---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001079973-24-001487"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "DLPN"
cik: "0001282224"
company_name: "Dolphin Entertainment, Inc."
filed_at: "2024-11-08T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-30T02:43:06.092427+00:00"
event_type: "regulatory"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.55
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Nasdaq notifies Dolphin Entertainment of voting rights violation; extension granted

## Summary
- Nasdaq found that 2022 and 2024 Amendments to Series C voting rights (3→5→10 votes) violated Listing Rule 5640.
- Company proposed to restore Series C voting rights to original three votes per share.
- Extension granted until Feb 28, 2025 to obtain shareholder approval and file amendment.
- No immediate impact on Nasdaq listing; shares continue trading on Nasdaq.
- Company to call special shareholder meeting for vote on Proposed Amendment.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001079973-24-001487
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: DLPN
- cik: 0001282224
- company_name: Dolphin Entertainment, Inc.
- filed_at: 2024-11-08T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: regulatory
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.55
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 3.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1282224/000107997324001487/0001079973-24-001487-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1282224/000107997324001487/dlpn_8k.htm

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