UNITED STATES

 

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 
FORM 10-Q
 

 

xQUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 20222023

 

oTRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT

 

Commission File Number 001-37610

 

WILLAMETTE VALLEY VINEYARDS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

 

Oregon 93-0981021
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

 

8800 Enchanted Way, S.E., Turner, Oregon97392
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (503) 588-9463

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days:
x Yes o NO

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files):
x Yes o NO

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act:

 

o Large accelerated filero Accelerated filer
  
x Non-accelerated Filerx Smaller reporting company
  
 o Emerging growth company

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o

 

Indicate by checkmark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act):

oYES xNo

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock WVVI NASDAQ Capital Market
Series A Redeemable Preferred Stock WVVIP NASDAQ Capital Market

Number of shares of common stock outstanding as of August 11, 2022:14, 2023: 4,964,529

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WILLAMETTE VALLEY VINEYARDS, INC.

INDEX TO FORM 10-Q

 

Part I - Financial Information3
  
Item 1 - Financial Statements (unaudited)3
  
Condensed Balance Sheets3
  
Condensed Statements of Operations4
  
Condensed Statements of Shareholders’ Equity5
  
Statements of Cash Flows6
  
Notes to Unaudited Interim Financial Statements7
  
Item 2 - Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations1314
  
Item 3 - Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk18
  
Item 4 - Controls and Procedures18
  
Part II - Other Information18
  
Item 1 - Legal Proceedings18
  
Item 1A - Risk Factors18
  
Item 2 - Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds18
  
Item 3 - Defaults Upon Senior Securities18
  
Item 4 - Mine Safety Disclosures1918
  
Item 5 - Other Information1918
  
Item 6 - Exhibits19
  
Signatures20

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PART I: FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1 – Financial Statements

 

WILLAMETTE VALLEY VINEYARDS, INC.

CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS


(Unaudited)

 

 June 30, December 31,  June 30, December 31, 
 2022  2021  2023  2022 
ASSETS        ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS                
Cash and cash equivalents $3,128,407  $13,747,285  $553,180  $338,676 
Accounts receivable, net  2,273,138   3,163,375   3,217,445   4,226,948 
Inventories  20,432,556   19,076,750   22,751,848   22,201,499 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets  305,139   299,461   453,438   454,085 
Income tax receivable  593,401   138,986   777,828   557,224 
Total current assets  26,732,641   36,425,857   27,753,739   27,778,432 
                
Other assets  13,824   13,824   13,824   13,824 
Vineyard development costs, net  8,290,864   8,088,968   8,591,954   8,448,925 
Property and equipment, net  49,584,002   40,596,135   53,059,803   53,547,245 
Operating lease right of use assets  9,283,357   6,250,326   9,580,622   8,895,556 
                
TOTAL ASSETS $93,904,688  $91,375,110  $98,999,942  $98,683,982 
                
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY        LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
                
CURRENT LIABILITIES                
Accounts payable $2,230,254  $2,102,435  $2,162,438  $3,067,886 
Accrued expenses  1,247,179   1,156,823   1,481,634   1,428,380 
Investor deposits for preferred stock  -   4,134,422   -   147,511 
Line of credit  1,505,793   166,617 
Current portion of note payable  1,248,993   1,295,541   1,151,633   1,201,038 
Current portion of long-term debt  484,539   472,420   509,720   496,970 
Current portion of lease liabilities  684,220   443,484   844,280   768,818 
Unearned revenue  800,090   938,257   1,262,885   1,442,401 
Grapes payable  -   1,388,601   -   1,208,673 
Total current liabilities  6,695,275   11,931,983   8,918,383   9,928,294 
                
Long-term debt, net of current portion and debt issuance costs  4,691,093   4,930,193   7,219,630   6,446,447 
Lease liabilities, net of current portion  8,897,030   5,954,433   9,145,634   8,506,830 
Deferred income taxes  3,596,507   3,596,507   3,440,477   3,440,477 
Total liabilities  23,879,905   26,413,116   28,724,124   28,322,048 
                
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 9)        
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (NOTE 8)        
                
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY                
Redeemable preferred stock, 0 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized, 8,483,862 shares issued and outstanding, liquidation preference of $36,141,252, at June 30, 2022 and 7,523,539 shares issued and outstanding, liquidation preference of $31,222,687, at December 31, 2021.  36,793,747   30,956,192 
Common stock, 0 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized, 4,964,529 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively.  8,512,489   8,512,489 
Redeemable preferred stock, no par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized, 9,303,988 shares issued and outstanding, liquidation preference of $39,634,989, at June 30, 2023 and 9,185,666 shares issued and outstanding, liquidation preference $38,120,514, at December 31, 2022.  40,442,768   38,869,075 
Common stock, no par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized, 4,964,529 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.  8,512,489   8,512,489 
Retained earnings  24,718,547   25,493,313   21,320,561   22,980,370 
Total shareholders’ equity  70,024,783   64,961,994   70,275,818   70,361,934 
                
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY $93,904,688  $91,375,110  $98,999,942  $98,683,982 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of this condensed financial statement

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WILLAMETTE VALLEY VINEYARDS, INC.

CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Unaudited)

WILLAMETTE VALLEY VINEYARDS, INC.
 CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)

 

 Three months ended Six months ended 
 June 30,  June 30,  Three months ended Six months ended 
 2022  2021  2022  2021  June 30,  June 30, 
          2023  2022  2023  2022 
SALES, NET $8,700,861  $8,949,951  $14,943,179  $14,715,289  $10,726,243  $8,700,861  $19,035,183  $14,943,179 
COST OF SALES  3,873,604   3,810,228   6,395,893   6,081,999   4,475,665   3,873,604   8,306,142   6,395,893 
                                
GROSS PROFIT  4,827,257   5,139,723   8,547,286   8,633,290   6,250,578   4,827,257   10,729,041   8,547,286 
                                
OPERATING EXPENSES                                
Sales and marketing  3,019,613   2,235,124   5,497,340   4,351,789   4,350,043   3,019,613   8,333,623   5,497,340 
General and administrative  1,363,201   1,367,005   2,741,735   2,567,898   1,591,696   1,363,201   3,061,529   2,741,735 
Total operating expenses  4,382,814   3,602,129   8,239,075   6,919,687   5,941,739   4,382,814   11,395,152   8,239,075 
                                
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS  444,443   1,537,594   308,211   1,713,603 
INCOME (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS  308,839   444,443   (666,111)  308,211 
                                
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)                                
Interest income  904   3,081   3,293   6,478   5   904   5   3,293 
Interest expense  (90,371)  (97,499)  (181,817)  (197,075)  (164,615)  (90,371)  (289,037)  (181,817)
Other income (expense), net  (355)  40,679   88,669   129,813   5,135   (355)  78,721   88,669 
                                
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES  354,621   1,483,855   218,356   1,652,819 
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES  149,364   354,621   (876,422)  218,356 
                                
INCOME TAX PROVISION  (97,220)  (406,304)  (59,897)  (452,583)
INCOME TAX (EXPENSE) BENEFIT  (40,911)  (97,220)  240,052   (59,897)
                                
NET INCOME  257,401   1,077,551   158,459   1,200,236 
NET INCOME (LOSS)  108,453   257,401   (636,370)  158,459 
                                
Accrued preferred stock dividends  (466,613)  (362,506)  (933,225)  (722,142)  (511,720)  (466,613)  (1,023,439)  (933,225)
                                
NET INCOME (LOSS) APPLICABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS $(209,212) $715,045  $(774,766) $478,094 
LOSS APPLICABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS $(403,267) $(209,212) $(1,659,809) $(774,766)
                                
Earnings (loss) per common share after preferred dividends, basic and diluted $(0.04) $0.14  $(0.16) $0.10 
Loss per common share after preferred dividends, basic and diluted $(0.08) $(0.04) $(0.33) $(0.16)
                                
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding  4,964,529   4,964,529   4,964,529   4,964,529 
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding, basic and diluted  4,964,529   4,964,529   4,964,529   4,964,529 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of this condensed financial statement

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WILLAMETTE VALLEY VINEYARDS, INC.

CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(Unaudited)

WILLAMETTE VALLEY VINEYARDS, INC.
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(Unaudited)

 

 Six-Month Period Ended June 30, 2023 
 Redeemable          
 Preferred Stock  Common Stock  Retained    
 Shares  Dollars  Shares  Dollars  Earnings  Total 
Balance at December 31, 2022  9,185,666  $38,869,075   4,964,529  $8,512,489  $22,980,370  $70,361,934 
Issuance of preferred stock, net  118,322   550,254   -   -   -   550,254 
Preferred stock dividends accrued  -   511,719   -   -   (511,719)  - 
Net loss  -   -   -   -   (744,823)  (744,823)
Balance at March 31, 2023  9,303,988   39,931,048   4,964,529   8,512,489   21,723,828   70,167,365 
Preferred stock dividends accrued  -   511,720   -   -   (511,720)  - 
Net income  -   -   -   -   108,453   108,453 
Balance at June 30, 2023  9,303,988  $40,442,768   4,964,529  $8,512,489  $21,320,561  $70,275,818 
 Six-Month Period Ended June 30, 2022      
 Redeemable           Six-Month Period Ended June 30, 2022 
 Preferred Stock  Common Stock  Retained     Redeemable          
 Shares  Dollars  Shares  Dollars  Earnings  Total  Preferred Stock  Common Stock  Retained    
              Shares  Dollars  Shares  Dollars  Earnings  Total 
Balance at December 31, 2021  7,523,539  $30,956,192   4,964,529  $8,512,489  $25,493,313  $64,961,994   7,523,539  $30,956,192   4,964,529  $8,512,489  $25,493,313  $64,961,994 
                        
Issuance of preferred stock, net  960,323   4,904,330   -   -   -   4,904,330   960,323   4,904,330   -   -   -   4,904,330 
                        
Preferred stock dividends accrued  -   466,612   -   -   (466,612)  -   -   466,612   -   -   (466,612)  - 
                        
Net loss  -   -   -   -   (98,942)  (98,942)  -   -   -   -   (98,942)  -98,942 
                        
Balance at March 31, 2022  8,483,862   36,327,134   4,964,529   8,512,489   24,927,759   69,767,382   8,483,862   36,327,134   4,964,529   8,512,489   24,927,759   69,767,382 
                        
Preferred stock dividends accrued  -   466,613   -   -   (466,613)  -   -   466,613   -   -   (466,613)  - 
                        
Net income  -   -   -   -   257,401   257,401   -   -   -   -   257,401   257,401 
                        
Balance at June 30, 2022  8,483,862  $36,793,747   4,964,529  $8,512,489  $24,718,547  $70,024,783   8,483,862  $36,793,747   4,964,529  $8,512,489  $24,718,547  $70,024,783 
                        
 Six-Month Period Ended June 30, 2021 
 Redeemable          
 Preferred Stock  Common Stock  Retained    
 Shares  Dollars  Shares  Dollars  Earnings  Total 
             
Balance at December 31, 2020  6,309,508  $25,817,305   4,964,529  $8,512,489  $24,492,133  $58,821,927 
                        
Issuance of preferred stock, net  229,333   1,089,191   -   -   -   1,089,191 
                        
Preferred stock dividends accrued  -   359,636   -   -   (359,636)  - 
                        
Net income  -   -   -   -   122,685   122,685 
                        
Balance at March 31, 2021  6,538,841   27,266,132   4,964,529   8,512,489   24,255,182   60,033,803 
                        
Issuance of preferred stock, net  26,082   (77,222)  -   -   -   (77,222)
                        
Preferred stock dividends accrued  -   362,506   -   -   (362,506)  - 
                        
Net income  -   -   -   -   1,077,551   1,077,551 
                        
Balance at June 30, 2021  6,564,923  $27,551,416   4,964,529  $8,512,489  $24,970,227  $61,034,132 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of this condensed financial statement

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WILLAMETTE VALLEY VINEYARDS, INC.

STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

WILLAMETTE VALLEY VINEYARDS, INC.
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)

 

 Six months ended June 30, 
 2022  2021  Six months ended June 30, 
      2023  2022 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES                
Net income $158,459  $1,200,236 
Net income (loss) $(636,370) $158,459 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash from operating activities:                
Depreciation and amortization  992,417   943,721   1,541,272   992,417 
Gain on disposition of property and equipment  -   (10,000)
Non-cash lease expense  327,886   308,869   405,669   327,886 
Loan fee amortization  6,624   6,624   6,624   6,624 
Change in operating assets and liabilities:                
Accounts receivable  890,237   148,502   1,009,503   890,237 
Inventories  (1,355,806)  1,191,676   (550,349)  (1,355,806)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets  (5,678)  (67,645)  647   (5,678)
Income taxes receivable  (454,415)  412,583   (220,604)  (454,415)
Unearned revenue  (138,167)  (75,901)  (179,516)  (138,167)
Lease liabilities  (177,584)  (301,871)  (376,469)  (177,584)
Grapes payable  (1,388,601)  (1,307,165)  (1,208,673)  (1,388,601)
Accounts payable  75,203   (22,500)  7,590   75,203 
Accrued expenses  90,356   (234,369)  53,254   90,356 
Net cash from operating activities  (979,069)  2,192,760   (147,422)  (979,069)
                
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES                
Proceeds from disposition of property and equipment  -   10,000 
Additions to vineyard development costs  (369,389)  (360,911)  (203,909)  (369,389)
Additions to property and equipment  (9,760,175)  (3,061,925)  (1,905,988)  (9,760,175)
Net cash from investing activities  (10,129,564)  (3,412,836)  (2,109,897)  (10,129,564)
                
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES                
Payment on installment note for property purchase  (46,548)  (43,857)  (49,405)  (46,548)
Proceeds from line of credit  1,339,176   - 
Payments on long-term debt  (233,605)  (230,140)  (245,691)  (233,605)
Proceeds from investor deposits held as liability  -   110,477 
Proceeds from long-term debt  1,025,000   - 
Proceeds from issuance of preferred stock  769,908   501,333   402,743   769,908 
Net cash from financing activities  489,755   337,813   2,471,823   489,755 
                
NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS  (10,618,878)  (882,263)  214,504   (10,618,878)
                
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period  13,747,285   13,999,755   338,676   13,747,285 
                
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period $3,128,407  $13,117,492  $553,180  $3,128,407 
                
NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES                
Purchases of property and equipment and vineyard development costs included in accounts payable $1,196,351  $266,545  $377,991  $1,196,351 
Reduction in investor deposits for preferred stock $4,134,422  $510,636  $147,511  $4,134,422 
Accrued preferred stock dividends $933,225  $722,142  $1,023,439  $933,225 
Right of use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease liabilities $1,090,735  $3,200,021 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of this condensed financial statement

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1) BASIS OF PRESENTATION

 

The accompanying unaudited interim financial statements as of June 30, 20222023 and for the three and six months ended June 30, 20222023 and 20212022 have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”) for interim financial statements. The financial information as of December 31, 20212022 is derived from the audited financial statements presented in the Willamette Valley Vineyards, Inc. (the “Company”) Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021.2022. Certain information or footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. In the opinion of management, the accompanying financial statements include all adjustments necessary (which are of a normal recurring nature) for the fair statement of the results of the interim periods presented. The accompanying financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2021,2022, as presented in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K.

 

Operating results for the three and six months ended June 30, 20222023 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the entire year ending December 31, 2022,2023, or any portion thereof.

The COVID-19 outbreak in Oregon and other parts of the United States, as well as the response to COVID-19 by federal, state and local governments have had a material adverse impact on economic and market conditions in the United States. Although most restrictive measures have been lifted, the COVID-19 pandemic and the government responses to the outbreak presents continued uncertainty and risk with respect to the Company and its performance and financial results.

Exceeding the required Oregon Healthy Authority protocols, a state-of-the-art UV light filtration has been installed in the Company’s HVAC system to reduce harmful viruses in the air at its tasting room locations and staff offices.

We have not yet experienced significant disruptions to our supply chain network; however, any future restrictions imposed by our local or state governments may have a negative impact on our future direct to consumer sales.

 

The Company’s revenues include direct to consumer sales and national sales to distributors. These sales channels utilize shared resources for production, selling, and distribution.

 

Basic earnings (loss) per share after preferred stock dividends are computed based on the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding each period.

 

The following table presents the earnings per share after preferred stock dividends calculation for the periods shown:

Schedule of Earnings Per Share

 Three months ended June 30, Six months ended June 30,  Three months ended June 30,  Six months ended June 30, 
 2022 2021 2022 2021  2023  2022  2023  2022 
Numerator                         
Net income $257,401  $1,077,551  $158,459  $1,200,236 
                
Net income (loss) $108,453  $257,401  $(636,370) $158,459 
Accrued preferred stock dividends  (466,613)  (362,506)  (933,225)  (722,142)  (511,720)  (466,613)  (1,023,439)  (933,225)
Net income (loss) applicable to common shares $(209,212) $715,045  $(774,766) $478,094 
                
Net loss applicable to common shares $(403,267) $(209,212) $(1,659,809) $(774,766)
                                
Denominator                                
                
Weighted-average common shares outstanding  4,964,529   4,964,529   4,964,529   4,964,529   4,964,529   4,964,529   4,964,529   4,964,529 
                                
Earnings (loss) per common share after preferred dividends, basic and diluted $(0.04) $0.14  $(0.16) $0.10 
Loss per common share after preferred dividends, basic and diluted $(0.08) $(0.04) $(0.33) $(0.16)

 

Subsequent to the filing of the 20212022 Report there were no accounting pronouncements issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) that would have a material effect on the Company’s unaudited interim condensed financial statements.

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Reclassifications - Certain immaterial amounts from prior periods have been reclassified to conform to current years’ presentation.

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2) INVENTORIES

 

The Company’s inventories, by major classification, are summarized as follows, as of the dates shown:

Schedule of InventoriesInventory

 June 30, 2022 December 31, 2021 
      June 30, 2023 December 31, 2022 
Winemaking and packaging materials $1,246,043  $742,188  $1,806,853  $1,162,850 
Work-in-process (costs relating to unprocessed and/or unbottled wine products)  7,806,884   9,691,140   10,540,895   12,047,579 
Finished goods (bottled wine and related products)  11,379,629   8,643,422   10,404,100   8,991,070 
                
Total inventories $20,432,556  $19,076,750  $22,751,848  $22,201,499 

 

3) PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET

 

The Company’s property and equipment consists of the following, as of the dates shown:

Schedule of Property and Equipment, Net

 June 30, 2022 December 31, 2021 
      June 30, 2023 December 31, 2022 
Construction in progress $21,234,020  $14,556,806  $1,481,907  $2,037,128 
Land, improvements, and other buildings  12,721,168   12,850,316   14,491,826   14,491,827 
Winery, tasting room buildings, and hospitality center  20,384,159   17,791,684   42,128,871   40,806,365 
Equipment  16,657,748   15,960,179   19,010,581   18,805,695 
                
Property and equipment, gross  70,997,095   61,158,985   77,113,185   76,141,015 
                
Accumulated depreciation  (21,413,093)  (20,562,850)  (24,053,382)  (22,593,770)
                
Property and equipment, net $49,584,002  $40,596,135  $53,059,803  $53,547,245 

Depreciation expense for the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 was $744,048 and $432,826, respectively. Depreciation expense for the six months ended June 30, 20222023 and 20212022 was $816,8061,459,612 and $818,116, respectively. Depreciation expense for the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 was $432,826 and $406,759816,806, respectively.

4) DEBT

Line of Credit Facility – In December of 2005, the Company entered into a revolving line of credit agreement with Umpqua Bank that allows borrowing up to $2,000,000$2,000,000 against eligible accounts receivable and inventories, as defined in the agreement at July 29, 2021.agreement. The revolving line bears interest at prime less 0.5%, with a floor of 3.25%, is payable monthly, and is subject to renewal. In July 2021, the Company renewed the credit agreement until July 31, 2023. AtIn November 2022, the Company increased the borrowing line up to $5,000,000. The Company had an outstanding line of credit balance of $1,505,793 at June 30, 20222023, at an interest rate of 7.75%, and an outstanding balance of $166,617 at December 31, 2021, there was no outstanding balance on this revolving2022. In July 2023 the line of credit.credit was renewed for an additional two years.

 

The line of credit agreement includes various covenants, which among other things; requirethings, requires the Company to maintain a minimum current ratio, debt toamounts of tangible net worth, debt-to-equity, and debt service coverage, as defined. defined, and limits the level of acquisitions of property and equipment. As of June 30,December 31, 2022, the Company was inout of compliance with these financial covenants.a debt covenant. The Company has received a waiver from Umqua Bank waiving this violation until the next measurement date of December 31, 2023.

 

Notes Payable – In February 2017, the Company purchased property, including vineyard land, bare land, and structures in the Dundee Hills American Viticultural Area (AVA) under terms that included a 15 year note payable with quarterly payments of $42,534, bearing interest at 6%. The note may be called by the owner, up to the outstanding balance, with 180 days written notice. As of June 30, 2022,2023, the Company had a balance of $1,248,993$1,151,633 due on this note. As of December 31, 2021,2022, the Company had a balance of $1,295,541$1,201,038 due on this note.

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Long-Term Debt – The Company has two long-termthree long term debt agreements with Farm Credit Services (FCS)AgWest with an aggregate outstanding balance of $5,301,4927,841,963 and $5,535,0977,062,654 as of June 30, 20222023 and December 31, 2021,2022, respectively. The outstanding loans requirefirst loan requires monthly principal and interest payments of $62,067$15,557 for the life of the loans,loan, at an annual fixed interest ratesrate of 4.75% and 5.21%, and with a maturity datesdate of 2028, and 2032.outstanding balance of $901,949 and $972,940 as of June 30, 2023 and December, 31, 2022, respectively. The second loan requires monthly principal and interest payments of $46,510 for the life of the loan, at an annual fixed interest rate of 5.21% with a maturity date of 2032, and outstanding balance of $3,915,014 and $4,089,714 as of June 30, 2023 and December, 31, 2022, respectively. The general purposes of these loans were to make capital improvements to the winery and vineyard facilities.

The third loan agreements contain covenants,bears interest at Northwest Variable base which require the Company to maintain certain financial ratioswas 7.50% at June 31, 2023 and balances. As6.50% at December 31,2022, with interest due annually and principal at maturity on November 1, 2025 with an available line of $5,000,000 and outstanding balance of $3,025,000 and $2,000,000 as of June 30, 2023 and December, 31, 2022, respectively. In July 2023 the Companyavailable line was in compliance with these covenants. In the event of future noncompliance with the Company’s debt covenants, FCS would have the rightincreased to declare the Company in default, and at FCS option without notice or demand, the unpaid principal balance of the loan, plus all accrued unpaid interest thereon and all other amounts due would immediately become due and payable.$10,000,000.

Future minimum principal payments of long-term debt mature as follows for the years ending December 31:

Schedule of Long term debt maturity

2022 (excluding the six months ended June 30, 2022) $238,816 
2023  496,970 
2024  522,798 
2025  549,971 
2026  578,559 
Thereafter  2,914,378 
     
Total $5,301,492 

 

As of June 30, 2023, the Company had unamortized debt issuance costs of $112,613. As of December 31, 2022, the Company had unamortized debt issuance costs of $125,860. As of December 31, 2021, the Company had unamortized debt issuance costs of $132,484119,237.

 

The Company believes that cash flow from operations and funds available under the Company’s existing credit facilities will be sufficient to meet the Company’s short-term needs. Due to the uncertainty surrounding the future impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on theThe Company we will continue to evaluate funding mechanisms to support our long-term funding requirements.

 

5) INTEREST AND TAXES PAID

Income taxes – The Company paid $502,000zero and $40,000502,000 in income taxes for the three months ended June 30, 20222023 and 2021,2022, respectively. The Company received $19,456 and paid $502,000 and $40,000 in income taxes for the six months ended June 30, 20222023 and 2021,2022, respectively.

 

Interest – The Company paid $83,77692,379 and $95,05283,776 for the three months ended June 30, 20222023 and 2021,2022, respectively, in interest on long-term debt. The Company paid $175,222186,184 and $190,783175,222 for the six months ended June 30, 20212022 and 2020, respectively, in interest on long-term debt.

6) SEGMENT REPORTING

The Company has identified two operating segments, Direct Sales and Distributor Sales, based upon their different distribution channels, margins and selling strategies. Direct Sales include retail sales in the tasting rooms, wine club sales, internet sales, on-site events, kitchen and catering sales and other sales made directly to the consumer without the use of an intermediary, including sales of bulk wine or grapes. Distributor Sales include all sales through a third party where prices are given at a wholesale rate.

 

The two segments reflect how the Company’s operations are evaluated by senior management and the structure of its internal financial reporting. The Company evaluates performance based on the gross profit of the respective business segments. Selling expenses that can be directly attributable to the segment, including depreciation of segment specific assets, are included, however, centralized selling expenses and general and administrative expenses are not allocated between operating segments. Therefore, net income (loss) information for the respective segments is not available. Discrete financial information related to segment assets, other than segment specific depreciation associated with selling, is not available and that information continues to be aggregated.

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The following table outlines the sales, cost of sales, gross profit, directly attributable selling expenses, and contribution margin of the segments for the three and six month periods ending June 30, 20222023 and 2021.2022. Sales figures are net of related excise taxes.

Schedule of Revenue by Reporting SegmentsSegment reporting

                                 
  Three Months Ended June 30, 
  Direct Sales  Distributor Sales  Unallocated  Total 
  2022  2021  2022  2021  2022  2021  2022  2021 
                         
Sales, net $3,830,195  $3,149,624  $4,870,666  $5,800,327  $-  $-  $8,700,861  $8,949,951 
Cost of sales  1,080,634   850,949   2,792,970   2,959,279   -   -   3,873,604   3,810,228 
Gross profit  2,749,561   2,298,675   2,077,696   2,841,048   -   -   4,827,257   5,139,723 
Selling expenses  2,308,270   1,591,640   484,445   454,244   226,898   189,240   3,019,613   2,235,124 
Contribution margin $441,291  $707,035  $1,593,251  $2,386,804                 
Percent of total sales  44.0%  35.2%  56.0%  64.8%                
General and administration expenses                  1,363,201   1,367,005   1,363,201   1,367,005 
Income from operations                         $444,443  $1,537,594 

                                 
  Six Months Ended June 30, 
  Direct Sales  Distributor Sales  Unallocated  Total 
  2022  2021  2022  2021  2022  2021  2022  2021 
                         
Sales, net $6,787,502  $5,455,807  $8,155,677  $9,259,482  $-  $-  $14,943,179  $14,715,289 
Cost of sales  1,828,926   1,388,680   4,566,967   4,693,319   -   -   6,395,893   6,081,999 
Gross profit  4,958,576   4,067,127   3,588,710   4,566,163   -   -   8,547,286   8,633,290 
Selling expenses  4,100,561   3,082,383   962,950   924,725   433,829   344,681   5,497,340   4,351,789 
Contribution margin $858,015  $984,744  $2,625,760  $3,641,438                 
Percent of total sales  45.4%  37.1%  54.6%  62.9%                
General and administration expenses                  2,741,735   2,567,898   2,741,735   2,567,898 
Income from operations                         $308,211  $1,713,603 
  Three Months Ended June 30, 
  Direct Sales  Distributor Sales  Unallocated  Total 
  2023  2022  2023  2022  2023  2022  2023  2022 
Sales, net $5,517,998  $3,830,195  $5,208,245  $4,870,666  $-  $-  $10,726,243  $8,700,861 
Cost of sales  1,587,834   1,080,634   2,887,831   2,792,970   -   -   4,475,665   3,873,604 
Gross profit  3,930,164   2,749,561   2,320,414   2,077,696   -   -   6,250,578   4,827,257 
Selling expenses  3,563,771   2,308,270   538,762   484,445   247,510   226,898   4,350,043   3,019,613 
Contribution margin $366,393  $441,291  $1,781,652  $1,593,251                 
Percent of total sales  51.4%  44.0%  48.6%  56.0%                
General and administration expenses                  1,591,696   1,363,201   1,591,696   1,363,201 
Income from operations                         $308,839  $444,443 
                                 
  Six Months Ended June 30, 
  Direct Sales  Distributor Sales  Unallocated  Total 
  2023  2022  2023  2022  2023  2022  2023  2022 
Sales, net $9,589,646  $6,787,502  $9,445,537  $8,155,677  $-  $-  $19,035,183  $14,943,179 
Cost of sales  2,877,767   1,828,926   5,428,375   4,566,967   -   -   8,306,142   6,395,893 
Gross profit  6,711,879   4,958,576   4,017,162   3,588,710   -   -   10,729,041   8,547,286 
Selling expenses  6,778,273   4,100,561   1,070,503   962,950   484,847   433,829   8,333,623   5,497,340 
Contribution margin (deficit) $(66,394) $858,015  $2,946,659  $2,625,760                 
Percent of total sales  50.4%  45.4%  49.6%  54.6%                
General and administration expenses                  3,061,529   2,741,735   3,061,529   2,741,735 
Income (loss) from operations                         $(666,111) $308,211 

 

Direct sales include zero bulk wine sales for the three months ended June 30, 20222023 and June 30, 2021.2022. Direct sales include $10,500 for$10,000 bulk wine sales for the six months ended June 30, 20222023 and zero$10,500 bulk wine sales for the six months ended June 30, 2021.2022.

7) SALE OF PREFERRED STOCK

On January 24, 2020, the Company filed a shelf Registration Statement on Form S-3 (the “January 2020“2020 Form S-3”) with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) pertaining to the potential future issuance of one or more classes or series of debt, equity, or derivative securities. The maximum aggregate offering amount of securities sold pursuant to the January 2020 Form S-3 iswas not to exceed $20,000,000. On June 10, 2020, the$20,000,000. The Company subsequently filed with the SEC a Prospectus Supplement to the Januaryprospectus supplement on June 10, 2020, Form S-3, pursuant to which the Company proposed to offer and sell, on a delayed or continuous basis, up tosold an aggregate of 1,917,5251,902,155 shares of its Series A Redeemable Preferred Stock having proceeds not to exceed $9,300,000. This Prospectus Supplement established that our shares of preferred stock were to be sold in four offering periods with four separate offering prices beginning with an offering price of $4.85 per share and concluding with an offering of $5.15 per share. As of June 30, 2022, the Company had receivedfor aggregate proceeds of $8,533,086, from sales of our Series A Redeemable Preferred Stock, net of acquisition costs, under this offering. No further shares of Series A Redeemable Preferred Stock may be offered or sold under this Prospectus Supplement and all shares sold under this Prospectus Supplement were issued as of December 31, 2021.costs.

 

On June 11, 2021, the Company filed with the SEC an additional Prospectus Supplement to the January 2020 Form S-3, pursuant to which the Company proposed to offer and sell, on a delayed or continuous basis, up to 2,118,811 additionalsold an aggregate of 1,918,939 shares of its Series A Redeemable Preferred Stock having proceeds not to exceed $10,700,000. As of March 31, 2022, the Company had receivedfor aggregate proceeds of $9,008,334 from sales of our Series A Redeemable Preferred Stock, net of acquisition costs, under this offering. No further shares of Series A Redeemable Preferred Stock may be offered or sold under this Prospectus Supplement and all shares sold under this Prospectus Supplement were issued as of June 30, 2022.costs.

 

On June 30,July 1, 2022, the Company filed a new shelf Registration Statement on Form S-3 (the “June 2020“July 2022 Form S-3”) with the SEC pertaining to the potential future issuance of one or more classes or series of debt, equity, or derivative securities. The maximum aggregate offering amount of securities sold pursuant to the June 2022 Form S-3 is not to exceed $20,000,000.$20,000,000. On August 1, 2022 and September 1 2022, the Company filed with the SEC a Prospectus SupplementSupplements to the JuneJuly 2022 Form S-3, pursuant to which the Company proposed to offer and sell, on a delayed or continuous basis, up to 213,158 shares of Series A Redeemable Preferred Stock having proceeds not to exceed $1,097,765. This$1,097,765 and up to 284,995 shares of Series A Redeemable Preferred Stock having proceeds not to exceed $1,467,729, respectively. Each of these Prospectus SupplementSupplements established that our shares of preferred stock were to be sold in three offering periods with three separate offering prices beginning with an offering price of $5.15 per share and concluding with an offering of $5.35 per share. On October 3, 2022, the Company filed with the SEC a Prospectus Supplement to the July 2022 Form S-3, pursuant to which the Company proposed to offer and sell, on a delayed or continuous basis, up to 233,564 shares of Series A Redeemable Preferred Stock having proceeds not to exceed $1,226,211. This Prospectus Supplement established that our shares of preferred stock were to be sold in two offering periods with two separate offering prices beginning with an offering price of $5.25 per share and concluding with an offering of $5.35 per share. On November 1, 2022, the Company filed with the SEC a Prospectus Supplement to the July 2022 Form S-3, pursuant to which the Company proposed to offer and sell, on a delayed or continuous basis, up to 344,861 shares of Series A Redeemable Preferred Stock having proceeds not to exceed $1,845,009. This Prospectus Supplement established that our shares of preferred stock were to be sold in one offering period with an offering price of $5.35 per share. Net proceeds of $3,558,807 have been received under these offerings as of June, 30 2023 for the issuance of Preferred Stock.

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Shareholders have the option to receive dividends as cash or as a gift card for purchasing Company products. The amount of unused dividend gift cards at June 30, 20222023 and December 31, 20212022 was $527,868$830,243 and $682,881,$1,106,970, respectively which areand is recorded as a component of unearned revenue on the balance sheet.sheets. Revenue from gift cards is recognized when the gift card is redeemed by a customer. When the likelihood of a gift card being redeemed by a customer is determined to be remote and the Company expects to be entitled to the breakage, then the value of the unredeemed gift card is recognized as revenue. We determine the gift card breakage rate based upon Company-specific historical redemption patterns. To date we have determined that no breakage should be recognized related to our gift cards.

 

Dividends accrued but not paid will be added to the liquidation preference of the stock until the dividend is declared and paid. TheAt any time after June 1, 2021, the Company currently has the option, but not the obligation, to redeem all of the outstanding preferred stock in an amount equal to the original issue price plus accrued but unpaid dividends and a redemption premium equal to 3% of the original issue price.

8) COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

We determine if an arrangement is a lease at inception. On our balance sheet, our operating leases are included in Operating lease right-of-use assets (ROU), Current portion of lease liabilities, and Lease liabilities, net of current portion. The Company does not currently have any finance leases.

 

ROU assets represent our right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and lease liabilities represent our obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. Operating lease ROU assets and liabilities are recognized at the commencement date based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term. For leases that do not provide an implicit rate, we use our incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at commencement date in determining the present value of lease payments. We use the implicit rate when readily determinable. Lease expense for operating lease payments is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

 

Significant judgment may be required when determining whether a contract contains a lease, the length of the lease term, the allocation of the consideration in a contract between lease and non-lease components, and the determination of the discount rate included in our leases. We review the underlying objective of each contract, the terms of the contract, and consider our current and future business conditions when making these judgments.

 

Operating Leasesleases – Vineyard - In December 1999, under a sale-leaseback agreement, the Company sold approximately 79 acres of the Tualatin Vineyards property with a net book value of approximately $1,000,000 for approximately $1,500,000$1,500,000 cash and entered into a 20-year20-year operating lease agreement, with three five-year extension options, and contains an escalation provision of 2.5% per year. The Company extended the lease in January 2019 until January 2025.

 

In December 2004, under a sale-leaseback agreement, the Company sold approximately 75 acres of the Tualatin Vineyards property with a net book value of approximately $551,000 for approximately $727,000 cash and entered into a 1515-year-year operating lease agreement, with three five-year extension options, for the vineyard portion of the property. The first five year extension has been exercised. The lease contains a formula-based escalation provision with a maximum increase of 4% every three years.

 

In February 2007, the Company entered into a lease agreement for 59 acres of vineyard land at Elton Vineyards.Vineyard. In June 2021, the Companycompany entered into a new 11 year year lease for this property. The lease contains an escalation provision tied to the CPI not to exceed 2% per annum.

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In July 2008, the Company entered into a 3434-year-year lease agreement with a property owner in the Eola Hills for approximately 110 acres adjacent to the existing Elton Vineyards site. These 110 acres are being developed into vineyards. Terms of this agreement contain rent increases, that rises as the vineyard is developed, and contains an escalation provision of CPI plus 0.5% per year capped at 4%.

 

In March 2017, the Company entered into a 2525-year-year lease for approximately 1817 acres of agricultural land in Dundee, Oregon. These acres are being developed into vineyards. This lease contains an annual payment that remains constant throughout the term of the lease.

 

Operating Leases – Non-Vineyard - In September 2018, the Company renewed an existing lease for three years years,, with two one-year renewal options, for its McMinnville tasting room. In May 2022 the Company amended the lease to extend the lease to August 2025 with one three year renewal option and defined payments over the term of the lease.

 

In January 2019,2018, the Company assumed a lease, with four remaining years,through December 2022, for its Maison Bleue tasting room in Walla Walla, Washington. TheIn January 2023, the Company entered into a new lease contains fixedto December 2027 with one five year renewal option, and defined payments that increase over the term of the agreement.lease.

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In February 2020, the Company entered into a lease for 5 years years,, with three five-year renewal options for a retail wine facility in Folsom, California, referred to as Willamette Wineworks. The lease contains an escalation provision tied to the CPI not to exceed 3% per annum with increases not allowed in any year being carried forward to the following years.

 

In SeptemberMarch 2021, the Company entered into a lease for 10 years years,, with two five-year renewal options for a retail wine facility in Vancouver, Washington. The lease defines the payments over the term of the lease and option periods.

 

In February 2022, the Company entered into a lease for 10 years years,, with three five-year renewal options for a retail wine facility in Lake Oswego, Oregon. The lease defines the payments over the term of the lease and option periods.

 

In May 2022, the Company entered into a lease for 10 years years,, with two five-year renewal options for a retail wine facility in Happy Valley, Oregon. The lease defines the payments over the term of the lease and option periods.

In January 2023, the Company entered into a lease for 10 years, with three five-year renewal options for a retail wine facility in Bend, Oregon. The lease defines the payments over the term of the lease.

 

The following tables provide lease cost and other lease information:

Schedule of Lease Cost and Other Lease Information

  Three Months Ended  Six Months Ended 
  June 30, 2022  June 30, 2022 
Lease Cost        
Operating lease cost - Vineyards $114,782  $229,564 
Operating lease cost - Other  163,646   293,162 
Short-term lease cost  3,046   8,610 
         
Total lease cost $281,474  $531,336 
         
Other Information        
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities        
Operating cash flows from operating leases - Vineyard $112,986  $224,053 
Operating cash flows from operating leases - Other $81,204  $119,442 
Weighted-average remaining lease term - Operating leases in years  11.55   11.55 
Weighted-average discount rate - Operating leases  5.14%  5.14%

 

  Three Months Ended  Six Months Ended 
  June 30, 2023  June 30, 2023 
Lease Cost        
Operating lease cost - Vineyards $114,782  $229,564 
Operating lease cost - Other  219,983   439,965 
Short-term lease cost  9,825   18,800 
         
Total lease cost $344,590  $688,329 
         
Other Information        
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities        
Operating cash flows from operating leases - Vineyard $114,343  $228,264 
Operating cash flows from operating leases - Other $209,246  $404,201 
Weighted-average remaining lease term - Operating leases in years  10.52   10.52 
Weighted-average discount rate - Operating leases  5.48%  5.48%

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Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease obligations were $3,360,917$1,090,735 and zero$3,200,021 for the six-months ended June 30, 20222023 and 2021,2022, respectively.

 

The Company has one lease that has not yet commenced as of June 30, 2022, and as such, has not been recognized in the Company’s balance sheet. The operating lease is expected to be in 2023 with lease a term of 10 years.

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As of June 30, 2022,2023, maturities of lease liabilities were as follows:

Schedule of Maturities of Lease Liabilities

 Operating  Operating 
Years Ended December 31, Leases  Leases 
2022 (excluding the six months ended June 30, 2022) $542,241 
2023  1,215,935 
2023, for remaining 6 months $660,950 
2024  1,224,702   1,331,274 
2025  1,139,179   1,303,652 
2026  1,095,471   1,279,014 
2027  1,338,979 
Thereafter  7,767,904   7,154,066 
Total minimal lease payments  12,985,432   13,067,935 
Less present value adjustment  (3,404,182)  (3,078,021)
Operating lease liabilities  9,581,250   9,989,914 
Less current lease liabilities  (684,220)  (844,280)
Lease liabilities, net of current portion $8,897,030  $9,145,634 

 

Litigation – From time to time, in the normal course of business, the Company is a party to legal proceedings. Management believes that these matters will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations, or cash flows, but, due to the nature of litigation, the ultimate outcome of any potential actions cannot presently be determined.

Grape Purchases – The Company has entered into long-term grape purchase agreements with a number of Willamette Valley wine grape growers. With these agreements the Company purchases an annually agreed upon quantity of fruit, at pre-determined prices, within strict quality standards and crop loads. The Company cannot calculate the minimum or maximum payment as such a calculation is dependent in large part on unknowns such as the quantity of fruit needed by the Company and the availability of grapes produced that meet the strict quality standards in any given year. If no grapes are produced that meet the contractual quality levels, the grapes may be refused, and no payment would be due.

Domaine Willamette – In 2019, the Board of Directors approved the construction of a new tasting room at the Bernau Estate Vineyard, expected to be completed during the 2022 fiscal year. The total construction costs There were no grape purchases for the Domaine Willamette Tasting Room is expected to be approximately $15.6 million, of which we expect will be funded through cash on hand. Construction on the Tasting Room began in July, 2019three and as ofsix months period ended June 31, 2022, we had spent approximately $13.6 million on the project from our cash reserves.30, 2023 and 2022.

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ITEM 2: MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

As used in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, “we,” “us,” “our” and “the Company” refer to Willamette Valley Vineyards, Inc.

 

Forward Looking Statements

 

This Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and other sections of this Form 10-Q contain forward looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about the Company’s business, and beliefs and assumptions made by management. Words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates”, “predicts,” “potential,” “should,” or “will” or the negative thereof and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in such forward-looking statements due to numerous factors, including, but not limited to: availability of financing for growth, availability of adequate supply of high quality grapes, successful performance of internal operations, impact of competition, changes in wine broker or distributor relations or performance, impact of possible adverse weather conditions, impact of reduction in grape quality or supply due to disease or smoke from forest fires, changes in consumer spending, and the reduction in consumer demand for premium wines, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the policies of United States federal, state and local governments in response to such pandemic.wines. In addition, such statements could be affected by general industry and market conditions and growth rates, and general domestic economic conditions. Many of these risks as well as other risks that may have a material adverse impact on our operations and business, are identified in Item 1A “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021,2022, as well as in the Company’s other Securities and Exchange Commission filings and reports. The forward-looking statements in this report are made as of the date hereof, and, except as otherwise required by law, the Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements or to update the reasons why the actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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Critical Accounting Policies

 

The foregoing discussion and analysis of the Company’s financial condition and results of operations are based upon our unaudited condensed financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The preparation of these unaudited condensed financial statements requires the Company’s management to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. On an on-going basis, the Company evaluates its estimates, including those related to revenue recognition, collection of accounts receivable, valuation of inventories, and amortization of vineyard development costs. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. A description of the Company’s critical accounting policies and related judgments and estimates that affect the preparation of the Company’s financial statements is set forth in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021.2022. Such policies were unchanged during the sixthree months ended June 30, 2022.2023.

Overview

 

The Company, one of the largest wine producers in Oregon by volume, believes its success is dependent upon its ability to: (1) grow and purchase high quality vinifera wine grapes; (2) vinify the grapes into premium, super premium and ultra-premium wine; (3) achieve significant brand recognition for its wines, first in Oregon, and then nationally and internationally; (4) effectively distribute and sell its products nationally; and (5) continue to build on its base of direct to consumer sales.

 

The Company’s goal is to continue to build on a reputation for producing some of Oregon’s finest, most sought-after wines. The Company has focused on positioning itself for strategic growth through property purchases, property development and issuance of the Company’s Series A Redeemable Preferred Stock (the “Preferred Stock”). Management expects near term financial results to be negatively impacted by these activities as a result of incurring costs of accrued preferred stock dividends, strategic planning and development costs and other growth associated costs.

 

The Company’s wines are made from grapes grown in vineyards owned, leased or contracted by the Company, and from grapes purchased from other vineyards. The grapes are harvested, fermented and made into wine primarily at the Company’s winery in Turner Oregon (the “Winery”) and the wines are sold principally under the Company’s Willamette Valley Vineyards label, but also under the Griffin Creek, Pambrun, Elton, Maison Bleue, Metis, Natoma, Pere Ami, Elton, Domaine Willamette and Tualatin Estates labels. The Company also owns the Tualatin Estate Vineyards and Winery, located near Forest Grove, Oregon.Oregon and the Domaine Willamette Winery located near Dundee, Oregon. The Company generates revenues from the sales of wine to wholesalers and direct to consumers.

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Direct to consumer sales primarily include sales through the Company’s tasting rooms, telephone, internet and wine club. Direct to consumer sales are at a higher unit price than sales through distributors due to prices received being closer to retail than those prices paid by wholesalers. The Company continues to emphasize growth in direct to consumer sales through the Company’s existing tasting rooms and the opening of new locations, and growth in wine club membership. Additionally, the Company’s Preferred Stock sales since August 2015 have resulted in approximately 10,00012,000 new preferred stockholders many of which the Company believes are wine enthusiasts. When considering joint ownership, we believe these new stockholders represent approximately 15,00018,000 current and potential customers of the Company.

 

Periodically, the Company will sell grapes or bulk wine, due to them not meeting Company standards or being in excess of production targets, however this is not a significant part of the Company’s activities. The Company had $10,500 in bulk wine sales for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and zero bulk wine sales for the same period of 2021.

 

The Company sold 85,13396,269 and 98,42085,133 cases of produced wine during the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, and 2021, respectively, a decreasean increase of 13,28711,136 cases, or 13.5%13.1% in the current year period over the prior year period. The decreaseincrease in wine case sales was primarily the result of decreasedincreased case sales through distributors.distributors and direct to the consumer.

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Cost of sales includes grape costs, whether purchased or grown at Company vineyards, winemaking and processing costs, bottling, packaging, warehousing, and shipping and handling costs. For grapes grown at Company vineyards, costs include farming expenditures and amortization of vineyard development costs.

 

At June 30, 2022,2023, wine inventory included 131,585127,104 cases of bottled wine and 220,459352,326 gallons of bulk wine in various stages of the aging process. Case wine is expected to be sold over the next 12 to 24 months and generally before the release date of the next vintage. The Winery bottled 75,078132,020 cases during the six months ended June 30, 2022.2023.

 

Willamette Valley Vineyards continues to receive positive recognition through national magazines, regional publications, local newspapers and online bloggers including the accolades below.

James Suckling rated the Company’s 2019 Vintage 46 Chardonnay with 94 points, 2019 Vintage 46 Pinot Noir with 93 points and the 2019 Tualatin Estate Chardonnay with 91 points. The 2019 Bernau Block Pinot Noir received 90 points and the 2019 Elton Pinot Noir received 92 points. The inaugural vintage of the 2017 Bernau Estate Méthode Traditionnelle Brut received 91 points and the 2017 Bernau Estate Blanc de Blancs received 90 points.

 

Wine Enthusiast Magazine rated the 2019Company’s 2021 Estate Pinot Noir 91 points, 2021 Dijon Clone Pinot Noir 90 points and 2021 Founders’ Reserve Pinot Noir with 90 points.

 

The Sunset International Wine Competition rated our 2021awarded the Company’s 2022 Whole Cluster Rosé of Pinot Noir 94 points with 91 points &a Gold and our 2021 Pinot Gris with 90 points and Gold.

The Sommeliers Choice Awards rated our 2021 Whole Cluster Rosé of Pinot Noir with Gold and 91 points and our 2021 Pinot Gris with 90 points and Gold.

Wine & Spirits rated the 2021 Whole Cluster Rosé of Pinot Noir with 91 points and Best Buy.

Impact of COVID-19 on Operations

The COVID-19 outbreak in Oregon and other parts of the United States, as well as the response to COVID-19 by federal, state and local governments have had a material adverse impact on economic and market conditions in the United States. Although most restrictive measures have been lifted, the COVID-19 pandemic and the government responses to the outbreak presents continued uncertainty and risk with respect to the Company and its performance and financial results.

Exceeding the required Oregon Healthy Authority protocols, a state-of-the-art UV light filtration has been installed in the Company’s HVAC system to reduce harmful viruses in the air at its tasting room locations and staff offices.

We have not yet experienced significant disruptions to our supply chain network; however, any future restrictions imposed by our local or state governments may have a negative impact on our future direct to consumer sales.Medal.

 

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

Revenue

 

Sales revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 were $10,726,243 and 2021 were $8,700,861, and $8,949,951, respectively, a decreasean increase of $249,090,$2,025,382, or 2.8%23.3%, in the current year period over the prior year period. This decreaseincrease was caused by a decreasean increase in sales through distributors of $929,661 being partially offset by$337,579 and an increase in direct sales of $680,571$1,687,803 in the current year three-month period over the prior year period. The decreaseincrease in revenue from sales through distributors was primarily attributed to latermore availability of new vintage wines compared to the prior year. The increase in direct sales to consumers was primarily the result of retail sales increases in new tasting room revenue.rooms in 2023. Sales revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 were $19,035,183 and 2021 were $14,943,179, and $14,715,289, respectively, an increase of $227,890,$4,092,004, or 1.5%27.4%, in the current year period over the prior year period. This increase was caused by an increase in revenues from direct sales of $1,331,695$2,802,144 and a decreasean increase in revenues from sales through distributors of $1,103,805$1,289,860 in the current year period over the prior year period. The increase in revenues from direct sales to consumers was primarily the result of increasedmore tasting room sales.locations in the current year. The decreaseincrease in sales through distributors was primarily the result of an decreaseincrease in off-premise sales.

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Cost of Sales

 

Cost of Sales for the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 were $4,475,665 and 2021 were $3,873,604, and $3,810,228, respectively, an increase of $63,376,$602,061, or 1.7%15.5%, in the current period over the prior year period. This change was primarily the result of an increase in product costs in 2022 mostly due to higher fruit and packaging costs.sales. Cost of Sales for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 were $8,306,142 and 2021 were $6,395,893, and $6,081,999, respectively, an increase of $313,894$1,910,249 or 5.2%29.9%, in the current period over the prior year period. This change was primarily the result of an increase in fruitsales and packaging costsa change in 2022 and the mix of sales channels and vintages sold between the two periods.in 2023.

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Gross Profit

 

Gross profit as a percentage of net sales for the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 was 58.3% and 2021 was 55.5% and 57.4%, respectively, a decreasean increase of 1.92.8 percentage points in the current year period over the prior year period, mostly as a result of a higher fruit and packaging costs in the second quarterpercentage of 2022sales coming from direct to consumer sales compared to the same quarter of 2021.2022. Gross profit as a percentage of net sales for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 was 56.4% and 2021 was 57.2% and 58.7%, respectively, a decrease of 1.50.8 percentage points in the current year period over the prior year period. This decrease was primarily the result of higher fruit and labor costs in the first six months of 20222023 compared to the same period in the prior year.year, offset by a higher direct to consumer percentage of sales.

 

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

Selling, general and administrative expenseexpenses for the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 was $5,941,739 and 2021 was $4,382,814 and $3,602,129 respectively, an increase of $780,685,$1,558,925, or 21.7%35.6%, in the current quarter over the same quarter in the prior year. This increase was primarily the result of an increase in selling and marketing expenses of $784,489,$1,330,430, or 35.1% being partially offset by a decrease44.1% and an increase in general and administrative expenses of $3,804,$228,495, or 0.3%16.8% in the current quarter compared to the same quarter last year. Selling, general and administrative expense for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 was $11,395,152 and 2021 was $8,239,075, and $6,919,687, respectively, an increase of $1,319,388,$3,156,077, or 19.1%38.3%, in the current year period over the prior year period. This increase was primarily the result of an increase in selling and marketing expenses of $1,145,551,$2,836,283, or 26.3%51.6% combined with an increase in general and administrative expenses of $173,837,$319,794, or 6.8%11.7% in the current year period compared to the same period in 2021.2022. Selling expenses increased in both the first half and second quarter of 20222023 compared to the same periods in 20212022 primarily as a result of having more sales coming from tasting rooms which have higher selling costs and from costs related to the development of new locations. Additional selling, general and administrative expenses related to the opening of newroom locations were $254,744 in the current quarter and $438,873 in the first six months of 2022 compared to the same period in the prior year.2023.

 

Interest Expense

 

Interest expense for the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 was $164,615 and 2021 was $90,371, and $97,499, respectively, a decreasean increase of $7,128$74,244 or 7.3%82.2%, in the second quarter of 20222023 over the same quarter in the prior year. Interest expense for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 was $289,037 and 2021 was $181,817, and $197,075, respectively, a decreasean increase of $15,258$107,220 or 7.7%59.0%, in the current year period over the prior year period. The decreaseincrease in interest expense for the second quarter and first six months of 20222023 was primarily the result of decreasedincreased debt at higher interest rates in the current periods compared to the second quarter and first six months of 2021.2022.

 

Income Taxes

 

The income tax expense for the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 was $40,911 and 2021 was $97,220, and $406,304, respectively, a decrease of $309,084$56,309 or 76.1%57.9%, in the second quarter of 20222023 over the same quarter in the prior year mostly as a result of the lower pre-tax income in the second quarter of 2022,2023, compared to the same quarter in 2021.2022. The Company’s estimated federal and state combined income tax rate was 27.4% and 27.4% for the three months ended June 30, 20222023 and 2021,2022, respectively. The income tax expense (benefit) for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 was $(240,052) and 2021 was $59,897, and $452,583, respectively, a decrease of $392,686 or 86.8%,$299,949, in the current year period over the prior year period, mostly a result of lower pre-tax income in the first six months of 2022,2023, compared to the same period in 2021.2022. The Company’s estimated federal and state combined income tax rate was 27.4% for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, and 2021.respectively.

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Net Income (Loss)

 

Net income for the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 was $108,453 and 2021 was $257,401, and $1,077,551, respectively, a decrease of $820,150,$148,948, or 76.1%57.9%, in the second quarter of 20222023 over the same quarter in the prior year. Net income (loss) for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 was $(636,370) and 2021 was $158,459, and $1,200,236, respectively, a decrease of $1,041,777,$794,829, or 86.8%501.6%, in the current year period over the prior year period. The decrease in net income for the second quarter and decrease in net income for the first half of 2022,2023, compared to the comparable periods in 2021,2022, was primarily the result of changes in the gross profits and operatinghigher selling expenses.

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Net Income (Loss)Loss Applicable to Common Shareholders

Net income (loss)loss applicable to common shareholders for the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 was $403,267 and 2021 was $(209,212) and $715,045,$209,212, respectively, a decreasean increase of $924,257,$194,055, or 129.3%92.8%, in the second quarter of 20222023 over the same quarter in the prior year. Net income (loss)loss applicable to common shareholders for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 was $1,659809 and 2021 was $(774,766) and $478,094,$774,766, respectively, a decreasean increase of $1,252,860,$885,043, or 262.1%114.2%, in the current year period over the prior year period. The decrease in income applicable to common shareholders in the second quarter and the first six months of 2022,2023, compared to the same periods of 2021,2022, was the result of lower net income and higher dividend costs in the current period.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

At June 30, 2022,2023, the Company had a working capital balance of $20.0$18.8 million and a current working capital ratio of 3.99:3.11:1.

 

At June 30, 2023, the Company had a cash balance of $553,180. At December 31, 2022, the Company had a cash balance of $3,128,407, while at December 31, 2021, the Company had a cash balance of $13,747,285.$338,676. This decrease in cash wasincrease is primarily the result of investmentsproceeds from the line of credit, long term debt and a reduction in construction activity, the payment of grapes payable and an increase in inventories. The construction of a new tasting room and winery in Dundee, Oregon is expected to cost approximately $15.6 million, which will be funded through a combination of cash on hand as well as equity financing through Preferred Stock offerings. Construction began in July 2019 and was paused in March 2020 as a result of the uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic and has now been restarted. As of June 30, 2022, we had incurred approximately $13.6 million on the project.receivables.

 

Total cash used infor operating activities in the six months ended June 30, 20222023 was $979,069.$147,422. Cash used in operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 20222023 was primarily associated with increased inventory, and payment ofreduced grapes payable and increased inventories, being partially offset by non-cash lease expense, and depreciation and amortization.decreased accounts receivable.

 

Total cash used in investing activities in the sixthree months ended June 30, 20222023 was $10,129,564.$2,109,897. Cash used in investingoperating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2022 consisted of cash used on construction activity2023 was primarily associated with reduced accounts payable, grapes payable and vineyard development costs.increased inventories, being partially offset by decreased accounts receivable.

 

Total cash generated from financing activities in the six months ended June 30, 20222023 was $489,755.$2,471,823. Cash generated from financing activities for the six months ended June 30, 20222023 primarily consisted of proceeds from the issuance of Preferred Stock, proceeds from the line of credit and long-term debt being partially offset by the repayment of long-term debt.

 

In December of 2005, the Company entered into a revolving line of credit agreement with Umpqua Bank that allows borrowing up to $2,000,000 against eligible accounts receivable and inventories, as defined in the agreement at July 29, 2021.agreement. The revolving line bears interest at prime less 0.5%, with a floor of 3.25%, is payable monthly, and is subject to renewal. In July 2021, the Company renewed the credit agreement until July 31, 2023. AtIn November 2022, the Company increased the borrowing line up to $5,000,000. The Company had an outstanding line of credit balance of $1,505,793 at June 30, 20222023, at an interest rate of 7.75%, and an outstanding balance of $166,617 at December 31, 2021, there was no outstanding balance on this revolving2022. In July 2023 the line of credit.credit was renewed for an additional two years.

The line of credit agreement includes various covenants, which among other things, requires the Company to maintain minimum amounts of tangible net worth, debt-to-equity, and debt service coverage, as defined, and limits the level of acquisitions of property and equipment. As of December 31, 2022, the Company was out of compliance with a debt covenant. The Company has received a waiver from Umqua Bank waiving this violation until the next measurement date of December 31, 2023.

 

As of June 30, 2022,2023, the Company had a 15-year installment note payable of $1,248,993,$1,151,633, due in quarterly payments of $42,534, associated with the purchase of property in the Dundee Hills AVA.

 

As of June 30, 2023, the Company had a total long-term debt balance of $7,841,963, including the portion due in the next year, owed to AgWest, exclusive of debt issuance costs of $112,613. As of December 31, 2022, the Company had a total long-term debt balance of $5,301,492, including the portion due in the next year, owed to Farm Credit Services,$7,062,654, exclusive of debt issuance costs of $125,860. As of December 31, 2021, the Company had a total long-term debt balance of $5,535,097, exclusive of debt issuance costs of $132,484.$119,237.

 

The Company believes that cash flow from operations and funds available under the Company’s existing credit facilities will be sufficient to meet the Company’s short-term needs. We will continue to evaluate funding mechanisms to support our long-term funding requirements.

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ITEM 3: QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

 

As a smaller reporting company, the Company is not required to provide the information required by this item.

ITEM 4: CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Disclosure Controls and Procedures – The Company carried out an evaluation as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to paragraph (b) of Rule 13a-15 and 15d-5 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). Based on that review, the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer have concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective, as of the end of the period covered by this report, to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports the Company files or submit under the Exchange Act (1) is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms, and (2) is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including the Company’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended June 30, 20222023 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II: OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1 - Legal Proceedings

 

From time to time, the Company is a party to various judicial and administrative proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business. The Company’s management and legal counsel have reviewed the probable outcome of any proceedings that were pending during the period covered by this report, the costs and expenses reasonably expected to be incurred, the availability and limits of the Company’s insurance coverage, and the Company’s established liabilities. While the outcome of legal proceedings cannot be predicted with certainty, based on the Company’s review, the Company believes that any unrecorded liability that may result as a result of any legal proceedings is not likely to have a material effect on the Company’s liquidity, financial condition or results from operations.

Item 1A - Risk Factors

In addition to the other information set forth in this Quarterly Report, you should carefully consider the factors discussed in Part I, “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021,2022, which could materially affect our business, results of operations or financial condition.

 

Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may eventually prove to materially adversely affect our business, impact our results of operations or financial condition.

Item 2 - Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

None.

Item 3 - Defaults Upon Senior Securities

 

None.

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Item 4 - Mine Safety Disclosures

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 5 – Other Information

None.

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Item 6 – Exhibits

3.1Articles of Incorporation of Willamette Valley Vineyards, Inc. (incorporated by reference from the Company’s Regulation A Offering Statement on Form 1-A, File No. 24S-2996)
3.2Articles of Amendment, dated August 22, 2000 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.4 to the Company’s Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2008, filed on August 14, 2008, File No. 000-21522)
3.3Articles of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of Willamette Valley Vineyards, Inc., dated August 9, 2022.
3.4Amended and Restated Bylaws of Willamette Valley Vineyards, Inc. (incorporated by reference from the Company’s Current Reports on Form 8-K filed on November 20, 2015, File No. 001-37610)
31.1Certification of Chief Executive Officer required by Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Filed herewith)
31.2Certification of Chief Financial Officer required by Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Filed herewith)
32.1Certification of James W. Bernau pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Filed herewith)
32.2Certification of John Ferry pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Filed herewith)
101The following financial information from the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2022,2023, formatted in Inline Extensible Business Reporting Language (iXBRL): (i) Condensed Balance Sheets, (ii) Condensed Statements of Operations; (iii) Condensed Statements of Shareholders’ Equity; (iv) Statements of Cash Flows; and (iv) Notes to Financial Statements, tagged as blocks of text. (Filed herewith)
104The cover page from the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 20222023 has been formatted in Inline XBRL

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Security Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

WILLAMETTE VALLEY VINEYARDS, INC.

WILLAMETTE VALLEY VINEYARDS, INC.
Date: August 11, 2022     14, 2023By/s/ James W. Bernau
  James W. Bernau
  Chief Executive Officer
  (Principal Executive Officer)

Date: August 11, 2022     14, 2023By/s/ John Ferry
  John Ferry
  Chief Financial Officer
  (Principal Accounting and Financial Officer)

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