Dolphin Entertainment (DLPN) CEO adds 4,000 shares in open-market stock purchase
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Dolphin Entertainment, Inc. Chief Executive Officer and director William O'Dowd IV reported an open-market purchase of 4,000 shares of common stock at a weighted average price of $1.21 per share, with individual trades ranging from $1.18 to $1.24.
Following this transaction, he directly holds 495,940 shares of Dolphin Entertainment common stock. In addition, he has indirect holdings of 62,106 shares through Dolphin Digital Media Holdings, LLC and 54,535 shares through Dolphin Entertainment, LLC, both entities wholly owned by him, indicating a substantial overall equity position.
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Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1
Net Buyer: 4,000 shares ($4,840)
Net Buy
3 txns
Insider
O'Dowd William IV
Role
Chief Executive Officer
Bought
4,000 shs ($5K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase | Common Stock | 4,000 | $1.21 | $5K |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 495,940 shares (Direct, null);
Common Stock — 54,535 shares (Indirect, By Dolphin Entertainment, LLC)
Footnotes (1)
- The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were purchased in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $1.18 to $1.24, 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. Dolphin Entertainment, LLC is an entity wholly owned by William O'Dowd IV. Dolphin Digital Media Holdings LLC is an entity wholly owned by William O'Dowd IV.
Key Figures
Shares purchased: 4,000 shares
Weighted average purchase price: $1.21/share
Purchase price range: $1.18–$1.24/share
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6 metrics
Shares purchased
4,000 shares
Open-market purchase of common stock
Weighted average purchase price
$1.21/share
Price for 4,000-share open-market buy
Purchase price range
$1.18–$1.24/share
Range of prices for individual trades
Direct holdings after transaction
495,940 shares
Common stock held directly 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
open-market purchase, weighted average price, indirect holdings, Common Stock, +1 more
5 terms
open-market purchase financial
"reported an open-market purchase of 4,000 shares of common stock"
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.
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.
indirect holdings financial
"he has indirect holdings of 62,106 shares through Dolphin Digital Media Holdings, LLC"
Common Stock financial
"open-market purchase of 4,000 shares of common stock at a weighted average price"
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 regulatory
"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
What insider transaction did Dolphin Entertainment (DLPN) report on this Form 4?
Dolphin Entertainment reported that CEO and director William O'Dowd IV bought 4,000 shares of common stock in an open-market purchase. The weighted average price was $1.21 per share, based on multiple trades between $1.18 and $1.24.
Was the latest Dolphin Entertainment (DLPN) insider trade a purchase or sale?
The latest reported insider trade was a purchase of DLPN shares. William O'Dowd IV acquired 4,000 shares of common stock in an open-market transaction, increasing his directly held position to 495,940 shares following the trade reported in the Form 4.