FORM 4 [ ] Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).         
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES
                                                                                  
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Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
                      

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person *

GWIN GEOFFREY C
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol

Eastside Distilling, Inc. [ EAST ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer (Check all applicable)

__X__ Director                    _____ 10% Owner
_____ Officer (give title below)    _____ Other (specify below)
(Last)          (First)          (Middle)

238 BLACK ROCK TPK
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (MM/DD/YYYY)

4/6/2019
(Street)

REDDING,, CA 06896
(City)        (State)        (Zip)
4. If Amendment, Date Original Filed (MM/DD/YYYY)

 
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

_X _ Form filed by One Reporting Person
___ Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1.Title of Security
(Instr. 3)
2. Trans. Date 2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any 3. Trans. Code
(Instr. 8)
4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D)
(Instr. 3, 4 and 5)
5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s)
(Instr. 3 and 4)
6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Code V Amount (A) or (D) Price
Common Stock 4/6/2020  M(1)  15909 A$1.10 27838 D  
Common Stock         797258 I See footnote (2)
Common Stock         107196 I See footnote (3)

Table II - Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivate Security
(Instr. 3)
2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security3. Trans. Date3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any4. Trans. Code
(Instr. 8)
5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D)
(Instr. 3, 4 and 5)
6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security
(Instr. 3 and 4)
8. Price of Derivative Security
(Instr. 5)
9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)10. Ownership Form of Derivative Security: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Units  (4)4/6/2020  A   15909    4/6/2020 (5)4/6/2020 (5)Common Stock 15909 $0.00 15909 D  
Restricted Stock Units  (4)4/6/2020  M     15909  4/6/2020 (5)4/6/2020 (5)Common Stock 15909 $0.00 0 D  

Explanation of Responses:
(1) Represents the settlement upon vesting of restricted stock units ("RSUs") that were awarded on April 6, 2020.
(2) These securities are held by QCMA, and the total number of shares includes the 107,196 shares owned by Group G Investments referred to in footnote (3). QCMA serves as a sub-advisor of Group G Investments. The Reporting Person is a portfolio manager (for which he receives performance-based compensation) and a member of QCMA. As such, he may be deemed to be an indirect beneficial owner of QCMA's portfolio securities; however, he disclaims beneficial ownership of the reported securities, except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein. This report shall not be deemed an admission that the Reporting Person is the beneficial owner of these securities for purposes of Section 16 of the Act or for any other purpose.
(3) These securities are held by Group G Investments, LP ("Group G Investments"), the general partner of which is Group G Capital Partners, LLC. The Reporting Person is the managing member and Chief Investment Officer of Group G Capital Partners, LLC and is also a limited partner of Group G Investments. These shares are also included in the shares beneficially owned by QCMA as noted in footnote (2). By virtue of his roles with Group G Capital Partners, LLC, he may be deemed to be the indirect beneficial owner of Group G Investments' portfolio securities; however, he disclaims beneficial ownership of the reported. securities, except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein. This report shall not be deemed an admission that the Reporting Person is the beneficial owner of these securities for purposes of Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act") or for any other purpose.
(4) Each RSU is the economic equivalent of one share of Eastside Distilling, Inc. common stock. The closing price of EAST on April 6, 2020 was $1.10.
(5) All 15,909 RSUs vested immediately upon grant.

Reporting Owners
Reporting Owner Name / Address
Relationships
Director10% OwnerOfficerOther
GWIN GEOFFREY C
238 BLACK ROCK TPK
REDDING,, CA 06896
X



Signatures
/s/ GEOFFREY C. GWIN4/7/2020
**Signature of Reporting PersonDate

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