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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001683168-26-005589"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "TOON"
cik: "0001355848"
company_name: "Kartoon Studios, Inc."
filed_at: "2026-07-17T13:05:42+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-07-17T13:07:07.727566+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.55
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Kartoon Studios sells Frederator Networks channel business for $500K; retains key IP

## Summary
- Sold Frederator Networks' Channel Network business for $500,000 cash.
- Retains key Frederator Studios IP: Bee and PuppyCat, Bravest Warriors, Castlevania, Catbug.
- Transaction aligns with strategy to focus on premium IP monetization and franchise development.
- CEO Andy Heyward says deal separates businesses with different operating models and growth priorities.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001683168-26-005589
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: TOON
- cik: 0001355848
- company_name: Kartoon Studios, Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-07-17T13:05:42+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.55
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1355848/000168316826005589/0001683168-26-005589-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1355848/000168316826005589/kartoon_8k.htm

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