares, representing nearly 15% of its outstanding stock, from Fortress Investment Group for $17.4 million at $1.05 per share. The transaction is immediately accretive to earnings per share and structured with a payment schedule through year-end 2026 to preserve balance sheet flexibility. The deal is fully backstopped by Rizvi Traverse and Byborg, ensuring Fortress's orderly exit and eliminating potential market overhang.

Key Highlights

  • Repurchased approximately 16.6 million common shares.
  • Represents nearly 15% of total shares outstanding.
  • Total consideration of approximately $17.4 million.
  • Fixed repurchase price of $1.05 per share.
  • Paid $2.0 million at execution, with $15.4 million remaining.
  • Remaining payments due in installments by December 31, 2026.
  • Deal is fully backstopped by Rizvi Traverse and Byborg.
  • Company achieved 5 consecutive quarters of positive adjusted EBITDA.