Playboy, Inc. (PLBY) exec awarded 225,806-share equity grant

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Miller David Edward reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Playboy, Inc. executive David Edward Miller, President of Playboy, Media & Brand, received a grant of 225,806 shares of common stock as an equity award. The filing shows these as restricted stock units that vest in full on April 30, 2027, rather than an open‑market purchase. Following this grant, Miller directly holds 474,675 shares of common stock, highlighting a meaningful equity-based component in his compensation.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Miller David Edward

Role Pres., Playboy, Media & Brand

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	225,806	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 474,675 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Equity grant size: 225,806 shares Grant price: $0.00 per share Post-transaction holdings: 474,675 shares +1 more

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Equity grant size 225,806 shares Restricted stock unit grant on April 8, 2026

Grant price $0.00 per share Compensation award, not open-market purchase

Post-transaction holdings 474,675 shares Total common stock directly held after grant

Vesting date April 30, 2027 Restricted stock units vest in full on this date

Key Terms

restricted stock units, vests in full, grant, award, or other acquisition, Common Stock

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restricted stock units financial

"Represents a grant of restricted stock units that vests in full on April 30, 2027."

Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.

vests in full financial

"Represents a grant of restricted stock units that vests in full on April 30, 2027."

grant, award, or other acquisition financial

"transaction_code_description: Grant, award, or other acquisition"

Common Stock financial

"security_title: Common Stock"

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Miller David Edward

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O PLAYBOY, INC.

10960 WILSHIRE BLVD., SUITE 2200

(Street)

LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA 90024

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Playboy, Inc. [ PLBY ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Pres., Playboy, Media & Brand

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/08/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	04/08/2026		A		225,806(1)	A	$0	474,675	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents a grant of restricted stock units that vests in full on April 30, 2027.

Remarks:

	/s/ Christopher Riley, as Attorney-in-Fact	04/10/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Playboy (PLBY) report for David Edward Miller?

Playboy reported that executive David Edward Miller received an equity grant of 225,806 shares of common stock. These shares were awarded at no cash cost as compensation, increasing his direct holdings to 474,675 shares after the grant according to the Form 4 filing.

Was the Playboy (PLBY) transaction a stock purchase or a compensation grant?

The transaction was a compensation grant, not an open-market stock purchase. Miller received 225,806 shares at a price of $0.00 per share, reflecting a grant or award of restricted stock units rather than buying shares on the market.

When do David Edward Miller’s Playboy (PLBY) restricted stock units vest?

The restricted stock units granted to David Edward Miller vest in full on April 30, 2027. This means he must remain eligible through that date to receive all underlying shares, aligning part of his compensation with Playboy’s long-term performance and retention.

How many Playboy (PLBY) shares does David Edward Miller hold after this grant?

After the grant, David Edward Miller directly holds 474,675 shares of Playboy common stock. This total includes the newly awarded 225,806-share equity grant, underscoring his substantial direct ownership stake as an executive of the company.

Does the Playboy (PLBY) Form 4 show any stock sales by David Edward Miller?

The Form 4 shows no stock sales by David Edward Miller. It reports only one acquisition transaction, a grant of 225,806 restricted stock units, with no corresponding dispositions, exercises, gifts, or tax-withholding sales listed in the transaction summary.