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Item 3 — Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Playboy, Inc. · 10-Q · Q2 FY2026 · Period ended Jun 30, 2026
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We are exposed to a variety of market and other risks, including the effects of changes in interest rates, inflation, and foreign currency exchange rates, as well as risks to the availability of funding sources, hazard events, and specific asset risks.
Interest Rate Risk
The market risk inherent in our financial instruments and our financial position represents the potential loss arising from adverse changes in interest rates. As of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, we had cash of $31.9 million and $37.8 million, respectively, primarily held in interest-bearing deposit accounts for which the fair market value would be affected by changes in the general level of U.S. interest rates. As of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, we had restricted cash of $5.3 million and $5.0 million, respectively, of which $4.1 million was held in interest-bearing deposit accounts. However, an immediate 10% change in interest rates would not have a material effect on the fair market value of our cash and restricted cash and cash equivalents.
In order to maintain liquidity and fund business operations, our long-term A&R Term Loans are subject to a variable interest rate based on prime, federal funds, or the secured overnight financing rates. The nature and amount of our long-term debt can be expected to vary as a result of future business requirements, market conditions, and other factors. We may elect to enter into interest rate swap contracts to reduce the impact associated with interest rate fluctuations, but as of June 30, 2026, we have not entered into any such contracts.
As of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, we had outstanding debt obligations of $144.9 million and $159.9 million, respectively, which accrued interest at a rate of 10.09% for Tranche A and Tranche B A&R Term Loans as of June 30, 2026. Based on the balance outstanding under our A&R Term Loans at June 30, 2026, we estimate that a 0.5% or 1% increase or decrease in underlying interest rates would increase or decrease annual interest expense by $0.7 million or $1.4 million, respectively, in any given fiscal year. See also our “Risk Factors—Risks Related to Our Business and Industry—Our variable rate debt subjects us to interest rate risk that could cause our debt service obligations to increase significantly.” included in Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 16, 2026.
Foreign Currency Risk
We transact business in various foreign currencies and have significant international revenues, as well as costs denominated in foreign currencies other than the U.S. dollar, primarily the Australian dollar and Chinese renminbi. Accordingly, changes in exchange rates, and in particular a strengthening of the U.S. dollar, have in the past, and may in the future, negatively affect our revenue and other operating results as expressed in U.S. dollars. For the three months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, we derived approximately 69% of our revenue from international customers for both periods, out of which 62% and 45%, respectively, was denominated in foreign currency. For the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, we derived approximately 67% of our revenue from outside the United States for both periods, out of which 61% and 44%, respectively, was denominated in foreign currency. We expect the percentage of revenue derived from outside the United States to increase in future periods as we continue to expand globally. Revenue and related expenses generated from our international operations (other than most international licenses) are denominated in the functional currencies of the corresponding country. The functional currency of our subsidiaries that either operate in or support these markets is generally the same as the corresponding local currency. The majority of our international licenses are denominated in U.S. dollars. The results of operations of, and certain of our intercompany balances associated with, our international operations are exposed to foreign exchange rate fluctuations. Upon consolidation, as exchange rates vary, our revenue and other operating results may differ materially from expectations, and we may record significant gains or losses on the remeasurement of intercompany balances. We do not have an active foreign exchange hedging program.
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There are numerous factors impacting the amount by which our financial results are affected by foreign currency translation and transaction gains and losses resulting from changes in currency exchange rates, including, but not limited to, the volume of foreign currency-denominated transactions in a given period. Foreign currency transaction exposure from a 10% movement of currency exchange rates would have a material impact on our results, assuming no foreign currency hedging. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2026, we recorded an unrealized gain of $0.1 million and $0.7 million, respectively, which is included in accumulated other comprehensive loss as of June 30, 2026. This was primarily related to the strengthening of the Australian dollar against the U.S. dollar during the three and six months ended June 30, 2026.
Inflation Risk
Inflationary factors such as increases in the cost of our product and overhead costs may adversely affect our operating results. Although we do not believe that inflation has had a material impact on our financial position or results of operations in recent periods, a high rate of inflation in the future may have an adverse effect on our ability to maintain or improve current levels of revenue, gross margin and selling and administrative expenses, or the ability of our customers to make discretionary purchases of our goods and services. See our “Risk Factors—Risks Related to Our Business and Industry—Our business depends on consumer purchases of discretionary goods and content, which can be negatively impacted during an economic downturn or periods of inflation. This could materially impact our sales, profitability and financial condition,” included in Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 16, 2026.