Playboy (PLBY) director James Yaffe granted 64,516 RSUs as equity pay

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Yaffe James reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Playboy, Inc. director James Yaffe received an equity grant in the form of restricted stock units covering 64,516 shares of Common Stock. The award was recorded at a price of $0.00 per share, reflecting that it is a compensation grant rather than an open-market purchase.

Following this grant, Yaffe directly holds 379,492 shares of Common Stock. The restricted stock units vest on the earlier of June 16, 2027 or the date of Playboy, Inc.'s 2027 annual meeting of stockholders, tying the award to multi‑year service on the board.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Yaffe James

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	64,516	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 379,492 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

RSU grant size: 64,516 shares Grant price per share: $0.00 per share Shares held after grant: 379,492 shares +1 more

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RSU grant size 64,516 shares Restricted stock units of Common Stock granted to director

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

Shares held after grant 379,492 shares Total Common Stock directly held by James Yaffe post-transaction

Latest vesting date June 16, 2027 Latest vesting trigger for the restricted stock units

Key Terms

restricted stock units, annual meeting of its stockholders, Grant, award, or other acquisition, Common Stock

4 terms

restricted stock units financial

"Represents a grant of restricted stock units that vests on the earlier of (a) June 16, 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.

annual meeting of its stockholders financial

"and (b) the date of the Issuer's 2027 annual meeting of its stockholders"

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^*

Yaffe James

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O PLBY GROUP, 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)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

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		64,516(1)	A	$0	379,492	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 on the earlier of (a) June 16, 2027 and (b) the date of the Issuer's 2027 annual meeting of its stockholders.

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) director James Yaffe report?

James Yaffe reported an acquisition of equity through a grant of 64,516 restricted stock units of Playboy, Inc. common stock. The grant is part of compensation, not an open-market purchase, and increases his directly held position to 379,492 shares after the transaction.

At what price were the Playboy (PLBY) restricted stock units granted to James Yaffe?

The 64,516 restricted stock units were granted at $0.00 per share, indicating a compensation award rather than a cash purchase. Such grants typically deliver value as they vest into shares over time, aligning director incentives with long-term shareholder outcomes.

When do James Yaffe’s Playboy (PLBY) restricted stock units vest?

The restricted stock units vest on the earlier of June 16, 2027 or the date of Playboy, Inc.’s 2027 annual meeting of stockholders. This structure links the award to continued board service over several years and the timing of that future shareholder meeting.

How many Playboy (PLBY) shares does James Yaffe hold after this Form 4 transaction?

After the reported grant, James Yaffe directly holds 379,492 shares of Playboy, Inc. common stock. This total reflects his position following the 64,516-share restricted stock unit award disclosed, providing context on the scale of his equity stake as a director.

Is James Yaffe’s Form 4 transaction in Playboy (PLBY) a market buy or a compensation grant?

The filing describes the transaction as a grant or award acquisition coded “A,” not an open-market buy. The 64,516 restricted stock units were issued at $0.00 per share as director compensation and will vest based on service through the 2027 annual meeting timeline.