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Dolphin Entertainment (DLPN) CEO adds 3,150 shares in open-market buy

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Dolphin Entertainment, Inc. Chief Executive Officer and director William O'Dowd IV reported an open-market purchase of 3,150 shares of common stock on April 6, 2026 at a weighted average price of $1.57 per share, with individual trade prices ranging from $1.54 to $1.62.

Following this transaction, O'Dowd directly holds 459,440 shares of common stock. He also has indirect ownership through entities he wholly owns, with 54,535 shares held by Dolphin Entertainment, LLC and 62,106 shares held by Dolphin Digital Media Holdings, LLC.

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CEO William O'Dowd made a small open-market share purchase while maintaining substantial overall holdings.

CEO and director William O'Dowd IV bought 3,150 shares of Dolphin Entertainment common stock in an open-market purchase at a weighted average price of $1.57 per share, with trades executed between $1.54 and $1.62.

After the trade, he directly owns 459,440 shares, and indirectly owns 54,535 shares via Dolphin Entertainment, LLC and 62,106 shares via Dolphin Digital Media Holdings, LLC, both wholly owned entities. The purchase size is small relative to his total disclosed position, suggesting a routine incremental increase rather than a major repositioning.

Insider O'Dowd William IV
Role Chief Executive Officer
Bought 3,150 shs ($5K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Purchase Common Stock 3,150 $1.57 $5K
holding Common Stock -- -- --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 459,440 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 54,535 shares (Indirect, By Dolphin Entertainment, LLC)
Footnotes (1)
  1. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were purchased in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $1.54 to $1.62, 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.
Shares purchased 3,150 shares Open-market buy on April 6, 2026
Weighted average price $1.57 per share Price range $1.54–$1.62
Direct holdings after transaction 459,440 shares Common stock held directly by CEO
Indirect holdings via Dolphin Entertainment, LLC 54,535 shares Indirect ownership by wholly owned LLC
Indirect holdings via Dolphin Digital Media Holdings, LLC 62,106 shares Indirect ownership by wholly owned LLC
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.
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 ownership financial
"direct_or_indirect": "I", "nature_of_ownership": "By Dolphin Entertainment, LLC""
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.
Common Stock financial
""security_title": "Common Stock""
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 →
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
Estimated average burden
hours per response:0.5
Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
X
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
O'Dowd William IV
(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)
XDirector10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Chief Executive Officer
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/06/2026		6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock04/06/2026P3,150A$1.57(1)459,440D
Common Stock54,535IBy Dolphin Entertainment, LLC(2)
Common Stock62,106IBy Dolphin Digital Media Holdings, LLC(3)
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were purchased in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $1.54 to $1.62, 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.
2. Dolphin Entertainment, LLC is an entity wholly owned by William O'Dowd IV.
3. Dolphin Digital Media Holdings LLC is an entity wholly owned by William O'Dowd IV.
/s/ William O'Dowd IV04/08/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did Dolphin Entertainment (DLPN) CEO William O'Dowd buy in this Form 4 filing?

William O'Dowd IV purchased 3,150 shares of Dolphin Entertainment common stock in an open-market transaction. The weighted average purchase price was $1.57 per share, with individual trades executed between $1.54 and $1.62, increasing his directly held stake in the company.

What price did the Dolphin Entertainment (DLPN) CEO pay for the newly purchased shares?

He paid a weighted average price of $1.57 per share for 3,150 shares. According to the disclosure, the individual trades occurred at prices ranging from $1.54 to $1.62 per share, all recorded on April 6, 2026, as part of a single reported purchase event.

How many Dolphin Entertainment (DLPN) shares does the CEO own after this transaction?

After the transaction, William O'Dowd IV directly holds 459,440 shares of Dolphin Entertainment common stock. In addition, he indirectly owns 54,535 shares through Dolphin Entertainment, LLC and 62,106 shares through Dolphin Digital Media Holdings, LLC, both wholly owned entities associated with him.

Is the Dolphin Entertainment (DLPN) CEO’s purchase an open-market transaction?

Yes. The filing classifies the trade with transaction code P, indicating an open-market or private purchase. The transaction direction is recorded as a buy, and the form explicitly describes it as an open-market purchase of common stock at a weighted average price per share.

What do the indirect Dolphin Entertainment (DLPN) holdings in the Form 4 represent?

The Form 4 lists 54,535 shares held by Dolphin Entertainment, LLC and 62,106 shares held by Dolphin Digital Media Holdings, LLC. Footnotes state both entities are wholly owned by William O'Dowd IV, meaning these are indirect ownership interests tied to entities he fully controls.