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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On November 14, 2024, Eastside Distilling, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024. The text of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this current report.
The information in this Item 2.02 and Exhibit 99.1 hereto shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of or otherwise subject to the liabilities under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). Unless expressly incorporated into a filing of the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, the information contained in this Item 2.02 and Exhibit 99.1 hereto shall not be incorporated by reference into any Company filing, whether made before or after the date hereof, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.
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| 99.1 | Press Release dated November 14, 2024 | |
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SIGNATURE
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.
Date: November 14, 2024
| EASTSIDE DISTILLING, INC. | ||
| By: | /s/ Geoffrey Gwin | |
| Geoffrey Gwin | ||
| Chief Executive Officer | ||
Exhibit 99.1
Eastside Distilling Reports Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results
Company to Host Conference Call at 5:00 pm ET Thursday November 14, 2024
Portland, OR and Providence, RI, November 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Eastside Distilling, Inc. (NASDAQ: EAST) (“Eastside” or the “Company”), a holding company for Bridgetown Spirits Corp., a consumer-focused beverage company that builds craft inspired experiential brands and for Beeline Financial Holdings, Inc. (“Beeline”), a recently acquired pioneering mortgage technology company that operates an end-to-end, all-digital, AI-enhanced platform for homeowners and property investors, reported third quarter financial results for the period ended September 30, 2024.
In the Company’s financial results and the discussion below, Craft Canning + Printing (“Craft C+P”), a subsidiary of the Company until October 7, 2024, which provides printing services to the craft canning industry in the Pacific Northwest, is classified as “assets held for sale,” as the Company transferred its interest in Craft C+P on October 7, 2024. In addition, the financial results and discussion below do not include Beeline Financial Holdings, Inc., as it did not become a subsidiary of the Company until October 7, 2024.
Third Quarter 2024 Highlights:
| ● | Spirits segment (excluding corporate expenses) achieved positive EBITDA and net income for the third quarter 2024. | |
| ● | Spirits sales increased 14% from the second quarter of 2024. | |
| ● | Subsequent to the close of the quarter, the Company entered into an asset sale and debt exchange in which it disposed of Craft C+P in settlement of debt. | |
| ● | Immediately subsequent to the closing of the asset sale and debt exchange, Beeline merged into a subsidiary of Eastside. (See press release dated October 7, 2024.) |
On September 4, 2024, the Company and Craft C+P, entered into a Debt Exchange Agreement (the “Debt Agreement”), which closed on October 7, 2024, resulting in the assignment by the Company of 720 barrels of spirits to Craft C+P, followed by the merger of Craft C+P into a limited liability company owned by certain creditors of the Company who, in exchange for Craft C+P, released the Company from $6.6 million of debt and surrendered Eastside preferred stock with a book value of $1.2 million. Given that the effect of the Debt Agreement meets all the initial criteria of ASC Topic 205-20, Presentation of Financial Statements – Discontinued Operations for the classification of held for sale, the assets, liabilities, and operating results of Craft C+P have been classified as held for sale as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023. The consolidated financial statements for the prior periods have been adjusted to reflect comparable information.
Subsequent to the execution of the Debt Agreement, the Company organized a subsidiary named “Bridgetown Spirits Corp.” (“Bridgetown”) and assigned to Bridgetown the Company’s business of manufacturing and marketing spirits. The following discussion included in the Financial Results reflects the Bridgetown and Corporate segments.
Financial Results
The following information includes Bridgetown and Corporate segments and excludes Craft C+P.
Gross sales for both the three months ending September 30, 2024 and 2023 was $0.8 million. During the three months ending September 30, 2024, Bridgetown sold 5,868 cases compared to 6,849 cases in the prior year and sold 65 barrels for gross proceeds of $0.1 million.
Gross profit for both the three months ending September 30, 2024 and 2023 was $0.2 million. Gross margin was 26% and 21% for the three months ending September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, increasing due to bulk spirits sales and continued cost savings initiatives that began in 2023 and continued into 2024.
Operating costs for the three months ending September 30, 2024 increased to $0.7 million from $0.5 million for the three months ending September 30, 2023 primarily due to higher professional fees incurred in connection with the Debt Agreement and the Beeline merger.
Net loss for the three months ending September 30, 2024 decreased to $1.4 million from $2.2 million for the three months ending September 30, 2023. The Company’s results for the 2023 period were burdened by a $1.3 million expense resulting from the conversion of debt to equity during the three months ending September 30, 2023.
Use of Non-GAAP Measures
Eastside Distilling’s management evaluates and makes operating decisions using various financial metrics. In addition to the Company’s GAAP results, management also considers the non-GAAP measure of adjusted EBITDA as a supplement to GAAP results. Management believes this non-GAAP measure provides useful information about the Company’s operating results and assists investors in comparing the Company’s performance across reporting periods on a consistent basis by excluding items that it does not believe are indicative of its core operating performance.
The Company defines adjusted EBITDA as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation, and other one-time items. The final table below provides a reconciliation of this non-GAAP financial measure with the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure.
Third Quarter 2024 Conference Call Details
Date and Time: Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 5:00 pm ET
Call-in Information: Interested parties can access the conference call by dialing (844) 889-4332 or (412) 717-9595.
Live Webcast Information: Interested parties can access the conference call via a live Internet webcast, which is available in the Conference Calls section of the Company’s website at https://www.eastsidedistilling.com/conference-calls.
Replay: A teleconference replay of the call will be available for three days at (877) 344-7529 or (412) 317-0088, replay access code #8629688. A webcast replay will be available in the Conference Calls section of the Company’s website at https://www.eastsidedistilling.com/conference-calls for 90 days.
About Eastside Distilling
Eastside Distilling, Inc. (Nasdaq: EAST) is a producer of award-winning craft spirits, including whiskey, vodka, and rum. Founded in Portland, Oregon, Eastside is committed to quality, innovation, and sustainability, delivering exceptional products that reflect the spirit of the Pacific Northwest.
About Beeline Financial Holdings, Inc.
The Company recently closed on a merger with Beeline Financial Holdings, Inc. Beeline is a technology-driven mortgage lender offering a fully digital, AI-enhanced, platform that simplifies and accelerates the home financing process for homeowners and property investors. Based in Providence, RI, Beeline is dedicated to transforming the mortgage industry through innovative technology and customer-centric solutions.
Important Cautions Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Certain matters discussed in this press release may be forward-looking statements that reflect our expectations or anticipations rather than historical fact. Such matters involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially, including the following: changes in economic conditions, general competitive factors, the Company’s ongoing financing requirements and ability to achieve financing, acceptance of the Company’s products in the market, the Company’s success in obtaining new customers, the Company’s ability to execute its business model and strategic plans, and other risks and related information described from time to time in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). A detailed discussion of the most significant risks can be found in the “Risk Factors” section of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K. The Company assumes no obligation to update the cautionary information in this press release.
Financial Summary Tables
The following financial information should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and accompanying notes filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2023, which can be viewed at www.sec.gov and in the investor relations section of the Company’s website at www.eastsidedistilling.com/investors.
Eastside Distilling, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Balance Sheets
September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023
(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share)
| September 30, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |||||||
| (unaudited) | ||||||||
| Assets | ||||||||
| Current assets: | ||||||||
| Cash | $ | 310 | $ | 306 | ||||
| Trade receivables, net | 105 | 163 | ||||||
| Inventories | 1,793 | 2,686 | ||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 176 | 113 | ||||||
| Current assets held for sale | 2,640 | 1,269 | ||||||
| Total current assets | 5,024 | 4,537 | ||||||
| Property and equipment, net | 112 | 169 | ||||||
| Right-of-use assets | 430 | 680 | ||||||
| Intangible assets, net | 4,178 | 4,178 | ||||||
| Other assets, net | 182 | 247 | ||||||
| Non-current assets held for sale | 6,298 | 7,669 | ||||||
| Total Assets | $ | 16,224 | $ | 17,480 | ||||
| Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit) | ||||||||
| Current liabilities: | ||||||||
| Accounts payable | $ | 1,388 | $ | 1,062 | ||||
| Accrued liabilities | 418 | 465 | ||||||
| Current portion of secured credit facilities, related party | 3,447 | - | ||||||
| Current portion of secured credit facilities, net of debt issuance costs | 728 | - | ||||||
| Current portion of notes payable | 8,155 | 486 | ||||||
| Current portion of notes payable, related party | 92 | 92 | ||||||
| Current portion of lease liabilities | 191 | 223 | ||||||
| Other current liability, related party | 85 | - | ||||||
| Current liabilities held for sale | 3,124 | 1,877 | ||||||
| Total current liabilities | 17,628 | 4,205 | ||||||
| Lease liabilities, net of current portion | 213 | 458 | ||||||
| Secured credit facilities, related party | - | 2,700 | ||||||
| Secured credit facilities, net of debt issuance costs | - | 342 | ||||||
| Notes payable, net of current portion | - | 7,556 | ||||||
| Non-current liabilities held for sale | 843 | 1,366 | ||||||
| Total liabilities | 18,684 | 16,627 | ||||||
| Stockholders’ equity (deficit): | ||||||||
| Common stock, $0.0001 par value; 6,000,000 shares authorized as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023; and 3,140,625 shares and 1,705,987 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively | - | - | ||||||
| Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized; 2,500,000 Series B shares issued and outstanding as of both September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 | - | - | ||||||
| Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value; 240,000 shares authorized; 117,586 Series C shares and 200,000 Series C shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively | - | - | ||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 84,499 | 83,559 | ||||||
| Accumulated deficit | (86,959 | ) | (82,706 | ) | ||||
| Total stockholders’ equity (deficit) | (2,460 | ) | 853 | |||||
| Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit) | $ | 16,224 | $ | 17,480 | ||||
Eastside Distilling, Inc. and Subsidiaries
For the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024 and 2023
(Dollars and shares in thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
Consolidated Statements of Operations:
| Three Months Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | |||||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||||
| Sales | $ | 783 | $ | 849 | $ | 2,106 | $ | 3,080 | ||||||||
| Less customer programs and excise taxes | 23 | 43 | 129 | 141 | ||||||||||||
| Net sales | 760 | 806 | 1,977 | 2,939 | ||||||||||||
| Cost of sales | 560 | 638 | 1,476 | 1,940 | ||||||||||||
| Gross profit | 200 | 168 | 501 | 999 | ||||||||||||
| Operating expenses: | ||||||||||||||||
| Sales and marketing expenses | 218 | 303 | 699 | 1,180 | ||||||||||||
| General and administrative expenses | 435 | 172 | 1,149 | 1,287 | ||||||||||||
| (Gain) loss on disposal of property and equipment | (1 | ) | - | (1 | ) | 3 | ||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 652 | 475 | 1,847 | 2,470 | ||||||||||||
| Loss from operations | (452 | ) | (307 | ) | (1,346 | ) | (1,471 | ) | ||||||||
| Other income (expense), net | ||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | (409 | ) | (203 | ) | (965 | ) | (850 | ) | ||||||||
| Loss on debt to equity conversion | - | (1,321 | ) | - | (1,321 | ) | ||||||||||
| Other income | 33 | 25 | 37 | 57 | ||||||||||||
| Total other income (expense), net | (376 | ) | (1,499 | ) | (928 | ) | (2,114 | ) | ||||||||
| Loss before income taxes | (828 | ) | (1,806 | ) | (2,274 | ) | (3,585 | ) | ||||||||
| Provision for income taxes | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||
| Net loss from continuing operations | (828 | ) | (1,806 | ) | (2,274 | ) | (3,585 | ) | ||||||||
| Net loss from discontinued operations | (531 | ) | (350 | ) | (1,866 | ) | (1,812 | ) | ||||||||
| Net loss | (1,359 | ) | (2,156 | ) | (4,140 | ) | (5,397 | ) | ||||||||
| Preferred stock dividends | (38 | ) | (38 | ) | (113 | ) | (113 | ) | ||||||||
| Net loss attributable to common shareholders | $ | (1,397 | ) | $ | (2,194 | ) | $ | (4,253 | ) | $ | (5,510 | ) | ||||
| Basic net loss per common share | $ | (0.66 | ) | $ | (2.00 | ) | $ | (2.28 | ) | $ | (5.93 | ) | ||||
| Basic weighted average common shares outstanding | 2,116 | 1,097 | 1,862 | 929 | ||||||||||||
Eastside Distilling, Inc. and Subsidiaries
For the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024 and 2023
(Dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)
Segments:
Three Months Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in thousands) | 2024 | 2023 | Variance | 2024 | 2023 | Variance | ||||||||||||||||||
| Bridgetown | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sales | $ | 783 | $ | 849 | $ | (66 | ) | $ | 2,106 | $ | 3,080 | $ | (974 | ) | ||||||||||
| Net sales | 760 | 806 | (46 | ) | 1,977 | 2,939 | (962 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| Cost of sales | 560 | 638 | (78 | ) | 1,476 | 1,940 | (464 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| Gross profit | 200 | 168 | 32 | 501 | 999 | (498 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 217 | 303 | (86 | ) | 698 | 1,183 | (485 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | 18 | $ | (110 | ) | $ | 128 | $ | (162 | ) | $ | (130 | ) | $ | (32 | ) | ||||||||
| Gross margin | 26 | % | 21 | % | 5 | % | 25 | % | 34 | % | -9 | % | ||||||||||||
| Corporate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | $ | 435 | $ | 172 | $ | 263 | $ | 1,149 | $ | 1,287 | $ | (138 | ) | |||||||||||
| Net loss | $ | (846 | ) | $ | (1,696 | ) | $ | 850 | $ | (2,112 | ) | $ | (3,455 | ) | $ | 1,343 | ||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation:
Three Months Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | |||||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||||
| Net loss | $ | (828 | ) | $ | (1,806 | ) | $ | (2,274 | ) | $ | (3,585 | ) | ||||
| Add: | ||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | 409 | 203 | 965 | 850 | ||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 31 | 38 | 99 | 114 | ||||||||||||
| EBITDA | (388 | ) | (1,565 | ) | (1,210 | ) | (2,621 | ) | ||||||||
| Gain on disposal of property and equipment | (1 | ) | - | (1 | ) | 3 | ||||||||||
| Loss on debt to equity conversion | - | 1,321 | - | 1,321 | ||||||||||||
| Stock compensation | - | (68 | ) | - | 98 | |||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ | (389 | ) | $ | (312 | ) | $ | (1,211 | ) | $ | (1,199 | ) | ||||
INVESTOR RELATIONS CONTACT: ir@eastsidedistilling.com
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| Document Period End Date | Nov. 14, 2024 |
| Entity File Number | 001-38182 |
| Entity Registrant Name | EASTSIDE DISTILLING, INC. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001534708 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 20-3937596 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | NV |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 755 Main Street |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Building 4 |
| Entity Address, Address Line Three | Suite 3 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Monroe |
| Entity Address, State or Province | CT |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 06468 |
| City Area Code | (484) |
| Local Phone Number | 800-9154 |
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| Trading Symbol | EAST |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Title of 12(g) Security | Common Stock, $0.0001 par value |
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