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Playboy (PLBY) awards new stock grants to its general counsel

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Riley Christopher reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Playboy, Inc. reported that General Counsel & Secretary Christopher Riley received three equity grants of Common Stock on April 8, 2026 under code A (grant or award). The awards totaled 274,187 shares, 350,000 shares, and 225,806 shares at a stated price of $0.00 per share. Footnotes state these represent restricted stock units that vest in full on April 30, 2027 and June 30, 2027. Following the grants, Riley directly holds 1,879,165 shares of Playboy common stock.

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Insider Riley Christopher
Role General Counsel & Secretary
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock 274,187 $0.00 --
Grant/Award Common Stock 350,000 $0.00 --
Grant/Award Common Stock 225,806 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 1,303,359 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Represents a grant of restricted stock units that vests in full on June 30, 2027. Represents a grant of restricted stock units that vests in full on April 30, 2027.
Equity grant 1 274,187 shares Common Stock grant on April 8, 2026 (code A)
Equity grant 2 350,000 shares Common Stock grant on April 8, 2026 (code A)
Equity grant 3 225,806 shares Common Stock grant on April 8, 2026 (code A)
Grant price $0.00 per share Reported transaction price for all three grants
Post-grant holdings 1,879,165 shares Total common shares directly held after transactions
RSU vesting dates April 30, 2027 & June 30, 2027 Footnotes describing full vesting of RSU grants
restricted stock units financial
"Represents a grant of restricted stock units that vests in full on June 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."
transaction code A financial
"transaction_code": "A","transaction_type": "non-derivative""
Grant, award, or other acquisition financial
"transaction_code_description": "Grant, award, or other acquisition""
Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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 if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
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*
Riley Christopher
(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)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
General Counsel & Secretary
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/08/2026		6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock04/08/2026A274,187(1)A$01,303,359D
Common Stock04/08/2026A350,000(2)A$01,653,359D
Common Stock04/08/2026A225,806(2)A$01,879,165D
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. Represents a grant of restricted stock units that vests in full on June 30, 2027.
2. Represents a grant of restricted stock units that vests in full on April 30, 2027.
Remarks:
/s/ Christopher Riley04/10/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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FAQ

What did Christopher Riley report in this Form 4 for PLBY?

Christopher Riley reported receiving three grants of Playboy common stock as equity compensation. The awards, reported under code A, increased his direct holdings to 1,879,165 shares, reflecting additional alignment with shareholders through stock-based incentives.

How many Playboy (PLBY) shares were granted to Christopher Riley?

Christopher Riley was granted 274,187 shares, 350,000 shares, and 225,806 shares of Playboy common stock. All three awards were reported with a transaction price per share of $0.00, indicating they were compensation grants rather than open-market purchases.

What type of equity did Christopher Riley receive from Playboy (PLBY)?

The filing describes the awards as grants under transaction code A and footnotes state they represent restricted stock units. These restricted stock units vest in full on April 30, 2027 and June 30, 2027, tying compensation to future service and company performance.

When do Christopher Riley’s Playboy (PLBY) restricted stock units vest?

Footnotes state that the reported awards include restricted stock units that vest in full on April 30, 2027 and June 30, 2027. Vesting means the units convert into common shares for Riley if applicable service and other conditions are satisfied.

Did Christopher Riley buy or sell Playboy (PLBY) stock on the market?

No open-market trades are shown. All transactions use code A, described as a grant, award, or other acquisition, with a transaction price of $0.00 per share. This indicates compensation-related grants, not market purchases or sales of Playboy common stock.

How large is Christopher Riley’s stake in Playboy (PLBY) after these grants?

After the reported equity grants, Christopher Riley directly holds 1,879,165 shares of Playboy common stock. This total reflects his position immediately following the April 8, 2026 awards, as disclosed in the Form 4’s post-transaction share ownership field.