Eastside Distilling Files Proxy Statement
Ticker: BLNE · Form: DEF 14A · Filed: Feb 5, 2025 · CIK: 1534708
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Eastside Distilling, Inc. (BLNE) |
| Form Type | DEF 14A |
| Filed Date | Feb 5, 2025 |
| Risk Level | medium |
| Pages | 15 |
| Reading Time | 18 min |
| Key Dollar Amounts | $20 million, $1.5 million, $3.25 million, $0.83, $0.51 |
| Sentiment | neutral |
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: proxy-statement, governance, shareholder-meeting
TL;DR
Eastside Distilling proxy statement filed. Vote your shares!
AI Summary
Eastside Distilling, Inc. filed its definitive proxy statement on February 5, 2025, for its annual shareholder meeting. The filing outlines the company's governance, executive compensation, and proposals to be voted on by shareholders. Key details regarding the election of directors and other corporate actions will be presented.
Why It Matters
This filing provides shareholders with crucial information to make informed voting decisions on company leadership and strategic direction.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: medium — Proxy statements are routine filings, but the specific proposals and company performance can introduce varying levels of risk.
Key Players & Entities
- Eastside Distilling, Inc. (company) — Registrant
- 20250205 (date) — Filing Date
- 0001493152-25-005006 (filing_id) — Accession Number
FAQ
What is the purpose of this DEF 14A filing?
This filing is a definitive proxy statement filed by Eastside Distilling, Inc. to provide shareholders with information for their upcoming annual meeting and to solicit their votes on various corporate matters.
When was this proxy statement filed with the SEC?
The filing was made on February 5, 2025.
What is the company's Central Index Key (CIK)?
Eastside Distilling, Inc.'s Central Index Key is 0001534708.
What is the company's primary business classification?
The company is classified under the Standard Industrial Classification code 2080, which pertains to Beverages.
Where is Eastside Distilling, Inc. located?
The company's business and mailing address is 2321 NE Argyle Street, Unit D, Portland, OR 97211.
Filing Stats: 4,480 words · 18 min read · ~15 pages · Grade level 14.2 · Accepted 2025-02-05 16:59:55
Key Financial Figures
- $20 million — the Purchase agreed to purchase, up to $20 million of the Company’s common stock, su
- $1.5 million — of the post-Merger company of at least $1.5 million and less than $3.25 million and (iv) sh
- $3.25 million — of at least $1.5 million and less than $3.25 million and (iv) shares issued to settle pre-ex
- $0.83 — common stock as reported by Nasdaq was $0.83. We urge you to obtain current market i
- $0.51 — sing the hypothetical purchase price of $0.51 as the lowest price at which we will is
- $1,938,000 — ion with the November 14, 2024, sale of $1,938,000 in aggregate principal amount of Notes
- $1,615,000 — the company received gross proceeds of $1,615,000 in connection with a private placement
- $2,500,000 — sdaq which required us to have at least $2,500,000 in shareholders’ equity. Because
- $1.00 — stock bid price fell below the required $1.00 price, which is the minimum bid price r
- $2.5 million — nts including: One of the following $2.5 million of shareholders’ equity; $35 mi
- $35 million — illion of shareholders’ equity; $35 million in market value of listed securities; o
- $500,000 — market value of listed securities; or $500,000 in net income from continuing operation
- $1 million — ars). 500,000 publicly held shares. $1 million in market value of publicly held securi
- $1 b — et value of publicly held securities. $1 bid price. 300 public holders. Two ma
- $5 million — e following new listing requirements: $5 million in shareholders’ equity $15 mil
Filing Documents
- formdef14a.htm (DEF 14A) — 6944KB
- formdef14a_001.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 82KB
- audit_001.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 26KB
- formdef14a_002.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 611KB
- formdef14a_007.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 393KB
- formdef14a_003.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 606KB
- formdef14a_004.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 381KB
- formdef14a_005.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 511KB
- formdef14a_006.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 371KB
- proxy_001.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 520KB
- proxy_002.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 227KB
- 0001493152-25-005006.txt ( ) — 12080KB
BUSINESS
BUSINESS 65 MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS 84 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS 96
DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES
DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES 99 HOUSEHOLDING 104 UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS F-1
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS F-6 ANNEX A — MERGER AGREEMENT AND AMENDMENT NO. 1 THERETO A-1 ANNEX B — CERTIFICATE OF DESIGNATIONS OF SERIES F-1, AS CORRECTED B-1 ANNEX C — CERTIFICATE OF DESIGNATIONS OF SERIES F CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK, AS CORRECTED C-1 ANNEX D — CERTIFICATE OF DESIGNATIONS OF SERIES G CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK, AS AMENDED D-1 ANNEX E — FORM OF WARRANT ISSUED TO NOTEHOLDERS E-1 ANNEX F—FORM OF WARRANT ISSUED IN CONNECTION SERIES G CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK F-1 ANNEX G — COMMON STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT, REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT AND SIDE LETTER AGREEMENT (ELOC) G-1 ANNEX H – FORM OF AMENDMENT TO ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION (NAME CHANGE) H-1 8 CERTAIN DEFINITIONS For the ease of our shareholders, we use the following definitions in this Proxy Statement: “Beeline” means Beeline Financial Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation. “Board” means the Company’s Board of Directors. “C/M” means C/M Capital Master Fund LP. “Company” or “Eastside” means Eastside Distilling, Inc., a Nevada corporation. “Derivatives” means the stock options and warrants Eastside agreed to issue to former holders of Beeline stock options and warrants. “ELOC” or “Equity Line of Credit” means the transaction pursuant to which the Company will issue and sell up to $20 million of common stock to the Purchaser or up to 39,215,686 shares of common stock, as such terms are defined below and as further described in the Proxy Statement. “ELOC Agreement” means the Common Stock Purchase Agreement and related agreements pursuant to which the Company and C/M agreed to engage in the ELOC. “Merger” means the merger whereby Beeline merged with and into Merger Sub and become a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. “Merger Agreement” means the Agreement and Plan of