Playboy to Repurchase 16.6 Million Shares at 28% Discount to Market Value

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Playboy announced a definitive agreement to repurchase about 16.6 million shares from Fortress Investment Group at $1.05 per share. The deal covers Fortress’s entire position and represents nearly 15% of Playboy’s outstanding shares at a discount to market value. Playboy will fund the purchase through an initial cash payment and three installments through the end of 2026, with the remaining amount backstopped by commitments from its two largest stockholders. The company says the transaction is immediately accretive to EPS and supports its balance sheet flexibility. Playboy also points to recent operating improvements, licensing activity, and debt paydown as evidence of stronger execution.

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