Kartoon Studios, Inc.

(a) Disclosure in Lieu of Current Report on Form 8-K

Ratification of Equity Awards

On March 30, 2026, the Board adopted, pursuant to Section 78.0296 of the Nevada Revised Statutes (“NRS Section 78.0296”), resolutions ratifying the issuance of certain restricted stock unit awards (the “Ratification”). Notice of such Ratification to the Company’s stockholders of record, as required by NRS Section 78.0296 is attached to this Annual Report on Form 10-K as Exhibit 99.1.

Amendment to Amended and Restated 2020 Incentive Plan

On March 30, 2026, the Board adopted an amendment (the “2020 Plan Amendment”) to the Amended and Restated 2020 Incentive Plan which provides that the Board, as well as the Committee, may, in its discretion, delegate authority to one or more officers of the Company with respect to the granting of awards to other individuals who are not subject to the reporting and other provisions of Section 16 of the Exchange Act, provided that any such delegation shall include a limitation as to the maximum number of shares of common stock with respect to which awards may be granted during the period of the delegation. A copy of the 2020 Plan Amendment is attached as an exhibit to this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

(b) Rule 10b5-1 Trading Plans

During the quarter ended December 31, 2025, none of the Company’s directors or officers adopted, modified orterminated a Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement or a non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement (each as defined in Item 408 of Regulation S-K).