Dolphin Entertainment (NASDAQ: DLPN) CEO buys 3,100 shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Dolphin Entertainment, Inc. Chief Executive Officer William O'Dowd IV reported an open-market purchase of 3,100 shares of common stock at a weighted average price of $1.59 per share on March 23, 2026, with individual trade prices ranging from $1.56 to $1.62.

Following this transaction, he directly holds 453,190 shares. He also has indirect ownership of 54,535 shares through Dolphin Entertainment, LLC and 62,106 shares through Dolphin Digital Media Holdings LLC, both entities being wholly owned by him.

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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X

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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)
03/23/2026

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	03/23/2026		P		3,100	A	$1.59(1)	453,190	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 $1.56 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 IV	03/23/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did Dolphin Entertainment (DLPN) CEO report in this Form 4?

Dolphin Entertainment CEO William O'Dowd IV reported buying 3,100 common shares in the open market. The weighted average purchase price was $1.59 per share, with individual trades executed between $1.56 and $1.62 on March 23, 2026.

At what prices did the DLPN CEO purchase shares in the latest filing?

The CEO’s 3,100-share purchase was executed at a weighted average price of $1.59 per share. According to the filing, individual trades occurred at prices ranging from $1.56 to $1.62, and detailed trade breakdowns are available upon request.

How many Dolphin Entertainment (DLPN) shares does the CEO now hold directly?

After the reported open-market purchase, the CEO directly holds 453,190 shares of Dolphin Entertainment common stock. This figure reflects his direct ownership position as of the transaction date disclosed in the Form 4 filing.

Does the Dolphin Entertainment CEO have indirect ownership of DLPN shares?

Yes. The CEO has indirect ownership of 54,535 shares through Dolphin Entertainment, LLC and 62,106 shares through Dolphin Digital Media Holdings LLC. The filing states both entities are wholly owned by William O'Dowd IV, linking these holdings to him.

Was the DLPN CEO purchase in the latest Form 4 an open-market transaction?

Yes. The filing classifies the 3,100-share acquisition as an open-market purchase, using transaction code P. This indicates the CEO bought common stock in market or private transactions rather than receiving shares through compensation, options, or other non-market awards.

What does the weighted average price mean in the DLPN CEO Form 4?

The weighted average price of $1.59 reflects multiple trades executed between $1.56 and $1.62 per share. The filing notes that the CEO will provide a breakdown of the number of shares purchased at each separate price within this range upon request.