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PLBY Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLBY) reported impressive financial results for FY 2020, with revenue rising 89% year-over-year to $148 million, and a 118% increase to $46 million in Q4. Operating income improved by $19.6 million to $13.6 million for the year, while net loss narrowed to $5.3 million. The recent business combination added $100 million to the balance sheet, and the acquisition of Lovers for $25 million enhances PLBY's growth in the sexual wellness sector. For 2021, the company projects revenue to exceed $200 million.
PLBY Group announced its participation in the 33rd Annual ROTH Conference, taking place virtually from March 15-17, 2021. CEO Ben Kohn will host a fireside chat with George Kelly on March 16 at 12:30 p.m. ET. The chat can be accessed live on the PLBY Group Investor Relations website, with a replay available for 90 days.
PLBY Group focuses on connecting consumers with products across categories like Sexual Wellness, Style & Apparel, and Beauty, with the Playboy brand generating over $3 billion globally.
PLBY Group has completed its acquisition of Lovers, a prominent omni-channel retailer in the sexual wellness sector, for $25 million in cash. This acquisition is projected to generate $45 million in revenue and $5 million in Adjusted EBITDA over the next year, benefiting shareholders immediately on a per-share basis. CEO Ben Kohn highlighted this move as a strategic alignment with PLBY's growth plan, enhancing distribution for Playboy-branded products. Barbara Cook, the former CEO of Lovers, joins PLBY as Executive Vice President of Sexual Wellness.
PLBY Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: PLBY) will release its financial results for Q4 and the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020, on March 23, 2021, after market close. The results will be discussed in a conference call at 5:00 p.m. ET the same day. PLBY Group connects consumers with products and services across Sexual Wellness, Style & Apparel, Gaming & Lifestyle, and Beauty & Grooming categories. The Playboy brand drives over $3 billion in global consumer spending annually across 180 countries.
PLBY Group, Inc. announced the appointment of Kevin Diamond as Chief Digital Officer, effective February 24, 2021. Diamond, previously with Forever 21, will enhance PLBY's digital commerce and technology infrastructure.
With experience leading significant e-commerce growth, he aims to advance PLBY's global digital presence. The company, trading on Nasdaq, has over $100 million in unrestricted cash post-merger with Mountain Crest Acquisition Corp, indicating strong financial standing for growth initiatives, including the acquisition of a sexual wellness retailer.
PLBY Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLBY) has expanded its finance team by appointing Florus Beuting as Chief Accounting Officer, effective February 8, 2021. Beuting will oversee global accounting operations and report to new CFO Lance Barton starting March 1, 2021. Previously, he held senior roles at Fandango and Snapchat. This appointment follows PLBY Group's recent market debut after merging with Mountain Crest Acquisition Corp, securing over $100 million in cash and setting a flexible capital structure to drive growth in its diverse portfolio, including sexual wellness and apparel products.
PLBY Group announces the appointment of Lance Barton as Chief Financial Officer effective March 1, 2021. Barton, formerly of Match Group, brings a wealth of experience, having overseen significant financial growth and strategic acquisitions. His tenure at Match Group included a remarkable 1300% increase in share price and leading over 30 acquisitions. Following PLBY's recent Nasdaq listing after merging with Mountain Crest Acquisition Corp., the company aims to leverage its robust balance sheet for growth in sexual wellness, apparel, and lifestyle sectors.
PLBY Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: PLBY) has officially listed on the Nasdaq Global Market, beginning trading on February 11, 2021. The CEO, Ben Kohn, expressed pride in this milestone, indicating the company's ambition to build a leading platform in the pleasure and leisure sector. PLBY Group connects consumers with products in Sexual Wellness, Style & Apparel, Gaming & Lifestyle, and Beauty & Grooming, leveraging its flagship brand, Playboy, which generates over $3 billion in annual global consumer spend across 180 countries.