Dolphin Entertainment CEO buys 3,400 DLPN shares

Dolphin Entertainment, Inc. director and CEO William O'Dowd IV reported an open-market purchase of 3,400 shares of common stock at a weighted average price of $1.456 per share, with individual trades ranging from $1.43 to $1.49.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Dolphin Entertainment, Inc. director and CEO William O'Dowd IV reported an open-market purchase of 3,400 shares of common stock at a weighted average price of $1.456 per share, with individual trades ranging from $1.43 to $1.49.

Following this purchase, he directly owns 469,240 common shares. He also indirectly owns 62,106 common shares through Dolphin Digital Media Holdings, LLC and 54,535 common shares through Dolphin Entertainment, LLC, each entity being wholly owned by him.

Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1

Net Buyer: 3,400 shares

Net Buy 3 txns

Insider O'Dowd William IV

Role Chief Executive Officer

Bought 3,400 shs ($5K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Purchase	Common Stock	3,400	$1.456	$5K
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 469,240 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)

1. F1. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were purchased in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $1.43 to $1.49, 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. F2. Dolphin Entertainment, LLC is an entity wholly owned by William O'Dowd IV.
3. F3. Dolphin Digital Media Holdings LLC is an entity wholly owned by William O'Dowd IV.

Key Figures

Shares purchased: 3,400 shares Weighted average price: $1.456 per share Direct holdings after transaction: 469,240 shares +2 more

5 metrics

Shares purchased 3,400 shares Open-market purchase of common stock

Weighted average price $1.456 per share Purchase price, with trades from $1.43 to $1.49

Direct holdings after transaction 469,240 shares Common stock directly owned by William O'Dowd IV

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 ownership, Form 4, +1 more

5 terms

open-market purchase financial

"reported an open-market purchase of 3,400 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 ownership financial

"indirectly owns 62,106 common shares through Dolphin Digital Media Holdings, LLC"

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.

common stock financial

"open-market purchase of 3,400 shares of 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.

FAQ

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What insider transaction did Dolphin Entertainment (DLPN) report on this Form 4?

Dolphin Entertainment reported that CEO and director William O'Dowd IV bought 3,400 shares of common stock in an open-market transaction at a weighted average price of $1.456 per share, with trades between $1.43 and $1.49.

How many Dolphin Entertainment (DLPN) shares does William O'Dowd IV own directly after this trade?

After the reported open-market purchase, William O'Dowd IV directly owns 469,240 shares of Dolphin Entertainment common stock. This figure reflects his direct holdings only and excludes additional shares he owns indirectly through wholly owned entities.

What price range did William O'Dowd IV pay for DLPN shares in this Form 4 filing?

The weighted average purchase price was $1.456 per share, with individual trades executed between $1.43 and $1.49. The filing notes he can provide detailed share counts at each separate price upon request to investors or regulators.

What indirect DLPN shareholdings are reported for William O'Dowd IV?

The Form 4 shows indirect ownership of 62,106 common shares through Dolphin Digital Media Holdings, LLC and 54,535 common shares through Dolphin Entertainment, LLC. Footnotes state both entities are wholly owned by William O'Dowd IV.

Does this Dolphin Entertainment (DLPN) Form 4 include any insider share sales?

The Form 4 reports one open-market purchase of 3,400 common shares and no reported sales. Additional entries relate to indirect holdings, but there are no coded sale transactions or dispositions in this particular filing.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 04/27/2026 - 04:45 PM EDT Learn about SEC filing dates

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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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)

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/27/2026

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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	04/27/2026		P		3,400	A	$1.456(1)	469,240	D
Common Stock								54,535	I	By Dolphin Entertainment, LLC(2)
Common Stock								62,106	I	By 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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount 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 $1.43 to $1.49, 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 IV	04/27/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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