EAST Eastside Distilling Inc

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

 

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 5, 2025

 

EASTSIDE DISTILLING, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Nevada		001-38182		20-3937596
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

 

755 Main Street, Building 4, Suite 3

Monroe, CT 06468

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (458) 800-9154

 

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

☐	Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐	Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Common Stock, $0.0001 par value		BLNE		The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
(Title of Each Class)		(Trading Symbol)		(Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (CFR §230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (CFR §240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company ☐

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

 

 

 

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

 

On February 5, 2025, Beeline Labs, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Eastside Distilling, Inc. (d/b/a Beeline Holdings) (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing a major milestone: the first capital raise for MagicBlocks. The text of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this current report.

 

The information in this Item 7.01 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 7.01 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.

 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

 

(d) Exhibits

 

Exhibit		Description
99.1		Press Release dated February 6, 2025.
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

 

 

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: February 6, 2025

 

	EASTSIDE DISTILLING, INC.
	By:	/s/ Geoffrey Gwin
		Geoffrey Gwin
		Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

 

Beeline Labs announces First Capital Raise for Cutting-Edge AI Sales Solution in Magic Blocks

 

Beeline Reveals Seed Equity Stake and Long-Term License with MagicBlocks

 

Rhode Island, February 6, 2025 – Beeline Labs, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Eastside Distilling, Inc. (d/b/a Beeline Holdings) (NASDAQ: BLNE), a pioneering mortgage technology company with an all-digital, AI-driven lending platform announces a major milestone: the first capital raise for MagicBlocks.

 

This marks a pivotal moment for the Company as it continues to shape the future of AI-driven sales solutions in the mortgage industry and expands its reach to a broader global audience across multiple industries.

 

Revolutionizing AI-Powered Sales

 

MagicBlocks has rapidly emerged as a market leader in deploying highly customizable AI sales agents for mortgage origination. The Company has also secured new customer trials across various industries demonstrating its technology’s adaptability and effectiveness.

 

Built on an advanced ensemble of language models and proprietary software, MagicBlocks enables businesses to convert leads into sales more efficiently—at a higher success rate and lower cost.

 

The Company’s founders, Jay Stockwell and Sean Clark, along with Beeline, retain equity ownership, ensuring a long-term partnership focused on ongoing innovation.

 

“Building a virtual AI sales department that stays on-brand, understands financial nuances, and navigates complex sales processes requires deep expertise,” said Jay Stockwell, Beeline co-founder and founder of MagicBlocks. “We’ve developed something truly special—a platform that empowers companies to generate more business with greater efficiency.”

 

Beeline Labs’s CEO and co-founder, Nick Liuzza, added: “The MagicBlocks platform is live and ready for companies to build and customize their own AI-driven sales strategies. This milestone is a huge leap forward for Beeline Labs, as we expand our AI-powered SaaS offerings, driving recurring B2B revenue. Beeline isn’t just a mortgage innovator—we’re a technology company at our core.” Liuzza also highlighted Beeline Labs’ expanding portfolio, noting, “With BlinkQC set to generate revenue in March, MagicBlocks marks our second major SaaS opportunity in the mortgage tech space—already driving results.”

 

Plug-and-Play AI Sales Departments for Any Industry

 

What sets MagicBlocks apart is its ability to let companies quickly deploy their own AI sales departments—without having to build custom software. With simple natural language instructions, businesses can go live at a fraction of the cost of building their own AI Agent, using a flexible monthly subscription model based on features and usage.

 

 

This capital raise solidifies MagicBlocks as an independent company, while Beeline retains a significant equity stake and long-term licensing rights. MagicBlocks’ technology is also embedded within Beeline’s home loan customer experience via Bob, the mortgage industry’s first AI chatbot in Beeline’s Bob AI Sales Strategy, ensuring continuous innovation within Beeline’s ecosystem.

 

Jess Kennedy, Beeline Labs’s Chief Operating Officer, emphasized the impact: “MagicBlocks has completely transformed our go-to-market strategy at a crucial time for the mortgage industry. Delivering high-level service while reducing costs is more important than ever, and MagicBlocks gives us a powerful advantage.” With this funding, MagicBlocks is positioned to accelerate AI-driven sales innovation across multiple sectors, redefining how businesses engage and convert leads in an evolving digital landscape.

 

Beeline Labs Continues to Drive AI Innovation

 

MagicBlocks is the second major product launch from Beeline Labs, following the recent unveiling of BlinkQC—an AI-powered mortgage Quality Control (QC) solution designed to streamline compliance and auditing for lenders.

 

About Beeline Labs and MagicBlocks

 

Beeline Labs is a wholly owned SaaS company developing cutting-edge mortgage software designed to lower costs, increase efficiency, and create better outcomes for mortgage and title consumers and investors. Beeline Labs is committed to rolling out new products and strategic partnerships. To learn more about the company, visit MagicBlocks.

 

About Beeline Holdings

 

Beeline Holdings is a technology-driven mortgage lender and title provider building a fully digital, AI-powered platform that simplifies and accelerates the home financing process. Headquartered in Providence, RI, Beeline Financial Holdings, Inc. is dedicated to transforming the mortgage industry through innovation and customer-focused solutions. It is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Beeline Holdings and owns Beeline Labs.

 

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 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, and the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on November 21, 2024 and the Company’s Current Report on Form 8K/A filed with the SEC on Form 8-K/A on December 19, 2024. The Company assumes no obligation to update the cautionary information in this press release.

 

Contact:

 

ir@makeabeeline.com

 

 

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