Dolphin Entertainment CEO Buys 4,150 Shares at $1.20, Expands Holdings

[Form 4] Dolphin Entertainment, Inc. Insider Trading Activity

Filing Impact

(Low)

Filing Sentiment

(Neutral)

Form Type

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

William O'Dowd IV, CEO and Director of Dolphin Entertainment, reported a significant insider purchase of 4,150 shares of common stock on June 25, 2025, at a weighted average price of $1.199 per share. This direct purchase increased his direct holdings to 235,979 shares.

The executive also maintains substantial indirect ownership through two entities he wholly owns:

54,535 shares through Dolphin Entertainment LLC
62,106 shares through Dolphin Digital Media Holdings LLC

Following this transaction, O'Dowd's total beneficial ownership (direct and indirect) amounts to 352,620 shares. The insider purchase demonstrates continued confidence in the company's prospects by its chief executive. The transaction was executed through multiple trades ranging from $1.1193 to $1.20 per share.

Positive

CEO William O'Dowd IV purchased 4,150 shares at an average price of $1.199, demonstrating insider confidence through direct market buy

Negative

None.

06/25/2025 - 05:10 PM

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).

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

33134

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/25/2025

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock	06/25/2025		P		4,150	A	$1.199⁽¹⁾	235,979	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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

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 $1.1193 to $1.20, 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	06/25/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

How many shares of DLPN stock did CEO William O'Dowd IV purchase on June 25, 2025?

CEO William O'Dowd IV purchased 4,150 shares of DLPN common stock on June 25, 2025 at a weighted average price of $1.199 per share.

What is William O'Dowd IV's total direct ownership of DLPN shares after the June 2025 purchase?

Following the reported transaction, William O'Dowd IV directly owns 235,979 shares of Dolphin Entertainment (DLPN) stock.

How many DLPN shares does William O'Dowd IV own indirectly through his controlled entities?

William O'Dowd IV indirectly owns 116,641 shares of DLPN through his controlled entities: 54,535 shares through Dolphin Entertainment, LLC and 62,106 shares through Dolphin Digital Media Holdings, LLC, both of which are wholly owned by him.

What was the price range of DLPN shares purchased by CEO O'Dowd in the June 25, 2025 transaction?

The shares were purchased in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $1.1193 to $1.20 per share, with a weighted average price of $1.199.

What positions does William O'Dowd IV hold at DLPN as of June 2025?

William O'Dowd IV serves as both the Chief Executive Officer and a Director of Dolphin Entertainment (DLPN).

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How many DLPN shares does William O'Dowd IV own indirectly through his controlled entities?

What was the price range of DLPN shares purchased by CEO O'Dowd in the June 25, 2025 transaction?

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How many shares of DLPN stock did CEO William O'Dowd IV purchase on June 25, 2025?

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How many DLPN shares does William O'Dowd IV own indirectly through his controlled entities?

What was the price range of DLPN shares purchased by CEO O'Dowd in the June 25, 2025 transaction?

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