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. reports that its Board of Directors appointed Christopher Riccardi and Greg Voorhies as directors effective July 11, 2026. They will serve in directors group III with terms expiring at the company’s 2028 annual meeting of shareholders.
Both directors will receive compensation under the existing WVV Board Member Compensation Plan, as described in the definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A filed May 28, 2026. The company states there are no special arrangements leading to their appointments and no transactions requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.
Willamette Valley Vineyards, Inc. held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders virtually from Turner, Oregon, with 2,990,753 shares of Common Stock represented, about 60.06% of shares outstanding and eligible to vote, satisfying quorum requirements.
Shareholders elected directors James W. Bernau and Sean M. Cary to terms ending in 2029. Bernau received 2,111,849 votes for (91.07% of votes cast) and Cary received 2,131,515 votes for (91.92% of votes cast).
Shareholders also ratified the appointment of Baker Tilly US, LLP as independent auditors for the 2026 fiscal year with 2,924,241 votes for (97.78% of votes cast). In an advisory, non-binding vote, shareholders approved executive compensation, with 1,909,516 votes for (82.34% of votes cast).
Willamette Valley Vineyards, Inc. is offering up to 555,555 shares of Series A Redeemable Preferred Stock for an aggregate offering price not to exceed $1,750,000 pursuant to a prospectus supplement dated June 26, 2026. The offering is divided into three timed pricing periods: $3.15 per share for July 1, 2026–July 31, 2026, $3.45 per share for August 1, 2026–September 30, 2026, and $3.95 per share for October 1, 2026–December 31, 2026.
The Series A carries a cumulative annual dividend of $0.22 per share accruing from January 1, 2027, calculated on a Series A Original Issue Price of $4.15 per share. The Company may, at its option, redeem all (but not less than all) outstanding Series A shares at an amount equal to the Series A Original Issue Price plus accrued unpaid dividends and a redemption premium equal to 3% of the Series A Original Issue Price. As of June 26, 2026, the company reported 4,985,029 common shares outstanding and 11,019,472 preferred shares outstanding; upon full subscription the preferred total would be 11,575,027 shares.
CARY SEAN M reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Willamette Valley Vineyards director Sean M. Cary received a grant of 11,500 shares of Restricted Stock on May 12, 2026. These shares are compensation, not an open‑market purchase. The award vests in three annual installments through 2029, assuming he remains on the board.
According to the vesting schedule, 3,834 restricted shares vest on May 12, 2027, 3,833 vest on May 12, 2028, and 3,833 vest on May 12, 2029. 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. 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.