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Kartoon Studios (TOON) CEO gifts 20,903 shares to Bnei Akiva

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Kartoon Studios, Inc. CEO and Chairman Andy Heyward reported a bona fide gift of 20,903 shares of common stock to Bnei Akiva of Los Angeles, receiving no consideration. After the gift, he directly holds 1,721,036 common shares, 1,031,249 RSUs, and additional indirect holdings of 124 and 99,073 shares.

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Insider Heyward Andy
Role CEO and Chairman
Type Security Shares Price Value
Gift Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share F1 20,903 $0.00 $0.00
holding Restricted Stock Units F4, F5 -- -- --
holding Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share F2 -- -- --
holding Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share F3 -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share — 1,721,036 shares (Direct); Restricted Stock Units — 1,031,249 shares (Direct); Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share — 99,197 shares (Indirect, See Footnote)
Footnotes (5)
  1. F1. The reported transaction was a bona fide gift by the Reporting Person of 20,903 shares of Common Stock to Bnei Akiva of Los Angeles. The Reporting Person received no consideration for the shares.
  2. F2. The Reporting Person indirectly owns 124 shares of common stock held by Heyward Living Trust.
  3. F3. The Reporting Person indirectly owns 99,073 shares of common stock over which the Reporting Person holds voting and dispositive power.
  4. F4. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of TOON common stock.
  5. F5. The reported balance of RSUs includes previously granted and reported RSUs in accordance with their respective terms described in prior Form 4 filings.
Shares gifted 20,903 shares Bona fide gift of common stock to Bnei Akiva of Los Angeles
Direct common shares after transaction 1,721,036 shares Directly held Kartoon Studios common stock following 20,903-share gift
Restricted Stock Units 1,031,249 RSUs RSUs representing a contingent right to an equal number of TOON common shares
Indirect shares via Heyward Living Trust 124 shares Indirect ownership held by Heyward Living Trust
Indirect shares with voting and dispositive power 99,073 shares Indirect holdings over which the reporting person holds voting and dispositive power
bona fide gift financial
"The reported transaction was a bona fide gift by the Reporting Person"
A bona fide gift is a genuine, voluntary transfer of money, property, or benefits from one party to another made without expectation of repayment, services, or hidden conditions. Investors care because such gifts can affect company disclosures, related‑party transaction rules, tax treatment, and perceived conflicts of interest; think of it like someone giving you a present with no strings attached — but on a corporate scale, auditors and regulators need to verify it really is unconditional.
Restricted Stock Units financial
"Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share"
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
voting and dispositive power financial
"owns 99,073 shares of common stock over which the Reporting Person holds voting and dispositive power"
indirectly owns financial
"The Reporting Person indirectly owns 124 shares of common stock held by Heyward Living Trust"

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What transaction did Kartoon Studios (TOON) CEO Andy Heyward disclose on Form 4?

Andy Heyward disclosed a bona fide gift of 20,903 Kartoon Studios common shares to Bnei Akiva of Los Angeles. He received no consideration for this transfer, and the transaction involved his directly held common stock rather than option exercises or market sales.

How many Kartoon Studios (TOON) shares did Andy Heyward gift and to whom?

Andy Heyward gifted 20,903 shares of Kartoon Studios common stock to Bnei Akiva of Los Angeles. The transfer is described as a bona fide gift, and the disclosure states that he received no consideration in return for these shares.

How many TOON common shares does Andy Heyward hold after the reported gift?

After the gift, Andy Heyward directly holds 1,721,036 Kartoon Studios common shares. He also indirectly owns 124 shares through the Heyward Living Trust and 99,073 shares over which he holds voting and dispositive power, according to the disclosure footnotes.

What Restricted Stock Units does Andy Heyward hold in Kartoon Studios (TOON)?

Andy Heyward holds Restricted Stock Units covering 1,031,249 underlying TOON shares. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Kartoon Studios common stock, and the balance reflects previously granted RSUs reported under their respective terms in earlier Form 4 reports.

What indirect Kartoon Studios (TOON) shareholdings are reported for Andy Heyward?

The disclosure notes that Andy Heyward indirectly owns 124 shares of common stock held by the Heyward Living Trust and an additional 99,073 shares of common stock over which he holds voting and dispositive power, expanding his ownership beyond directly held and RSU-related shares.
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
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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).
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*
Heyward Andy

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O KARTOON STUDIOS, INC.
190 N. CANON DRIVE, 4TH FLOOR

(Street)
BEVERLY HILLS CALIFORNIA 90210

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Kartoon Studios, Inc. [ TOON ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
CEO and Chairman
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/05/2026
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 Stock, par value $0.001 per share08/05/2026G(1)20,903D$01,721,036D
Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share124ISee Footnote(2)
Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share99,073ISee Footnote(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
Restricted Stock Units(4) (5) (5)Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share1,031,2491,031,249D
Explanation of Responses:
1. The reported transaction was a bona fide gift by the Reporting Person of 20,903 shares of Common Stock to Bnei Akiva of Los Angeles. The Reporting Person received no consideration for the shares.
2. The Reporting Person indirectly owns 124 shares of common stock held by Heyward Living Trust.
3. The Reporting Person indirectly owns 99,073 shares of common stock over which the Reporting Person holds voting and dispositive power.
4. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of TOON common stock.
5. The reported balance of RSUs includes previously granted and reported RSUs in accordance with their respective terms described in prior Form 4 filings.
Remarks:
/s/ Andy Heyward08/06/2026
** 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.
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)