Kartoon Studios Files 8-K on Officer/Director Changes
Ticker: TOON · Form: 8-K · Filed: Oct 17, 2025 · CIK: 1355848
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Kartoon Studios, Inc. (TOON) |
| Form Type | 8-K |
| Filed Date | Oct 17, 2025 |
| Risk Level | medium |
| Pages | 2 |
| Reading Time | 3 min |
| Key Dollar Amounts | $0.001 |
| Sentiment | neutral |
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: corporate-governance, officer-changes, director-changes
Related Tickers: TOON
TL;DR
Kartoon Studios (TOON) filed an 8-K detailing leadership changes and compensation arrangements.
AI Summary
Kartoon Studios, Inc. filed an 8-K on October 17, 2025, reporting events as of October 10, 2025. The filing pertains to the departure of directors or certain officers, election of directors, appointment of certain officers, and compensatory arrangements. It also includes Regulation FD disclosures and financial statements/exhibits.
Why It Matters
This filing indicates potential shifts in the company's leadership and governance structure, which could impact strategic direction and operational oversight.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: medium — Changes in directors or officers can signal internal shifts that may affect company strategy or stability.
Key Players & Entities
- Kartoon Studios, Inc. (company) — Registrant
- Genius Brands International, Inc. (company) — Former Company Name
- PACIFIC ENTERTAINMENT CORP (company) — Former Company Name
FAQ
What specific changes were made regarding directors or officers?
The filing indicates events related to the departure of directors or certain officers, election of directors, and appointment of certain officers, but the specific details of these changes are not provided in the summary text.
What is the date of the earliest event reported in this 8-K?
The date of the earliest event reported is October 10, 2025.
What is the company's state of incorporation?
Kartoon Studios, Inc. is incorporated in Nevada.
What is the SIC code for Kartoon Studios, Inc.?
The Standard Industrial Classification code is 7812, for SERVICES-MOTION PICTURE & VIDEO TAPE PRODUCTION.
What other items are covered in this 8-K filing besides officer and director changes?
The filing also covers Regulation FD Disclosure and Financial Statements and Exhibits.
Filing Stats: 711 words · 3 min read · ~2 pages · Grade level 9.9 · Accepted 2025-10-17 09:15:27
Key Financial Figures
- $0.001 — ch registered Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share TOON NYSE American LLC In
Filing Documents
- kartoon_8k.htm (8-K) — 32KB
- kartoon_ex9901.htm (EX-99.1) — 17KB
- kartoon.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 17KB
- 0001683168-25-007617.txt ( ) — 240KB
- toon-20251010.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 3KB
- toon-20251010_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 33KB
- toon-20251010_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 22KB
- kartoon_8k_htm.xml (XML) — 3KB
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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. On October 10, 2025, the Board of Directors (the "Board") of Kartoon Studios, Inc. (the "Company") appointed Jeffrey Schlesinger to serve as a director of the Board of the Company, effective immediately. As of the date of this filing, the Board committees on which Mr. Schlesinger will serve have not been determined. Jeffrey Schlesinger, 70, is the former President of Warner Bros. Worldwide Television Distribution, where he ran a division, spanning more than 220 territories and thousands of content partnerships. Jeff brings three decades of operational, strategic, financial, and sales expertise. Mr. Schlesinger graduated from the film school at New York University in 1977. Mr. Schlesinger will receive the standard compensation available to the Company's current non-employee directors. There are no family relationships between Mr. Schlesinger and any of the Company's directors or executive officers, nor does Mr. Schlesinger have any direct or indirect material interest in any transaction required to be disclosed pursuant to Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K. Other than as described above, there were no arrangements or understandings by which Mr. Schlesinger was appointed as a member of the Board.
01. Regulation FD Disclosure
Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure. On October 17, 2025, the Company issued a press release announcing the appointment of Mr. Schlesinger to the Board. A copy of that press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K. he information in this Item 7.01 and Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto is furnished and shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall such information be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits. Exhibit Number Exhibit Description 99.1 Press Release issued by Kartoon Studios, Inc., dated October 17, 2025 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) 2
SIGNATURES
SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. KARTOON STUDIOS, INC. Date: October 17, 2025 By: /s/ Andy Heyward Name: Andy Heyward Title: Chief Executive Officer 3