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WILLAMETTE VALLEY VINEYARDS, INC. 10-Q
UNITED
STATES
SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington,
D.C. 20549
FORM
10-Q
x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For
the quarterly period ended June 30, 2020
o TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE EXCHANGE ACT
Commission
File Number 000-21522
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, Oregon
97392
(Address
of principal executive offices)
(Zip
Code)
Registrants 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 filer
o Accelerated
filer
x Non-accelerated
filer
x Smaller
reporting company
o Emerging
growth company
Indicate
by checkmark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act): o
YES x NO
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 12, 2020: 4,964,529
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WILLAMETTE
VALLEY VINEYARDS, INC.
INDEX
TO FORM 10-Q
Part I - Financial Information
3
Item 1 - Financial Statements (unaudited)
3
Balance Sheets
3
Statements of Operations
4
Statements of Shareholders Equity
5
Statements of Cash Flows
6
Notes to Unaudited Interim Financial Statements
7
Item 2 - Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
14
Item 3 - Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
19
Item 4 - Controls and Procedures
19
Part II - Other Information
20
Item 1 - Legal Proceedings
20
Item 1A - Risk Factors
20
Item 2 - Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
21
Item 3 - Defaults Upon Senior Securities
21
Item 4 - Mine Safety Disclosures
21
Item 5 - Other Information
21
Item 6 - Exhibits
21
Signatures
22
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PART
I: FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item
1 – Financial Statements
WILLAMETTE
VALLEY VINEYARDS, INC.
BALANCE
SHEETS
(Unaudited)
June 30,
December 31,
2020
2019
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents
$ 5,903,587
$ 7,050,176
Accounts receivable, net
2,209,471
1,814,004
Inventories (Note 2)
16,712,387
17,075,080
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
162,729
202,981
Income tax receivable
97,802
623,568
Total current assets
25,085,976
26,765,809
Other assets
13,824
13,824
Vineyard development costs, net
7,856,193
7,624,646
Property and equipment, net (Note 3)
30,936,114
28,648,301
Operating lease right of use assets
5,090,781
4,862,907
TOTAL ASSETS
$ 68,982,888
$ 67,915,487
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts payable
$ 1,111,492
$ 859,215
Accrued expenses
954,569
1,004,281
Investor deposits for prefered stock
390,248
-
Current portion of notes payable
1,427,151
1,468,473
Current portion of long-term debt
444,547
438,378
Current portion of lease liabilities
279,768
203,482
Unearned revenue
492,475
604,777
Grapes payable
-
792,595
Total current liabilities
5,100,250
5,371,201
Long-term debt, net of current portion and debt issuance costs
5,610,213
5,826,161
Lease liabilities, net of current portion
4,861,210
4,714,413
Deferred income taxes
2,958,606
2,958,606
Total liabilities
18,530,279
18,870,381
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Notes 8 and 9)
SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY
Redeemable preferred stock, no par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized, 4,662,768 shares issued and outstanding, liquidation preference $19,606,939, and $19,350,487, at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.
18,832,006
18,319,102
Common stock, no par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized, 4,964,529 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019.
8,512,489
8,512,489
Retained earnings
23,108,114
22,213,515
Total shareholders equity
50,452,609
49,045,106
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY
$ 68,982,888
$ 67,915,487
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of this financial statement
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WILLAMETTE
VALLEY VINEYARDS, INC.
STATEMENTS
OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
Three months ended
Six months ended
June 30,
June 30,
2020
2019
2020
2019
SALES, NET
$ 5,568,654
$ 5,790,837
$ 12,090,549
$ 10,789,623
COST OF SALES
2,067,122
2,292,479
4,676,975
4,010,629
GROSS PROFIT
3,501,532
3,498,358
7,413,574
6,778,994
OPERATING EXPENSES
Sales and marketing
1,613,998
1,906,586
3,362,038
3,681,586
General and administrative
941,960
995,341
2,023,424
1,936,539
Total operating expenses
2,555,958
2,901,927
5,385,462
5,618,125
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS
945,574
596,431
2,028,112
1,160,869
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)
Interest income
5,713
840
15,230
10,286
Interest expense
(105,133 )
(111,088 )
(210,875 )
(221,502 )
Other income, net
5,800
8,091
100,802
121,100
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES
851,954
494,274
1,933,269
1,070,753
INCOME TAX PROVISION
(231,533 )
(134,363 )
(525,766 )
(284,366 )
NET INCOME
620,421
359,911
1,407,503
786,387
Accrued preferred stock dividends
(256,452 )
(256,452 )
(512,904 )
(512,904 )
INCOME APPLICABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS
$ 363,969
$ 103,459
$ 894,599
$ 273,483
Earnings per common share after preferred dividends, basic and diluted
$ 0.07
$ 0.02
$ 0.18
$ 0.06
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding
4,964,529
4,964,529
4,964,529
4,964,529
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of this financial statement
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WILLAMETTE
VALLEY VINEYARDS, INC.
STATEMENTS
OF SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY
(Unaudited)
Six-Month Period Ended June 30, 2020
Redeemable
Preferred Stock
Common Stock
Retained
Shares
Dollars
Shares
Dollars
Earnings
Total
Balance at December 31, 2019
4,662,768
$ 18,319,102
4,964,529
$ 8,512,489
$ 22,213,515
$ 49,045,106
Preferred stock dividends accrued
-
256,452
-
-
(256,452 )
-
Net income
-
-
-
-
787,082
787,082
Balance at March 31, 2020
4,662,768
$ 18,575,554
4,964,529
$ 8,512,489
$ 22,744,145
$ 49,832,188
Preferred stock dividends accrued
-
256,452
-
-
(256,452 )
-
Net income
-
-
-
-
620,421
620,421
Balance at June 30, 2020
4,662,768
$ 18,832,006
4,964,529
$ 8,512,489
$ 23,108,114
$ 50,452,609
Six-Month Period Ended June 30, 2019
Redeemable
Preferred Stock
Common Stock
Retained
Shares
Dollars
Shares
Dollars
Earnings
Total
Balance at December 31, 2018
4,662,768
$ 18,319,102
4,964,529
$ 8,512,489
$ 20,728,677
$ 47,560,268
Preferred stock dividends accrued
-
256,452
-
-
(256,452 )
-
Net income
-
-
-
-
426,476
426,476
Balance at March 31, 2019
4,662,768
$ 18,575,554
4,964,529
$ 8,512,489
$ 20,898,701
$ 47,986,744
Preferred stock dividends accrued
-
256,452
-
-
(256,452 )
-
Net income
-
-
-
-
359,911
359,911
Balance at June 30, 2019
4,662,768
$ 18,832,006
4,964,529
$ 8,512,489
$ 21,002,160
$ 48,346,655
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of this financial statement
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WILLAMETTE
VALLEY VINEYARDS, INC.
STATEMENTS
OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
Six months ended June 30,
2020
2019
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income
$ 1,407,503
$ 786,387
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash from operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization
879,906
899,429
Loss on disposition of property and equipment
-
487
Loan fee amortization
3,252
6,563
Deferred rent liability
-
(50,480 )
Deferred gain
-
(16,049 )
Change in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable
(395,467 )
599,341
Inventories
362,693
(165,982 )
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
40,252
44,838
Unearned revenue
(112,302 )
(56,272 )
Grapes payable
(792,595 )
(1,019,129 )
Accounts payable
(93,173 )
(195,828 )
Accrued expenses
(49,712 )
(225,208 )
Income taxes payable
-
(94,884 )
Income taxes receivable
525,766
-
Net cash from operating activities
1,776,123
513,213
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Additions to vineyard development costs
(320,816 )
(349,362 )
Additions to property and equipment
(2,737,791 )
(1,271,522 )
Net cash from investing activities
(3,058,607 )
(1,620,884 )
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from Paycheck Protection Program
1,655,200
-
Payments on Paycheck Protection Program
(1,655,200 )
-
Proceeds from investor deposits held as liability
390,248
-
Payment on installment note for property purchase
(41,322 )
(176,599 )
Payments on long-term debt
(213,031 )
(206,555 )
Net cash from financing activities
135,895
(383,154 )
NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
(1,146,589 )
(1,490,825 )
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period
7,050,176
9,737,467
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period
$ 5,903,587
$ 8,246,642
NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Purchases of property and equipment and vineyard development costs included in accounts payable
$ 399,821
$ 136,778
Accrued preferred stock dividends
$ 512,904
$ 512,904
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of this 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, 2020 and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 and
2019 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, 2019 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, 2019. 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 Companys audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2019, as presented in the Companys
Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Operating
results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for
the entire year ending December 31, 2020, or any portion thereof. The COVID-19 pandemic and restrictions
imposed by federal, state and local governments in response to the outbreak have disrupted and will continue to disrupt the Companys
business. In the State of Oregon where the Company operates the Winery and most of the vineyards, individuals are being encouraged
to practice social distancing, are restricted from gathering in groups and, in some areas, are mandated to stay home except for
essential activities. The Company expects the restrictive orders and the sudden increase in unemployment caused by the closure
of businesses in response to the COVID-19 pandemic to adversely affect sales revenues, which adversely impacts liquidity, financial
condition and results of operations. Even after orders are loosened or lifted, the impact of lost wages due to COVID-19 related
unemployment may dampen consumer spending for some time in the future.
The
Companys operations could be further disrupted if a significant number of employees are unable or unwilling to work, whether
because of illness, quarantine, restrictions on travel or fear of contracting COVID-19, which could further materially adversely
affect liquidity, financial position and results of operations. To support employees and protect the health and safety of employees
and customers, the Company may offer enhanced health and welfare benefits, provide bonuses to employees, and purchase additional
sanitation supplies and personal protective materials. These measures will increase operating costs and adversely affect liquidity.
The
COVID-19 pandemic may also adversely affect the ability of grape suppliers to fulfill their obligations, which may negatively
affect operations. If suppliers are unable to fulfill their obligation, the Company could face shortages of grapes, and operations
and sales could be adversely impacted.
The
Companys revenues include direct to consumer sales and national sales to distributors. These sales channels utilize shared
resources for production, selling, and distribution.
Basic
earnings per share after preferred stock dividends are computed based on the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding
each period.
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The
following table presents the earnings per share after preferred stock dividends calculation for the periods shown:
Three months ended June 30,
Six months ended June 30,
2020
2019
2020
2019
Numerator
Net income
$ 620,421
$ 359,911
$ 1,407,503
$ 786,387
Accrued preferred stock dividends
(256,452 )
(256,452 )
(512,904 )
(512,904 )
Net income applicable to common shares
$ 363,969
$ 103,459
$ 894,599
$ 273,483
Denominator
Weighted-average common shares outstanding
4,964,529
4,964,529
4,964,529
4,964,529
Earnings per common share after preferred dividends
$ 0.07
$ 0.02
$ 0.18
$ 0.06
Subsequent
to the filing of the 2019 Report there were no accounting pronouncements issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board
(FASB) that would have a material effect on the Companys unaudited interim condensed financial statements.
The following provides an update of accounting pronouncements applicable to the Company that are not yet adopted as of June
30, 2020. No new accounting pronouncements were adopted during the quarter ended June 30, 2020.
Accounting
Standard Update (ASU) 2019-12, Income Taxes (Topic 740), Update (ASU) 2019-12, Income Taxes (Topic 740).
This standard simplifies the accounting for income taxes by removing certain Codification exceptions and others to be discussed.
Date of adoption is January 1, 2021, early adoption is permitted for the Company. Management is currently evaluating the potential
impact of this guidance on the Companys unaudited interim condensed financial statements and does not predict there to be
a material impact.
2)
INVENTORIES
The
Companys inventories, by major classification, are summarized as follows, as of the dates shown:
June 30, 2020
December 31, 2019
Winemaking and packaging materials
$ 998,756
$ 704,736
Work-in-process (costs relating to unprocessed and/or unbottled wine products)
6,401,646
8,313,313
Finished goods (bottled wine and related products)
9,311,985
8,057,031
Total inventories
$ 16,712,387
$ 17,075,080
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3)
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT NET
The
Companys property and equipment consists of the following, as of the dates shown:
June 30, 2020
December 31, 2019
Construction in progress
$ 5,776,777
$ 4,193,467
Land, improvements, and other buildings
11,759,811
11,764,811
Winery, tasting room buildings and hospitality center
17,661,347
16,319,704
Equipment
13,914,613
13,751,324
49,112,548
46,029,306
Accumulated depreciation
(18,176,434 )
(17,381,005 )
Property and equipment, net
$ 30,936,114
$ 28,648,301
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 borrowings of up to $2,000,000 against eligible accounts receivable and inventories, as defined in the 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 2019, the Company renewed the credit agreement until July 31, 2021. At June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, there was no
outstanding balance on this revolving line of credit.
The
line of credit agreement includes various covenants, which among other things; require the Company to maintain minimum amounts
of tangible net worth, debt/worth ratio, and debt service coverage, as defined. As of June 30, 2020, the Company was in compliance
with these financial covenants.
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 being 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, 2020, the
Company had a balance of $1,427,151 due on this note. As of December 31, 2019 the Company had a balance of $1,468,473 due on this
note.
Long-Term
Debt – The Company has two long-term debt agreements with Farm Credit Services (FCS) with an aggregate outstanding
balance of $6,200,420 and $6,411,086 as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. The outstanding loans require
monthly principal and interest payments of $62,067 for the life of the loans, at annual fixed interest rates of 4.75% and
5.21%, and with maturity dates of 2028 and 2032. The general purposes of these loans were to make capital improvements to the
winery and vineyard facilities.
The
loan agreements contain covenants, which require the Company to maintain certain financial ratios and balances. At June 30, 2020,
the Company was in compliance with these covenants. In the event of future noncompliance with the Companys debt covenants,
FCS would have the right 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.
The
Company has an outstanding loan with Toyota Credit Corporation maturing in February 2021, at zero interest, with an outstanding
balance of $6,694 and $12,431 as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. The purpose of this loan was to purchase
a vehicle.
As
of June 30, 2020, the Company had unamortized debt issuance costs of $152,354. As of December 31, 2019 the Company had unamortized
debt issuance costs of $158,978.
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The
Company qualified and obtained a PPP loan for $1.655 million, but quickly returned the funds after obtaining a $5 million commercial
loan commitment from Farm Credit Services, which is intended to provide the Company with additional liquidity in the event the
Company was to experience operating losses from sales disruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This Commitment came into
effect in July 2020 and as of the filing date the Company has not drawn down any funds on this commitment.
5)
INTEREST AND TAXES PAID
Income
taxes – The Company paid no tax and $379,250 in income taxes for the three months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
The Company paid no tax and $379,250 in income taxes for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
Interest
– The Company paid $101,288 and $109,009 for the three months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively, in interest on long-term
debt. The Company paid $204,455 and $217,719 for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, 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 includes retail sales in the tasting room and remote sites, wine club 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 Companys 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 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 margin, directly attributable selling expenses, and contribution margin
of the segments for the three and six month periods ending June 30, 2020 and 2019. Sales figures are net of related excise taxes.
Three Months Ended June 30,
Direct Sales
Distributor Sales
Total
2020
2019
2020
2019
2020
2019
Sales, net
$ 2,202,642
$ 2,359,444
$ 3,366,012
$ 3,431,393
$ 5,568,654
$ 5,790,837
Cost of Sales
489,596
689,204
1,577,526
1,603,275
2,067,122
2,292,479
Gross Margin
1,713,046
1,670,240
1,788,486
1,828,118
3,501,532
3,498,358
Selling Expenses
1,166,551
1,156,397
333,850
578,391
1,500,401
1,734,788
Contribution Margin
$ 546,495
$ 513,843
$ 1,454,636
$ 1,249,727
$ 2,001,131
$ 1,763,570
Percent of Sales
39.6 %
40.7 %
60.4 %
59.3 %
100.0 %
100.0 %
Six Months Ended June 30,
Direct Sales
Distributor Sales
Total
2020
2019
2020
2019
2020
2019
Sales, net
$ 4,154,953
$ 4,079,621
$ 7,935,596
$ 6,710,002
$ 12,090,549
$ 10,789,623
Cost of Sales
967,228
1,032,643
3,709,747
2,977,986
4,676,975
4,010,629
Gross Margin
3,187,725
3,046,978
4,225,849
3,732,016
7,413,574
6,778,994
Selling Expenses
2,297,098
2,230,768
820,246
1,131,059
3,117,344
3,361,827
Contribution Margin
$ 890,627
$ 816,210
$ 3,405,603
$ 2,600,957
$ 4,296,230
$ 3,417,167
Percent of Sales
34.4 %
37.8 %
65.6 %
62.2 %
100.0 %
100.0 %
Direct
sales include zero and $2,800 of bulk wine sales in the three months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Direct sales
include $28,734 and $45,563 of bulk wine sales in the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
7)
SALE OF PREFERRED STOCK
In
August 2015, the Company commenced a public offering of our Series A Redeemable Preferred Stock pursuant to a registration statement
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The preferred stock under this issue is non-voting and ranks senior in rights
and preferences to the Companys common stock. Shareholders of this issue are entitled to receive dividends, when and as
declared by the Companys Board of Directors, at a rate of $0.22 per share. The Company registered this transaction with
the securities authorities of the States of Oregon and Washington and subsequently obtained a listing on the NASDAQ under the
trading symbol WVVIP. This issue had an aggregate initial offering price not to exceed $6,000,000 and was fully subscribed as
of December 31, 2015.
On
December 23, 2015, the Company filed a Registration Statement on 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. On February 28, 2016, shareholders of the Series A
Redeemable Preferred Stock approved an increase in shares designated as Series A Redeemable Preferred Stock, from 1,445,783 to
2,857,548 shares, and amended the certificate of designation for those shares to allow the Companys Board of Directors
to make future increases.
On
March 10, 2016, the Company filed with the SEC a Prospectus Supplement to the December 2015 Form S-3, pursuant to which the Company
proposed to offer and sell, on a delayed or continuous basis, up to 970,588 additional shares of Series A Redeemable Preferred
stock having proceeds not to exceed $4,125,000. This stock was established to be sold in four offering periods beginning with
an offering price of $4.25 per share and concluding at $4.55 per share. The Company sold all preferred stock available under this
offering.
On
May 3, 2017, the Company filed with the SEC a Prospectus Supplement to the December 2015
Form S-3, pursuant to which the Company proposed to offer and sell, on a delayed or continuous basis, up to 2,298,851 additional
shares of Series A Redeemable Preferred stock having proceeds not to exceed $10,000,000. This stock was established to be sold
in four offering periods beginning with an offering price of $4.35 per share and concluding at $4.65 per share. The Company sold
all preferred stock available under this offering.
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On
January 24, 2020, the Company filed a Registration Statement on 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 aggregate initial offering price is not to exceed
$20,000,000. This stock was established to be sold in four offering periods beginning with an offering price of $4.85 per share
and concluding at $5.15 per share. Proceeds from the sale of preferred stock for the three and six months ended June
30, 2020, were received by the Company and included as unrestricted cash. As of June 30, 2020, the Company concluded $390,248
in stock sales, net of acquisition costs, under this agreement and recorded it as a current liability, Investor deposits
for preferred stock. Proceeds received will convert from a liability to equity when preferred stock is issued to investors.
Dividends
accrued but not paid will be added to the liquidation preference of the stock until the dividend is declared and paid. At any
time after June 1, 2021, the Company 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)
LEASES
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 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
Leases – 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 cash and entered into
a 20-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 15-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. This lease is for
a 10-year term with four five-year renewals at the Companys option. The lease contains an escalation provision tied to
the CPI not to exceed 2% per annum. In 2017, the Company exercised its option to renew the lease until December 31, 2022.
In
July 2008, the Company entered into a 34-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 25-year lease for approximately 18 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.
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Operating
Leases – Non-Vineyard - In September 2018, the Company renewed an existing lease for three years, with two one-year
renewal options, for its McMinnville tasting room. The lease contains an escalation provision with a cap at 3% per year.
In
January 2018, the Company assumed a lease, with four remaining years, for its Maison Bleue tasting room in Walla Walla, Washington.
The lease contains fixed payments that increase over the term of the agreement.
In
February 2020, the Company entered into a lease for 5 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 following years.
The
following tables provide lease cost and other lease information:
Three Months Ended
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2020
June 30, 2020
Lease Cost
Operating Lease cost - Vineyards
$ 113,685
$ 213,685
Operating Lease cost - Other
38,224
76,448
Short-term lease cost
7,756
16,383
Total Lease Cost
$ 159,665
$ 306,516
Other Information
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities
Operating cash flows from operating leases - Vineyard
108,023
215,655
Operating cash flows from operating leases - Other
38,118
63,419
Weighted-average remaining lease term - operating leases in years
16.84
16.84
Weighted-average discount rate - operating leases
6.21 %
6.21 %
As
of June 30, 2020, maturities of lease liabilities were as follows:
Operating
Years Ended December 31,
Leases
2020
$ 295,549
2021
578,438
2022
553,777
2023
534,954
2024
540,365
Thereafter
5,962,188
Total minimal lease payments
8,465,270
Less present value adjustment
(3,324,292 )
Operating lease liabilities
5,140,978
Less current lease liabilities
(279,768 )
Lease liabilities net of current portion
$ 4,861,210
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9)
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
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 Companys 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 a long-term grape purchase agreement with one of its Willamette Valley wine grape
growers. This contract amended and extended three separate contracts and purchases fruit through the 2023 harvest year. With this
agreement 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.
ITEM
2:
MANAGEMENTS 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
Managements 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 Companys
business, and beliefs and assumptions made by management. Words such as expects, anticipates, intends,
plans, believes, seeks, estimates intends, plans,
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, changes in consumer spending,
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. 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
Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019, as well as in the Companys 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.
Critical
Accounting Policies
The
foregoing discussion and analysis of the Companys financial condition and results of operations are based upon our financial
statements, which have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The preparation of these financial statements requires the
Companys 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 Companys critical accounting policies and related judgments and estimates that affect
the preparation of the Companys financial statements is set forth in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for
the year ended December 31, 2019. Such policies were unchanged during the six months ended June 30, 2020.
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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
Companys goal is to continue to build on a reputation for producing some of Oregons finest, most sought-after wines.
The Company has focused on positioning itself for strategic growth through property purchases, property development and issuance
of the Companys 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
Companys wines are made from grapes grown in vineyards owned, leased or contracted by the Company, and from grapes purchased
from other nearby vineyards. The grapes are harvested, fermented and made into wine primarily at the Companys winery in
Turner Oregon (the Winery) and the wines are sold principally under the Companys Willamette Valley Vineyards
label, but also under the Griffin Creek, Pambrun, Elton, Maison Bleue, Metis, Natoma, Elton and Tualatin Estates labels. The Company
also owns the Tualatin Estate Vineyards and Winery, located near Forest Grove, Oregon. The Company generates revenues from the
sales of wine to wholesalers and direct to consumers.
Direct
to consumer sales primarily include sales through the Companys 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 Companys
35,642 square foot hospitality facility at the Winery and expansion and growth in wine club membership. Additionally, the Companys
preferred stock sales since August 2015 have resulted in approximately 5,738 new preferred stockholders many of which the Company
believes are wine enthusiasts. When considering joint ownership, we believe these new stockholders represent approximately 9,000
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 to production targets,
however this is not a significant part of the Companys activities. The Company had no bulk wine sales the three months
ended June 30, 2020 and $2,800 in bulk wine sales for the same period of 2019. The Company had bulk wine sales of $28,734 for
the six months ended June 30, 2020 and $45,563 in bulk wine sales for the same period of 2019.
The
Company sold approximately 83,435 and 70,048 cases of produced wine during the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively,
an increase of 13,387 cases, or 19.1% in the current year period over the prior year period. The increase in wine case sales was
primarily the result of increased case sales through distributors.
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, 2020, wine inventory included approximately 156,657 cases of bottled wine and 258,299 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 approximately 103,893 cases during the six months ended June 30, 2020.
Willamette
Valley Vineyards continues to receive positive recognition through national magazines, regional publications, local newspapers
and online bloggers.
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Wine
Enthusiast awarded the Companys 2018 White Pinot Noir with 92 points and Editors Choice, 2017 Dijon Clone Chardonnay
with 91 points and Editors Choice, 2019 Whole Cluster Pinot Noir with 91 points and Editors Choice, 2017 Vintage
44 Pinot Noir with 90 points, 2018 Estate Chardonnay with 90 points, 2019 Estate Rosé of Pinot Noir with 90 points and
2019 Whole Cluster Rosé of Pinot Noir with 90 points and Editors Choice.
The
Companys 2019 Whole Cluster Rosé of Pinot Noir was awarded a Double Gold medal and received a score of 96 points
at The Sunset International Wine Competition.
The
Companys 2018 Whole Cluster Pinot Noir was awarded 92 points and the 2017 Estate Pinot Noir was awarded 90 points from
Wine.com.
Wine
Advocate awarded the Companys 2016 Fuller Pinot Noir with 90 points and the Elton Florine Pinot Noir, a boutique
wine brand from the Eola-Amity Hills AVA, with 90 points.
Forbes
included the Companys Whole Cluster Rosé of Pinot Noir in the article, Oregons Willamette Valley
Makes Rosé like no Place Else on Earth.
The Wall Street Journal featured
the Company’s Pinot Gris and quoted its Winemaker Joe Ibrahim in the article, “The Best Wines to Drink with Salmon.”
The Company’s 2018 Whole Cluster
Pinot Noir was included in the Prevention Magazine article titled, "10 Best Red Wines Made in the United States to
Buy in 2020."
Forbes featured a Question and
Answer with the Company’s Founder/CEO Jim Bernau about the preferred stock offering and other financial successes in the
article entitled, “Willamette Valley Vineyards: How An Innovative Financial Strategy Fuels Dramatic Growth.”
The Company’s ultraviolet light
filtration technology installed in its HVAC system to reduce harmful microorganisms was featured in The Oregonian , Wine
Business Monthly , Capital Press , The Corvallis Advocate , KPTV Fox Channel 12 (Fox-affiliated television) and
KATU Channel 2 (ABC-affiliated television station).
The Company’s Tualatin Estate Vineyard founded in 1973 was included in more than 30
articles about the new Tualatin Hills sub-AVA of the Willamette Valley, including The Hour, The Oregonian, Times Union
and San Antonio Express-News , as well as a KOIN Newschannel 6 (Portland CBS-affiliate television station) broadcast.
Bernau Estate, the Company’s méthode
champenoise sparkling wine facility with a biodynamically-farmed vineyard, planned to open in 2022 in the Dundee Hills, was
in a feature article with photographs in The Oregonian . The article also touched on the preferred stock offering
funding method for the project.
Willamette Wineworks, the Companys first microwinery outpost featuring wine tasting, food
pairings and a barrel blending system to create custom wine blends was featured in Sacramento Business Journal , Gold
Country Media , Capital Public Radio News and an on-air interview
Impact
of COVID-19 on Operations
The
COVID-19 pandemic has been declared a National Public Health Emergency in the United States, and on March 8, 2020, Oregon Governor
Kate Brown declared a state of emergency to address the spread of COVID-19 in Oregon. The outbreak in Oregon and other parts of
the United States, as well as the response to COVID-19 by federal, state and local governments could have a continued material
adverse impact on economic and market conditions in the United States, and likely will negatively affect our business and operations.
The COVID-19 pandemic and the government responses to the outbreak presents uncertainty and risk with respect to the Company and
its performance and financial results.
With
the exception of key operations personnel, we have shifted our office staff to remote workstations, and we expect we will continue
to operate remotely until state and local government shelter-in-place orders have been lifted and management determines it is
safe for employees to return to offices. Far exceeding the required Oregon Healthy Authority protocols, a new state-of-the-art
UV light filtration has been installed in the Companys HVAC system to reduce harmful viruses in the air at its tasting
room locations and staff offices.
We
have not experienced significant disruptions to our supply chain network, however with orders imposed by the local state government,
we expect a negative impact on our direct to consumer sales. In response to the closing of our tasting rooms and other restrictions,
the Company launched curbside pick-ups, complimentary shipping specials with minimum purchase and a new wine delivery service
for locals, which we are hopeful will mitigate some of the expected declines in direct to consumer sales.
Additionally,
the demand for the Companys wine sold directly or through distributors to restaurants, bars, and other hospitality locations
will likely be significantly reduced in the near-term due to orders restricting consumers from visiting, as well as in some cases
the temporary closure of such establishments.
The
extent of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Companys business is highly uncertain and difficult to predict, as
the response to the pandemic is continuing to evolve. The severity of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Companys
business will depend on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, the duration and severity of the pandemic and the
extent and severity of the impact on the Companys customers, all of which are uncertain and cannot be predicted.
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RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
Revenue
Sales
revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 were $5,568,654 and $5,790,837, respectively, a decrease of $222,183,
or 3.8%, in the current year period over the prior year period. This decrease was mainly caused by a
decrease in direct sales of $156,802 and a decrease in sales through distributors of $65,381 in the current year three-month period
over the prior year period. The decrease in direct sales to consumers was primarily the result of retail sales decreases
in tasting room revenue, hospitality and kitchen sales mostly due to the temporary closure and restrictions on the operation of
our tasting rooms resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. The decrease in revenue from sales through distributors was primarily
attributed to lower sales to the on-premise market as many of these establishments have been closed or had other restrictions
placed on them due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Sales revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 were $12,090,549 and
$10,789,623, respectively, an increase of $1,300,926, or 12.1%, in the current year period over the prior year period. This increase
was mainly caused by an increase in revenues from direct sales of $75,332
and an increase in revenues from sales through distributors of $1,225,594 in the current year period over the prior year period.
The increase in revenues from direct sales to consumers was primarily the result of increased phone sales and internet
sales. The increase in sales through distributors was primarily the result of an increase in off-premise sales.
Cost
of Sales
Cost
of Sales for the three months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 were $2,067,122 and $2,292,479, respectively, a decrease of $225,357,
or 9.8%, in the current period over the prior year period. This change was primarily the result of an increase in sales and the
vintages sold in 2020. Cost of Sales for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 were $4,676,975 and $4,010,629, respectively,
an increase of $666,346, or 16.6%, in the current period over the prior year period. This change was primarily the result of an
increase in sales in 2020.
Gross
Profit
Gross
profit for the three months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 was $3,501,532 and $3,498,358, respectively, an increase of $3,174, or
0.1%, in the second quarter of 2020 over the same quarter in the prior year. Gross profit for the six months ended June 30,
2020 and 2019 was $7,413,574 and $6,778,994, respectively, an increase of $634,580, or 9.4%, in the current year period over the
prior year period. This increase was primarily the result of an increase in case sales over the first six months of the current
year compared to the same period in 2019.
Gross
profit as a percentage of net sales for the three months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 was 62.9% and 60.4%, respectively, an increase
of 2.5 percentage points in the current year period over the prior year period. Gross profit as a percentage of net sales for
the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 was 61.3% and 62.8%, respectively, a decrease of 1.5 percentage points in the current
year period over the prior year period. This decrease was primarily the result of more sales coming from distribution sales which
have a lower selling price.
Selling,
General and Administrative Expenses
Selling,
general and administrative expense for the three months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 was $2,555,958 and $2,901,927 respectively,
a decrease of $345,969, or 11.9%, in the current quarter over the same quarter in the prior year. This decrease was primarily
the result of a decrease in selling expenses of $292,588, or 15.3% and a decrease in general and administrative expenses of $53,381,
or 5.4% in the current quarter compared to the same quarter last year. Selling, general and administrative expense for the six
months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 was $5,385,462 and $5,618,125, respectively, a decrease of $232,663, or 4.1%, in the current
year period over the prior year period. This decrease was primarily the result of a decrease in selling expenses of $319,548,
or 8.7% being partially offset by an increase in general and administrative expenses of $86,885, or 4.5% in the current year period
compared to the same period in 2019. Selling expenses decreased in both the first half and second quarter of 2020 compared to
the same periods in 2019 primarily as a result of more sales coming from distributors which have lower selling costs, combined
with reduced travel and the temporary closure of tasting rooms as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. General and administrative
expenses decreased in the second quarter primarily a result of less contract labor and professional fees and increased for the
six months ended June 30, 2020 primarily as a result of increased insurance and compensation related costs compared to the same
period in 2019.
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Interest
Expense
Interest
expense for the three months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 was $105,133 and $111,088, respectively, a decrease of $5,955 or 5.4%,
in the second quarter of 2020 over the same quarter in the prior year. Interest expense for the six months ended June 30, 2020
and 2019 was $210,875 and $221,502, respectively, a decrease of $10,627 or 4.8%, in the current year period over the prior year
period. The decrease in interest expense for the second quarter and first six months of 2020 was primarily the result of decreased
debt compared to the second quarter and first six months of 2019.
Income
Taxes
The
income tax expense for the three months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 was $231,533 and $134,363, respectively, an increase of $97,170
or 72.3%, in the second quarter of 2020 over the same quarter in the prior year mostly as a result of higher pre-tax income in
the second quarter of 2020, compared to the same quarter in 2019. The Companys estimated federal and state combined income
tax rate was 27.2% for the three months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019. The income tax expense for the six months ended June 30,
2020 and 2019 was $525,766 and $284,366, respectively, an increase of $241,400 or 84.9%, in the current year period over the prior
year period mostly a result of higher pre-tax income in the first six months of 2020, compared to the same period in 2019. The
Companys estimated federal and state combined income tax rate was 27.2% and 26.6% for the three months ended June 30, 2020
and 2019, respectively.
Net
Income
Net
income for the three months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 was $620,421 and $359,911, respectively, an increase of $260,510, or
72.4%, in the second quarter of 2020 over the same quarter in the prior year. Net income for the six months ended June 30, 2020
and 2019 was $1,407,503 and $786,387, respectively, an increase of $621,116, or 79.0%, in the current year period over the prior
year period. The increase in net income for the second quarter and first half of 2020, compared to the comparable periods in 2019,
was primarily the result of increased gross profits in addition to lower selling, general and administrative expenses.
Income
Applicable to Common Shareholders
Income
applicable to common shareholders for the three months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 was $363,969 and $103,459, respectively, an
increase of $260,510, or 251.8%, in the second quarter of 2020 over the same quarter in the prior year. Income applicable to common
shareholders for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 was $894,599 and $273,483, respectively, an increase of $621,116,
or 227.1%, in the current year period over the prior year period. The increase in income applicable to common shareholders in
the second quarter and first six months of 2020, compared to the same periods of 2019, was the result of higher net income in
the current periods.
Liquidity
and Capital Resources
At
June 30, 2020, the Company had a working capital balance of $20.0 million and a current working capital ratio of 4.92:1.
At
June 30, 2020, the Company had a cash balance of $5,903,587. At December 31, 2019, the Company had a cash balance of $7,050,176.
This decrease is primarily the result of increased cash used in investing activities primarily on the construction of a new tasting
room in Dundee, Oregon. The total construction costs for the project is expected to be approximately $13.5 million, which we expect
will be funded through a combination of cash on hand as well as equity financing through the current preferred stock offering.
Construction began in July 2019 and was paused in March 2020 as a result of the uncertainty on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic
on the Companys business. As of June 30, 2020, we had incurred approximately $4.6 million on the project.
Total
cash generated from operating activities in the six months ended June 30, 2020 was $1,776,123. Cash generated in operating activities
for the six months ended June 30, 2020 was primarily associated with cash received from increased net income, reduced inventory
and income taxes receivable, being partially offset by cash used in connection with an increase in accounts receivable and a decrease
in grapes payables.
Total
cash used in investing activities in the six months ended June 30, 2020 was $3,058,607. Cash used in investing activities for
the six months ended June 30, 2020 primarily consisted of cash used on construction activity on a new tasting room and vineyard
development costs.
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Total
cash generated from financing activities in the six months ended June 30, 2020 was $135,895. Cash generated from financing activities
for the six months ended June 30, 2020 primarily consisted proceeds from investor deposits, being partially offset by the repayment
of debt.
The
Company has an asset-based loan agreement (the line of credit) with Umpqua Bank that allows it to borrow up to $2,000,000.
The Company renewed this agreement, in July 2019, until July 2021. The interest rate is prime less 0.5%, with a floor of 3.25%.
The loan agreement contains certain restrictive financial covenants with respect to total equity, debt-to-equity and debt coverage
that must be maintained by the Company on a quarterly basis. As of June 30, 2020, the Company was in compliance with all of the
financial covenants.
As
of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Company had no balance outstanding on the line of credit.
As
of June 30, 2020 the Company had a 15-year installment note payable of $1,427,151, due in quarterly payments of $42,534, associated
with the purchase of property in the Dundee Hills AVA.
As
of June 30, 2020, the Company had a total long-term debt balance of $6,207,114, including the portion due in the next year, owed
to Farm Credit Services and Toyota Credit Corporation, exclusive of debt issuance costs of $152,354. As of December 31, 2019,
the Company had a total long-term debt balance of $6,423,517, exclusive of debt issuance costs of $158,978.
The
Company qualified and obtained a PPP loan for $1.655 million, but quickly returned the funds after obtaining a $5 million commercial
loan commitment from Farm Credit Services, which is intended to provide the Company with additional liquidity in the event the
Company was to experience operating losses from sales disruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This Commitment came into
effect in July 2020 and as of the filing date the Company has not drawn down any funds on this commitment.
The
Company believes that cash flow from operations and funds available under the Companys existing credit facilities will
be sufficient to meet the Companys short-term needs. Due to the uncertainty surrounding the future impact of the COVID-19
pandemic on the Company we will continue to evaluate funding mechanisms to support our long-term funding requirements.
Off
Balance Sheet Arrangements
As
of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Company had no off-balance sheet arrangements.
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 Companys management, including the Companys
Chief Executive Officer and the Companys Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the Companys 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 Companys 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 Commissions
rules and forms, and (2) is accumulated and communicated to the Companys management, including the Companys principal
executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
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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, 2020 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 Companys 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
Companys insurance coverage, and the Companys established liabilities. While the outcome of legal proceedings cannot
be predicted with certainty, based on the Companys 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 Companys 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, 2019 (the 2019
Annual Report), which could materially affect our business, results of operations or financial condition. The risk factor
below updates the risk factors contained in our 2019 Annual Report,
The
COVID-19 pandemic could adversely affect our financial results, operations and outlook for an extended period of time.
The
COVID-19 pandemic and restrictions imposed by federal, state and local governments in response to the outbreak have disrupted
and will continue to disrupt our business. In the State of Oregon where we operate the Winery and most of our vineyards, individuals
are being encouraged to practice social distancing, are restricted from gathering in groups and, in some areas, are mandated to
stay home except for essential activities. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and government restrictions, we have at various
times closed our tasting rooms and have launched
curbside pick-ups and complimentary shipping specials with minimum purchase. We expect the ongoing
restrictions and the sudden increase in unemployment caused by the closure of businesses in response to the COVID-19 pandemic
to adversely affect our sales revenues, which adversely impacts our liquidity, financial condition, and results of operations.
Even after stay-at-home orders are loosened or lifted, the impact of lost wages due to COVID-19 related unemployment may dampen
consumer spending for some time in the future.
Our
operations could be further disrupted if a significant number of our employees are unable or unwilling to work, whether because
of illness, quarantine, restrictions on travel or fear of contracting COVID-19, which could further materially adversely affect
our liquidity, financial position and results of operations. To support our employees and protect the health and safety of our
employees and our customers, we may offer enhanced health and welfare benefits, provide bonuses to our employees, and purchase
additional sanitation supplies and personal protective materials. These measures will likely increase our operating costs and
adversely affect our liquidity.
The
COVID-19 pandemic may also adversely affect the ability of our grape suppliers to fulfill their obligations to us, which may negatively
affect our operations. If our suppliers are unable to fulfill their obligation to us, we could face shortages of grapes, and our
operations and sales could be adversely impacted.
We
have also modified our plans for expanding our operations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. To preserve our liquidity, we have delayed
some planned capital expenditures. These changes may adversely affect our ability to grow our business, particularly if these
projects are delayed for a significant amount of time.
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We
cannot predict how long the COVID-19 pandemic will last or if it will recur, if new government restrictions and mandates will
be imposed or how long they will be effective, or how quickly, if at all, our customers will return to their pre-COVID-19 purchasing
behaviors, so we cannot predict how long our results of operations and financial performance will be adversely impacted.
The
COVID-19 pandemic may also have the effect of heightening other risks disclosed in the Risk Factors section included in our 2019
Annual Report, such as, but not limited to, those related to cybersecurity threats, consumer behavior, supply chain interruptions
and labor availability and cost.
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, 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.
Item
4 – Mine Safety Disclosures
Not
applicable.
Item
5 – Other Information
None.
Item
6 – Exhibits
3.1
Articles of Incorporation of Willamette Valley Vineyards, Inc. (incorporated by reference from the Companys Regulation A Offering
Statement on Form 1-A, File No. 24S-2996)
3.2
Articles of Amendment, dated August 22, 2000 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.4 to the Companys Form 10-Q
for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2008, filed on August 14, 2008, File No. 000-21522)
3.3
Amended and Restated Bylaws of Willamette Valley Vineyards, Inc. (incorporated
by reference from the Companys Current Reports on Form 8-K filed on November 20, 2015, File No. 001-37610)
31.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer required by Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Filed
herewith)
31.2 Certification of Chief Financial Officer required by Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Filed
herewith)
32.1 Certification 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)
32.2 Certification 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)
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The following financial information from the Corporations Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30,
2020, furnished electronically herewith, and formatted in XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language): (i) Balance Sheets,
(ii) Statements of Operations; (iii) Statements of Cash Flows; and (iv) Notes to Financial Statements, tagged as blocks of
text. (Filed herewith).
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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.
Date: August 12, 2020
By
/s/ James W. Bernau
James W. Bernau
Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
Date: August 12, 2020
By
/s/ John Ferry
John Ferry
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Accounting and Financial Officer)
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