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Willamette Valley Vineyards Inc. Files Form 8-K: Annual Meeting Results and Matters

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At the virtual 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on July 12, 2025, from Turner, Oregon, a total of 3,688,318 shares of common stock, representing approximately 74.29% of the shares outstanding and eligible to vote, were represented in person or by valid proxies. The meeting resulted in the election of all nominees for directors to serve until the Company's Annual Meeting in the indicated years, the ratification of the appointment of Baker Tilly US, LLP as independent auditors for the 2025 fiscal year, and the approval of the Company's 2025 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan.

Key Takeaways:

  • A total of 3,688,318 shares of common stock were represented at the 2025 Annual Meeting, representing approximately 74.29% of the shares outstanding and eligible to vote.
  • All nominees for directors, including James Ellis, were elected to serve until the Company's Annual Meeting in the indicated years, with 59.50% of the votes cast in favor of James Ellis.
  • The shareholders ratified the appointment of Baker Tilly US, LLP as independent auditors for the 2025 fiscal year, with 99.36% of the votes cast in favor of the proposal.
  • The shareholders approved the Company's 2025 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan, with 87.55% of the votes cast in favor of the proposal.
  • The Company's CEO, James W. Bernau, signed the Form 8-K on July 16, 2025.

Statistics:

  • 3,688,318 shares of common stock were represented at the 2025 Annual Meeting, representing 74.29% of the shares outstanding and eligible to vote.
  • 3,664,824 votes for the ratification of the appointment of Baker Tilly US, LLP was cast, representing 99.36% of the votes cast.
  • 2,718,747 votes for the approval of the Company's 2025 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan was cast, representing 87.55% of the votes cast.
  • 1,847,622 votes for the election of James Ellis as director was cast, representing 59.50% of the votes cast.

Sources:

  • UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION: FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT
  • UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION: SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
  • WILLAMETTE VALLEY VINEYARDS, INC.: FORM 8-K (CURRENT REPORT)

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