Director at Dolphin Entertainment (DLPN) awarded 6,623 RSUs vesting through 2027

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Stanham Nicholas reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Dolphin Entertainment director Nicholas Stanham received an equity award in the form of restricted stock units. The filing reports a grant of 6,623 shares of Common Stock at a stated price of $0.00 per share, bringing his directly held Common Stock position to 16,623 shares after the award.

The 6,623-share award represents restricted stock units from Dolphin Entertainment that will vest in four equal installments. According to the vesting schedule, the units vest ratably on May 15, 2026, August 15, 2026, November 16, 2026, and March 31, 2027, aligning compensation with future service.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Stanham Nicholas

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	6,623	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 16,623 shares (Direct)

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Key Figures

RSU grant size: 6,623 shares Post-transaction holdings: 16,623 shares Transaction price per share: $0.00 per share +2 more

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RSU grant size 6,623 shares Restricted stock units of Common Stock granted to director

Post-transaction holdings 16,623 shares Common Stock directly held after the award

Transaction price per share $0.00 per share Stated price for the RSU-related acquisition

First vesting date May 15, 2026 Initial vesting installment for RSUs

Final vesting date March 31, 2027 Last scheduled vesting date for RSUs

Key Terms

restricted stock unit awards, RSUs, vest ratably, Common Stock

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restricted stock unit awards financial

"Represents shares of Common Stock underlying restricted stock unit awards ("RSUs") from the Issuer."

Restricted stock unit awards are company promises to deliver a specific number of shares to employees or service providers in the future once conditions—such as staying with the company for a set time or meeting performance targets—are met. They matter to investors because when the promises convert into actual shares they increase the total share count and can reduce earnings per share, while also aligning recipients’ interests with stock performance much like deferred pay that turns into ownership if goals are met.

RSUs financial

"The RSUs will vest ratably on May 15, 2026, August 15, 2026, November 16, 2026 and March 31, 2027."

RSUs, or restricted stock units, are a form of company shares given to employees as part of their compensation. They are typically awarded with certain restrictions, such as a waiting period before they can be fully owned or sold, similar to earning a gift that becomes fully yours over time. For investors, RSUs can impact a company's stock offerings and reflect how much the company relies on stock-based incentives to attract and retain talent.

vest ratably financial

"The RSUs will vest ratably on May 15, 2026, August 15, 2026, November 16, 2026 and March 31, 2027."

Common Stock financial

"Represents shares of Common Stock underlying restricted stock unit awards ("RSUs") from the Issuer."

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

04/01/2026 - 08:06 PM

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Stanham Nicholas

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

C/O DOLPHIN ENTERTAINMENT, INC.

150 ALHAMBRA CIRCLE, SUITE 1200

(Street)

CORAL GABLES

FLORIDA

33134

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Dolphin Entertainment, Inc. [ DLPN ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director	10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)	Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/30/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock	03/30/2026		A		6,623⁽¹⁾	A	$0.00	16,623	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents shares of Common Stock underlying restricted stock unit awards ("RSUs") from the Issuer. The RSUs will vest ratably on May 15, 2026, August 15, 2026, November 16, 2026 and March 31, 2027.

	/s/ Nicholas Stanham	04/01/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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FAQ

What insider transaction did Dolphin Entertainment (DLPN) report for Nicholas Stanham?

Dolphin Entertainment reported that director Nicholas Stanham was granted 6,623 restricted stock units of Common Stock. These RSUs are a compensation award, not an open-market purchase, and increase his directly held Common Stock position to 16,623 shares after the transaction.

How many Dolphin Entertainment (DLPN) shares does Nicholas Stanham hold after this Form 4?

After the reported grant, Nicholas Stanham directly holds 16,623 shares of Dolphin Entertainment Common Stock. This total includes the 6,623 restricted stock units awarded in the transaction, which will vest over time based on the disclosed vesting schedule.

What is the vesting schedule for Nicholas Stanham’s 6,623 RSUs from Dolphin Entertainment (DLPN)?

The 6,623 restricted stock units granted to Nicholas Stanham vest in four equal installments. The RSUs vest ratably on May 15, 2026, August 15, 2026, November 16, 2026, and March 31, 2027, tying the award to his ongoing service with Dolphin Entertainment.

Did Nicholas Stanham buy Dolphin Entertainment (DLPN) shares on the open market in this Form 4?

No, the filing shows a grant of 6,623 restricted stock units at a transaction price of $0.00 per share. This indicates a compensation-related equity award from Dolphin Entertainment rather than an open-market purchase of Common Stock by Nicholas Stanham.

What type of security was granted to Nicholas Stanham by Dolphin Entertainment (DLPN)?

Nicholas Stanham received restricted stock units representing Dolphin Entertainment Common Stock. The Form 4 describes the 6,623-share award as RSUs that convert into Common Stock as they vest according to the specified dates through early 2027.