Playboy Inc. has entered into definitive agreements to sell 50% of its China business to UTG Brands Management Group, a leading consumer brands operator in China. The deal will see Playboy receive a total of $122 million in cash, including $45 million over two years for the joint venture interest, $67 million in guaranteed minimum distribution payments over eight years, and $10 million for brand support services over the next three years. UTG will take over operational management of Playboy's activities in China, Hong Kong, and Macau. As part of the agreement, Playboy will use a minimum of $50 million from the proceeds to reduce debt, and expects the transaction to be immediately accretive to earnings. The initial closing of the transaction is expected by March 31, 2026, subject to customary conditions.

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