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 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.
Osborn Michael Jordan reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Willamette Valley Vineyards Chief Executive Officer Michael Jordan Osborn received 15,000 shares of Common Stock as a grant. The shares were awarded at no purchase price as unrestricted common stock under the Willamette Valley Vineyards, Inc. 2025 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan. Following this compensation-related award, he directly holds 20,000 shares of Common Stock as reported for this transaction.
Willamette Valley Vineyards, Inc. reported that its Chief Financial Officer, John Ferry, has informed the Board of Directors that he intends to resign from his role in May 2026, with the exact departure date to be set later. Ferry has also told the Board he plans to assist with identifying, appointing, and transitioning his successor as Chief Financial Officer, indicating an orderly handover rather than an immediate change.
Willamette Valley Vineyards reported insider share purchases by its CEO, Michael Jordan Osborn. He bought common stock in a series of open-market transactions on December 10 and 11, 2025, each coded as a purchase.
The reported trades were executed at prices between $2.905 and $2.98 per share. Following these transactions, Osborn beneficially owns 5,000 shares of Willamette Valley Vineyards common stock directly.
Willamette Valley Vineyards (WVVI) director share purchases reported
A director of Willamette Valley Vineyards, Inc. reported open-market purchases of the company’s common stock. On 11/24/2025, the reporting person bought 1,900 shares at a price of $2.59 per share and an additional 100 shares at $2.61 per share.
Following these transactions, the director beneficially owns 20,427 shares of Willamette Valley Vineyards common stock, held in direct ownership. The filing is a Form 4, which discloses changes in the holdings of company insiders.
Willamette Valley Vineyards (WVVI) president and director James W. Bernau reported open-market purchases of the company’s common stock. On 11/21/2025, he bought 500 shares at $2.59, 3,000 shares at $2.60, and 621 shares at $2.54, all coded as purchases. After these transactions, he beneficially owned 374,501 shares of Willamette Valley Vineyards common stock in direct ownership.
Willamette Valley Vineyards (WVVI) reported weaker Q3 results. Sales were $8,353,200, down 10.9% year over year, as both direct and distributor channels declined. Gross margin was 59.9% versus 62.0% a year ago, reflecting higher distributor rebates. Net loss widened to $1,092,450, and loss per common share after preferred dividends was $0.33.
For the nine months, sales were $26,090,546, down 8.5%. Net loss was $1,728,636, with higher interest expense tied to increased long‑term debt. Cash was $372,566 and inventories were $34,267,179 at quarter‑end, supporting future sales but consuming working capital. The company reported working capital of $25.8 million and renewed its bank line to July 31, 2026, with $1,164,558 outstanding at 7.0%.
Preferred dividends accrued were $563,177 in Q3, and the Series A shelf program added $1,621,598 of investor deposits year‑to‑date. Long‑term debt totaled $15,428,093. Shares outstanding were 4,964,529 as of November 13, 2025.