DLPN CEO buys 3,800 Dolphin Entertainment shares
Dolphin Entertainment, Inc. Chief Executive Officer William O'Dowd IV reported an open-market purchase of common stock.
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Dolphin Entertainment, Inc. Chief Executive Officer William O'Dowd IV reported an open-market purchase of common stock. He bought 3,800 shares at a weighted average price of $1.279 per share, with individual trade prices ranging from $1.25 to $1.36.
Following this purchase, he directly owns 483,940 common shares. He also has indirect ownership of 62,106 shares through Dolphin Digital Media Holdings, LLC and 54,535 shares through Dolphin Entertainment, LLC, both entities wholly owned by him.
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Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1
Net Buyer: 3,800 shares
Net Buy
3 txns
Insider
O'Dowd William IV
Role
Chief Executive Officer
Bought
3,800 shs ($5K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase | Common Stock | 3,800 | $1.279 | $5K |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 483,940 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 54,535 shares (Indirect, By Dolphin Entertainment, LLC);
Common Stock — 62,106 shares (Indirect, By Dolphin Digital Media Holdings, LLC)
Footnotes (3)
- F1. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were purchased in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $1.25 to $1.36, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to Dolphin Entertainment, Inc., any security holder of Dolphin Entertainment, Inc or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares purchased at each separate price with the ranges set forth in this footnote (1) to this Form 4.
- F2. Dolphin Entertainment, LLC is an entity wholly owned by William O'Dowd IV.
- F3. Dolphin Digital Media Holdings LLC is an entity wholly owned by William O'Dowd IV.
Key Figures
Shares purchased: 3,800 shares
Weighted average purchase price: $1.279 per share
Trade price range: $1.25–$1.36 per share
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6 metrics
Shares purchased
3,800 shares
Open-market purchase of common stock
Weighted average purchase price
$1.279 per share
Price for 3,800-share open-market buy
Trade price range
$1.25–$1.36 per share
Range of individual trade prices in purchase
Direct holdings after transaction
483,940 shares
Common stock directly owned by CEO
Indirect holdings via Dolphin Digital Media Holdings, LLC
62,106 shares
Common stock held indirectly
Indirect holdings via Dolphin Entertainment, LLC
54,535 shares
Common stock held indirectly
Key Terms
weighted average price, open-market purchase, indirect ownership, beneficial ownership, +1 more
5 terms
weighted average price financial
"The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price."
Weighted average price is the average price of a security where each trade or component is counted according to its size, so bigger trades pull the average more than smaller ones. Think of it like calculating the average cost of a grocery haul where items you bought more of have greater influence on the final per-item cost. Investors use it to understand the true average price paid or received, judge execution quality, and compare trading performance against market movement.
open-market purchase financial
"transaction_action": "open-market purchase""
An open-market purchase is when an investor or a company buys shares on a public stock exchange at the going market price, rather than through a private deal. It matters to investors because these purchases change how many shares are available, can push the stock price up or signal confidence from large buyers, and often affect per-share metrics like earnings—think of it like someone buying lots of apples off a grocery shelf, reducing supply and potentially raising the price.
indirect ownership financial
"ownership_type": "indirect""
beneficial ownership financial
"The reporting person undertakes to provide ... full information regarding the number of shares purchased"
Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.
Form 4 regulatory
"with the ranges set forth in this footnote (1) to this Form 4."
Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.
FAQ
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What insider transaction did Dolphin Entertainment (DLPN) report on this Form 4?
Dolphin Entertainment (DLPN) reported that CEO William O'Dowd IV purchased 3,800 shares of common stock in an open-market transaction. The filing also updates his direct and indirect share ownership positions in the company.
What type of transaction is disclosed for DLPN in this Form 4?
The Form 4 for DLPN discloses an open-market purchase of common stock coded as “P.” This indicates the CEO acquired 3,800 shares in market transactions rather than through options exercises, grants, or other non-market mechanisms.
How is indirect ownership structured for the DLPN CEO in this Form 4?
The DLPN CEO holds indirect shares through two wholly owned entities. Dolphin Digital Media Holdings, LLC holds 62,106 shares, and Dolphin Entertainment, LLC holds 54,535 shares, giving him indirect beneficial ownership of those positions in addition to his direct holdings.
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