Yiheng Capital Dumps 270,000 Planet Fitness Shares Worth $29.4 Million

Company Overview - Planet Fitness operates a large network of fitness centers using a franchise-driven model to expand its presence across multiple countries, focusing on affordable and accessible fitness options supported by a strong brand and scalable business structure [5][8] - The company generates revenue through a mix of franchise fees, corporate-owned store operations, and equipment sales to franchisees, targeting value-oriented fitness consumers in the U.S. and select international markets [8] Financial Performance - As of November 13, 2025, Planet Fitness reported a revenue of $1.29 billion and a net income of $205.80 million for the trailing twelve months (TTM) [3] - The stock price was $107.11, reflecting a one-year price change of 10.62%, which outperformed the S&P 500 by 0.52 percentage points [7] Investment Activity - Yiheng Capital Management, L.P. fully exited its put option position in Planet Fitness, selling 270,000 shares with an estimated trade value of $29,443,500 during the third quarter ending September 30, 2025 [2][6] - The exit from the put option position, which previously constituted 2.65% of the fund's assets under management (AUM), aligns with a broader downsizing strategy as the total fund AUM dropped by 39% quarter-over-quarter [1][7]