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

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

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.

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Equity compensation analyst

Director received 11,500-share equity grant vesting through 2029.

The filing shows Sean M. Cary, a director of Willamette Valley Vineyards Inc., receiving an award of 11,500 Restricted Stock shares as board compensation. The grant has no cash exercise price, reflecting straight equity rather than options.

The award vests in three tranches: 3,834 shares on May 12, 2027, and 3,833 shares on each of May 12, 2028 and May 12, 2029, contingent on continued board service. A “Change in Control” under the 2025 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan accelerates vesting, aligning the director’s incentives with potential corporate control events.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider CARY SEAN M

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 Stock grant: 11,500 shares First vesting tranche: 3,834 shares Second vesting tranche: 3,833 shares +3 more

6 metrics

Restricted Stock grant 11,500 shares Grant to director on May 12, 2026

First vesting tranche 3,834 shares Vesting on May 12, 2027

Second vesting tranche 3,833 shares Vesting on May 12, 2028

Third vesting tranche 3,833 shares Vesting on May 12, 2029

Transaction price per share $0.00 Compensation grant, not market purchase

Shares following transaction 11,500 shares Total related to this award after grant

Key Terms

Restricted Stock, Change in Control, 2025 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan, grant, award, or other acquisition

4 terms

Restricted Stock financial

"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"

grant, award, or other acquisition financial

"transaction code description: Grant, award, or other acquisition"

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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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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

CARY SEAN M

(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/ Sean M Cary	06/18/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did Willamette Valley Vineyards (WVVI) director Sean M. Cary report on this Form 4?

Sean M. Cary reported receiving a grant of 11,500 shares of Restricted Stock as director compensation. The award has no exercise price and represents an equity-based incentive tied to his continued service on Willamette Valley Vineyards’ board and potential change in control events.

How many restricted shares did WVVI grant to director Sean M. Cary and when?

Willamette Valley Vineyards granted Sean M. Cary 11,500 restricted shares on May 12, 2026. These Restricted Stock shares are structured as an equity award, not an open-market purchase, and are subject to a multi-year vesting schedule described in the Form 4 footnote.

What is the vesting schedule for Sean M. Cary’s 11,500 WVVI restricted shares?

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 depends on Cary continuing to serve as a director on Willamette Valley Vineyards’ board.

Under what conditions do Sean M. Cary’s WVVI restricted shares fully vest early?

All 11,500 restricted shares immediately vest upon a “Change in Control” as defined in Willamette Valley Vineyards’ 2025 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan. This acceleration feature links the director’s equity award to potential corporate control changes at the company.

Did Sean M. Cary buy or sell WVVI shares on the market in this Form 4?

No open-market buy or sell occurred; the Form 4 reports a grant of 11,500 Restricted Stock shares coded as an acquisition award. The transaction price per share is $0.00, reflecting a compensation grant rather than a market transaction for Willamette Valley Vineyards stock.

How many WVVI shares does Sean M. Cary hold after this restricted stock grant?

After the grant, the Form 4 shows Sean M. Cary holding 11,500 shares related to this Restricted Stock award. These underlying common shares are subject to the specified vesting schedule and potential acceleration upon a qualifying Change in Control event.