[Form 4] Kartoon Studios, Inc. Insider Trading Activity

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Form 4 highlights: On 08/01/2025 Kartoon Studios (TOON) director Anthony D. Thomopoulos reported an acquisition (Code “A”) of 4,020 common shares at a stated price of $0, suggesting a grant or restricted-stock award. Following the transaction, Thomopoulos’ direct holdings increased to 113,302 shares. No sales or derivative trades were disclosed, and the filing lists no indirect ownership. The report was signed on 08/05/2025. An explanatory note reminds investors that a 10-for-1 reverse split was effected on 02/06/2023, but this did not affect the current share count disclosed.

Positive

• Director increased direct ownership by 4,020 shares, raising alignment between the board member and common shareholders.

Negative

• None.

Insights

Equity Research Analyst

TL;DR: Small insider share grant; signal is mildly positive but unlikely to be market-moving.

The filing records a 4,020-share addition (≈0.04 M) to Director Thomopoulos’ stake, bringing total direct ownership to 113,302 shares. Because the transaction price is reported as $0, it appears to be a board-approved equity award rather than an open-market purchase, limiting its signaling value. The absence of any share sales or derivative exercises removes immediate dilution or overhang concerns. Given the modest size relative to typical daily volume, I classify the impact as neutral-to-slightly positive; it demonstrates continued board alignment but is not material to the company’s cap-table or cash flows.

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^*

THOMOPOULOS ANTHONY D

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O KARTOON STUDIOS, INC.

190 N. CANON DRIVE, 4TH FLOOR

(Street)

BEVERLY HILLS CA 90210

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Kartoon Studios, Inc. [ TOON ]

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

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/01/2025

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

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

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

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	08/01/2025		A		4,020	A	$0	113,302(1)	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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. On February 6, 2023, the issuer effected a 10-for-1 reverse stock split of the issued and outstanding shares of its common stock (the "2023 Reverse Stock Split"). Upon effectiveness of the 2023 Reverse Stock Split, every 10 shares of voting common stock was automatically converted into 1 share of common stock.

Remarks:

	/s/ Anthony D. Thomopoulos	08/05/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

When did the TOON insider transaction occur?

The acquisition took place on August 1, 2025.

How many Kartoon Studios shares did Anthony D. Thomopoulos acquire?

He acquired 4,020 common shares.

What is the director's total TOON shareholding after the transaction?

His direct ownership stands at 113,302 shares.

Was the transaction a purchase or sale?

It was an acquisition (Transaction Code “A”); no sales were reported.

Did the Form 4 disclose any derivative security trades?

No, Table II was empty; no options or other derivatives were reported.