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Dolphin Reports Q1 2025 Results; Core Entertainment Publicity and Marketing Segment (EPM) Revenue Up 2% YoY to $12.1 Million, Strategic Investments and New Division Launch to Drive Long-Term Growth

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Dolphin Entertainment (NASDAQ:DLPN) reported Q1 2025 financial results with core Entertainment Publicity and Marketing (EPM) revenue growing 2% YoY to $12.1 million. Total revenue was $12.2 million, down from $15.2 million in Q1 2024, primarily due to the absence of $3.4 million in Blue Angels production revenue from the previous year.

The company reported an operating loss of $1.8 million and a net loss of $2.3 million ($0.21 per share) for Q1 2025. Key strategic initiatives include investments in women's sports through Always Alpha, co-founded with Allyson Felix, and the launch of a new affiliate marketing division under The Digital Dept. Notably, Dolphin was named 2025 Agency of the Year by Observer's PR Power List.

CEO Bill O'Dowd demonstrated confidence in the company's future by implementing a 10b5-1 stock purchase plan in April 2025, following $100,000 in common stock purchases in 2H 2024.

Dolphin Entertainment (NASDAQ:DLPN) ha comunicato i risultati finanziari del primo trimestre 2025, con un aumento del 2% su base annua del fatturato principale nel settore Entertainment Publicity and Marketing (EPM), che ha raggiunto 12,1 milioni di dollari. Il fatturato totale è stato di 12,2 milioni di dollari, in calo rispetto ai 15,2 milioni di dollari del primo trimestre 2024, principalmente a causa dell'assenza dei 3,4 milioni di dollari di ricavi derivanti dalla produzione di Blue Angels dell'anno precedente.

L'azienda ha registrato una perdita operativa di 1,8 milioni di dollari e una perdita netta di 2,3 milioni di dollari (0,21 dollari per azione) nel primo trimestre 2025. Le iniziative strategiche chiave includono investimenti nello sport femminile tramite Always Alpha, co-fondata con Allyson Felix, e il lancio di una nuova divisione di marketing affiliato sotto The Digital Dept. Degno di nota è il riconoscimento di Dolphin come Agenzia dell'Anno 2025 dalla PR Power List di Observer.

Il CEO Bill O'Dowd ha mostrato fiducia nel futuro dell'azienda implementando un piano di acquisto azionario 10b5-1 nell'aprile 2025, dopo aver acquistato azioni ordinarie per 100.000 dollari nella seconda metà del 2024.

Dolphin Entertainment (NASDAQ:DLPN) reportó los resultados financieros del primer trimestre de 2025, con un crecimiento del 2% interanual en los ingresos principales de Entretenimiento, Publicidad y Marketing (EPM), alcanzando 12,1 millones de dólares. Los ingresos totales fueron de 12,2 millones de dólares, una disminución respecto a los 15,2 millones del primer trimestre de 2024, principalmente debido a la ausencia de 3,4 millones de dólares en ingresos por la producción de Blue Angels del año anterior.

La compañía reportó una pérdida operativa de 1,8 millones de dólares y una pérdida neta de 2,3 millones de dólares (0,21 dólares por acción) en el primer trimestre de 2025. Las iniciativas estratégicas clave incluyen inversiones en deportes femeninos a través de Always Alpha, cofundada con Allyson Felix, y el lanzamiento de una nueva división de marketing de afiliados bajo The Digital Dept. Cabe destacar que Dolphin fue nombrada Agencia del Año 2025 por la PR Power List de Observer.

El CEO Bill O'Dowd mostró confianza en el futuro de la compañía al implementar un plan de compra de acciones 10b5-1 en abril de 2025, tras adquirir acciones comunes por 100,000 dólares en la segunda mitad de 2024.

Dolphin Entertainment (NASDAQ:DLPN)은 2025년 1분기 재무 실적을 발표했으며, 핵심 엔터테인먼트 홍보 및 마케팅(EPM) 매출이 전년 대비 2% 증가한 1,210만 달러를 기록했습니다. 총 매출은 1,220만 달러로, 2024년 1분기의 1,520만 달러에서 감소했는데, 이는 전년도에 있었던 340만 달러 규모의 Blue Angels 제작 매출이 없었기 때문입니다.

회사는 2025년 1분기에 180만 달러의 영업 손실과 230만 달러의 순손실(주당 0.21달러)을 보고했습니다. 주요 전략적 이니셔티브로는 Allyson Felix와 공동 설립한 Always Alpha를 통한 여성 스포츠 투자와 The Digital Dept 산하의 새로운 제휴 마케팅 부서 출범이 포함됩니다. 특히 Dolphin은 Observer의 PR Power List에서 2025년 올해의 에이전시로 선정되었습니다.

CEO Bill O'Dowd는 2024년 하반기에 10만 달러 상당의 보통주를 매입한 데 이어 2025년 4월에 10b5-1 주식 매입 계획을 시행하며 회사의 미래에 대한 자신감을 보였습니다.

Dolphin Entertainment (NASDAQ:DLPN) a publié ses résultats financiers du premier trimestre 2025, avec une croissance de 2 % en glissement annuel des revenus principaux dans le secteur Entertainment Publicity and Marketing (EPM), atteignant 12,1 millions de dollars. Le chiffre d'affaires total s'est élevé à 12,2 millions de dollars, en baisse par rapport à 15,2 millions de dollars au premier trimestre 2024, principalement en raison de l'absence de 3,4 millions de dollars de revenus liés à la production Blue Angels de l'année précédente.

La société a enregistré une perte d'exploitation de 1,8 million de dollars et une perte nette de 2,3 millions de dollars (0,21 dollar par action) pour le premier trimestre 2025. Les initiatives stratégiques clés incluent des investissements dans le sport féminin via Always Alpha, cofondé avec Allyson Felix, ainsi que le lancement d'une nouvelle division marketing d'affiliation sous The Digital Dept. Notamment, Dolphin a été nommée Agence de l'année 2025 par le PR Power List de l'Observer.

Le PDG Bill O'Dowd a manifesté sa confiance dans l'avenir de l'entreprise en mettant en place un plan d'achat d'actions 10b5-1 en avril 2025, après avoir acquis pour 100 000 dollars d'actions ordinaires au second semestre 2024.

Dolphin Entertainment (NASDAQ:DLPN) meldete die Finanzergebnisse für das erste Quartal 2025, wobei der Kernbereich Entertainment Publicity and Marketing (EPM) einen Umsatzanstieg von 2 % im Jahresvergleich auf 12,1 Millionen US-Dollar verzeichnete. Der Gesamtumsatz lag bei 12,2 Millionen US-Dollar und damit unter den 15,2 Millionen US-Dollar im ersten Quartal 2024, was hauptsächlich auf das Fehlen von 3,4 Millionen US-Dollar aus der Blue Angels-Produktion im Vorjahr zurückzuführen ist.

Das Unternehmen meldete einen operativen Verlust von 1,8 Millionen US-Dollar und einen Nettoverlust von 2,3 Millionen US-Dollar (0,21 US-Dollar pro Aktie) für das erste Quartal 2025. Zu den wichtigsten strategischen Initiativen gehören Investitionen in den Frauensport durch Always Alpha, das gemeinsam mit Allyson Felix gegründet wurde, sowie die Einführung einer neuen Affiliate-Marketing-Abteilung unter The Digital Dept. Bemerkenswert ist, dass Dolphin von der Observer PR Power List zur Agentur des Jahres 2025 ernannt wurde.

CEO Bill O'Dowd zeigte Vertrauen in die Zukunft des Unternehmens, indem er im April 2025 einen 10b5-1-Aktienkaufplan implementierte, nachdem er im zweiten Halbjahr 2024 Stammaktien im Wert von 100.000 US-Dollar erworben hatte.

Positive
  • Core EPM revenue grew 2% YoY to $12.1 million despite industry disruptions
  • Named 2025 Agency of the Year on Observer's PR Power List
  • Strategic expansion into women's sports market through Always Alpha venture
  • Launch of new affiliate marketing division expanding revenue verticals
  • CEO showing confidence through personal stock purchases via 10b5-1 plan
Negative
  • Operating loss of $1.8 million compared to $0.2 million operating income in Q1 2024
  • Net loss increased to $2.3 million ($0.21 per share) from $0.3 million in Q1 2024
  • Total revenue decreased to $12.2 million from $15.2 million YoY

Insights

Dolphin's Q1 shows mixed results with core business growth offset by strategic investments and production revenue decline, indicating cautious near-term outlook.

Dolphin Entertainment delivered a nuanced Q1 2025 performance with some positives masked by overall declines. While total revenue fell 19.7% year-over-year to $12.2 million, the core Entertainment Publicity and Marketing (EPM) segment actually grew 2% to $12.1 million. The revenue decline is primarily explained by the absence of $3.4 million in production revenue from "The Blue Angels" that was present in Q1 2024.

The company's profitability metrics deteriorated notably. Dolphin swung from $0.2 million operating income last year to a $1.8 million operating loss this quarter. Similarly, adjusted operating income reversed from $1.0 million to a $0.6 million loss. These shifts appear driven by deliberate investments in growth initiatives, including the women's sports management venture "Always Alpha" and a new affiliate marketing division.

Net loss widened considerably to $2.3 million ($0.21 per share) from $0.3 million ($0.04 per share) in Q1 2024. This 667% deterioration in net loss suggests significant margin pressure despite only a 19.7% revenue decline. The company maintained a reasonable cash position of $7.1 million, though down from $8.2 million at year-end 2024.

Dolphin's balance sheet shows increased leverage, with total liabilities rising to $49.3 million from $46.8 million at 2024 year-end. Stockholders' equity contracted by 20% to $9.3 million. The debt-to-equity ratio has deteriorated to 5.3x from 4.0x in just one quarter, raising concerns about financial flexibility.

Management's commentary focuses on strategic positioning rather than near-term profitability, emphasizing investments in women's sports and affiliate marketing as high-growth opportunities. The CEO's ongoing personal stock purchases through a 10b5-1 plan signals management confidence despite the stock's apparent underperformance.

The company's operational highlights, including industry recognition as "Agency of the Year" and expanded client relationships across divisions, demonstrate continued business momentum despite financial pressures. However, investors should monitor whether these strategic investments translate to improved financial performance in coming quarters, as the current trajectory of widening losses is unsustainable long-term.

Highlights Talent Expansion, Women's Sports Investment, Affiliate Marketing Launches, and Continued Industry Recognition

Named 2025 Agency of the Year by Observer's PR Power List

MIAMI, FLORIDA / ACCESS Newswire / May 13, 2025 / Dolphin (NASDAQ:DLPN), a leading entertainment marketing and content production company, today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025.

Bill O'Dowd, CEO of Dolphin commented:

"Dolphin's first quarter results reinforce the strength and momentum of our core agencies and our strategy of investing in the future of entertainment and marketing. Excluding the impact of last year's Blue Angels production revenue of $3.4 million, our core entertainment publicity and marketing revenue increased 2% year-over-year to $12.1 million-a clear sign of underlying growth, even during a period of industry disruption from the Los Angeles wildfires and less awards business.

We also made deliberate, forward-looking investments in two of the most dynamic sectors in media today: women's sports and affiliate marketing. Always Alpha, our women's sports management firm co-founded by Allyson Felix, is tapping into a multi-billion-dollar sector with explosive growth rates and strong investor confidence. With an active roster of more than a dozen top athletes and sportscasters, along with our strategic partnership with women's sports ad agency Deep Blue, we believe Dolphin is well-positioned to continue its momentum as a first-mover in this space. We will look to expand into women's soccer and basketball this year, with management teams dedicated to the two most popular women's sports in the United States.

At the same time, The Digital Dept. launched a dedicated affiliate marketing division. This new capability means we now offer every major revenue vertical in influencer marketing, further expanding our addressable market and setting us apart from the competition. We already have more than two dozen influencers on our affiliate roster today, and we will continue to invest in this exciting and rapidly growing area throughout the year.

Dolphin is growing and our team's efforts have not gone unnoticed. Dolphin was named Agency of the Year on the 2025 Observer PR Power List, a distinction that validates the strength and cultural reach of our portfolio and the expertise of our people.

On a personal note, I want to reiterate my belief that Dolphin's common stock is deeply undervalued, which is why I began purchasing shares last year and have continued buying through a 10b5-1 plan every week since we reported our 10-K. My ongoing purchases reflect my strong confidence in our company's future and the significant upside I see ahead for our shareholders.

We are building on a powerful foundation, with clear leadership in growing and lucrative categories. As we look ahead, we remain focused on execution, investment in rapidly growing areas, and capturing emerging opportunities for both our clients and our shareholders."

Q1 2025 and Recent Highlights

Total revenue for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, was $12.2 million, a decrease from $15.2 million for the same period in 2024 which included $3.4 million of production revenue from The Blue Angels. Entertainment Publicity and Marketing Segment revenue, excluding production revenue, was $12.1 million a 2% increase from Entertainment Publicity and Marketing Segment revenue of $11.8 million in the same period last year.

Operating loss was $1.8 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, compared to operating income of $0.2 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2024.

Adjusted operating loss was approximately $0.6 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, as compared to an adjusted operating income of $1.0 million for the same period in 2024.

Operating expenses for Q1 2025 were $13.9 million, including depreciation and amortization of $0.6 million and non-recurring or non-cash expenses of approximately $0.6 million. This compares to operating expenses of $15.1 million in Q1 2024, including depreciation and amortization of $0.6 million, equity-based compensation of $0.1 million, and bad debt expense of $0.2 million.

Net loss for Q1 2025 was $2.3 million, including depreciation and amortization of $0.6 million and nonrecurring or non-cash expenses of $0.6 million. This compares to a net loss of $0.3 million for Q1 2024, including depreciation and amortization of $0.6 million, equity-based compensation of $0.1 million and bad debt expense of $0.2 million.

Net loss per share was $0.21 per share based on 11,162,026 weighted average shares outstanding for the quarter ended March 31, 2025. Net loss was $0.04 per share based on 9,238,913 and 9,302,851, respectively, weighted average shares outstanding for basic and fully diluted loss per share for the quarter ended March 31, 2024.

Dolphin

  • Named Agency of the Year on the 2025 Observer PR Power List.

  • CEO Bill O'Dowd started 10b5-1 stock purchase plan in April 2025, building on $100,000 in common stock purchases in 2H 2024.

42West

  • Shined at Toy Fair representing Funko, the Op Games, and Super7.

  • Secured eight nominations for clients at the 97th Academy Awards.

  • Supported multiple exciting new projects at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival and the 2025 SxSW Festival.

  • At Superbowl LIX led Perdue's Wingin' It campaign with Wayne Brady providing live, improvisational game-day commentary; enhanced media visibility for the annual Puppy Bowl, featuring a DC Studios sneak peek with Director James Gunn.

The Door

  • Announced major roster of chef and lifestyle talent for 2025, showcasing prowess for culinary launches and brand expansion.

  • At Superbowl LIX created and executed the Not So Fast, Not So Furious Super Bowl campaign featuring Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, and Ludacris. Launched the "Dazs Drive" cross-country activation, culminating at Shaq's Fun House event. DISRPT Division's client, Serena Williams, debuted A Ma Maniere Converse sneakers during the Super Bowl halftime show. BLK & Bold coffee featured in Google's "50 States, 50 Stories" Super Bowl ad.

Shore Fire Media

  • Longtime client Cyndi Lauper was inducted into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

  • Clients earned 10 wins at the 2025 Grammy Awards.

  • At Superbowl LIX, Trombone Shorty and Lauren Daigle performed America the Beautiful during the pregame show. Fred Minnick hosted Fred Minnick Live 2025, a top-rated Super Bowl event. Bruce Springsteen's Born to Run covered by H.E.R. for Dove's #KeepHerConfident campaign. Booker T. Jones' Green Onions featured in Uber Eats' commercial with Matthew McConaughey. Client Reggie Bush participated in campaigns and events for Bounty, Tostitos, Wilson Football, and Guy Fieri's tailgate party.

Elle

  • Serviced over two dozen clients across Lifestyle and Impact divisions

The Digital Dept.

  • Launched new division for affiliate marketing and content creator services.

  • Hosted highest-grossing BRANDEdit influencer experience to date in Los Angeles.

  • Expanded BRANDEdit experiences and corporate event services to Nashville for 2025.

Always Alpha

  • Along with Dolphin, rang the NASDAQ Closing Bell on March 7, 2025, to celebrate Women in Sports and International Women's Day.

  • Announced joint venture with Deep Blue Sports + Entertainment, creating women's sports' first full-service management offering. At Superbowl LIX announced a partnership with Deep Blue to form the largest firm supporting female athletes. Celebrated with an exclusive Super Bowl luncheon on February 8 in New Orleans.

Special Projects

  • Curated celebrity and cultural influencer attendance for Max, Warner Bros., and Louis Vuitton launches, driving cultural impact and elevating brand visibility.

Blue Angels

  • The Blue Angels won for Outstanding Achievement in Sound Editing for a Feature Documentary at the MPSE Golden Reel Awards.

  • Returned to select IMAX® theatres in January 2025 with a new 3D version.

Youngblood

  • Feature adaptation began and completed principal photography.

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ABOUT DOLPHIN

Dolphin (NASDAQ:DLPN) was founded in 1996 by Bill O'Dowd and has evolved from its origins as an Emmy-nominated television, digital and feature film content producer to a company with three dynamic divisions: Dolphin Entertainment, Dolphin Marketing and Dolphin Ventures.

Dolphin Entertainment: This legacy division, where it all began, has a rich history of producing acclaimed television shows, digital content and feature films. With high-profile partners like IMAX and notable projects including The Blue Angels, Dolphin Entertainment continues to set the standard in quality storytelling and innovative content creation.

Dolphin Marketing: Established in 2017, the Marketing division, which was just named by Observer as the 2025 #1 Agency of the Year, is a powerhouse in public relations, influencer marketing, branding strategy, talent booking and special events. Comprising top-tier companies such as 42West, The Door, Shore Fire Media, Elle Communications, Special Projects, The Digital Dept., and Always Alpha, Dolphin Marketing serves a wide range of industries - from entertainment, music and sports to hospitality, fashion and consumer products.

Dolphin Ventures: This division leverages Dolphin's best-in-class cross-marketing acumen and business development relationships to create, launch and/or accelerate innovative ideas and promising products, events and content in our areas of expertise.

Dolphin has also launched "The Pod", a new shareholder loyalty program in partnership with TiiCKER, the world's first and largest shareholder engagement platform. "The Pod" features high-value tiered perks for Dolphin's verified investors, including gift cards and discount codes for brands like Häagen-Dazs, Francis Ford Coppola Wines, Carbone Fine Food, Saysh, and Foster Supply Hospitality. Investors may also receive special access to concerts, movie screenings, and celebrity meet-and-greet opportunities throughout the year.

Dolphin Entertainment shareholders can now visit TiiCKER.com/DLPN to connect their brokerage accounts and claim their perks and VIP experiences.

This press release contains 'forward-looking statements' within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act. These forward-looking statements may address, among other things, Dolphin Entertainment Inc.'s offering of common stock as well as expected financial and operational results and the related assumptions underlying its expected results. These forward-looking statements are distinguished by the use of words such as "will," "would," "anticipate," "expect," "believe," "designed," "plan," or "intend," the negative of these terms, and similar references to future periods. These views involve risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict and, accordingly, Dolphin Entertainment's actual results may differ materially from the results discussed in its forward-looking statements. Dolphin Entertainment's forward-looking statements contained herein speak only as of the date of this press release. Factors or events Dolphin Entertainment cannot predict, including those described in the risk factors contained in its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, may cause its actual results to differ from those expressed in forward-looking statements. Although Dolphin Entertainment believes the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, it can give no assurance that its expectations will be achieved, and Dolphin Entertainment undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.

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DOLPHIN ENTERTAINMENT, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

March 31, 2025

December 31, 2024

ASSETS
Current
Cash and cash equivalents

$

7,085,260

$

8,203,842

Restricted cash

925,004

925,004

Accounts receivable:
Trade, net of allowance of $1,365,338 and $1,327,808, respectively

6,066,237

5,113,157

Other receivables

6,538,095

5,451,697

Other current assets

553,808

373,399

Total current assets

21,168,404

20,067,099

Capitalized production costs, net

615,662

594,763

Employee receivable

1,054,168

1,007,418

Right-of-use assets

4,327,155

4,738,997

Goodwill

21,507,944

21,507,944

Intangible assets, net

9,614,784

10,189,026

Property, equipment and leasehold improvements, net

97,788

114,011

Other long-term assets

189,296

218,021

Total Assets

$

58,575,201

$

58,437,279

LIABILITIES
Current
Accounts payable

$

2,120,089

$

2,344,272

Term loans, current portion

1,708,051

1,686,018

Revolving line of credit

400,000

400,000

Notes payable, current portion

3,750,000

3,750,000

Contingent consideration

486,000

486,000

Accrued interest - related party

2,002,593

1,857,986

Accrued compensation - related party

2,625,000

2,625,000

Lease liabilities, current portion

1,531,098

1,919,672

Deferred revenue

818,302

341,153

Other current liabilities

13,013,339

11,104,036

Total current liabilities

28,454,472

26,514,137

Noncurrent
Term loans, noncurrent portion

4,349,537

4,782,271

Notes payable, noncurrent portion

3,380,000

3,130,000

Convertible notes payable

5,875,000

5,100,000

Convertible notes payable at fair value

300,000

320,000

Loans from related party

3,225,985

3,225,985

Lease liabilities

3,257,809

3,306,033

Deferred tax liability

416,069

394,547

Other noncurrent liabilities

-

18,915

Total Liabilities

49,258,872

46,791,888

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Preferred Stock, Series C, $0.001 par value, 50,000 shares authorized, 50,000 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024.

1,000

1,000

Common stock, $0.015 par value, 200,000,000 shares authorized, 11,168,119 and 11,162,026 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively

166,779

166,688

Additional paid in capital

157,692,041

157,692,132

Accumulated deficit

(148,543,491

)

(146,214,429

)

Total Stockholders' Equity

9,316,329

11,645,391

Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity

$

58,575,201

$

58,437,279

DOLPHIN ENTERTAINMENT, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

For the three months ended March 31,

2025

2024

Revenues

$

12,169,711

$

15,235,892

Expenses:
Direct costs

344,414

2,319,227

Payroll and benefits

10,304,233

9,574,251

Selling, general and administrative

1,772,444

1,976,990

Acquisition costs

416,171

-

Depreciation and amortization

591,552

553,103

Legal and professional

514,424

647,781

Total expenses

13,943,238

15,071,352

Loss from operations

(1,773,527

)

164,540

Other (expenses) income:
Change in fair value of convertible note

20,000

25,000

Change in fair value of warrant

-

5,000

Interest income

6,075

5,869

Interest expense

(560,088

)

(503,637

)

Total other expense (income), net

(534,013

)

(467,768

)

Loss before income taxes and equity in losses of unconsolidated affiliates

$

(2,307,540

)

$

(303,228

)

Income tax expense

(21,522

)

(23,539

)

Net loss

$

(2,329,062

)

$

(326,767

)

Loss per share:
Basic

$

(0.21

)

$

(0.04

)

Diluted

$

(0.21

)

$

(0.04

)

Weighted average number of shares used in per share calculation
Basic

11,162,026

9,238,913

Diluted

11,162,026

9,302,851

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

In order to provide greater transparency regarding our operating performance, the financial results in this press release refer to a non-GAAP financial measure that involves adjustments to GAAP results. Non-GAAP financial measures exclude certain income and/or expense items that management deems are not directly attributable to the Company's core operating results and/or certain items that are inconsistent in amounts and frequency, making it difficult to perform a meaningful evaluation of our current or past operating performance.

Adjusted operating income or loss is defined by Dolphin as (loss) income from operations before: (i) depreciation and amortization, (ii) write-off of assets, (iii) impairment of goodwill or intangible assets, (iv) acquisition costs, (v) employee stock compensation, (vi) change in fair value of contingent consideration, (vii) bad debt expense and (viii) and impairment of capitalized production costs.

Management believes that the presentation of operating results using this non-GAAP financial measure provides useful supplemental information for investors by providing them with the non-GAAP financial measure used by management for financial and operational decision making, planning and forecasting and in managing the business. This non-GAAP financial measure does not replace the presentation of financial information in accordance with U.S. GAAP financial results, should not be considered a measure of liquidity and is unlikely to be comparable to non-GAAP financial measures provided by other companies.

Reconciliation of GAAP (loss) income from operations to non-GAAP (loss) income from operations

For the three months ended March 31,

2025

2024

Revenues (GAAP)

$

12,169,711

$

15,235,892

Expenses:
Direct costs

344,414

2,319,227

Payroll and benefits

10,304,233

9,574,251

Selling, general and administrative

1,772,444

1,976,990

Acquisition costs

416,171

-

Depreciation and amortization

591,552

553,103

Legal and professional

514,424

647,781

Total expenses (GAAP)

13,943,238

15,071,352

(Loss) income from operations (GAAP)

$

(1,773,527

)

$

164,540

Adjustments to GAAP measure:
Acquisition costs

416,171

-

Depreciation and amortization

591,552

553,103

Bad debt expense

55,754

204,021

One-time payroll related costs

85,000

-

Stock compensation

-

105,761

Adjusted (loss) income from operations (non-GAAP)

$

(625,050

)

$

1,027,425

SOURCE: Dolphin Entertainment



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What were Dolphin Entertainment's (DLPN) Q1 2025 earnings results?

Dolphin reported Q1 2025 revenue of $12.2 million, with core EPM revenue up 2% to $12.1 million. The company posted an operating loss of $1.8 million and a net loss of $2.3 million ($0.21 per share).

Why did DLPN's revenue decline in Q1 2025 compared to Q1 2024?

The revenue decline was primarily due to the absence of $3.4 million in Blue Angels production revenue that was present in Q1 2024. Excluding this, core EPM revenue actually grew 2% year-over-year.

What new strategic initiatives has Dolphin Entertainment (DLPN) launched in 2025?

Dolphin launched two major initiatives: Always Alpha, a women's sports management firm co-founded with Allyson Felix, and a new affiliate marketing division under The Digital Dept.

How is DLPN's CEO showing confidence in the company's future?

CEO Bill O'Dowd implemented a 10b5-1 stock purchase plan in April 2025, following $100,000 in personal common stock purchases in the second half of 2024.

What major recognition did Dolphin Entertainment receive in 2025?

Dolphin was named Agency of the Year on the 2025 Observer PR Power List, validating the strength and cultural reach of their portfolio.
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