Form SCHEDULE 13D/A Playboy, Inc. Filed by: RIZVI SUHAIL
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549 |
SCHEDULE 13D
Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(Amendment No. 8)*
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Playboy, Inc. (Name of Issuer) |
Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share (Title of Class of Securities) |
(CUSIP Number) |
Audrey DiMarzo 801 Northpoint Parkway, Suite 129, West Palm Beach, FL, 33407 (248) 594-4776 (Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications) |
04/08/2026 (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).
SCHEDULE 13D
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| CUSIP No. |
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Name of reporting person
Suhail Rizvi | ||||||||
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a)
(b) | ||||||||
| 3 | SEC use only | ||||||||
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Source of funds (See Instructions)
OO | ||||||||
| 5 |
Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)
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| 6 | Citizenship or place of organization
UNITED STATES
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| Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: |
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| 11 | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person
18,479,105.00 | ||||||||
| 12 | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
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| 13 | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)
16.09 % | ||||||||
| 14 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IN |
Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
The amount set forth in row 7 includes 388,319 restricted stock units ("RSUs") in respect of shares of Common Stock which have vested or are scheduled to vest within sixty days of the date hereof. Does not include 164,516 unvested RSUs as they do not vest within sixty days of the date hereof.
The amount set forth in row 11 includes the following:
(1) 388,319 RSUs in respect of shares of Common Stock which have vested or are scheduled to vest within sixty days of the date hereof (and does not include 164,516 unvested RSUs as they do not vest within sixty days of the date hereof).
(2) Shares held directly by Rizvi Opportunistic Equity Fund (TI), L.P. ("ROEF (TI)"), Rizvi Opportunistic Equity Fund I-B (TI), L.P. ("ROEF I-B (TI)"), Rizvi Opportunistic Equity Fund I-B, L.P. ("ROEF I-B"), Rizvi Opportunistic Equity Fund, L.P. ("ROEF"), Rizvi Traverse Partners, LLC ("RTP LLC") and RT-ICON FF LLC ("RT FF") (collectively, the "Rizvi Traverse Entities"). RTM-ICON, LLC ("RTM-ICON") is the manager of RT FF. Rizvi Traverse Management, LLC ("Rizvi Traverse") is the sole member of RTM-ICON, the general partner of each of ROEF (TI), ROEF I-B (TI), ROEF I-B and ROEF and the managing member of RTP LLC. Mr. Suhail Rizvi and Mr. John Giampetroni are the managers of Rizvi Traverse. Each of RTM-ICON, Rizvi Traverse, and Messrs. Rizvi and Giampetroni may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of the shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by the Rizvi Traverse Entities, but each disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares, except to the extent of any pecuniary interest therein.
(3) Shares held directly by Rizvi Opportunistic Equity Fund II, L.P. ("ROEF II"). Rizvi Traverse GP II, LLC ("RT GP II" and, together with Rizvi Master (as defined below), TCP (as defined below), ROEF II and Messrs. Rizvi and Giampetroni, the "Reporting Persons") is the general partner of ROEF II. Mr. Suhail Rizvi and Mr. John Giampetroni are the managers of RT GP II. Each of ROEF II, RT GP II, Messrs. Rizvi and Giampetroni may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of the shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by ROEF II, but each disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares, except to the extent of any pecuniary interest therein.
(4) Shares held directly by Rizvi Traverse Partners II, LLC ("RTP II LLC"). Rizvi Traverse Management II, LLC ("RTM II") is the manager of RTP II LLC. Mr. Suhail Rizvi and Mr. John Giampetroni are the managers of RTM II. Each of RTM II and Messrs. Rizvi and Giampetroni may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of the shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by RTP II LLC, but each disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares, except to the extent of any pecuniary interest therein.
(5) Shares held directly by Rizvi Interests Inc. ("Rizvi Interests"). Mr. Suhail Rizvi is the controlling shareholder of Rizvi Interests. Mr. Rizvi may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of the shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by Rizvi Interests, but disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares, except to the extent of any pecuniary interest therein.
(6) Shares held directly by Rizvi Master LLC ("Rizvi Master"). Mr. Suhail Rizvi is the manager of Rizvi Master. Mr. Rizvi may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of the shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by Rizvi Master, but disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares, except to the extent of any pecuniary interest therein.
(7) Shares held directly by RT ICON Holdings II LLC ("RT ICON Holdings II"). Rizvi Traverse CI Manager, LLC ("RTCIM") is the manager of RT ICON Holdings II. Mr. Suhail Rizvi is the manager of RTCIM. Mr. Rizvi may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of the shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by RT ICON Holdings II, but disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares, except to the extent of any pecuniary interest therein.
The percentage set forth in row 13 is based on 114,859,723 shares of Common Stock outstanding as of March 10, 2026, as set forth in the Issuer's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 16, 2026.
SCHEDULE 13D
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| CUSIP No. |
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Name of reporting person
John Giampetroni | ||||||||
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a)
(b) | ||||||||
| 3 | SEC use only | ||||||||
| 4 |
Source of funds (See Instructions)
OO | ||||||||
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Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)
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| 6 | Citizenship or place of organization
UNITED STATES
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| Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: |
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| 11 | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person
14,471,993.00 | ||||||||
| 12 | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
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| 13 | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)
12.60 % | ||||||||
| 14 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IN |
Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
The amount set forth in row 11 includes the following:
(1) Shares held directly by the Rizvi Traverse Entities. RTM-ICON is the manager of RT FF. Rizvi Traverse is the sole member of RTM-ICON, the general partner of each of ROEF (TI), ROEF I-B (TI), ROEF I-B and ROEF and the managing member of RTP LLC. Mr. Suhail Rizvi and Mr. John Giampetroni are the managers of Rizvi Traverse. Each of RTM-ICON, Rizvi Traverse, and Messrs. Rizvi and Giampetroni may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of the shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by the Rizvi Traverse Entities, but each disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares, except to the extent of any pecuniary interest therein.
(2) Shares held directly by ROEF II. RT GP II is the general partner of ROEF II. Mr. Suhail Rizvi and Mr. John Giampetroni are the managers of RT GP II. Each of ROEF II, RT GP II, Messrs. Rizvi and Giampetroni may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of the shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by ROEF II, but each disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares, except to the extent of any pecuniary interest therein.
(3) Shares held directly by RTP II LLC. RTM II is the manager of RTP II LLC. Mr. Suhail Rizvi and Mr. John Giampetroni are the managers of RTM II. Each of RTM II and Messrs. Rizvi and Giampetroni may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of the shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by RTP II LLC, but each disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares, except to the extent of any pecuniary interest therein.
(4) Shares held directly by Traverse Capital Partners LLC ("TCP"). Mr. John Giampetroni owns all of the equity interests of TCP. Mr. Giampetroni may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of the shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by TCP, but disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares, except to the extent of any pecuniary interest therein.
The percentage set forth in row 13 is based on 114,859,723 shares of Common Stock outstanding as of March 10, 2026, as set forth in the Issuer's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 16, 2026.
SCHEDULE 13D
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| CUSIP No. |
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Name of reporting person
Rizvi Opportunistic Equity Fund II, L.P. | ||||||||
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a)
(b) | ||||||||
| 3 | SEC use only | ||||||||
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Source of funds (See Instructions)
OO | ||||||||
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Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)
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| 6 | Citizenship or place of organization
DELAWARE
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| Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: |
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| 11 | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person
7,069,064.00 | ||||||||
| 12 | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
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| 13 | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)
6.15 % | ||||||||
| 14 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
OO |
Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
The amount set forth in row 11 includes shares held directly by ROEF II. RT GP II is the general partner of ROEF II. Mr. Suhail Rizvi and Mr. John Giampetroni are the managers of RT GP II. Each of RT GP II and Messrs. Rizvi and Giampetroni may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of the shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by ROEF II, but each disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares, except to the extent of any pecuniary interest therein.
The percentage set forth in row 13 is based on 114,859,723 shares of Common Stock outstanding as of March 10, 2026, as set forth in the Issuer's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 16, 2026.
SCHEDULE 13D
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| CUSIP No. |
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Name of reporting person
Rizvi Traverse GP II, LLC | ||||||||
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a)
(b) | ||||||||
| 3 | SEC use only | ||||||||
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Source of funds (See Instructions)
OO | ||||||||
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Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)
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| 6 | Citizenship or place of organization
DELAWARE
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| Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: |
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| 11 | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person
7,069,064.00 | ||||||||
| 12 | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
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| 13 | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)
6.15 % | ||||||||
| 14 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
OO |
Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
The amount set forth in row 11 includes shares held directly by ROEF II. RT GP II is the general partner of ROEF II. Mr. Suhail Rizvi and Mr. John Giampetroni are the managers of RT GP II. Each of RT GP II and Messrs. Rizvi and Giampetroni may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of the shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by ROEF II, but each disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares, except to the extent of any pecuniary interest therein.
The percentage set forth in row 13 is based on 114,859,723 shares of Common Stock outstanding as of March 10, 2026, as set forth in the Issuer's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 16, 2026.
SCHEDULE 13D
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| Item 1. | Security and Issuer | |
| (a) | Title of Class of Securities:
Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share | |
| (b) | Name of Issuer:
Playboy, Inc. | |
| (c) | Address of Issuer's Principal Executive Offices:
10960 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 2200, Los Angeles,
CALIFORNIA
, 90024. | |
Item 1 Comment:
This Amendment No. 8 ("Amendment No. 8") to Schedule 13D supplements and amends the Statement on Schedule 13D of the Reporting Persons (as defined below) originally filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on February 19, 2021, as amended by Amendment No. 1 to Schedule 13D filed with the SEC on June 16, 2021, Amendment No. 2 to Schedule 13D filed with the SEC on November 22, 2021, Amendment No. 3 to Schedule 13D filed with the SEC on March 8, 2022, Amendment No. 4 to Schedule 13D filed with the SEC on March 18, 2022, Amendment No. 5 to Schedule 13D filed with the SEC on February 10, 2023, Amendment No. 6 to Schedule 13D filed with the SEC on March 31, 2023 and Amendment No. 7 ("Amendment No. 7") to Schedule 13D filed with the SEC on May 6, 2025 (as amended, the "Statement"). The Statement relates to the shares of common stock, $0.0001 par value per share (the "Common Stock"), of Playboy, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "Issuer"). The Issuer's principal executive offices are located at 10960 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 2200, Los Angeles, California 90024. The Common Stock is listed on The Nasdaq Global Market and trades under the symbol "PLBY."
This Amendment No. 8 is being filed (i) to report certain restricted stock unit ("RSU") grants to Mr. Suhail Rizvi, a non-employee director of the Issuer, and (ii) as a result of the dilution of the Reporting Persons' ownership percentages resulting from issuances of Common Stock by the Issuer.
Except as otherwise set forth in this Amendment No. 8, the information set forth in the Statement remains unchanged and is incorporated herein by reference to the extent relevant to the items in this Amendment No. 8. This Amendment No. 8 should be read together with the Statement. | ||
| Item 3. | Source and Amount of Funds or Other Consideration | |
Item 3 of the Statement is hereby amended to add the following:
Since the filing of Amendment No. 7, the Issuer has granted Mr. Suhail Rizvi the following RSUs: (i) 41,935 RSUs granted on April 8, 2026, all of which vested in full upon grant, and (ii) 64,516 RSUs granted on April 8, 2026, all of which vest on the earlier of (a) June 16, 2027 and (b) the date of the Issuer's 2027 annual meeting of stockholders. | ||
| Item 5. | Interest in Securities of the Issuer | |
| (a) | The responses set forth on rows 7 through 13 of the cover pages of this Statement, as of the date hereof, and Item 3 are incorporated by reference in this Item 5. The following responses are based on 114,859,723 shares of Common Stock outstanding as of March 10, 2026, as set forth in the Issuer's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 16, 2026. | |
| (b) | The responses set forth on rows 7 through 13 of the cover pages of this Statement, as of the date hereof, and Item 3 are incorporated by reference in this Item 5. The following responses are based on 114,859,723 shares of Common Stock outstanding as of March 10, 2026, as set forth in the Issuer's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 16, 2026. | |
| (c) | The responses set forth on rows 7 through 13 of the cover pages of this Statement, as of the date hereof, and Item 3 are incorporated by reference in this Item 5. Except as set forth in this Statement, no Reporting Person has effected any transaction in the Common Stock in the 60 days preceding the date hereof. | |
| (d) | Not applicable. | |
| (e) | Not applicable. | |
| Item 7. | Material to be Filed as Exhibits. | |
99.1* Form of Subscription Agreement, dated as of September 30, 2020, by and among Mountain Crest Acquisition Corp and certain institutional and accredited investors (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Issuer's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on October 1, 2020).
99.2* Form of Registration Rights Agreement dated as of September 30, 2020, by and among Mountain Crest Acquisition Corp and certain institutional and accredited investors (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Issuer's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on October 1, 2020).
99.3* Investor Rights Agreement, dated as of February 10, 2021, by and among Playboy, Inc. (f/k/a PLBY Group, Inc.) and RT-ICON Holdings LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the Issuer's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on February 16, 2021).
99.4* Amended and Restated Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of February 10, 2021, by and among Playboy, Inc. (f/k/a PLBY Group, Inc.), RT-ICON Holdings LLC, and each of the other shareholders whose names are listed on Exhibit A thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Issuer's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on February 16, 2021).
99.5* Form of Lock-Up Agreement, dated as of February 10, 2021, by and among Playboy, Inc. (f/k/a PLBY Group, Inc.) and RT-ICON Holdings LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to the Issuer's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on October 1, 2020).
99.6* Director Voting Agreement, dated as of February 10, 2021, by and among Playboy, Inc. (f/k/a PLBY Group, Inc.), RT-ICON Holdings LLC and Drawbridge Special Opportunities Fund LP (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to the Issuer's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on February 16, 2021).
99.7* Joint Filing Agreement as required by Rule 13d-1(k)(1) under the Exchange Act
99.8* Standstill Agreement, dated as of January 30, 2023, by and among Playboy, Inc. (f/k/a PLBY Group, Inc.) and affiliates of Rizvi Traverse Management (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Issuer's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on February 2, 2023).
* Previously filed. | ||
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After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
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