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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
  
 For the quarterly period ended June 30,March 31, 20222023
  
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
  
 For the transition period from ______________ to _________________

 

Commission File No.: 001-38182

 

 

 

EASTSIDE DISTILLING, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Nevada 20-3937596

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

 

2321 NE Argyle Street, Unit D

Portland, Oregon 97211

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

Issuer’sRegistrant’s telephone number: ((971)971) 888-4264

 

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

 

Common Stock, $0.0001 par value EAST 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 (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No ☐

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☒ No ☐

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

Large accelerated filer ☐Accelerated filer ☐
Non-accelerated filerSmaller reporting company
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. ☐

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No

 

As of August 11, 2022,May 12, 2023, 15,446,69416,660,171 shares of our common stock, $0.0001 par value, were outstanding.

 

 

 

 

 

EASTSIDE DISTILLING, INC.

 

FORM 10-Q

 

June 30, 2022March 31, 2023

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

  Page
PART I— FINANCIAL INFORMATION3
   
Item 1.Financial Statements3
 Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2022March 31, 2023 and December 31, 202120223
 Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30,March 31, 2023 and 2022 and 20214
 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the SixThree Months Ended June 30,March 31, 2023 and 2022 and 20215
 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements6
Item 2.Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations2319
Item 3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk3228
Item 4Controls and Procedures3228
   
PART II— OTHER INFORMATION3329
   
Item 1Legal Proceedings3329
Item 1ARisk Factors3329
Item 2.Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds3329
Item 3.Defaults Upon Senior Securities3329
Item 4.Mine Safety Disclosures3329
Item 5.Other Information3330
Item 6.Exhibits3330
   
SIGNATURES3431

 

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PART I: FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1 – FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

Eastside Distilling, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Balance Sheets

June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021

(Dollars in thousands, except shares and per share amounts)

        
 June 30, 2022 December 31, 2021 
 (Unaudited)     March 31, 2023  December 31, 2022 
Assets          (Unaudited)     
Current assets:                
Cash $1,023  $3,276  $267  $723 
Trade receivables, net  1,253   1,446   860   876 
Inventories  5,231   6,510   3,989   4,442 
Prepaid expenses and current assets  749   2,873   941   579 
Total current assets  8,256   14,105   6,057   6,620 
Property and equipment, net  6,470   2,163   5,489   5,741 
Right-of-use assets  3,219   3,211   2,698   2,988 
Intangible assets, net  13,418   13,624   5,655   5,758 
Other assets, net  411   457   354   369 
Total Assets $31,774  $33,560  $20,253  $21,476 
                
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity                
Current liabilities:                
Accounts payable $1,565  $1,265  $2,077  $1,728 
Accrued liabilities  1,406   833   1,429   1,509 
Deferred revenue  22   -   115   18 
Current portion of secured credit facilities, net of debt issuance costs  3,108   5,725   3,377   3,442 
Note payable, related party, net of debt issuance costs  1,904   - 
Current portion of note payable, related party  4,651   4,598 
Current portion of notes payable  931   894   7,749   - 
Current portion of lease liabilities  1,024   781   870   991 
Other current liability, related party  1,024   725 
Total current liabilities  9,960   9,498   21,292   13,011 
Lease liabilities, net of current portion  2,383   2,498   1,970   2,140 
Note payable, related party  92   92   -   92 
Notes payable, net of current portion  7,749   8,073   -   7,749 
Total liabilities  20,184   20,161   23,262   22,992 
                
Commitments and contingencies (Note 14)  -      
Commitments and contingencies (Note 13)  -     
                
Stockholders’ equity:        
Common stock, $0.0001 par value; 35,000,000 shares authorized; 15,446,694 and 14,791,449 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively  2   1 
Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized; 2,500,000 issued and outstanding as of both June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021  -   - 
Stockholders’ equity (deficit):        
Common stock, $0.0001 par value; 35,000,000 shares authorized; 16,660,171 and 16,199,269 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively  2   2 
Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized; 2,500,000 shares issued and outstanding as of both March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022  -   - 
Additional paid-in capital  74,092   72,003   73,646   73,503 
Accumulated deficit  (62,504)  (58,605)  (76,657)  (75,021)
Total stockholders’ equity  11,590   13,399 
Total stockholders’ equity (deficit)  (3,009)  (1,516)
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity $31,774  $33,560  $20,253  $21,476 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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Eastside Distilling, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Operations

For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30,March 31, 2023 and 2022 and 2021

(Dollars and shares in thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

                
 Three Months Ended June 30,  Six Months Ended June 30,         
 2022 2021 2022 2021  2023  2022 
              
Sales $5,123  $3,618  $8,903  $6,861  $2,879  $3,780 
Less customer programs and excise taxes  266   173   306   268   26   40 
Net sales  4,857   3,445   8,597   6,593   2,853   3,740 
Cost of sales  3,405   2,536   6,198   5,141   2,212   2,793 
Gross profit  1,452   909   2,399   1,452   641   947 
Operating expenses:                        
Sales and marketing expenses  729   697   1,376   1,554   511   647 
General and administrative expenses  1,748   1,605   3,678   3,529   1,364   1,930 
Loss on disposal of property and equipment  101   -   101   61   6   - 
Total operating expenses  2,578   2,302   5,155   5,144   1,881   2,577 
Loss from operations  (1,126)  (1,393)  (2,756)  (3,692)  (1,240)  (1,630)
Other income (expense), net                        
Interest expense  (762)  (345)  (1,168)  (471)  (329)  (406)
Other income  100   17   100   2,217 
Total other income (expense), net  (662)  (328)  (1,068)  1,746 
Other expense  (29)  - 
Total other expense, net  (358)  (406)
Loss before income taxes  (1,788)  (1,721)  (3,824)  (1,946)  (1,598)  (2,036)
Provision for income taxes  -   -   -   -   -   - 
Net loss from continuing operations  (1,788)  (1,721)  (3,824)  (1,946)
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations  -   (47)  -   3,886 
Net income (loss)  (1,788)  (1,768)  (3,824)  1,940 
Net loss  (1,598)  (2,036)
Preferred stock dividends  (36)  -   (75)  -   (38)  (38)
Net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders $(1,824) $(1,768) $(3,899) $1,940 
Net loss attributable to common shareholders $(1,636) $(2,074)
                        
Basic net income (loss) per common share $(0.12) $(0.14) $(0.26) $0.17 
Diluted net income (loss) per common share $(0.12) $(0.14) $(0.26) $0.13 
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding  15,270   12,262   15,090   11,683 
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding  15,270   12,262   15,090   14,401 
Basic and diluted net loss per common share $(0.10) $(0.14)
Basic and diluted weighted average common shares outstanding  16,475   14,901 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Eastside Distilling, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

For the SixThree Months Ended June 30,March 31, 2023 and 2022 and 2021

(Dollars in thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

        
 2022 2021  2023  2022 
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:                
Net income (loss) $(3,824) $1,940 
Net (income) from discontinued operations  -   (3,886)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities        
Net loss $(1,598) $(2,036)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities        
Depreciation and amortization  686   606   407   263 
Bad debt expense  28   8 
Forgiveness of debt - Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”)  -   (1,448)
(Recovery of) bad debt expense  (2)  43 
Loss on disposal of assets  101   61   6   - 
Inventory allowance  (32)  - 
Remeasurement of deferred consideration  -   (750)
Write off of obsolete fixed assets  54   - 
Inventory reserve  (19)  (32)
Stock dividend payable  (75)  

-

   (38)  (38)
Amortization of debt issuance costs  673   38   -   180 
Interest accrued to secured credit facilities  17   40   78   50 
Issuance of common stock in exchange for services for related parties  206   71 
Issuance of common stock in exchange for services for third parties  230   176 
Payment of accrued interest on secured credit facilities  (142)  - 
Interest accrued for amounts due to related parties  123   - 
Payment of accrued interest on amounts due to related parties  (141)  - 
Issuance of common stock in exchange for services of related parties  60   207 
Issuance of common stock in exchange for services of third parties  83   119 
Stock-based compensation  3   23   -   2 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:                
Trade receivables, net  166   (838)  -   148 
Inventories  1,311   445   471   457 
Prepaid expenses and other assets  (233)  188   (390)  (924)
Right-of-use assets  470   240   290   229 
Accounts payable  300   (237)  350   1,102 
Accrued liabilities  573   (495)  (104)  205 
Other liability, related party  -   (700)
Other liabilities, related party  279   - 
Deferred revenue  22   (23)  96   - 
Net lease liabilities  (351)  (258)  (291)  (111)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities  271   (4,799)
Net cash provided by operating activities of discontinued operations  -   4,640 
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities  271   (159)
Net cash used in operating activities  (428)  (136)
        
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:                
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets  12   89 
Purchases of property and equipment  (2,497)  (172)  (28)  (1,389)
Net cash used in investing activities of continuing operations  (2,485)  (83)
Net cash provided by investing activities of discontinued operations  -   3,353 
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities  (2,485)  3,270 
Net cash used in investing activities  (28)  (1,389)
        
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:                
Proceeds from issuance of stock  197   - 
Proceeds from secured credit facilities  -   3,300 
Proceeds from note payable, related party  3,000   -   -   2,000 
Payments of principal on secured credit facilities  (2,949)  (3,601)  -   (940)
Payments of principal on notes payable  (287)  (2,577)  -   (205)
Net cash used in financing activities  (39)  (2,878)
Net (decrease) increase in cash  (2,253)  233 
Net cash provided by financing activities  -   855 
        
Net decrease in cash  (456)  (670)
Cash at the beginning of the period  3,276   836   723   3,276 
Cash at the end of the period $1,023  $1,069  $267  $2,606 
                
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information                
Cash paid during the period for interest $593  $360  $323  $215 
Cash paid for amounts included in measurement of lease liabilities  475   370  $318  $177 
                
Supplemental Disclosure of Non-Cash Financing Activity                
Issuance of detachable warrants on notes payable $1,454  $- 
Exchange of assets for services $42  $- 
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations $-  $320 
Warrants issued in relation to secured credit facilities  -   717  $-  $948 
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations  478   - 
Issuance of common stock pursuant to Azuñia earn-out  -   6,860 
Issuance of notes payable pursuant to Azuñia final earn-out  -   7,842 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Eastside Distilling, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

June 30, 2022March 31, 2023

(Unaudited)

 

1. Description of Business

 

Eastside Distilling (the “Company” or “Eastside Distilling”) was incorporated under the laws of Nevada in 2004 under the name of Eurocan Holdings, Ltd. In December 2014, the Company changed its corporate name to Eastside Distilling, Inc. to reflect the acquisition of Eastside Distilling, LLC. The Company manufactures, acquires, blends, bottles, imports, markets and sells a wide variety of alcoholic beverages under recognized brands. The Company currently employs 6949 people in the United States.

The Company operates a beverage packaging and services business that operates in the beverage segment. During 2022, the Company made substantial investments to expand its product offerings to include digital can printing in the Pacific Northwest (together Craft Canning + Printing, “Craft C+P”). Craft C+P operates 13 mobile filling lines in Seattle, Washington; Spokane, Washington; and Portland, Oregon. The Company also offers co-packing services in Portland, Oregon offering end-to-end production capabilities.

 

The Company’s spirits’ brands span several alcoholic beverage categories, including whiskey, vodka, rum, and tequila. The Company sells products on a wholesale basis to distributors in open states and through brokers in control states.

The Company operates a mobile craft canning business that primarily services the craft beer and craft cider industries. During 2022, the Company made substantial investments to expand its product offerings to include digital can printing activities in the Pacific Northwest (together Craft Canning + Printing, “Craft C+P”). Craft C+P operates 14 mobile filling lines in Seattle, Washington; Spokane, Washington; Portland, Oregon; and Denver, Colorado. The Company now offers co-packing services in Portland, Oregon through its recent asset acquisition, allowing it to offer end-to-end production capabilities.

2. Liquidity

 

The Company’s primary capital requirements are for cash used in operating activities and the repayment of debt. Funds for the Company’s cash and liquidity needs have historically not been generated from operations but rather from loans as well as from convertible debt and equity financings. The Company has been dependent on raising capital from debt and equity financings to meet the Company’s operating needs.

 

The Company had an accumulated deficit of $62.5 76.7million as of June 30, 2022,March 31, 2023, having incurred a net loss of $3.81.6 million during the sixthree months ended June 30, 2022. The net loss, combined with a reclassification from current assets to equipment of $4.3 million in prepayments related to the digital can printer, resulted in a $6.3 million reduction in working capital.March 31, 2023.

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2022, the Company raised $3.0 million in additional capital through debt financing. The Company’s ability to meet its ongoing operating cash needs over the next 12 months depends on growing revenues and gross margins, and generating positive operating cash flow primarily through increased sales, improved profit growth, and controlling expenses. In addition, the Company has been negotiating with creditors to reduce the interest burden and improve cash flow. If the Company is unable to reach an agreement with creditors or obtain additional financing, or additional financing is not available on acceptable terms, the Company may seek to sell assets, reduce operating expenses, reduce or eliminate marketing initiatives, and take other measures that could impair its ability to be successful.

 

Although the Company’s audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 20212022 were prepared under the assumption that it would continue operations as a going concern, the report of its independent registered public accounting firm that accompanied the financial statements for the year ended December 31, 20212022 contained a going concern explanatory paragraph in which such firm expressed substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern, based on the financial statements at that time. If the Company cannot continue as a going concern, its stockholders would likely lose most or all of their investment in it.

 

3. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

 

Basis of Presentation and Consolidation

 

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements for Eastside Distilling, Inc. and subsidiaries were prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or eliminated as permitted under the SEC’s rules and regulations. In management’s opinion, the unaudited consolidated financial statements include all material adjustments, all of which are of a normal and recurring nature, necessary to present fairly the Company’s financial position as of June 30, 2022,March 31, 2023, its operating results for the three and six months ended June 30,March 31, 2023 and 2022 and 2021 and its cash flows for the sixthree months ended June 30, 2022March 31, 2023 and 2021.2022. The unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021.2022. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for an entire fiscal year. The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Eastside Distilling, Inc.’s wholly-owned subsidiaries, including MotherLode LLC, Redneck Riviera Whiskey Co., LLC (a discontinued operation), Craft Canning + Bottling, LLC (doing business as Craft Canning + Printing) and its wholly-owned subsidiary Galactic Unicorn Packaging, LLC (the Company’s newly acquired fixed co-packing assets) and the Azuñia tequila assets.MotherLode LLC. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated on consolidation.

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Eastside Distilling, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

June 30, 2022March 31, 2023

(Unaudited)

Use of Estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

Revenue Recognition

 

Net sales include product sales, less excise taxes and customer programs and incentives. The Company recognizes revenue by applying the following steps in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 606 – Revenue from Contracts with Customers: (1) identify the contract with a customer; (2) identify the performance obligations in the contract; (3) determine the transaction price; (4) allocate the transaction price to each performance obligation in the contract; and (5) recognize revenue when each performance obligation is satisfied.

 

The Company recognizes sales when merchandise is shipped from a warehouse directly to wholesale customers (except in the case of a consignment sale). For consignment sales, which include sales to the Oregon Liquor Control Commission, the Company recognizes sales upon the consignee’s shipment to the customer. Postage and handling charges billed to customers are also recognized as sales upon shipment of the related merchandise. Shipping terms are generally FOB shipping point, and title passes to the customer at the time and place of shipment or purchase by customers at a retail location. For consignment sales, title passes to the consignee concurrent with the consignee’s shipment to the customer. The customer has no cancellation privileges after shipment or upon purchase at retail locations, other than customary rights of return.

 

Customer Programs

 

Customer programs, which include customer promotional discount programs, are a common practice in the alcoholic beverage industry. The Company reimburses wholesalers for an agreed amount to promote sales of products and to maintain competitive pricing. Amounts paid in connection with customer programs are recorded as reductions to net sales in accordance with ASC 606 - Revenue from Contracts with Customers. Amounts paid in customer programs totaled $0.1(6,382) milliondue to the reversal of a customer discount and $0.23,812 million for the sixthree months ended June 30,March 31, 2023 and 2022, and 2021, respectively.

 

Excise Taxes

 

The Company is responsible for compliance with the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (“TTB”) regulations, which includes making timely and accurate excise tax payments. The Company is subject to periodic compliance audits by the TTB. Individual states also impose excise taxes on alcoholic beverages in varying amounts. The Company calculates its excise tax expense based upon units produced and on its understanding of the applicable excise tax laws. Excise taxes totaled $0.232,136 million and $0.140,062 million for the sixthree months ended June 30,March 31, 2023 and 2022, and 2021, respectively.

 

Cost of Sales

 

Cost of sales consists of all direct costs related to both spirits and canning for service, labor, overhead, packaging, and in-bound freight charges. Ingredients account for the largest portion of the cost of sales, followed by packaging and production costs.

 

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Eastside Distilling, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

June 30, 2022

(Unaudited)

Sales and Marketing Expenses

 

Sales and marketing expenses consist of sponsorships, agency fees, socialdigital media, salary and benefit expenses, travel and entertainment expenses. Sales and marketing costs are expensed as incurred. Advertising and marketing expenses totaled $0.40.1 million and $0.50.2 million for the sixthree months ended June 30,March 31, 2023 and 2022, and 2021, respectively.

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Eastside Distilling, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

March 31, 2023

(Unaudited)

General and Administrative Expenses

 

General and administrative expenses consist of salary and benefit expenses, travel and entertainment expenses for executive and administrative staff, rent and utilities, professional fees, insurance, and amortization and depreciation expense. General and administrative costs are expensed as incurred.

 

Stock-Based Compensation

 

The Company recognizes as compensation expense all stock-based awards issued to employees. The compensation cost is measured based on the grant-date fair value of the related stock-based awards and is recognized over the service period of stock-based awards, which is generally the same as the vesting period. The fair value of stock options is determined using the Black-Scholes valuation model, which estimates the fair value of each award on the date of grant based on a variety of assumptions including expected stock price volatility, expected terms of the awards, risk-free interest rate, and dividend rates, if applicable. Stock-based awards issued to nonemployees are recorded at fair value on the measurement date and are subject to periodic market adjustments at the end of each reporting period and as the underlying stock-based awards vest.

 

Concentrations

 

Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist principally of trade receivables. As of June 30, 2022, two distributorsMarch 31, 2023, one distributor represented 239% of trade receivables. As of December 31, 2021, four wholesale customers2022, one distributor represented 4215% of trade receivables. Sales to one distributor and one wholesale customer accounted for 4937% of consolidated sales for the sixthree months ended June 30, 2022.March 31, 2023. Sales to two distributorsone distributor and one wholesale customer accounted for 2440% of consolidated sales for the six monthsyear ended June 30, 2021.December 31, 2022.

 

Fair Value Measurements

 

GAAP defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and requires certain disclosures about fair value measurements. GAAP permits an entity to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value and contains financial statement presentation and disclosure requirements for assets and liabilities for which the fair value option is elected. As of June 30, 2022March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2021,2022, management has not elected to report any of the Company’s assets or liabilities at fair value under the “fair value option” provided by GAAP.

 

The hierarchy of fair value valuation techniques under GAAP provides for three levels: Level 1 provides the most reliable measure of fair value, whereas Level 3, if applicable, generally would require significant management judgment. The three levels for categorizing assets and liabilities under GAAP’s fair value measurement requirements are as follows:

 

 Level 1:Fair value of the asset or liability is determined using cash or unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
   
 Level 2:Fair value of the asset or liability is determined using inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the applicable asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, such as quoted prices for similar (as opposed to identical) assets or liabilities in active markets and quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active.
   
 Level 3:Fair value of the asset or liability is determined using unobservable inputs that are significant to the fair value measurement and reflect management’s own assumptions regarding the applicable asset or liability.

 

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Eastside Distilling, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

June 30, 2022March 31, 2023

(Unaudited)

 

None of the Company’s assets or liabilities were measured at fair value as of June 30, 2022March 31, 2023 or December 31, 2021.2022. However, GAAP requires the disclosure of fair value information about financial instruments that are not measured at fair value. Financial instruments consist principally of trade receivables, accounts payable, accrued liabilities, notes payable, and the secured credit facilities. The estimated fair value of trade receivables, accounts payable, and accrued liabilities approximate their carrying value due to the short period of time to their maturities. As of June 30, 2022March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2021,2022, the principal amounts of the Company’s notes approximate fair value.

 

Items Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis

 

Certain assets and liabilities acquired in a business acquisition are valued at fair value at the date of acquisition due to having indefinite lives. The Company, on an annual basis, tests the indefinite life assets for impairment. If an indefinite life asset is found to be impaired, then the Company will estimate its useful life and amortize the asset over the remainder of its useful life.

 

Inventories

 

Inventories primarily consist of bulk and bottled liquor and raw materials and are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined using an average costing methodology, which approximates cost under the first-in, first-out (“FIFO”) method. A portion of the Company’s finished goods inventory is held by certain independent distributors on consignment until it is sold to a third party. The Company regularly monitors inventory quantities on hand and records write-downs for excess and obsolete inventories based primarily on the Company’s estimated forecast of product demand and production requirements. Such write-downs establish a new cost basis of accounting for the related inventory.

 

Property and Equipment

 

Property and equipment is stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, ranging from three to seven years. Amortization of leasehold improvements is computed using the straight-line method over the life of the lease or the useful lives of the assets, whichever is shorter. The cost and related accumulated depreciation and amortization of property and equipment sold or otherwise disposed of are removed from the accounts and any gain or loss is reported as current period income or expense. The costs of repairs and maintenance are expensed as incurred.

 

Intangible Assets / Goodwill

 

The Company accounts for certain intangible assets at cost. Management reviews these intangible assets for probable impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of such assets may not be recoverable. If there is an indication of impairment, management would prepare an estimate of future cash flows (undiscounted and without interest charges) expected to result from the use of the asset and its eventual disposition. If these estimated cash flows were less than the carrying amount, an impairment loss would be recognized to write down the asset to its estimated fair value. The Company performed a qualitative assessment of certain of its intangible assets as of June 30, 2022March 31, 2023 and determined that they were not impaired.

 

Long-lived Assets

 

The Company accounts for long-lived assets, including certain intangible assets, at amortized cost. Management reviews long-lived assets for probable impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of such assets may not be recoverable. If there is an indication of impairment, management would prepare an estimate of future cash flows (undiscounted and without interest charges) expected to result from the use of the asset and its eventual disposition. If these estimated cash flows were less than the carrying amount of the asset, an impairment loss would be recognized to write down the asset to its estimated fair value. The Company performed a qualitative assessment of certain of its long-lived assets as of June 30, 2022March 31, 2023 and determined that they were not impaired.

 

Comprehensive Income

The Company did not have any other comprehensive income items in either the three months ended March 31, 2023 or 2022.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

June 30, 2022March 31, 2023

(Unaudited)

Comprehensive Income

The Company did 0t have any other comprehensive income items for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021.

 

Accounts Receivable Factoring Program

 

During 2021, theThe Company participated inhas two accounts receivable factoring programs. One for its spirits customers (the “spirits program”) and another for its co-packing customers (the “co-packing program”). Under the programs, the Company has the option to sell certain customer account receivables in advance of payment for 75% (spirits program) or 85%85% (co-packing program) of the amount due. When the customer remits payment, the Company receives the remaining balance. For the spirits program, interest is charged on the advanced 75% payment at a rate of 2.4% for the first 30 days plus 1.44% for each additional ten-day period.period. For the co-packing program, interest is charged against the greater of $0.5 million or the total funds advanced at a rate of 51% plus the prime rate published in the Wall Street Journal. Under the terms of both agreements, the factoring provider has full recourse against the Company should the customer fail to pay the invoice. In accordance with ASC Topic 860 – Transfers and Servicing, the Company has concluded that these agreements have met all three conditions identified in ASC Topic 860-10-40-5 (a) – (c) and have accounted for this activity as a sale. Given the quality of the factored accounts, the Company has not recognized a recourse obligation. In certain limited instances, the Company may provide collection services on the factored accounts but does not receive any fees for acting as the collection agent, and as such, the Company has not recognized a service obligation asset or liability. In December 2021, the agreementThe Company factored $0.1 million of invoices and incurred $12,244 in fees associated with the co-packing program expired. The agreement withfactoring programs during the spirits programthree months ended March 31, 2023. As of March 31, 2023, the Company had a zero balance as of June 30, 2022.$0.1 million factored invoices outstanding.

 

Reclassification of Prior Year Presentation

 

Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified for consistency with the current year presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on the reported results of operations.

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

In October 2021, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2021-08, Accounting for Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities from Contracts with Customers, (“ASU 2021-08”) which requires an entity to recognize and measure contract assets and contract liabilities acquired in a business combination in accordance with Topic 606, Revenue Recognition. This ASU is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2022. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the effect that ASU 2021-08 will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

In August 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-06, Accounting for Convertible Instruments and Contracts in an Entity’s Own Equity, (“ASU 2020-06”) which simplifies the accounting for convertible instruments by eliminating the beneficial conversion feature and cash conversion models. Certain convertible instruments will be accounted for as a single unit of account, unless the conversion feature requires bifurcation and recognition as a derivative. Additionally, this ASU simplifies the earnings per share calculation, by eliminating the treasury stock method and requiring entities to use the if-converted method. This guidance is effective for annual periods beginning after December 31, 2021 with early adoption permitted. The Company early adopted ASU 2020-06 for the year ended December 31, 2021.

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, “Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326)” (“ASU 2016-13”). The standard introduces a new model for recognizing credit losses on financial instruments based on an estimate of current expected credit losses and will apply to trade receivables. The new guidance will be effective for the Company’s annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2022. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of the standard on the consolidated financial statements.

 

4.Discontinued Operations

The Company reports discontinued operations by applying the following criteria in accordance with ASC Topic 205-20, Presentation of Financial Statements – Discontinued Operations: (1) Component of an entity; (2) Held for sale criteria; and (3) Strategic shift.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

June 30, 2022

(Unaudited)

On December 31, 2019, management made a strategic shift to focus the Company’s sales and marketing efforts on the nationally branded product platform, resulting in the decision to close all four of its retail stores in the Portland, Oregon area. The retail stores were closed or abandoned by March 31, 2020.

On February 2, 2021, Redneck Riviera Whiskey Co, LLC (“RRWC”) entered into a Termination and Inventory Purchase Agreement (the “Termination Agreement”) with Rich Marks, LLC, John D. Rich Tisa Trust and Redneck Spirits Group, LLC (collectively the buyers referred to as “RSG”), pursuant to which, on February 5, 2021, RRWC sold all of its inventory of Redneck Riviera, Granny Rich, and Howdy Dew distilled spirits products, including finished goods, raw materials, and barrel inventory, as well as all assignable certificates of label approval/exemption, branding, permits, and registrations relating thereto, for $4.7 million. In addition, the Company terminated its Amended and Restated License Agreement (the “License Agreement”) dated May 31, 2018 by and among Eastside, RRWC, Rich Marks, LLC, and John D. Rich TISA Trust U/A/D March 27, 2018, Dwight P. Miles, Trustee in exchange for $3.0 million. In connection with the Termination Agreement, the Company entered into a Supplier Agreement dated as of February 2, 2021 with RSG, pursuant to which the Company will produce certain products and perform specified services for RSG for a six (6) month period on the terms and conditions set forth in the Supplier Agreement. The Company did not incur any penalties as a result of the termination of the License Agreement.

For the six months ended June 30, 2021, the revenue, expenses and cash flows from retail operations and the RRWC business have been classified as discontinued operations separately from continuing operations. As of December 31, 2021, there were no assets and liabilities related to discontinued retail operations and the Redneck Riviera Spirits business.

Income and expense related to discontinued retail operations and the Redneck Riviera Spirits business were as follows for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021:

Schedule of Discontinued Retail Operations

         
(Dollars in thousands) 2022  2021 
  (Unaudited)  (Unaudited) 
Sales $-  $283 
Less customer programs and excise taxes           -   26 
Net sales  -   257 
Cost of sales  -   160 
Gross profit  -   97 
Operating expenses:        
Sales and marketing expenses  -   22 
General and administrative expenses  -   28 
Total operating expenses  -   50 
Income from operations  -   47 
Other income, net        
Other income  -   989 
Gain on termination of license agreement  -   2,850 
Total other expense, net  -   3,839 
Net income $-  $3,886 

5. Business Segment Information

 

The Company’s internal management financial reporting consists of Craft C+P, Eastside spirits and corporate. Craft C+P.P offers digital can printing and co-packing services in Portland, Oregon allowing it to offer end-to-end production capabilities. Craft C+P operates 13 mobile lines in Washington and Oregon. The spirits brands span several alcoholic beverage categories, including whiskey, vodka, rum, and tequila and are sold on a wholesale basis to distributors in open states, and brokers in control states. The Company’s principal area of operation is in the U.S. and has two spirits customers that represents 49%37% of its revenue.

Craft C+P offers digital can printing Corporate consists of key accounting personnel and co-packing services in Portland, Oregon allowing it to offer end-to-end production capabilities. Craft C+P operates 14 mobile lines in Washington, Oregoncorporate expenses such as public company and Colorado.

board costs, as well as interest on debt.

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Eastside Distilling, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

June 30, 2022

(Unaudited)

The measure of profitability reviewed is condensed statements of operations and gross margin.margins. These business segments reflect how operations are managed, operating performance is evaluated and the structure of internal financial reporting. Total asset information by segment is not provided to, or reviewed by, the chief operating decision maker (“CODM”) as it is not used to make strategic decisions, allocate resources or assess performance. The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described for the Company in the Summary of Significant Accounting Policies in Note 3. Spirits allocates 50% of certain general and administrative expenses to Craft C+P, which is included in the segments’ financial data below.

 

Segment information was as follows for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021:

Schedule of Segment Information

         
(Dollars in thousands) 2022  2021 
Spirits        
Sales $6,398  $2,812 
Net sales  6,192   2,544 
Cost of sales  3,389   2,082 
Gross profit  2,803   462 
Total operating expenses  2,561   3,013 
Net income (loss)  (905)  2,707 
Gross margin  45%  18%
         
Interest revenue $-  $- 
Interest expense  1,148   445 
Depreciation and amortization  82   158 
Income tax expense  -   - 
Significant noncash items:        
(Gain) loss on disposal of property and equipment  (12)  61 
Forgiveness of debt - PPP  -   (1,052)
Remeasurement of deferred consideration  -   (750)
Gain on disposal of offsite inventory  -   (1,047)
One-time professional fees  -   343 
Stock compensation  254   203 
         
Craft C+P        
Sales $2,505  $4,049 
Net sales  2,405   4,049 
Cost of sales  2,809   3,059 
Gross profit  (404)  990 
Total operating expenses  2,594   2,131 
Net loss  (2,919)  (767)
Gross margin  -17%  24%
         
Interest revenue $-  $- 
Interest expense  21   26 
Depreciation and amortization  604   448 
Significant noncash items:        
Loss on disposal of property and equipment  113   - 
Forgiveness of debt - PPP  -   (396)
Stock compensation  266   206 

Craft C+P’s gross margin decreased primarily due to lower sales of services, a change in product and service mix, and higher raw material costs. In addition, Craft C+P’s digital printer commenced operations in April, but the revenues it generated did not exceed the costs of its start-up during the six months ended June 30, 2022.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

June 30, 2022March 31, 2023

(Unaudited)

 

Segment information was as follows for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022:

Schedule of Segment Information

(Dollars in thousands) 2023  2022 
         
Craft C+P        
Sales $1,456  $1,076 
Net sales  1,477   1,076 
Cost of sales  1,578   1,111 
Gross profit  (101)  (35)
Total operating expenses  749   1,047 
Net loss  (884)  (1,093)
Gross margin  -7%  -3%
         
Interest expense $4  $11 
Depreciation and amortization  368   221 
Significant noncash items:        
Loss on disposal of property and equipment  6   - 
Stock compensation  -   205 
         
Spirits        
Sales $1,423  $2,704 
Net sales  1,376   2,664 
Cost of sales  634   1,682 
Gross profit  742   982 
Total operating expenses  522   625 
Net income  221   357 
Gross margin  54%  37%
         
Depreciation and amortization $39  $42 
Corporate        
Total operating expenses $610  $905 
Net loss  (935)  (1,300)
         
Interest expense $325  $395 
Significant noncash items:        
Stock compensation  111   170 

Craft C+P’s sales increased due to new digital printing revenues offset by lower mobile revenues. Gross margin decreased compared to the prior year as digital printing continues to ramp up and is not at sufficient capacity to offset related operating expense. The Company also incurred higher raw material costs in the quarter related to digital printing.

6.

5. Inventories

 

Inventories consisted of the following:

Schedule of Inventories

        
(Dollars in thousands) June 30, 2022 December 31, 2021  March 31,
2023
  December 31,
2022
 
Raw materials $3,680  $4,768  $2,691  $3,127 
Finished goods  1,551   1,742   1,298   1,315 
Total inventories $5,231  $6,510  $3,989  $4,442 

 

7.6. Prepaid Expenses and Current Assets

 

Prepaid expenses and current assets consisted of the following:

Schedule of Prepaid Expenses and Current Assets 

         
(Dollars in thousands) June 30, 2022  December 31, 2021 
Prepayment of fixed assets $346  $2,715 
Prepayment of inventory  305   59 
Other  98   99 
Total prepaid expenses and current assets $749  $2,873 

During the six months ended June 30, 2022, the Company began operations of its new digital can printer resulting in a decrease in prepayment of fixed assets as the printer was reclassified to property and equipment.

8. Property and Equipment

Property and equipment consisted of the following:

(Dollars in thousands) March 31,
2023
  December 31,
2022
 
Prepayment of fixed assets $350  $346 
Prepayment of inventory  302   - 
Other  289   233 
Total prepaid expenses and current assets $941  $579 

 

Schedule of Property and Equipment

         
(Dollars in thousands) June 30, 2022  December 31, 2021 
Furniture and fixtures $4,281  $3,779 
Digital can printer  4,216   - 
Leasehold improvements  1,526   1,386 
Vehicles  222   814 
Total cost  10,245   5,979 
Less accumulated depreciation  (3,775)  (3,816)
Total property and equipment, net $6,470  $2,163 

Purchases of property and equipment totaled $2.5 million and $0.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. Depreciation expense totaled $0.5 million and $0.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

During the six months ended June 30, 2022, the Company disposed of fixed assets with a net book value of $0.1 million resulting in a loss on disposal of fixed assets of $0.1 million. During the six months ended June 30, 2021, the Company disposed of fixed assets with a net book value of $0.2 million resulting in a loss on disposal of fixed assets of $0.1 million. As a result of these disposals, the Company received funds of $0.1 million from the sales of the disposed assets.

During the six months ended June 30, 2022, the Company entered into a master equity lease agreement with Enterprise FM Trust (“Enterprise”). Per the agreement, the Company delivered to Enterprise the titles to certain vehicles, which resulted in a loss on disposal of $0.1 million. In return, the Company directly leases the vehicles from Enterprise, which will also manage the maintenance of the vehicles.

During the six months ended June 30, 2022, the Company acquired the assets of a production facility for a cash payment of $0.2 million and concessions on service pricing.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

June 30, 2022March 31, 2023

(Unaudited)

 

9.7. Property and Equipment

Property and equipment consisted of the following:

Schedule of Property and Equipment

(Dollars in thousands) March 31,
2023
  December 31,
2022
 
Furniture and fixtures $4,073  $4,093 
Digital can printer  4,264   4,216 
Leasehold improvements  1,529   1,529 
Vehicles  222   222 
Total cost  10,088   10,060 
Less accumulated depreciation  (4,599)  (4,319)
Total property and equipment, net $5,489  $5,741 

Purchases of property and equipment totaled $0 million and $1.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. During the three months ended March 31, 2022, the Company invested $1.3 million in the digital can printer that was not in operation at quarter-end. Depreciation expense totaled $0.3 million and $0.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

During the three months ended March 31, 2023, the Company disposed of fixed assets resulting in a loss of $5,901 and wrote off obsolete fixed assets with a net book value of $0.1million.

8. Intangible Assets

 

Intangible assets consisted of the following:

Schedule of Intangible Assets

(Dollars in thousands) June 30, 2022 December 31, 2021  March 31,
2023
  December 31,
2022
 
Permits and licenses $25  $25  $25  $25 
Azuñia brand  11,945   11,945   4,492   4,492 
Customer lists  2,895   2,895   2,895   2,895 
Total intangible assets  14,865   14,865   7,412   7,412 
Less accumulated amortization  (1,447)  (1,241)  (1,757)  (1,654)
Intangible assets, net $13,418  $13,624  $5,655  $5,758 

 

The customer list is being amortized over a seven-year life. Amortization expense totaled $0.20.1 million for both the sixthree months ended June 30, 2022March 31, 2023 and 2021.2022.

 

The permits and licenses, and Azuñia brand have all been determined to have an indefinite life and will not be amortized. The Company, on an annual basis, tests the indefinite life assets for impairment. If the carrying value of an indefinite life asset is found to be impaired, then the Company will estimate its useful liferecord an impairment loss and amortizereduce the asset overcarrying value of the remainder of its useful life.asset.

 

10.9. Other Assets

 

Other assets consisted of the following:

Schedule of Other Assets

(Dollars in thousands) June 30, 2022 December 31, 2021  March 31,
2023
  December 31,
2022
 
Product branding $400  $400  $400  $400 
Deposits  269   286   256   256 
Total other assets  669   686   656   656 
Less accumulated amortization  (258)  (229)  (302)  (287)
Other assets, net $411�� $457  $354  $369 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

March 31, 2023

(Unaudited)

 

As of June 30, 2022,March 31, 2023, the Company had $0.4 million of capitalized costs related to services provided for the rebranding of its existing product line. This amount is being amortized over a seven-year life.

 

Amortization expense totaled $28,57114,286 for both sixthe three months ended June 30, 2022March 31, 2023 and 2021.2022.

 

The deposits represent office lease deposits.

 

11.10. Leases

 

The Company has various lease agreements in place for facilities, equipment and vehicles. Terms of these leases include, in some instances, scheduled rent increases, renewals, purchase options and maintenance costs, and vary by lease. These lease obligations expire at various dates through 2027. The Company determines if an arrangement is a lease at inception. As the rate implicit in each lease is not readily determinable, the Company uses its incremental borrowing rate based on information available at commencement to determine the present value of the lease payments. Right-of-use assets and lease liabilities are recognized at commencement date based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term. Leases with an initial term of 12 months or less (“short-term leases”) are not recorded on the balance sheet and are recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. As of June 30, 2022,March 31, 2023, the amount of right-of-use assets and lease liabilities were $3.22.7 million and $3.42.8 million, respectively. Aggregate lease expense for the sixthree months ended June 30, 2022March 31, 2023 was $1.10.3 million, consisting of $0.30.1 million in operating lease expense for lease liabilities and $0.80.2 million in short-term lease cost.

 

Maturities of lease liabilities as of March 31, 2023 were as follows:

Schedule of Maturities of Operating Lease Liabilities

(Dollars in thousands) Operating Leases  

Weighted-

Average

Remaining

Term in Years

 
2023 $833     
2024  797     
2025  795     
2026  632     
2027  141     
Thereafter  -     
Total lease payments  3,198     
Less imputed interest (based on 6.7% weighted-average discount rate)  (358)    
Present value of lease liability $2,840   3.29 

11. Notes Payable

Notes payable consisted of the following:

Schedule of Notes Payable

(Dollars in thousands) March 31,
2023
  December 31,
2022
 
Promissory notes payable bearing interest of 6.0%. The notes have a 36-month term with maturity in April 2024. Accrued interest is paid in accordance with a monthly amortization schedule. $7,749  $7,749 
       
Promissory notes payable bearing interest of 6.0%. The notes have a 36-month term with maturity in April 2024. Accrued interest is paid in accordance with a monthly amortization schedule. $7,749  $7,749 
Total notes payable  7,749   7,749 
Less current portion  (7,749)  - 
Long-term portion of notes payable $-  $7,749 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

June 30, 2022

(Unaudited)

Maturities of lease liabilities as of June 30, 2022 were as follows:

Schedule of Maturities of Operating Lease Liabilities

(Dollars in thousands)  Operating Leases  

Weighted-
Average
Remaining

Term in Years

 
2022  $665     
2023   1,091     
2024   730     
2025   725     
2026   602     
Thereafter   141     
Total lease payments   3,954     
Less imputed interest (based on 6.7% weighted-average discount rate)   (547)    
Present value of lease liability  $3,407   3.77 

12. Notes Payable

Notes payable consisted of the following:

Schedule of Notes Payable

(Dollars in thousands) June 30, 2022  December 31, 2021 
Notes payable bearing interest at 5.00%. Principal and accrued interest was payable in six equal installments on each six-month anniversary of the issuance date of January 11, 2019. The notes were secured by the security interests and subordinated to the Company’s senior indebtedness. $-  $124 
Promissory note payable bearing interest of 5.2%. The note had a maturity of May 2023, but was accelerated to December 30, 2022 in accordance with the forbearance agreement entered into on May 24, 2022. Principal and accrued interest are paid in accordance with a monthly amortization schedule. The note is secured by the assets of Craft C+P.  53   79 
Promissory note payable bearing interest of 4.45%. The note matured in May 2022. Principal and accrued interest were paid in accordance with a monthly amortization schedule. The note was secured by the assets of Craft C+P and included certain affirmative and financial covenants.  -   56 
Promissory note payable under a revolving line of credit bearing variable interest starting at 3.25%. The note had a 15-month term with principal and accrued interest due in lump sum in January 2022. The borrowing limit is $0.5 million. The note is secured by the assets of Craft C+P and includes certain affirmative and financial covenants. Craft C+P signed a forbearance agreement with First International Bank (“FIB”) and is in discussions to extend the maturity.  500   500 
Promissory note payable bearing interest of 4.14%. The note had a maturity of July 2024, but was accelerated to December 30, 2022 in accordance with the forbearance agreement entered into on May 24, 2022. Principal and accrued interest are paid in accordance with a monthly amortization schedule. The note is secured by the assets of Craft C+P.  88   108 
Promissory note payable bearing interest of 3.91%. The note had a maturity of August 2024, but was accelerated to December 30, 2022 in accordance with the forbearance agreement entered into on May 24, 2022. Principal and accrued interest are paid in accordance with a monthly amortization schedule. The note is secured by the assets of Craft C+P.  137   167 
Promissory note payable bearing interest of 3.96%. The note had a maturity of November 2024, but was accelerated to December 30, 2022 in accordance with the forbearance agreement entered into on May 24, 2022. Principal and accrued interest are paid in accordance with a monthly amortization schedule. The note is secured by the assets of Craft C+P.  152   182 
Promissory notes payable bearing interest of 6.0%. The notes have a 36-month term with maturity in April 2024. Accrued interest is paid in accordance with a monthly amortization schedule.  7,750   7,751 
Total notes payable  8,680   8,967 
Less current portion  (931)  (894)
Long-term portion of notes payable $7,749  $8,073 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

June 30, 2022March 31, 2023

(Unaudited)

 

The Company paid $0.80.1 million and $0.30.2 million in interest on notes for the sixthree months ended June 30,March 31, 2023 and 2022, and 2021, respectively.

 

Maturities on notes payable as of June 30, 2022March 31, 2023 were as follows:

Schedule of Maturities on Notes Payable

   
(Dollars in thousands)      
2022 $931 
2023 -  $- 
2024 7,749   7,749 
2025 -   - 
2026 -   - 
2027  - 
Thereafter  -   - 
Total  $8,680  $7,749 

 

13.12. Secured Credit Facilities

Note Purchase Agreement

On October 7, 2022, the Company entered into a Note Purchase Agreement dated as of October 6, 2022 with Aegis Security Insurance Company (“Aegis”). Pursuant to the Note Purchase Agreement, Aegis purchased from the Company a secured promissory note in the principal amount of $4.5 million (the “Aegis Note”). Aegis paid for the Aegis Note by paying $3.3 million to TQLA to fully satisfy a secured line of credit promissory note that the Company issued to TQLA on March 21, 2022; and the remaining $1.2 million was paid in cash to the Company. The Company pledged substantially all of its assets to secure its obligations to Aegis under the Aegis Note.

The Aegis Note bears interest at 9.25% per annum, payable every three months. The principal amount of the Aegis Note and a Commitment Fee of $45,000 will be payable on October 6, 2023. The Company has a conditional right to twice extend the maturity date of the Aegis Note by six months upon payment on each occasion of an extension fee of one percent of the principal balance. As of March 31, 2023, the Company had accrued $0.1 million of interest expense.

See additional discussion in Note 16.

 

6% Secured Convertible Promissory Notes

 

On April 19, 2021, the Company entered into a securities purchase agreement (“Purchase Agreement”) with accredited investors (“Subscribers”) for their purchase of up to $3.3 million of principal amount of 6% secured convertible promissory notes of the Company (“Note” or “Notes”), which notes are convertible into shares (“Conversion Shares”) of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.0001 per share pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth in the Notes with an initial conversion price of $2.20. In connection with the purchase of such Notes, each Subscriber received a warrant (“Existing Warrant”), to purchase a number of shares of common stock (“Warrant Shares”) equal to 60% of the principal amount of any Note issued to such Subscriber divided by the conversion price of the Note issued to such Subscriber, at an exercise price equal to $2.60. In connection with the Purchase Agreement, the Company entered into a Security Agreement under which it granted the Subscribers a security interest in certain assets of the Company (the “Security Agreement”) and a Registration Rights Agreement under which the Company agreed to register for resale the Conversion Shares and the Warrant Shares. Concurrently therewith, the Company and the investors closed $3.3 million of the private offering.

 

Roth Capital, LLC acted as placement agent in the private offering, and the Company paid the Placement Agent a cash fee of five percent (5%) of the gross proceeds therefrom. The Company received $3.1 million in net proceeds from the closing, after deducting the fee payable to the Placement Agent and the legal fees of the Subscribers in connection with the transaction. The Company used the proceeds to repay prior outstanding notes payable and for working capital and general corporate purposes.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

March 31, 2023

(Unaudited)

Interest on the Notes accrues at a rate of 6% per annum and is payable either in cash or in shares of the Company’s common stock at the conversion price in the Note on each of the six and twelve month anniversaries of the issuance date and on the maturity date of October 18, 2022. TheAs of March 31, 2023, the Company paidhad accrued $0.20.1 million inof interest during the six months ended June 30, 2022.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

June 30, 2022

(Unaudited)expense.

 

All amounts due under the Notes are convertible at any time after the issuance date, in whole or in part (subject to rounding for fractional shares), at the option of the holders into the Company’s common stock at a fixed conversion price, which is subject to adjustment as summarized below. The Notes were initially convertible into the Company’s common stock at an initial fixed conversion price of $2.20per share. This conversion price is subject to adjustment for stock splits, combinations, or similar events, among other adjustments. On April 1, 2022, the Company and the holders agreed to a reduction of the conversion price of the 6% secured convertible promissory notes to $1.30per share in connection with the Company’s issuance of a common stock purchase warrant to TQLA covering its loan amount of $3.0 3.5million with a common stock value of $1.20per share.

 

The Company may prepay the Notes at any time in whole or in part by paying a sum of money equal to 100% of the principal amount to be redeemed, together with accrued and unpaid interest, plus a prepayment fee equal to five percent (5%) of the principal amount to be repaid.

 

The Notes contain customary triggering events including but not limited to: (i) failure to make payments when due under the Notes; and (ii) bankruptcy or insolvency of the Company. If a triggering event occurs, each holder may require the Company to redeem all or any portion of the Notes (including all accrued and unpaid interest thereon), in cash.

 

The Notes are secured by a subordinated security interest in the Company’s assets pursuant to the terms of a Security Agreement entered into between the Company and the Subscribers.

 

On July 30, 2021,October 13, 2022, the Company entered into warrant exercise inducement offer letters (“Inducement Letters”)an Amendment Agreement with the holders of the Existing Warrants6% Secured Convertible Promissory Notes. The Amendment Agreement changed the Maturity Date of the Notes from October 18, 2022 to exercise for cash their Existing Warrants. DuringNovember 18, 2022. In consideration of the year ended December 31, 2021,extension, the Company received gross proceedsissued 96,153 shares of $2.4 million on the exerciseits common stock to each of the outstanding warrants, and recognized a deemed dividend of $2.3 million based onSubscribers. The Company is in discussions to further extend the Black Scholes valuation as a result of the higher strike price on the July 2021 issued warrants. See additional discussion in Note 16.maturity date.

 

Live Oak Loan Agreement

On January 15, 2020, the Company and its subsidiaries entered into a loan agreement (the “Loan Agreement”) between the Company and Live Oak Banking Company (“Live Oak”), a North Carolina banking corporation (the “Lender”) to refinance existing debt of the Company and to provide funding for general working capital purposes. Under the Loan Agreement, the Lender committed to make up to two loan advances to the Company in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed the lesser of (i) $8.0 million and (ii) a borrowing base equal to 85% of the appraised value of the Company’s eligible inventory of whisky in barrels or totes less an amount equal to all service fees or rental payments owed by the Company during the 90 day period immediately succeeding the date of determination to any warehouses or bailees holding eligible inventory (the “Loan”).

The Loan bore interest at a rate equal to the prime rate plus a spread of 2.49%, adjusted quarterly. Accrued interest was payable monthly, with the final installment of interest being due and payable on the Maturity Date. The Company was also obligated to pay a servicing fee, unused commitment fee and origination fee in connection with the Loan. The Company paid $0.1 million in interest during the six months ended June 30, 2022. In February 2022, the Company paid $0.9 million of the secured credit facility with Live Oak. In June 2022, the Company paid the remaining balance of $1.9 million.

The Loan Agreement contained affirmative and negative covenants that include covenants restricting the Company’s ability to, among other things, incur indebtedness, grant liens, dispose of assets, merge or consolidate, make investments, or enter into restrictive agreements, subject to certain exceptions.

The obligations of the Company under the Loan Agreement were secured by substantially all of its spirits respective assets, except for accounts receivable and certain other specified excluded property.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

June 30, 2022

(Unaudited)

The Loan Agreement included customary events of default that included among other things, non-payment defaults, covenant defaults, inaccuracy of representations and warranties, cross default to material indebtedness, bankruptcy and insolvency defaults and change in control defaults. Under certain circumstances, a default interest rate would have applied on all obligations during the existence of an event of default under the Loan Agreement at a per annum rate equal to 2.00% above the applicable interest rate.

In connection with the Loan Agreement, the Company issued to the Lender a warrant to purchase up to 100,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $3.94 per share (the “Warrant”). The Warrant expires on January 15, 2025. In connection with the issuance of the Warrant, the Company granted the Lender piggy-back registration rights with respect to the shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of the Warrant, subject to certain exceptions.

14.13. Commitments and Contingencies

 

Legal Matters

On March 1, 2023, Sandstrom Partners, Inc. filed a complaint in the Circuit Court of the State of Oregon for the County of Multnomah alleging the Company failed to pay for its services pursuant to an agreement entered into on October 16, 2019. The complaint seeks damages of $285,000, plus a judicial declaration, due to the Company’s failure to pay for the services. The Company believes that it paid for services rendered and, if any balance is outstanding, it is minimal. The Company intends to defend the case vigorously.

 

On December 15, 2020, Grover Wickersham filed a complaint in the United States District Court for the District Court of Oregon against the Company. Mr. Wickersham, the former CEO and Chairman of the Board of the Company, has asserted causes of action for fraud in the inducement, breach of contract, breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, defamation, interference with economic advantage, elder financial abuse, and dissemination of false and misleading proxy materials. The Company disputes the allegations and intends to defend the case vigorously.

 

The Company is not currently subject to any other material legal proceedings; however, it could be subject to legal proceedings and claims from time to time in the ordinary course of its business, or legal proceedings it considered immaterial may in the future become material. Regardless of the outcome, litigation can, among other things, be time consuming and expensive to resolve, and can divert management resources.

 

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15.Eastside Distilling, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

March 31, 2023

(Unaudited)

14. Net Income (Loss) per Common Share

 

Basic income (loss) per common share is computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period, without considering any dilutive items. Potentially dilutive securities consist of the incremental common stock issuable upon exercise of stock options, convertible notes and warrants. Potentially dilutive securities are excluded from the computation if their effect is anti-dilutive. There were 0no anti-dilutive common shares included in the calculation of income (loss) per common share as of June 30,March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022. As of June 30, 2021, the Company had 2,717,988 dilutive common shares.

 

16.15. Stockholders’ Equity

Schedule of Stockholders’ Equity

                             
  Series B
Preferred Stock
  Common Stock  Paid-in  Accumulated  Total  
Stockholders’
 
(Shares and dollars in thousands) Shares  Amount  Shares  Amount  Capital  Deficit  Equity 
Balance, December 31, 2021  2,500  $-   14,791  $1  $72,003  $(58,605) $   13,399 
Beginning balance  2,500  $-   14,791  $1  $72,003  $(58,605) $   13,399 
Stock-based compensation  -   -   -      -   3   -   3 
Issuance of common stock for services by third parties  -   -   286   -   230   -   230 
Issuance of common stock for services by employees  -   -   170   -   206   -   206 
Issuance of detachable warrants on notes payable  -   -   -   -   1,454   -   1,454 
Shares issued for cash  -   -   200   

1

   196   -   197 
Preferred stock dividends  

-

   

-

   

-

   

-

   

-

   

(75

)  

(75

)
Net loss  -   -   -   -   -   (3,824)  (3,824)
Balance, June 30, 2022  2,500  $-   15,447  $2  $74,092   $ (62,504)  $11,590 
Ending balance  2,500  $-   15,447  $2  $74,092   $ (62,504)  $11,590 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Shares and dollars in thousands) Shares  Amount  Shares  Amount   Capital  Deficit  

Equity

 
  Series B
Preferred Stock
  Common Stock  Paid-in  Accumulated  

Total

Stockholders’

 
(Shares and dollars in thousands) Shares  Amount  Shares  Amount   Capital  Deficit  

Equity

 
Balance, December 31, 2021  2,500  $           -   14,791  $          1  $72,003  $(58,605) $  13,399 
                             
Stock-based compensation  -   -   -   -   2   -   2 
Issuance of common stock for services by third parties  -   -   125   -   119   -   119 
Issuance of common stock for services by employees  -   -   170   1   206   -   207 
Issuance of detachable warrants on notes payable  -   -   -   -   948   -   948 

Net loss

  

-

   

-

   

-

   

-

   

-

   

(38

)  (38)
Net loss  -   -   -   -   -   (2,036)  (2,036)
Balance, March 31, 2022  2,500  $-   15,086  $2  $73,278  $(60,679) $12,601 

June 30, 2022

(Unaudited)

                             
  

Series B

Preferred Stock

  Common Stock  Paid-in  Accumulated  Total
Stockholders’ Equity
 
  Shares  Amount  Shares  Amount  Capital  Deficit  (Deficit) 
Balance, December 31, 2022  2,500  $-   16,199  $2  $73,503  $(75,021) $(1,516)
Beginning balance  2,500  $-   16,199  $2  $73,503  $(75,021) $(1,516)
Issuance of common stock for services by third parties  -   -   225   -   83   -   83 
Issuance of common stock for services by employees  -   -   236   -   60   -   60 
Preferred stock dividends  

-

   

-

   

-

   

-

   

-

   

(38

)  

(38

)
Net loss  -   -   -   -   -   (1,598)  (1,598)
Balance, March 31, 2023  2,500  $-   16,660  $2  $73,646  $(76,657) $(3,009)
Ending balance  2,500  $-   16,660  $2  $73,646  $(76,657) $(3,009)

 

Issuance of Common Stock

 

During the sixthree months ended June 30, 2022,March 31, 2023, the Company issued 455,245460,899 shares of common stock to directors and employees for stock-based compensation of $0.40.1 million. The shares were valued using the closing share price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant, within the range of $0.690.25 to $1.210.37 per share. Of these

During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company issued 385,306 shares of common stock to directors and 170,00096,153 shares of its common stock to each of the Subscribers of the 6% Secured Convertible Promissory Notes for stock-based compensation of $0.3 million These shares were tovalued using the closing share price of the Company’s former Chief Executive Officer pursuantcommon stock on the date of grant, within the range of $0.28 to his separation agreement. $0.96 per share.

On April 5, 2022, the Company sold 200,000 shares of common stock to its Chief Executive Officer for proceeds of $0.2 million based on the market price of the stock at that date.

 

During 2021, the Company issuedOn February 4, 2022, 313,442170,000 shares of common stockwere issued at $1.21 per share to directors and employeesthe Company’s former Chief Executive Officer pursuant to his separation agreement for stock-based compensation of $0.60.2 million. The shares were valued using the closing share price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant, within the range of $1.28 to $2.98 per share.

On February 10, 2021 and April 19, 2021, the Company issued 1.2 million shares and 682,669 shares, respectively, of its common stock (the “Shares”) to certain affiliates of Intersect pursuant to an Asset Purchase Agreement dated September 12, 2019 by and between the Company and Intersect in respect of the Azuñia Tequila acquisition at a weighted-average of $4.67 per share and $1.82 per share, respectively. The Shares constitute the “Fixed Shares” due to Intersect pursuant to the Asset Purchase Agreement.

On July 30, 2021, the Company entered into Inducement Letters with the holders of the Existing Warrants to exercise their Existing Warrants and purchased 900,000 shares of common stock for gross proceeds of $2.4 million.

During 2021, the Company sold 1,297,653 shares of common stock for net proceeds of $3.6 million in at-the-market public placements. In addition, the Company issued 5,000 shares of its common stock upon the exercise of stock options at $1.23 per share.

 

Issuance of Series B Preferred Stock

 

On October 19, 2021, Company entered into a securities purchase agreement (“Purchase Agreement”) with an accredited investor (“Subscriber”) for its purchase of 2.5million shares (“Preferred Shares”) of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock (“Series B Preferred Stock”) at a purchase price of $1.00 per Preferred Share, which Preferred Shares are convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth in a Certificate of Designation Establishing Series B Preferred Stock of the Company with an initial conversion price of $3.10 per share. 850,000 shares of common stock were reserved for issuance in the event of conversion of the Preferred Shares.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

March 31, 2023

(Unaudited)

 

The Series B Preferred Stock accrues dividends at a rate of 6% per annum, payable annually on the last day of December of each year. Dividends shall accrue from day to day, whether or not declared, and shall be cumulative. Dividends are payable at the Company’s option either in cash or “in kind” in shares of common stock; provided, however that dividends may only be paid in cash following the fiscal year in which the Company has net income (as shown in its audited financial statements contained in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for such year) of at least $0.5 million. For “in-kind” dividends, holders will receive that number of shares of common stock equal to (i) the amount of the dividend payment due such stockholder divided by (ii) the volume weighted average price of the common stock for the 90 trading days immediately preceding a dividend date (“VWAP”). For the year ended December 31, 2021,2022, the Company issued as dividends of 10,670460,093 shares of common stock at a VWAP of $2.570.33 per share. For the sixthree months ended June 30, 2022,March 31, 2023, the Company accrued $0.137,500 million of preferred dividends.

 

Stock-Based Compensation

 

On September 8, 2016, the Company adopted the 2016 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2016 Plan”). Pursuant to the terms of the plan, on January 1, 2022 the number of shares available for grant under the 2016 Plan reset to 5,225,141 shares, equal to 8% of the number of outstanding shares of the Company’s capital stock, calculated on an as-converted basis, on March 31 of the preceding calendar year, and then added to the prior year plan amount. As of June 30, 2022,March 31, 2023, there were 51,75261,752 options and 1,818,1207,115,483 restricted stock units (“RSUs”) outstanding under the 2016 Plan, with vesting schedules varying between immediate or three (3)(3) years from the grant date.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

June 30, 2022

(Unaudited)

 

The Company also issues, from time to time, options that are not registered under a formal option plan. As of June 30, 2022,March 31, 2023, there were no options outstanding that were not issued under the Plans.

 

A summary of all stock option activity as of and for the sixthree months ended June 30, 2022March 31, 2023 is presented below:

Summary of Stock Option Activity

  # of Options  Weighted-
Average
Exercise Price
 
Outstanding as of December 31, 2021  57,586  $3.29 
         
Options canceled  (5,834)  4.43 
Outstanding as of June 30, 2022  51,752  $3.16 
         
Exercisable as of June 30, 2022  51,585  $3.16 

On December 7, 2021, the Company issued 5,000 shares of common stock at $1.23 per share upon the exercise of stock options for proceeds of $6,150.

  # of Options  Weighted-
Average
Exercise Price
 
Outstanding as of December 31, 2022  51,752  $3.16 
         
Outstanding as of March 31, 2023  51,752  $3.16 
         
Exercisable as of March 31, 2023  51,752  $3.16 

 

The aggregate intrinsic value of options outstanding as of June 30, 2022March 31, 2023 was $0.

As of June 30, 2022, there were 167 unvested options with an aggregate grant date fair value of $0. The unvested options will vest in accordance with the vesting schedule in each respective option agreement, which varies between immediate and three years from the grant date. The aggregate intrinsic value of unvested options as of JuneMarch 31, 2022 was $0. During the six months ended June 30, 2022, 3,4172023, all options vested.

 

The Company uses the Black-Scholes valuation model to measure the grant-date fair value of stock options. The grant-date fair value of stock options issued to employees is recognized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period. Stock-based awards issued to nonemployees are recorded at fair value on the measurement date and are subject to periodic market adjustments as the underlying stock-based awards vest.

 

To determine the fair value of stock options using the Black-Scholes valuation model, the calculation takes into consideration the effect of the following:

 

 Exercise price of the option
 Fair value of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant
 Expected term of the option
 Expected volatility over the expected term of the option
 Risk-free interest rate for the expected term of the option

 

The calculation includes several assumptions that require management’s judgment. The expected term of the options is calculated using the simplified method described in GAAP. The simplified method defines the expected term as the average of the contractual term and the vesting period. Estimated volatility is derived from volatility calculated using historical closing prices of common shares of similar entities whose share prices are publicly available for the expected term of the options. The risk-free interest rate is based on the U.S. Treasury constant maturities in effect at the time of grant for the expected term of the options.

The Company did not issue any additional options during the six months ended June 30, 2022.

For the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, net compensation expense related to stock options was $2,859 and $0.1 million, respectively. As of June 30, 2022, the total compensation expense related to stock options not yet recognized was approximately $0.1 million, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately 0.3 years.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

June 30, 2022March 31, 2023

(Unaudited)

The Company did not issue any additional options during the three months ended March 31, 2023.

For the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, net compensation expense related to stock options was $0 and $1,614, respectively.

 

Warrants

 

On March 21, 2022, the Company entered into a promissory note with TQLA LLC to accept a one year loan of $2.03.5 million with a conditional additional loan of $1.0 million and a conditional term extension of six months. The loan bears interest at 9.25% and carries a commitment fee of 2.5%.million. In addition, the Company issued a common stock purchase warrant to TQLA covering the loan amount with a common stock value of $1.20 per share. As of June 30, 2022, the Company has drawn down $3.0 million of theThe note payable and issued 2.5 million warrants.was fully repaid in October 2022. The estimated fair value of the warrants of $1.5 million was recorded as debt issuance cost and is being amortized to interest expense over the maturity period of the promissory note, with $0.4 million recorded during the six months ended June 30, 2022.common stock purchase warrant expires in March 2027.

The estimated fair value of the new warrants issued was based on a combination of closing market trading price on the date of issuance for the public offering warrants, and the Black-Scholes option-pricing model, using the assumptions below:

Schedule of Weighted-average Assumptions for New Warrants

Volatility  75%
Risk-free interest rate  2.5%
Expected term (in years)  5.0 
Expected dividend yield  - 
Fair value of common stock $0.80

 

From April 19, 2021 through May 12, 2021, the Company issued in a private placement Existing Warrants to purchase up to 900,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.60 per Warrant Share. The estimated fair value of the warrants of $0.7 million was recorded as debt issuance cost and is being amortized to interest expense over the maturity period of the secured credit facility, with $0.1 million recorded during the six months ended June 30, 2022.

On July 30, 2021, the Company entered into Inducement Letters with the holders of the Existing Warrants whereby such holders agreed to exercise for cash their Existing Warrants to purchase the 900,000Warrant Shares in exchange for the Company’s agreement to issue new warrants (the “New Warrants”) to purchase up to900,000 shares of common stock (the “New Warrant Shares”). The New Warrants have substantially the same terms as the Existing Warrants, except that the New Warrants have an exercise price of $3.00 per share and are exercisable until August 19, 2026. The

On January 15, 2020, the Company received gross proceedsand its subsidiaries entered into a loan agreement (the “Loan Agreement”) between the Company and Live Oak Banking Company (“Live Oak”), a North Carolina banking corporation (the “Lender”) to refinance existing debt of the Company and to provide funding for general working capital purposes In connection with the Loan Agreement, the Company issued to the Lender a warrant to purchase up to 100,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $2.43.94 millionper share (the “Warrant”). The Warrant expires on January 15, 2025. In connection with the issuance of the Warrant, the Company granted the Lender piggy-back registration rights with respect to the shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of the outstanding warrants, and recognized a deemed dividend of $2.3 million based on the Black Scholes valuation as a result of the higher strike price on the July 2021 issued warrants, which is included in additional paid-in capital in the consolidated balance sheets.Warrant, subject to certain exceptions.

 

A summary of all warrant activity as of and for the sixthree months ended June 30, 2022March 31, 2023 is presented below:

Summary of WarrantsWarrant Activity

  Warrants  Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Life (Years)
  Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price
  Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
 
Outstanding as of December 31, 2021  1,256,944   4.0  $3.42  $       - 
                 
Granted  2,500,000   4.6   1.20   - 
Outstanding as of June 30, 2022  3,756,944   4.2  $1.86  $- 
  Warrants  Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Life (Years)
  Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price
  Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
 
Outstanding as of December 31, 2022  4,033,333   3.8  $1.67  $- 
                 
Outstanding as of March 31, 2023  4,033,333   3.8  $1.67  $- 

 

17.16. Related Party Transactions

 

The following is a description of transactions since January 1, 20212022 as to which the amount involved exceeds the lesser of $0.1 million or one percent (1%) of the average of total assets at year-end for the last two completed fiscal years, which was $0.3 million, and in which any related person has or will have a direct or indirect material interest, other than equity, compensation, termination and other arrangements.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

June 30, 2022

(Unaudited)

On October 24, 2019, the Company’s Board appointed Stephanie Kilkenny to the Board to fill an existing vacancy on the Board effective immediately. Stephanie Kilkenny was the former managing director of Azuñia Tequila, and together with her spouse, owns and controls TQLA, the majority owner of Intersect. Effective June 15, 2020, the Company’s Board appointed Robert Grammen to the Board to fill an existing vacancy, Mr. Grammen is also a member of Intersect.

In connection with the acquisition of Azuñia Tequila from Intersect, TQLA was entitled to receive up to 93.88% of the aggregate consideration payable under the Asset Purchase Agreement. On February 10, 2021 and April 19, 2021, the Company issued 1.2 million shares and 682,669 shares, respectively, of its common stock (the “Shares”) to certain affiliates of Intersect pursuant to an Asset Purchase Agreement dated September 12, 2019 by and between the Company and Intersect in respect of the Azuñia Tequila acquisition at a weighted-average of $4.67 per share and $1.82 per share, respectively. The Shares constituted the “Fixed Shares” due to Intersect pursuant to the Asset Purchase Agreement. As of December 31, 2021, all shares held by TQLA were sold.

On April 19, 2021, the Company issued $7.8 million in principal amount of promissory notes as the Earnout Consideration. The loans mature in full on April 1, 2024 and accrue interest at a rate of 6.0% annually. TQLA received a total of 598,223 shares of common stock and a promissory note in the principal amount of $6.9 million. Robert Grammen received a total of 22,027 shares of the Company’s common stock and a promissory note in the principal amount of $0.1 million. The notes have a 36-month term with maturity in April 2024. In October 2021, TQLA sold its promissory note in the principal amount of $6.9 million.

On February 5, 2021, the Company paid other liabilities of $0.7 million due to Intersect and TQLA.

On March 21,During 2022, the Company entered into a Secured Line of Credit Promissory Note with TQLA LLC and amended it twice for total borrowing of $3.3 million. On October 7, 2022, the Company entered into a Note Purchase Agreement with Aegis Security Insurance Company, and repaid the TQLA Note with a portion of the $4.5 million proceeds. As of March 31, 2023, the principal balance was $4.5 million and is included in note payable, withrelated party on the consolidated balance sheets.

Details regarding the Aegis transactions are set forth in Note 12. TQLA to acceptLLC is owned by Stephanie Kilkenny and her husband, Patrick Kilkenny. Patrick Kilkenny is also the principal owner of Aegis Security Insurance Company. Stephanie Kilkenny is a one year loanmember of the Eastside Board of Directors.

Short-term Advance

During December 2022, LD Investments advanced the Company $2.00.7 million with a conditionaland an additional loan$0.3 million during the three months ended March 31, 2023. As of March 31, 2023, the principal balance was $1.0 million and a conditional term extensionis included in current liability, related party on the consolidated balance sheets. The principal owner of six months. The loan bears interest at 9.25% and carries a commitment fee of 2.5%. In addition, the Company issued a common stock purchase warrant to TQLA covering the loan amount with a common stock value of $1.20 per share. As of June 30, 2022, the Company has drawn down $3.0 million of the note payable and issued 2.5 million warrants.

18. Subsequent Events

On August 4, 2022, the Company and TQLA amended and restated the note payable entered into on March 21, 2022 to increase the line of credit to $3.5 million and issued an additional 416,666 warrants.

The CompanyLD Investments is in discussions with FIB to extend the maturity of its line of credit.Patrick Kilkenny.

 

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

This section of the Quarterly Report includes “forward-looking statements” as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements give current expectations or forecasts of future events about the company or our outlook and involve uncertainties that could significantly impact results. You can identify forward-looking statements by the fact they do not relate to historical or current facts and by the use of words indicating anticipation or speculation such as “believe,” “expect,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “will be,” “should,” “plan,” “project,” “intend,” “could” and similar words or expressions.

 

You should not place undue certainty on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. These forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause our expectations to be unfulfilled include those discussed in Item 1A of Part I of our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20212022 entitled “Risk Factors” as well as factors we have not yet anticipated.

 

Overview

 

Eastside Distilling, Inc. (the “Company,” “Eastside Distilling,” “we,” “us,” or “our,” below) was incorporated under the laws of Nevada in 2004 under the name of Eurocan Holdings, Ltd. In December 2014, we changed our corporate name to Eastside Distilling, Inc. to reflect our acquisition of Eastside Distilling, LLC. We operate in twothree segments. Our Craft Canning + Printing (“Craft C+P”) segment provides digital can printing and canning services to the craft beverage industry in Washington and Oregon. In addition to mobile co-packing services we offer co-packing services from a single fixed site in Portland, Oregon. Our Spirits segment manufactures, blends, bottles, markets and sells a wide variety of alcoholic beverages under recognized brands in 3430 U.S. states. Our Craft Canning + Printing (“Craft C+P”)corporate segment provides digital can printingconsists of key accounting personnel and canning services to the craft beercorporate expenses such as public company and cider industries in Washington, Oregon and Colorado. We now offer co-packing services in Portland, Oregon through our recent asset acquisition, allowing us to offer end-to-end production capabilities.board costs, as well as interest on debt. We employ 6949 people in the United States.

 

Mission-What We Do

 

Our mission is to source, make and deliver the best in class, end-to-end craft spirits brands and product portfolio. In addition, we contract pack and decorate cans and bottles with distinct capability and craftsmanship, as well as now offer advanced digital can printing decoration with custom graphics and co-packing services.services with distinct capability and craftsmanship.

 

Strategy

 

Craft C+P primarily services the craft beer, cider and kombucha beverage segments. Craft C+P offers digital can printing to customers and co-packing services, as well as operates 13 mobile lines in Seattle and Spokane, Washington; and Portland, Oregon. Our spirits brands span several alcoholic beverage categories, including whiskey, vodka, rum and tequila. We sell our products on a wholesale basis to distributors inthrough open states, and brokers in control states. Craft C+P primarily services the craft beer, cider and kombucha business. Craft C+P operates 14 mobile lines in Seattle and Spokane, Washington; Portland, Oregon; and Denver, Colorado, as well as now offers digital can printing to customers and co-packing services.

Eastside Distilling is unique in several specific areas: (1) to our knowledge, we are the only craft spirits company listed on Nasdaq, (2) we do not function as a traditional craft distillery with store fronts relying on local sales, (3) our contract manufacturing division is diversified, and (4) we have a diversified portfolio of spirits brands. We are similar to other craft distillers in that (1) we have concentrated local volume, (2) we produce small batches and remain within the volume definition of “Craft”, and (3) our brands achieve success through differentiation, discovery and distribution.

The U.S. spirits market is occupied by large multi-national conglomerates with substantially more resources than Eastside Distilling. However, we can use our small size to be fast, focused, and flexible in our strategy. If we attempt to grow too quickly, we may lack the underlying strength required to build scale with loyalty via strong unaided awareness and powerfully derived attributes. Moreover, attempting to focus our “frame-of-reference” to compete with the biggest brands in the most expensive venues, is likely to fail unless we first establish underlying brand equity.

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Our strategy is to utilize our public company stature to our advantage and position to expand our two distinct businesses – SpiritsCraft C+P and Craft C+P. Our spirits portfolio is to be positioned as a leading regional craft spirits provider that develops brands, expands geographic presence and positions for either a sale to a tier 1 supplier or continued ownership with growth in revenue and cash flow.Spirits. We look to grow and vertically integrate our Craft C+P business to expand our product offerings and improve our competitive position. Our spirits portfolio is to be positioned as a leading regional craft spirits provider that develops brands, expands geographic presence growing revenue and cash flow. These two segments are detailed below.

 

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Segments

 

Craft Canning + Printing

Digital Can Printing

In April 2022, we initiated operations of an innovative digital can printing facility that allows us to customer-design four sizes of popular aluminum beverage cans. This flexibility allows for custom graphics of limited releases, vintages, partnerships, and special events. This new acquisition of technology gives Craft C+P the ability to offer unparalleled customization and flexibility to craft beverage producers seeking direct printing for canning projects of all sizes, while having a production capacity of over 20 million cans.

 

Co-packing Facility

We offer co-packing services for non-alcoholic canned beverages including CBD soda waters in Portland, Oregon through our recent asset acquisition, allowing us to offer end-to-end production capabilities. We are currently the exclusive provider of can printing and co-packing services for a local CBD and wellness water maker.

Mobile Canning

Our mobile canning business has locations in Washington and Oregon. We use extensive proprietary and data-driven quality control measures and a robust clean-in-place procedure in order to provide the best packaging service for our customers. We take great pride in helping local beverage producers expand their distribution reach by using our service to offer industry-top quality and branding. Our greatest asset is the unmatched expertise of our talented group of printing and packaging professionals who show up every day to go above and beyond to get the job done.

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Our Craft mobile team offers a variety of services and products, including:

High Mobile Canning Capacity – We operate 13 Wild Goose MC-250 machines, with the capacity to can over 150,000 barrels per year. In addition to the canning lines, we use custom in-house designed fully automated depalletizers and twist rinses.

Large Craft Volumes – With capabilities of around 600-800 cases per shift, we can manage any volume. Averaging 40 cans per minute, each machine can do 100 cases per hour.

Dedicated Team – All of our employees are carefully and rigorously trained. A fully insured workforce is ready to take on any and all of the customer’s packaging needs. We believe in continuous improvement and we understand the value of our clients’ products and dedicate ourselves to making every run a successful run.

Quality Control – Hach Orbispheres measure our dissolved oxygen (“DO”) during packaging to ensure the lowest Total Packaged Oxygen for the customer’s can. We use luminometers and ATP swabs to ensure sanitation of our equipment. We can provide Zahm & Nagel volume meters to measure carbon dioxide (“CO2”) volumes in carbonated products before packaging. As masters of the “double seam” we frequently take on-site measurements with micrometers. We also offer CMC Kuhnke technology to generate even more accurate measurements in the form of visual seam reports.

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Velcorin and Nitrogen Dosing – We have both velcorin and nitrogen dosing capabilities that supports microbial control and allows packaging of still products in addition to carbonated and nitrogenated beverages.

Pre-printing and Outfeed Labeling – Bringing on advanced digital can printing technology from Hinterkopf allows us to offer customers both world-class aesthetics and full sustainability in an end-to-end branding and packaging solution, accessible from our smallest to our largest customers. We also provide outfeed labeling and the ability to package customer-provided branded cans of all varieties.
Location Flexibility – We allow our customers to choose the location of canning. We bring our mobile equipment to their facility, or our customers can bring their product to us for co-packing.

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Spirits

 

Over the years,Since 2014 we have developed matured, perfected, or acquired then launched many award-winning spirits while evolving to meet the growing demand for quality products and services associated with the burgeoning craft and premium beverage trade. Our portfolio includes originals like the Quercus garryana barrel-finished Burnside Whiskey family, Portland Potato Vodka, Hue-Hue Coffee Rum, and Azuñia Tequilas.

 

 

Burnside Whiskey Family – Our Burnside Whiskey Family celebrates the unique attributes of the native Oregon Oak tree (Quercus garryana). The unique complexity of each distinct whiskey comes from blending Oregon Oak barrels of differing sizes, char levels, and ages. After an initial experiment in 2012, we made it our mission to turn the Burnside program into a one-of-a-kind oak study.

 

 

 

Portland Potato Vodka – Our award-winning premium craft vodka is distilled four times to ensure a smooth finish. While most vodka is made from grain, we source award winning premium potato ethanol and blend it with pristine water sourced from Oregon.

 

 

 

Hue-Hue (pronounced “way-way”) Coffee Rum – Premium silver rum is blended with concentrated cold-brewed coffee and a small amount of Demerara sugar. We source fair-trade, single-origin Arabica coffee beans from the Finca El Paternal Estate in Huehuetenango, Guatemala that are lightly roasted for us by Portland Coffee Roasters.

 

 

 

Azuñia Tequilas – Smooth, clean, additive-free tequilas crafted by Rancho Miravalle, a second generation, family-owned-and-operated estate, bursting with authentic flavor from the local terroir of Tequila Valley, Mexico. 100% pure Weber Blue Agave is harvested by hand, roasted in traditional clay hornos, and finished with a natural, open-air fermentation process. It is bottled on-site in small batches using a consistent process to deliver consistent field-to-bottle quality and exclusively exported by Agaveros Unidos de Amatitán.

 

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Eastside Brands – We make the unique by blending together the unusual, craft inspired, experiential brands and high-quality artisan, in-and-out, seasonal and ongoing limited-edition products. Each Eastside-branded product is rare and hard-to-get with a peculiar balance of age and innovation, craftsmanship and curiosity, creativity and restraint.

Craft Canning + Printing

With 10 years of experience in the mobile canning business, we’ve become the West’s most trusted and premier mobile packaging provider. We serve locations in Oregon, Washington and Colorado. Our team of professionals have packaged hundreds of award-winning products across both established and innovative beverage segments - beer, wine, cider, RTD cocktails, kombucha, seltzer, and many more. We use extensive proprietary and data-driven quality control measures and a robust clean-in-place procedure in order to provide the best packaging service for our customers. We take great pride in helping local beverage producers expand their distribution reach by using our service to offer industry-top quality and branding. Our greatest asset is the unmatched expertise of our talented group of packaging professionals who show up every day to go above and beyond to get the job done.

Digital Can Printing

We now operate an innovative digital can printer that will revolutionize the growing custom canning operation. Our new printer, the German-made Hinterkopf D240.2, is the only one of its kind on the West Coast and one of ten in the world. The new acquisition gives Craft C+P the ability to offer unparalleled customization and flexibility to craft beverage producers seeking direct printing for canning projects of all sizes while having a production capacity of over 28 million cans. The new printer began operations in April 2022.

We print 12-ounce or 16-ounce cans in any quantity with any image. This flexibility allows for custom graphics of limited releases, vintages, partnerships, and special events.

In connection with the can printer, we partnered with a leading can provider to provide quality canning services from end to end. The new partnership guarantees a current and future supply of domestically manufactured Crown cans, cost-effective solutions for our customers, and improved logistics for beverage producers.

Co-packing Facility

We now offer co-packing services in Portland, Oregon through our recent asset acquisition, allowing us to offer end-to-end production capabilities. We currently are the exclusive provider of can printing and co-packing services for a CBD and wellness water maker.

Mobile Canning

Our Craft mobile team offers a variety of services and products, including:

High Mobile Canning Capacity – We operate 14 Wild Goose MC-250 machines, with the capacity to can over 150,000 barrels per year. In addition to the canning lines, we use custom in-house designed fully automated depalletizers and twist rinses.

 

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Large Craft Volumes – With capabilities of around 600-800 cases per shift, we can manage any volume. Averaging 40 cans per minute, each machine can do 100 cases per hour.

 

 

Dedicated TeamEastside BrandsAll of our employees are carefullyCraft inspired high-quality limited-edition products. which focus on innovation, craftsmanship and rigorously trained. A fully insured workforce is ready to take on anycuriosity, and all of the customer’s packaging needs. We believe in continuous improvement, and we understand the value of our clients’ products and dedicate ourselves to making every run a successful run.creativity.

 

Quality Control – Hach Orbispheres measure our dissolved oxygen (“DO”) during packaging to ensure the lowest Total Packaged Oxygen for the customer’s can. We use luminometers and ATP swabs to ensure sanitation of our equipment. We can provide Zahm & Nagel volume meters to measure carbon dioxide (“CO2”) volumes in carbonated products before packaging. As masters of the “double seam” we frequently take on-site measurements with micrometers. We also offer CMC Kuhnke technology to generate even more accurate measurements in the form of visual seam reports.

 

Velcorin and Nitrogen Dosing – We have both velcorin and nitrogen dosing capabilities that supports microbial control and allows packaging of still products in addition to carbonated and nitrogenated beverages.

  

Pre-printing and Outfeed Labeling – Bringing on advanced digital can printing technology from Hinterkopf in Q2 2022 allows us to offer customers both world-class aesthetics and full sustainability in an end-to-end branding and packaging solution, accessible from our smallest to our largest customers. We also provide outfeed labeling and the ability to package customer-provided branded cans of all varieties.
Location Flexibility – We allow our customers to choose the location of canning. We bring our mobile equipment to their facility, or our customers can bring their product to us for co-packing.

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Recent Developments

During the secondfirst quarter of 2022,2023, we began operating our new digital can printer providing our customers with photo-realistic graphics and the ability to make label changesgrew sales at the last minute, as well as a sustainable product that is 100% recyclable, unlike the traditional craft label and shrink sleeve. These capabilities are game changersCraft C+P. During March 2023, we printed over one million cans in the craft beverage space, offeredmonth. Digital printing represents a growing percentage of revenue and we expect that to all makers of beverages not only brewers. Duringcontinue in the quarter, we printed almost 750,000 cans with orders of almost 750,000 for the next oneforeseeable future. We are continuing to restructure our business to decrease our overhead costs and half months. In July 2022, we printed nearly 650,000 cans.general and administrative expenses.

 

In addition,We have supplemented cash flow with bulk spirit sales, as we purchased the assets of a maker of wellness beverages during the second quarter and we are contracted to be its exclusive provider of can printing and co-packing services. This asset purchase allows us to offer end-to-end production capabilities to customers across all canning needs whether it is water, craft brews, wine, kombucha or anyhave in other liquid.

However, we faced a number of challenges in both business segments in 2021 that have continued into 2022. The COVID-19 pandemic presented significant operational challenges for both the mobile canning operation as well as spirits division. Increased competition, supply change issues and restructuring activities added to performance challenges in 2021 that have continued into 2022.

Our spirits volume was softquarters. Spirits volumes sold through wholesale declined in the first half of 2022, primarily duequarter. We began a restructuring plan to terminating deep discounting of Azuñia tequila in chains in 2021. In addition, we faced challenges with distribution partners that resulted in out of stocks at retaillower costs and missed programming windows. These issues are behind us as we head intoprepare the second half. Finally, we saw cost increases across much of our direct and indirect costs.brands for reinvestment. While a substantial amount of our raw materials, is owned, such as our whisky,whiskey, is owned and not susceptible to price inflation, imported tequilathe prices of shipping and other materials, such as glass, increased through the year.2022. These challenges are expected to continue in the second half.through 2023. The decline in distributed sales was partially offset by a direct salesales of nearly 800250 barrels of rye whiskey sold for $1.5$0.6 million during the first quarter and an additional direct sale of 651 barrels for $2.6 million during the second quarter.2023.

Craft C+P also continues to face unique challenges and opportunities. In the beginning of the second quarter, we started a new business activity decorating craft beverage cans. The first half of 2022 involved substantial investment and planning to launch the technology in a new Portland, Oregon based printing facility. This new initiative has helped us improve our competitive position and deal with a number of industry challenges. Beginning mid-year 2020 and throughout 2021, the craft beverage industry faced a shortage of aluminum cans. Domestic aluminum can manufacturers continue to make adjustments to manage a supply demand imbalance into 2022. As a result, buyers of aluminum cans continue to face uncertainties. We believe we have sourced an adequate supply of cans to supply our current business plan. In addition, suppliers have successfully passed through price increases, which we did not immediately pass through to our customers. Moreover, this period of rapidly escalating prices left us at a competitive disadvantage to others that had a superior source of cans. Digital printing has allowed us to improve our ability to pass through aluminum can inflation. In addition, we have faced workforce challenges related to retention and hiring.

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Results of Operations

 

Overview

 

Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2022March 31, 2023 Compared to the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2021March 31, 2022

 

  Three Months Ended June 30,  Six Months Ended June 30, 
(Dollars in thousands) 2022  2021  Variance  2022  2021  Variance 
Sales $5,123  $3,618  $1,505  $8,903  $6,861  $2,042 
Less customer programs and excise taxes  266   173   93  306   268   38
Net sales  4,857   3,445   1,412   8,597   6,593   2,004 
Cost of sales  3,405   2,536   869   6,198   5,141   1,057 
Gross profit  1,452   909   543   2,399   1,452   947 
Sales and marketing expenses  729   697   32   1,376   1,554   (178)
General and administrative expenses  1,748   1,605   143   3,678   3,529   149 
Loss on disposal of property and equipment  101   -   101   101   61   40 
Total operating expenses  2,578   2,302   276   5,155   5,144   11 
Loss from operations  (1,126)  (1,393)  267   (2,756)  (3,692)  936 
Interest expense  (762)  (345)  (417)  (1,168)  (471)  (697)
Other income  100   17   83   100   2,217   (2,117)
Loss from continuing operations  (1,788)  (1,721)  (67)  (3,824)  (1,946)  (1,878)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations  -   (47)  47   -   3,886   (3,886)
Net income (loss)  (1,788)  (1,768)  (20)  (3,824)  1,940   (5,764)
Preferred stock dividends  (36)  -   (36)  (75)  -   (75)
Net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders $(1,824) $(1,768) $(56) $(3,899) $1,940  $(5,839)
Gross margin  30%  26%  4%  28%  22%  6%

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(Dollars in thousands) 2023  2022  Variance 
Sales $2,879  $3,780  $(901)
Less customer programs and excise taxes  26   40   (14)
Net sales  2,853   3,740   (887)
Cost of sales  2,212   2,793   (581)
Gross profit  641   947   (306)
Sales and marketing expenses  511   647   (136)
General and administrative expenses  1,364   1,930   (566)
Loss on disposal of property and equipment  6   -   6 
Total operating expenses  1,881   2,577   (696)
Loss from operations  (1,240)  (1,630)  390 
Interest expense  (329)  (406)  77 
Other expense  (29)  -   (29)
Net loss  (1,598)  (2,036)  438 
Preferred stock dividends  (38)  (38)  1 
Net loss attributable to common shareholders $(1,636) $(2,074) $439 
Gross margin  22%  25%  -3%

 

Segment information wasis as follows for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022March 31, 2023 and 2021:2022:

 

 Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 
(Dollars in thousands) 2022 2021 Variance 2022 2021 Variance  2023 2022 Variance 
Spirits                        
Sales $3,694  $1,478  $2,216  $6,398  $2,812  $3,586 
Net sales  3,528   1,305   2,223   6,192   2,544   3,648 
Cost of sales  1,707   1,028   679   3,389   2,082   1,307 
Gross profit  1,821   277   1,544   2,803   462   2,341 
Total operating expenses  1,292   1,318   (26)  2,561   3,013   (452)
Net income (loss) $(223) $(1,406) $1,183  $(905) $2,707  $(3,612)
Gross Margin  52%  21%  31%  45%  18%  27%
                        
Craft C+P                                    
Sales $1,429  $2,140  $(711) $2,505  $4,049  $(1,544) $1,456  $1,076  $380 
Net sales  1,329   2,140   (811)  2,405   4,049   (1,644)  1,477   1,076   401 
Cost of sales  1,698   1,508   190   2,809   3,059   (250)  1,578   1,111   467 
Gross profit  (369)  632   (1,001)  (404)  990   (1,394)  (101)  (35)  (66)
Total operating expenses  1,286   984   302   2,594   2,131   463   749   1,047   (298)
Net loss $(1,565) $(362) $(1,203) $(2,919) $(767) $(2,152) $(884) $(1,093) $209 
Gross Margin  -28%  30%  -58%  -17%  24%  -41%
Gross margin  -7%  -3%  -4%
Spirits       
Sales $1,423  $2,704  $(1,281)
Net sales  1,376   2,664   (1,288)
Cost of sales  634   1,682   (1,048)
Gross profit  742   982   (240)
Total operating expenses  522   625   (103)
Net income $221  $357  $(136)
Gross margin  54%  37%  17%
            
Corporate            
Total operating expenses $610  $905  $(295)
Net loss $(935) $(1,300) $365 

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Sales

Sales were $8.9$2.9 million and $6.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, and $5.1 million and $3.6$3.8 million for the three months ended June 30,March 31, 2023 and 2022, and 2021, respectively.

 

Craft C+P

Sales of spirits increased for the three month ended March 31, 2023 due to the sale of 651digital can printing sales, partially offset by soft mobile canning sales.

Spirits

We sold 250 barrels of Tennessee whiskey and Indiana bourbon for gross proceeds of $2.6$0.6 million duringfor the three months ended June 30, 2022March 31, 2023 and a prior sale798 barrels for gross proceeds of nearly 800 barrels of rye whiskey for $1.5 million during the first quarter, for a total of $4.1 million for the sixthree months ended June 30, 2022, partially offset by weaker Azuñia volumeMarch 31, 2022. In addition, sales decreased on a quarter-to-quarter basis in the three months ended March 31, 2023, due to a reduction in discounting. The following table presents volumes by nine-liter casestwo large one-time inventory sales for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021:March 31, 2022.

  

Three Months Ended June 30,

  

Six Months Ended June 30,

 
9 Liter Cases 2022  2021  Variance  2022  2021  Variance 
Azuñia  1,730   3,237   (1,507)  3,789   6,147   (2,358)
Burnside  933   1,184   (251)  1,938   2,209   (271)
Hue-Hue  138   81   57   222   202   20 
Portland Potato Vodka  4,457   4,682   (225)  8,758   9,346   (588)
Eastside Brands  171   46   125   239   46   193 
Legacy Brands  2   97   (95)  13   272   (259)
   7,431   9,327   (1,896)  14,959   18,222   (3,263)

Craft C+P sales decreased for both the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 due to a combination of factors including cycling the end of the pandemic where on-premise consumption had yet to open up in 2021, a trend to insource can purchasing and filling by larger customers, increased competition and starting our new digital can printing business.

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Customer programs and excise taxes

 

Customer programs and excise taxes were $0.3 million for both the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, and $0.3 million and $0.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. Spirits discounts were $0.2 million lower than the prior year due to a reduction in Azuñia Tequila discounting. During the second quarter of 2022, as part of our asset acquisition, we offered a discount of $0.1 million to the beverage maker for our printing and canning services.flat from March 31, 2022.

 

Cost of Sales

 

Cost of sales consists of all direct costs related to both spirits and canning for service, labor, overhead, packaging, and in-bound freight charges. Cost of sales were $2.2 million and $2.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

Craft C+P

 

Cost of sales were $6.2 million and $5.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, and $3.4 million and $2.5 millionincreased for the three monthsmonth ended June 30, 2022March 31, 2023 due to inventory costs, scrap related to the printer and 2021, respectively. Spirit’s costprinter depreciation, partially offset by decreased labor costs.

Spirits

Cost of sales increaseddecreased for both the three and six monthsmonth ended June 30, 2022March 31, 2023 due to bulk sales partially offset by savings from lower Azuñia Tequilaand two large one-time inventory sales volume. Craft C+P costin the first quarter of sales decreased for both the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 due to lower sales and lower compensation costs.2022.

 

Gross Profit

Gross profit is calculated by subtracting the cost of products sold and services rendered from net sales. Gross profit was $2.4$0.6 million and $1.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, and $1.5 million and $0.9$1.0 million for the three months ended June 30,March 31, 2023 and 2022, and 2021, respectively.

 

Gross margin is gross profit stated as a percentage of net sales. Our gross margin was 28%22% and 22% for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, 30% and 26%25% for the three months ended June 30,March 31, 2023 and 2022, and 2021, respectively. Spirits gross margin increased for both the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 primarily due to the carryforward of fall 2021 price increases and excess bulk spirits sales.

Craft C+P

Craft C+P’s gross margin decreased for both the three and six monthsmonth ended June 30, 2022March 31, 2023 primarily due to lower salesthe high cost of services, a change in product and service mix, and higher raw material costs. In addition, Craft C+P launched its digital can printing business atgoods sold.

Spirits

Gross margin increased for the end of April 2022. While printing revenues have increased through the quarter, low print volumes during the initial startup period has contributedthree month ended March 31, 2023 primarily due to negative margins.bulk spirits profits.

 

Sales and Marketing Expenses

Sales and marketing expenses were $1.4$0.5 million and $1.6$0.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, and $0.7 million for both the three months ended June 30,March 31, 2023 and 2022, and 2021. The decrease for the six months ended June 30, 2022 was primarilyrespectively, due to a decrease in compensation related to lower headcount in our spirits segment as we continue to focus our sales efforts in key markets of Oregon, California, Arizona, Colorado, Texas, Florida, and Washington.marketing costs.

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General and Administrative Expenses

General and administrative expenses were $3.7$1.4 million and $3.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, and $1.7 million and $1.6$1.9 million for the three months ended June 30,March 31, 2023 and 2022, and 2021, respectively, primarily due to increased rent as we entered into new leases, offset by compensation as our overall headcount decreased.decreased professional fees and compensation.

Other Income

Other income was $0.1 million for both the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and was attributable to our co-packing asset acquisition. Other income was $2.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and was attributable to the forgiveness of our loans under the U.S. government Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP Loans”) and the remeasurement of deferred consideration for the final Azuñia earn-out.

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Net Income (Loss)

 

Net loss was $(3.8)$1.6 million and net income of $1.9$2.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, and $(1.8) million for both the three months ended June 30,March 31, 2023 and 2022, and 2021.respectively. The primary reason for the reduction in net loss was that decreased barrels sales during the three months ended March 31, 2023 were offset by decreased operating expenses.

 

Preferred Stock Dividends

 

Preferred stock dividends were $37,500 and $75,000 for both the three and six months ended June 30,March 31, 2023 and 2022 respectively, and related to the Series B preferred stock dividend of 6% per annum.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

Our primary capital requirements are for cash used in operating activities and the repayment of debt. Funds for our cash and liquidity needs have historically not been generated from operations but rather from short-term credit in the form of extended payment terms from suppliers as well as proceeds from loans and the sale of convertible debt and equity financings.equity. We have been dependent on raising capital from debt and equity financings to meet our operating needs.

 

During 2021, our working capital position improved by $22.0 million, primarily due to the conversion of a large portion of debt into equity related to our acquisition of the Azuñia brand. In addition, during 2021, the Small Business Administration (“SBA”) notified us that it approved our request for full forgiveness of the PPP Loans that we took in 2020 in the principal amount of $1.4 million.

We had an accumulated deficit of $62.5$76.7 million as of June 30, 2022,March 31, 2023, having incurred a net loss of $3.8$1.6 million during the six monthsthree month ended June 30, 2022. The net loss, combined with a reclassification from current assets to equipment of $4.3 million in prepayments related to the digital can printer, resulted in a $6.3 million reduction in working capital.March 31, 2023. As of June 30, 2022,March 31, 2023, we had $1.0$0.3 million of cash on hand with negative working capital of $1.7$15.2 million.

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2022, we raised $3.0 million in additional capital through debt financing to invest in our three year growth plan. Our ability to meet our ongoing operating cash needs over the next 12 months depends on receipt of additional financing, which in turn depends on our growing revenues and gross margins, and generating positive operating cash flow, primarily through increased sales, profitable operations, and controlling expenses. None of this is assured, as we currently anticipate recording a net loss for 2023. If we are unable to obtain additional financing, or additional financing is not available on acceptable terms, we may seek to sell assets, reduce operating expenses, reduce or eliminate marketing initiatives.initiatives and take other measures that could impair our ability to be successful.

 

We continue to make substantial investments in Craft C+P, which we believe will deliver improved results during 2022,2023, in part due to our acquisition of a state-of-the-art digital can printer that will add incremental services and revenue.

 

Our cash flow results for the sixthree months ended June 30,March 31, 2023 and 2022 and 2021 were as follows:

 

(Dollars in thousands) 2022  2021 
Net cash flows provided by (used in):        
Operating activities $0.3  $(0.2)
Investing activities $(2.5) $3.3 
Financing activities $(0.1) $(2.9)

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(Dollars in thousands) 2023  2022 
Net cash flows provided by (used in):        
Operating activities $(0.4) $(0.1)
Investing activities $-  $(1.4)
Financing activities $-  $0.9 

 

Operating Activities

 

Total cash provided byused in operating activities was $0.3$0.4 million during the six monthsthree month ended June 30, 2022March 31, 2023 compared to cash used of $0.2$0.1 million during the six monthsthree month ended June 30, 2021.March 31, 2022. The increase in cash used was primarily attributable to a decrease in inventory as a result ofthe cash generated by our bulk spirits sales offset by increases in accounts payable and accrued liabilities.the first quarter of 2022.

 

Investing Activities

 

Total cash used in investing activities was $2.5$1.4 million during the sixthree months ended June 30,March 31, 2022 representing our investment in digital can printing equipment compared to cash providedthat was not operational until the second quarter of $3.3 million during2022. Our investing activities in the sixthree months ended June 30, 2021, which consisted of $3.4 million received for the Termination Agreement with RSG.March 31, 2023 were negligible.

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Financing Activities

 

Total cash used inprovided by financing activities was $0.1$0.9 million during the sixthree months ended June 30, 2022 compared to $2.9 million during the six months ended June 30, 2021. Net cash flows used in financing activities during the six months ended June 30,March 31, 2022 consisted of the proceeds from a note payable with a related party of $3.0$2.0 million; offset by $2.9$0.9 million of principal payments of our secured credit facilities and $0.3$0.2 million of payments on principal of notes payable. Net cash flows used inThere was no financing activitiesactivity during the sixthree months ended June 30, 2021 consisted of $3.6 million of payments reducing the balance of our secured trade credit facility and $2.6 million of payments reducing the principal balance of notes payable; offset by proceeds from secured credit facilities of $3.3 million.March 31, 2023.

Lines of Credit

From 2019 until December 2021, we utilized an existing accounts receivable factoring line of credit with ENGS that provided for a minimum of $0.5 million purchased accounts receivable and a maximum of $1.0 million of purchased accounts receivable. The advance rate was 85%, and interest was charged against the greater of $0.5 million or the total funds advanced at a rate of 5% plus the prime rate published in the Wall Street Journal. The Company factored $2.4 million of invoices during the year ended December 31, 2021. In December 2021, our agreement with ENGS expired and we are no longer factoring Craft C+P receivables.

Since 2019, we utilized an existing accounts receivable factoring line of credit with Park Street Financial Services, LLC. The advance rate is 75%, and interest is charged at a rate of 2.4% for the first 30 days plus 1.44% for each additional ten-day period. The Company factored $0.3 million of invoices during the year ended December 31, 2021. As of June 30, 2022, the Company had no factored invoices outstanding.

Inventory Line

In January 2020, we and our subsidiaries entered into a loan agreement with Live Oak Banking Company (“Live Oak”) for a loan in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed the lesser of (i) $8.0 million and (ii) a borrowing base of up to 85% of the appraised value of the borrowers’ eligible inventory of whisky in barrels or totes less an amount equal to all service fees or rental payments owed by borrowers during the 90 day period immediately succeeding the date of determination to any warehouses or bailees holding eligible inventory (the “Live Oak Loan”). The Live Oak Loan was secured by all assets of the Company excluding accounts receivable and certain other specified excluded property. The Live Oak Loan bore interest at a variable rate of interest equal to (i) two and 49/100ths percent (2.49%) per annum plus (ii) the Prime Rate as published in The Wall Street Journal, adjusted on a calendar quarterly basis. Interest was payable monthly. Additionally, we issued to Live Oak 100,000 warrants to purchase common stock at an exercise price of $3.94 per share. The proceeds of the Live Oak Loan were used to pay off all principal and accrued interest under the TQLA Note of $0.9 million and all principal and interest under loan issued pursuant to that Credit and Security Agreement, by and between the Company and The KFK Children’s Trust, Jeffrey Anderson – Trustee of $3.0 million. The loan matured on November 11, 2021. On February 4, 2022, we paid $0.9 million of the loan. On February 28, 2022, Live Oak and the Company entered into a forbearance agreement while the parties finalized a further extension of the maturity date. In June 2022, we paid the remaining balance of $1.9 million.

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Critical Accounting Policies

 

The discussion and analysis of the Company’sour financial condition and results of operations is based upon itsour consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with United States. generally accepted accounting principles. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make significant estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. These items are monitored and analyzed by management for changes in facts and circumstances, and material changes in these estimates could occur in the future. Changes in estimates are recorded in the period in which they become known. The Company bases itsWe base our estimates on historical experience and various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results may differ from our estimates if past experience or other assumptions do not turn out to be substantially accurate.

 

In connection with the preparation of our financial statements for the sixthree months ended June 30, 2022,March 31, 2023, there was one accounting estimate we made that was subject to a high degree of uncertainty and was critical to our results, as follows:

 

Intangible Assets

 

On September 12, 2019, we purchased the Azuñia brand, the direct sales team, existing product inventory, supply chain relationships and contractual agreements from Intersect Beverage, LLC, an importer and distributor of tequila and related products. The Azuñia brand has been determined to have an indefinite life and will not be amortized. We do, however, on an annual basis, test the indefinite life assets for impairment. If the carrying value of the indefinite life isassets are found to be impaired, then we will record an impairment loss and reduce the carrying value of the asset’s estimate the useful life of the brand and amortize the asset over the remainder of its useful life.

 

We estimate the brand’s fair value using market information to estimate future cash flows and will impair it when its carrying amount exceeds its estimated fair value, in which case we will write it down to its estimated fair value. We consider market values for similar assets when available. Considerable management judgment is necessary to estimate fair value, including making assumptions about future cash flows, net sales and discount rates.

 

We have the option, before quantifying the fair value, to evaluate qualitative factors to assess whether it is more likely than not that our brand is impaired. If we determine that is not the case, then we are not required to quantify the fair value. That assessment also takes considerable management judgment.

 

Based on our assumptions,As of December 31, 2022, as a result of the review described above, we believe that, as of June 30, 2022,found the Azuñia brand was not impaired.to be impaired and reduced its carrying cost by $7.5 million.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

We have no off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a material current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources.

 

ITEM 3 – QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

 

As a “smaller reporting company” as defined by Item 10 of Regulation S-K, we are not required to provide information required by this item.

 

ITEM 4 – CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

We maintain disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Exchange Act”) that are designed to provide reasonable assurances that the information required to be disclosed in reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC rules and forms and that such information is accumulated and communicated to management, including the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.

 

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We conducted an evaluation (pursuant to Rule 13a-15(b) of the Exchange Act)), under the supervision and with the participation of management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e)) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on the evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer has concluded that these disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of June 30, 2022.March 31, 2023.

 

There were no changes in internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) of the Exchange Act) during the quarter ended June 30, 2022,March 31, 2023, that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

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PART II: OTHER INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1 – LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

On March 1, 2023, Sandstrom Partners, Inc. filed a complaint in the Circuit Court of the State of Oregon for the County of Multnomah alleging the Company failed to pay for its services pursuant to an agreement entered into on October 16, 2019. The complaint seeks damages of $285,000, plus a judicial declaration, due to the Company’s failure to pay for the services. The Company believes that it paid for services rendered and, if any balance is outstanding, it is minimal. The Company intends to defend the case vigorously.

 

On December 15, 2020, Grover Wickersham filed a complaint in the United States District Court for the District Court of Oregon against the Company. Mr. Wickersham, the former CEO and Chairman of the Board of the Company, has asserted causes of action for fraud in the inducement, breach of contract, breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, defamation, interference with economic advantage, elder financial abuse, and dissemination of false and misleading proxy materials.materials The Company disputes the allegations and intends to defend the case vigorously.

 

We are not currently subject to any other material legal proceedings; however, we could be subject to legal proceedings and claims from time to time in the ordinary course of our business, or legal proceedings we considered immaterial may in the future become material. Regardless of the outcome, litigation can, among other things, be time consuming and expensive to resolve, and divert management resources.

 

ITEM 1A – RISK FACTORS

 

There have been no material changes in our risk factors from those previously disclosed in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021.2022.

 

ITEM 2 – UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

 

There were no unregistered sales of equity securities during the secondfirst quarter of 20222023 that have not been previously reported.

The Company did not repurchase any of its equity securities that were registered under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act during the first quarter of fiscal year 2023.

 

ITEM 3 – DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

 

None.

 

ITEM 4 – MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

 

Not applicable.

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ITEM 5 – OTHER INFORMATION

 

None

 

ITEM 6 – EXHIBITS

 

Exhibit No. Description
   
31.1 * Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a).
32.1 * Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.
101.INS Inline XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH Inline XBRL Taxonomy Schema Linkbase Document
101.CAL Inline XBRL Taxonomy Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEF Inline XBRL Taxonomy Definition Linkbase Document
101.LAB Inline XBRL Taxonomy Labels Linkbase Document
101.PRE Inline XBRL Taxonomy Presentation Linkbase Document
104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)

 

*Filed herewith.

 

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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 thereunto duly authorized.

 

 EASTSIDE DISTILLING, INC.
   
Date: August 11, 2022May 12, 2023By:/s/ Geoffrey Gwin
  Geoffrey Gwin
  Chief Executive Officer
   
Date: August 11, 2022May 12, 2023By:/s/ Geoffrey Gwin
  Geoffrey Gwin
  Chief Financial Officer
  (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

 

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