[SCHEDULE 13G/A] Willamette Valley Vineyards, Inc. Series A Redeemable Preferred Stock SEC Filing

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Carl D. Thoma filed a Schedule 13G amendment reporting beneficial ownership of 50,000 shares of Willamette Valley Vineyards, Inc. common stock, equal to 1.0% of the class based on 4,964,529 shares outstanding as reported by the issuer. The filing shows Mr. Thoma holds sole voting and sole dispositive power over the 50,000 shares.

The disclosure indicates ownership of less than 5% of the company and affirms the securities were not acquired to influence control of the issuer. No other affiliations, group relationships, or holdings on behalf of others are reported.

Positive

• Transparent disclosure of beneficial ownership of 50,000 shares (1.0%) of Willamette Valley Vineyards common stock.
• Sole voting and dispositive power clearly stated for the 50,000 shares, removing ambiguity about control rights.

Negative

• None.

Insights

Securities Analyst

TL;DR: Minor disclosed stake: 50,000 shares (1.0%) with sole voting and dispositive power; non-control filing.

The Schedule 13G amendment reports a modest, sub-5% position in Willamette Valley Vineyards by an individual investor. Ownership of 1.0% generally signals a passive disclosure rather than an activist intent, consistent with the certification stating the position was not acquired to change control. From a market-impact perspective this holding is immaterial to capitalization and governance given the reported outstanding share base of 4,964,529 shares.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR: Governance impact is negligible: sole control of a small stake and no group affiliation reported.

The filing documents sole voting and dispositive authority for the reported shares and explicitly disclaims any purpose to influence control. There is no indication of a group or related-party ownership that might trigger broader governance implications. For board or shareholder dynamics, a 1.0% position is not material and does not change control profiles or require special governance actions.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 3)

Willamette Valley Vineyards, Inc.

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock, no par value

(Title of Class of Securities)

969136100

(CUSIP Number)

06/30/2025

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 969136100

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Carl D. Thoma

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

UNITED STATES

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 50,000.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 50,000.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

50,000.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

1.0 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IN

Comment for Type of Reporting Person: The percentage is calculated based on 4,964,529 shares of the Issuer's common stock, no par value, outstanding as of May 13, 2025, as reported in the Issuer's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 13, 2025.

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: Willamette Valley Vineyards, Inc.
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 8800 Enchanted Way, S.E., Turner, Oregon 97392
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: Carl D. Thoma
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 110 North Wacker Drive, 32nd Floor Chicago, Illinois 60606
(c)	Citizenship: United States
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Stock, no par value
(e)	CUSIP No.: 969136100
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: See response to Item 9 on the cover page.
(b)	Percent of class: See response to Item 11 on the cover page.
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: See response to Item 5 on the cover page.
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: See response to Item 6 on the cover page.
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: See response to Item 7 on the cover page.
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: See response to Item 8 on the cover page.
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Ownership of 5 percent or less of a class
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

Carl D. Thoma

Signature:	/s/ Carl D. Thoma
Name/Title:	Carl D. Thoma
Date:	08/08/2025

FAQ

How many Willamette Valley Vineyards (WVVIP) shares does Carl D. Thoma report owning?

The filing reports 50,000 shares beneficially owned by Carl D. Thoma.

What percentage of WVVIP does the reported stake represent?

The reported ownership represents 1.0% of the class, based on 4,964,529 shares outstanding as reported by the issuer.

Does Carl D. Thoma have voting or dispositive power over the shares?

Yes. The filing states sole voting power and sole dispositive power for the 50,000 shares.

Is this filing indicative of an attempt to control Willamette Valley Vineyards?

No. The certification in the filing states the securities were not acquired to change or influence control of the issuer.

Does the filing identify any group affiliations or holdings for others?

No. The filing indicates no group and reports no holdings on behalf of another person.