CASK SVP Marker vests 1,875 RSUs, withholds shares

Heritage Distilling Holding Company, Inc. SVP of Retail Operations Beth A. Marker reported routine equity compensation activity.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Heritage Distilling Holding Company, Inc. SVP of Retail Operations Beth A. Marker reported routine equity compensation activity. On February 2, 2026, 1,875 restricted stock units were converted into an equal number of common shares. A portion of these shares, 556, was withheld at a price of $1.08 per share to cover tax obligations, leaving 6,621 common shares directly owned after the transactions.

Marker continues to hold 13,125 restricted stock units directly. These RSUs vest in equal quarterly installments over two years, with one-eighth vesting on each quarterly date beginning January 2, 2026. Settlement of vested RSUs occurs on the 45th day after the company’s Form S-8 registration became effective on December 19, 2025, but only for RSUs vested by each settlement date.

Insider Trade Summary

1,875 shares exercised/converted

Exercise 3 txns

Insider Marker Beth A

Role SVP of Retail Operations

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise	Restricted Stock Units	1,875	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise	Common Stock	1,875	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise Price or Tax Liability	Common Stock	556	$1.08	$600.48

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 13,125 contracts (Direct); Common Stock — 6,621 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (3)

1. F1. Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right to receive one share of the issuer's common stock.
2. F2. Represents the per share closing price of the issuer's Common Stock on the applicable vesting date or, if there was no closing price on such date, the closing price on the trading date that was immediately prior to such vesting date.
3. F3. The RSUs vest in equal quarterly installments over a two-year period, with one-eighth (1/8) of the RSUs vesting on each quarterly vesting date beginning January 2, 2026, subject to the terms of the applicable award agreement. Settlement of vested RSUs will occur upon the 45th calendar day following the effectiveness of the issuer's Form S-8 registration statement, which became effective on December 19, 2025, and only to the extent the RSUs have vested as of the applicable settlement date.

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What insider transaction did CASK executive Beth A. Marker report on February 2, 2026?

Beth A. Marker reported the vesting and conversion of 1,875 restricted stock units into common stock on February 2, 2026. After tax withholding of 556 shares, she directly owned 6,621 common shares and 13,125 un-settled RSUs.

How many Heritage Distilling (CASK) shares does Beth A. Marker own after this Form 4?

After the reported transactions, Beth A. Marker directly owns 6,621 shares of Heritage Distilling common stock. She also holds 13,125 restricted stock units, which represent contingent rights to receive the same number of common shares upon future vesting and settlement.

What price was used for the tax withholding on Beth A. Marker’s CASK shares?

The tax withholding transaction used a price of $1.08 per share. A total of 556 common shares were withheld at this closing price on the vesting date, reflecting share-based tax settlement rather than an open-market sale by the executive.

How do Beth A. Marker’s CASK restricted stock units vest and settle?

Her restricted stock units vest in equal quarterly installments over two years, with one-eighth vesting each quarter beginning January 2, 2026. Vested RSUs are settled in shares 45 days after the Form S-8 effectiveness date, but only for RSUs vested by each settlement date.

What does each RSU reported by Beth A. Marker represent for Heritage Distilling (CASK)?

Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Heritage Distilling common stock. The units convert into shares only as they vest and are subsequently settled, following the schedule and conditions in the applicable award agreement.

Is Beth A. Marker’s February 2026 Form 4 for CASK a planned compensation event?

The filing reflects routine equity compensation mechanics, including RSU vesting and share withholding for taxes. It documents standard conversion of restricted stock units into common shares under a preset vesting schedule and the company’s Form S-8 registration framework.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 02/03/2026 - 09:45 PM Learn about SEC filing dates

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Marker Beth A

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O HERITAGE DISTILLING HOLDING COMPANY

9668 BUJACICH ROAD

(Street)

GIG HARBOR WA 98332

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Heritage Distilling Holding Company, Inc. [ IPST ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	SVP of Retail Operations

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/02/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

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. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction 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	02/02/2026		M		1,875	A	(1)	7,177	D
Common Stock	02/02/2026		F		556	D	$1.08(2)	6,621	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. 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: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Units	(1)	02/02/2026		M			1,875	(3)	(3)	Common Stock	1,875	$0	13,125	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right to receive one share of the issuer's common stock.

2. Represents the per share closing price of the issuer's Common Stock on the applicable vesting date or, if there was no closing price on such date, the closing price on the trading date that was immediately prior to such vesting date.

3. The RSUs vest in equal quarterly installments over a two-year period, with one-eighth (1/8) of the RSUs vesting on each quarterly vesting date beginning January 2, 2026, subject to the terms of the applicable award agreement. Settlement of vested RSUs will occur upon the 45th calendar day following the effectiveness of the issuer's Form S-8 registration statement, which became effective on December 19, 2025, and only to the extent the RSUs have vested as of the applicable settlement date.

Remarks:

	/s/ Justin B. Stiefel, attorney-in-fact for Beth A. Marker	02/03/2026
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