Playboy CEO receives 645,161-share stock grant
Kohn Bernhard L III reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Kohn Bernhard L III reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Playboy, Inc. CEO, President and director Bernhard L. Kohn III reported a grant of 645,161 restricted stock units covering common stock on July 22, 2026. These RSUs vest in full on April 30, 2028. After the award, he reports 6,133,569 common shares held directly, plus additional indirect holdings through related trusts and entities, for which he disclaims beneficial ownership beyond his pecuniary interest.
Insider Trade Summary
Grant/Award: 645,161 shares
Grant/Award
1 txn
Insider
Kohn Bernhard L III
Role
CEO & President
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Stock F1 | 645,161 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Holding | Common Stock F2 | -- | -- | -- |
| Holding | Common Stock F3 | -- | -- | -- |
| Holding | Common Stock F4 | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 6,133,569 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 75,361 shares (Indirect, by Cold Springs Trust);
Common Stock — 445,309 shares (Indirect, by Woodburn Dr LP);
Common Stock — 50,000 shares (Indirect, by Bircoll Kohn Family Trust)
Footnotes (4)
- F1. Represents a grant of restricted stock units that vests in full on April 30, 2028.
- F2. Represents shares of common stock held directly by Cold Springs Trust, of which Mr. Kohn is a beneficiary. Mr. Kohn disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares owned by Cold Springs Trust, except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein, and the inclusion of these securities in this report shall not be deemed an admission of beneficial ownership of the reported securities for purpose of Section 16 or for any other purpose.
- F3. Represents shares of common stock held directly by Woodburn Dr LP, an entity controlled by Mr. Kohn. Mr. Kohn disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares owned by Woodburn Dr LP, except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein, and the inclusion of these securities in this report shall not be deemed an admission of beneficial ownership of the reported securities for purpose of Section 16 or for any other purpose.
- F4. Represents securities held directly by Bircoll Kohn Family Trust, for which Mr. Kohn is a trustee and a controlling person. Mr. Kohn disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares owned by Bircoll Kohn Family Trust, except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein, and the inclusion of these securities in this report shall not be deemed an admission of beneficial ownership of the reported securities for purpose of Section 16 or for any other purpose.
Key Figures
Equity award: 645,161 restricted stock units
Award price per share: $0.0000
RSU vesting date: April 30, 2028
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Equity award
645,161 restricted stock units
Grant of RSUs on July 22, 2026
Award price per share
$0.0000
Reported transaction price per share for the RSU grant
RSU vesting date
April 30, 2028
Restricted stock units vest in full on this date
Direct common shares
6,133,569 shares
Direct Playboy, Inc. common stock holdings after the reported award
Cold Springs Trust holdings
75,361 shares
Shares held by Cold Springs Trust; Kohn is a beneficiary and disclaims beneficial ownership beyond pecuniary interest
Woodburn Dr LP holdings
445,309 shares
Shares held by Woodburn Dr LP, an entity controlled by Kohn; beneficial ownership disclaimed except for pecuniary interest
Bircoll Kohn Family Trust holdings
50,000 shares
Shares held by Bircoll Kohn Family Trust; Kohn is trustee and controlling person, with beneficial ownership disclaimed beyond pecuniary interest
Key Terms
restricted stock units, pecuniary interest, beneficial ownership, Section 16
4 terms
restricted stock units financial
"Represents a grant of restricted stock units that vests in full on April 30, 2028."
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.
pecuniary interest financial
"Kohn disclaims beneficial ownership ... except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein"
beneficial ownership financial
"disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares ... inclusion of these securities in this report"
Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.
Section 16 regulatory
"for purpose of Section 16 or for any other purpose."
Section 16 is a U.S. securities law rule that governs the trading and disclosure obligations of company insiders — typically officers, directors and large shareholders — to promote transparency and deter unfair profit-taking. It requires insiders to publicly report their stock trades and allows companies or the issuer to reclaim quick, short-term profits from certain insider trades, like a scoreboard and a refund policy that help investors see and limit possible insider advantage.
FAQ
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What equity award did Playboy (PLBY) grant to CEO Bernhard Kohn in July 2026?
Bernhard L. Kohn III received a grant of 645,161 restricted stock units covering Playboy, Inc. common stock on July 22, 2026. These RSUs were reported at a price of $0.00 per share and are scheduled to vest in a single installment in 2028.
When do Bernhard Kohn's newly granted PLBY restricted stock units vest?
The 645,161 restricted stock units granted to Bernhard L. Kohn III vest in full on April 30, 2028. This means the entire award is scheduled to become fully vested on that date, assuming continued satisfaction of any applicable service-based conditions.
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