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Major Playboy (PLBY) shareholder details 13% stake and backstop support for share repurchases

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SCHEDULE 13D/A

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Docler Holding S.a r.l., Byborg Enterprises S.A., The Million S.a r.l. and Gyorgy Gattyan amended their Schedule 13D for Playboy, Inc., updating their beneficial ownership and new arrangements. The Luxembourg entities each report 14,900,000 shares with shared voting and dispositive power, while Gattyan reports 15,064,516 shares, or 13.0% of the common stock.

The filing references approximately 115.6 million Playboy shares outstanding as of June 22, 2026, after the issuer repurchased and cancelled 1,904,762 shares under a Stock Repurchase Agreement. On June 18, 2026, The Million and other backstop purchasers agreed in a Backstop Agreement to buy shares if Playboy fails to complete scheduled repurchases, with The Million entitled to a 5.0% backstop fee on any unused commitment, payable in common stock or in cash if issuing shares would lift its affiliated ownership above 29.99%.

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Amended 13D details a ~13% stake in Playboy and a backstop supporting its share repurchase.

The reporting group led by Docler Holding, Byborg Enterprises, The Million and Gyorgy Gattyan discloses beneficial ownership of up to 15,064,516 Playboy common shares, or 13.0% of the class. This reflects a sizable minority position with both shared and, for Gattyan, some sole voting and dispositive power.

The filing highlights Playboy’s Stock Repurchase Agreement and a related Backstop Agreement dated June 18, 2026. If Playboy does not complete a scheduled share purchase, the backstop purchasers must acquire the remaining shares on the same terms, helping ensure execution of the buyback structure.

As consideration, The Million earns a backstop fee of 5.0% on any unused portion of its commitment, payable in common stock or, if that would push its affiliated ownership above 29.99%, in cash instead. Subsequent company filings around the repurchase dates referenced, including the June 22, 2026 8-K, frame how this ownership and support arrangement interacts with Playboy’s evolving share count.

Docler/Byborg/The Million beneficial stake 14,900,000 shares Shared voting and dispositive power for each Luxembourg entity
Gyorgy Gattyan aggregate ownership 15,064,516 shares Includes 164,516 shares with sole voting and dispositive power
Ownership percentage (Gattyan) 13.0% Percent of Playboy common stock represented by 15,064,516 shares
Ownership percentage (entities) 12.9% Percent of class for 14,900,000 shares beneficially owned
Shares outstanding baseline 117.5 million shares Playboy common stock outstanding as of June 10, 2026
Shares outstanding after repurchase 115.6 million shares Outstanding Playboy common stock as of June 22, 2026 after cancellation
Repurchased and cancelled shares 1,904,762 shares Repurchased by Playboy on June 18, 2026 under the Stock Repurchase Agreement
Backstop fee rate 5.0% Fee on unused portion of The Million's backstop commitment
Equity ownership cap trigger 29.99% Threshold above which The Million’s backstop fee is paid in cash instead of shares
Backstop Agreement financial
"On June 18, 2026, the Issuer entered into a Backstop Agreement (the "Backstop Agreement") with The Million and the other purchasers"
A backstop agreement is a guarantee from a third party to buy any unsold shares or take up remaining financing in a company’s stock sale or fundraising round, acting like a safety net so the deal goes through. For investors, it lowers the chance that a planned capital raise will fail and clarifies how much new stock might be issued and who will hold it, which can affect share value and dilution.
Stock Repurchase Agreement financial
"in connection with the Issuer's repurchase of shares of Common Stock pursuant to a Stock Repurchase Agreement dated June 18, 2026"
beneficially owned financial
"11Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person 15,064,516.00"
Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.
Current Report on Form 8-K regulatory
"as reported by the Issuer in Exhibit 99.1 to its Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission"
A current report on Form 8-K is a document that publicly traded companies file to promptly share important news or events that could affect their financial position or stock price, such as major business changes or legal issues. It helps investors stay informed about timely developments, allowing them to make better decisions about buying or selling shares.
Percent of class financial
"13Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11) 12.9 %"
Percent of class is the portion of a specific category of securities—such as a company’s common shares, preferred shares, or a bond series—that takes part in or approves a corporate action (vote, consent, tender, etc.). Investors watch this number because it reveals how much support or opposition exists within that particular shareholder group; like counting how many members of a club back a proposal, it can determine whether a plan passes or how influence is distributed.
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(CUSIP Number)
Raffaele Zucca Alessandrelli
5 Rue Charles Darwin,
Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, N4, L-1433
352 261 11 81

(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)
06/18/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of This Statement)


If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of §§ 240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box.

The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).




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Docler Holding S.a r.l.
Signature:/s/ Raffaele Zucca Alessandrelli
Name/Title:Raffaele Zucca Alessandrelli/Class B Manager
Date:06/23/2026
Byborg Enterprises S.A.
Signature:/s/ Raffaele Zucca Alessandrelli
Name/Title:Raffaele Zucca Alessandrelli/Director
Date:06/23/2026
The Million S.a. r.l.
Signature:/s/ Raffaele Zucca Alessandrelli
Name/Title:/s/ Raffaele Zucca Alessandrelli/Sole Manager
Date:06/23/2026
Gyorgy Gattyan
Signature:/s/ Gyorgy Gattyan
Name/Title:Gyorgy Gattyan
Date:06/23/2026

FAQ

What stake in Playboy, Inc. (PLBY) do Docler, Byborg, The Million and Gyorgy Gattyan report?

They report beneficial ownership of up to 15,064,516 shares, or 13.0% of Playboy’s common stock. Each Luxembourg entity shows 14,900,000 shares with shared voting and dispositive power, while Gyorgy Gattyan’s aggregate includes an additional 164,516 shares with sole voting and dispositive power.

How many Playboy (PLBY) shares are used to calculate the ownership percentages in this Schedule 13D/A?

The percentages are based on approximately 115.6 million Playboy common shares outstanding as of June 22, 2026. This figure reflects 117.5 million shares reported as outstanding on June 10, 2026, adjusted for the repurchase and cancellation of 1,904,762 shares on June 18, 2026.

What is the Backstop Agreement involving The Million S.a r.l. and Playboy (PLBY)?

The Backstop Agreement obligates The Million and other backstop purchasers to buy Playboy shares if the company misses scheduled repurchases. These obligations mirror terms in the Stock Repurchase Agreement dated June 18, 2026, helping ensure shares are acquired even if Playboy does not complete a tranche.

What backstop fee can The Million receive under the Playboy (PLBY) Backstop Agreement?

The Million is entitled to a backstop fee equal to 5.0% of any unused portion of its commitment. This fee is payable in Playboy common shares or, if issuing shares would push The Million and its affiliates above 29.99% ownership, in cash instead.

How did Playboy’s June 18, 2026 stock repurchase affect shares outstanding used in this 13D/A?

Playboy repurchased and cancelled 1,904,762 common shares on June 18, 2026 under a Stock Repurchase Agreement. This reduced the outstanding share count used for ownership calculations from 117.5 million on June 10, 2026 to approximately 115.6 million as of June 22, 2026.

What voting and dispositive power do the reporting persons have over Playboy (PLBY) shares?

Docler Holding, Byborg Enterprises and The Million each report 14,900,000 shares with shared voting and dispositive power. Gyorgy Gattyan reports shared power over 14,900,000 shares plus sole voting and dispositive power over an additional 164,516 shares, giving him aggregate beneficial ownership of 15,064,516 shares.