8-K - BLNE - Equibles

UNITED

STATES

SECURITIES

AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington,

D.C. 20549

FORM

8-K

CURRENT

REPORT

PURSUANT

TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

SECURITIES

EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 12, 2025

BEELINE

HOLDINGS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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

188Valley Street, Suite 225

Providence,RI 02909

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

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

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

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Securities

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

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

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

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

Item7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

On March 12, 2025, Beeline Holdings, Inc., formerly known as Eastside Distilling, Inc. (the “Company”) (NASDAQ: BLNE), announced that mortgage industry leader David G. Kittle, CMB has been appointed as Special Advisor to the company and its Board of Directors. The text of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this current report.

The information in this Item 7.01 and Exhibit 99.1 hereto shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of or otherwise subject to the liabilities under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). Unless expressly incorporated into a filing of the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, the information contained in this Item 7.01 and Exhibit 99.1 hereto shall not be incorporated by reference into any Company filing, whether made before or after the date hereof, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.

Item9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit	Description
99.1	Press Release dated March 12, 2025.
104	Cover<br> Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date: March 12, 2025

BEELINE HOLDINGS, INC.
By:	/s/ Nicholas Liuzza, Jr.
	Nicholas<br> Liuzza, Jr.
	Chief<br> Executive Officer

Exhibit99.1

BeelineHoldings Appoints Industry Veteran David Kittle as Special Advisor

Providence, RI – March 12, 2025–Beeline Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLNE) today announced that mortgage industry leader David G. Kittle, CMB has been appointed as Special Advisor to the company and its Board of Directors.

Mr. Kittle brings 49 years of experience in the mortgage sector, having played a pivotal role in shaping the industry. He is currently the Co-Founder and Partner of The Mortgage Collaborative, a nationwide network of independent mortgage bankers, credit unions, and banks.

Throughout his distinguished career, Mr. Kittle has built, managed, and led multiple mortgage and mortgage-related companies, beginning on the title side before expanding into executive leadership. Notably, in 2009, he served as Chairman of the Mortgage Bankers Association, a testament to his expertise and influence in the field.

Mr. Kittle has been closely involved with Beeline since its inception, serving on the company’s principal subsidiary’s Board of Directors from 2020 to 2024. His new role as Special Advisor will allow him to work directly with Beeline’s executive team, providing strategic guidance as the company continues its rapid expansion.

“As Special Advisor, David brings invaluable expertise to Beeline, collaborating closely with our leadership to drive innovation and market growth,” said Nick Liuzza, CEO of Beeline Holdings. “We are in full growth mode, gaining market share against larger, more established lenders. David’s insight and industry connections will be instrumental in accelerating our success.”

This appointment follows Beeline’s recent approval for listing on Nasdaq, where it now trades under the symbol BLNE.

About Beeline Holdings, Inc.:

Beeline Holdings is a forward-thinking mortgage lender leveraging cutting-edge technology to simplify and streamline the home financing process. The company is committed to providing a seamless, customer-centric experience while expanding its presence in the mortgage industry.

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