Willamette Valley Vineyards (WVVI) director awarded 11,500 restricted shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

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.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider TUREL STANLEY G

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Restricted Stock	11,500	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock — 11,500 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Restricted shares granted: 11,500 shares First vesting tranche: 3,834 shares Second vesting tranche: 3,833 shares +3 more

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Restricted shares granted 11,500 shares Restricted stock award to director Stanley G. Turel on May 12, 2026

First vesting tranche 3,834 shares Scheduled to vest on May 12, 2027, subject to continued board service

Second vesting tranche 3,833 shares Scheduled to vest on May 12, 2028, subject to continued board service

Third vesting tranche 3,833 shares Scheduled to vest on May 12, 2029, subject to continued board service

Shares after transaction 11,500 shares Total restricted stock held following the grant

Grant price $0.0000 per share Equity compensation grant, non-cash award

Key Terms

Restricted Stock, Change in Control, 2025 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan, vest

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Restricted Stock financial

"On May 12, 2026, the reporting person was granted 11,500 restricted shares"

Shares granted to an individual that carry limits on transfer or sale until certain conditions are met, such as staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets. Think of them as a locked gift that gradually opens; for investors they matter because they affect how many shares may enter the market later, signal management incentives and potential dilution, and reveal confidence in future company performance.

Change in Control financial

"All such restricted shares shall immediately vest upon the occurrence of a "Change in Control""

A "change in control" occurs when the ownership or management of a company shifts significantly, such as through a merger, acquisition, or sale of a large part of its assets. This change can impact how the company is run and may influence its future direction. For investors, it matters because it can affect the company's stability, strategy, and value, often signaling potential changes in investment risk or opportunity.

2025 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan financial

"as defined in the Company's 2025 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan"

vest financial

"3,834 restricted shares shall vest on May 12, 2027, an additional 3,833 restricted shares shall vest"

A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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^*

TUREL STANLEY G

(Last) (First) (Middle)

8800 ENCHANTED WAY SE

(Street)

TURNER OREGON 97392

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
WILLAMETTE VALLEY VINEYARDS INC [ WVVI ]

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

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/12/2026

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

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

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

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

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	$0	05/12/2026		A		11,500		(1)	(1)	Common Stock	11,500	$0	11,500	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. On May 12, 2026, the reporting person was granted 11,500 restricted shares, of which 3,834 restricted shares shall vest on May 12, 2027, an additional 3,833 restricted shares shall vest on May 12, 2028, and the remaining 3,833 restricted shares are scheduled to vest on May 12, 2029, in each case subject to the reporting person continuing to serve as a director on the board of directors of Willamette Valley Vineyards Inc. (the "Company"). All such restricted shares shall immediately vest upon the occurrence of a "Change in Control" as defined in the Company's 2025 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan.

	/s/ Stanley Turel	05/26/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Willamette Valley Vineyards (WVVI) report for Stanley G. Turel?

Willamette Valley Vineyards reported that director Stanley G. Turel received a grant of 11,500 restricted shares. These shares are equity compensation tied to his board service, with future vesting dates and conditions disclosed in the Form 4 footnote.

How many restricted shares did WVVI director Stanley G. Turel receive?

Stanley G. Turel received 11,500 restricted shares of Willamette Valley Vineyards stock. The filing shows these shares were granted at no cash cost and are scheduled to vest in tranches over three years, subject to his continued service on the board.

What is the vesting schedule for the 11,500 restricted WVVI shares granted to Stanley G. Turel?

The 11,500 restricted shares vest in three installments: 3,834 shares on May 12, 2027, 3,833 shares on May 12, 2028, and 3,833 shares on May 12, 2029. Vesting requires that Turel continue serving as a director on the company’s board.

Under what conditions will Stanley G. Turel’s restricted WVVI shares vest immediately?

All unvested restricted shares will fully vest upon a “Change in Control” as defined in Willamette Valley Vineyards’ 2025 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan. This accelerates vesting regardless of the original vesting dates, overriding the normal service-based schedule if such an event occurs.

Does the Form 4 for WVVI indicate any stock sales by Stanley G. Turel?

The Form 4 shows only an acquisition of restricted stock as a grant, not any sales. It reports 11,500 restricted shares awarded with a zero-dollar grant price, leaving Turel with 11,500 derivative-equivalent shares following the transaction and no dispositions disclosed.