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Willamette Valley Vineyards SEC filings document the Oregon winery's public-company reporting, capital structure, governance matters, and risk disclosures. The company's regulatory record includes material-event reporting on officer and governance matters, periodic-report references to operating results and wine-market risks, and securities disclosures for its Nasdaq-listed common stock under WVVI and Series A Redeemable Preferred Stock under WVVIP. Filings also frame the company's business through direct sales, distributor sales, and the financial reporting obligations of an Oregon-incorporated operating company.
Willamette Valley Vineyards, Inc. Chief Financial Officer John Walter Hazlett has filed an initial Form 3, which is the required statement of beneficial ownership for insiders. The filing reports no stock transactions or derivative exercises, serving only to establish his reporting status as an officer of the company.
Willamette Valley Vineyards is asking shareholders to vote at its 2026 virtual annual meeting on director elections, auditor ratification, and an advisory say-on-pay resolution. The online-only meeting is scheduled for July 11, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Pacific Time, with a record date of May 8, 2026.
Shareholders will vote on re-electing James W. Bernau and Sean M. Cary to terms ending at the 2029 meeting, ratifying Baker Tilly US, LLP as independent auditor for 2026, and approving executive pay on a non-binding basis. There were 4,979,529 shares of common stock outstanding and 1,745 registered holders on the record date.
The Board reports that all directors other than Mr. Bernau and Mr. Ellis are independent, and that Audit and Compensation Committee members are independent under SEC and NASDAQ standards. In 2025, reported total compensation was $431,302 for President and PEO James Bernau, $351,663 for CEO Michael Osborn, and $244,786 for CFO John Ferry. The pay-versus-performance table shows a 2025 net loss of $917.69 thousand and a total shareholder return value of 51.11 on a fixed $100 investment.
TUREL STANLEY G reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Willamette Valley Vineyards director Stanley G. Turel received a grant of 11,500 shares of restricted stock. According to the filing, all 11,500 shares are held directly and tied to his board service. The grant vests over three years: 3,834 shares on May 12, 2027, 3,833 on May 12, 2028, and 3,833 on May 12, 2029, if he continues serving as a director. All unvested shares will vest immediately if a “Change in Control” occurs under the company’s 2025 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan.
Smith Craig Alan reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Willamette Valley Vineyards director Craig Alan Smith received a grant of 11,500 restricted shares of common stock. The award vests in three annual installments: 3,834 shares on May 12, 2027, 3,833 shares on May 12, 2028, and 3,833 shares on May 12, 2029, contingent on his continued board service. All unvested shares will immediately vest upon a defined Change in Control under the company’s 2025 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan.
ROSE SARAH ALICE reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Willamette Valley Vineyards Inc. director Sarah Alice Rose received an equity compensation grant of 4,500 shares of restricted stock on May 12, 2026. These are not open-market purchases or sales but a stock award.
The award vests in three equal installments of 1,500 restricted shares on May 12, 2027, May 12, 2028, and May 12, 2029, as long as she continues serving on the board. All 4,500 restricted shares will vest immediately if a defined "Change in Control" occurs under the company’s 2025 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan. Following this grant, she holds 4,500 restricted shares directly.
FERRY JOHN ALPHONSUS reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Willamette Valley Vineyards CFO John Alphonsus Ferry received new equity awards as part of his compensation. On May 12, 2026, he was granted 5,500 shares of Common Stock and 8,000 shares of Restricted Stock, all held directly.
The 8,000 restricted shares of Common Stock vest over three years: 2,668 shares on May 12, 2027, 2,666 shares on May 12, 2028, and 2,666 shares on May 12, 2029, subject to his continued service with the company. All 8,000 restricted shares will vest immediately if a “Change in Control,” as defined in the company’s 2025 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan, occurs. Following these grants, Ferry holds 5,500 shares of Common Stock and 8,000 restricted shares directly.
Willamette Valley Vineyards director James L. Ellis received an equity award of 11,500 shares of restricted stock as compensation. These shares convert into common stock over time, giving him a larger direct stake in the company.
According to the grant terms, 3,834 restricted shares vest on May 12, 2027, 3,833 vest on May 12, 2028, and the remaining 3,833 vest on May 12, 2029, in each case only if he continues serving as a director. All 11,500 restricted shares will vest immediately if a "Change in Control" occurs as defined in the company’s 2025 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan.
Willamette Valley Vineyards, Inc. appointed John Hazlett
Under an employment agreement dated May 19, 2026, Hazlett will receive a base salary of $216,000 per year and is eligible for an annual performance-based incentive payment of up to $24,000, with goals set by the Company’s President. He has no related-party or Item 404(a) transactions disclosed, and he replaces retiring CFO John Ferry, who will remain during a transition period.
Willamette Valley Vineyards, Inc. reported higher sales but continued losses for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. Net sales rose to $8.26 million from $7.54 million, driven mainly by stronger distributor revenue, while direct-to-consumer sales declined slightly.
Cost of sales increased to $3.23 million, compressing gross margin to 60.9% from 63.1%. Selling, general and administrative expenses were roughly flat at $5.71 million, leading to a loss from operations of $0.68 million. Net loss narrowed to $0.57 million from $0.73 million, with loss per common share improving to $(0.24) from $(0.26).
The company generated $0.79 million in cash from operating activities, reduced inventories, and trimmed its line-of-credit balance to $2.36 million at a 7.0% rate. Long-term debt totaled $14.94 million, and working capital stood at about $26.6 million. Preferred stock funding continued, with $46.1 million of redeemable preferred equity outstanding and accrued dividends reducing common shareholders’ earnings.
Willamette Valley Vineyards reported a 2025 net loss of $917,685 as softer demand and higher selling costs weighed on results. Net sales fell 6.5% to $37.2 million as case volumes declined 7.2% to 173,014, with both direct-to-consumer and distributor channels down.
Gross margin remained strong at 60.5%, but EBITDA decreased 19.7% to $3.2 million. Direct sales contributed 54.4% of revenue, reflecting the company’s focus on higher-margin tasting rooms, clubs and online sales, while distributor sales made up 45.6% amid broader U.S. wine market and consumer headwinds.