Willamette Valley Vineyards (WVVI) Director Chris Riccardi Buys 3,600 Shares

What Happened

• Chris Riccardi, a director of Willamette Valley Vineyards (ticker: WVVI), made multiple open-market purchases on 2026-09-16. He acquired twelve lots of 300 shares each (3,600 shares total) at prices between $1.87 and $1.89 per share, for a combined reported cost of $6,770. These transactions were purchases (code P), which represent insider buying rather than selling.

Key Details

• Transaction date: 2026-09-16 (all trades)
• Prices: $1.87–$1.89 per share (individual lots reported at $1.87, $1.88, $1.89)
• Shares acquired: 12 × 300 = 3,600 shares
• Total reported value: $6,770
• Transaction code: P (purchase / open-market)
• Shares owned after transaction: Not specified in the data provided — see the full Form 4 for post-transaction holdings
• Filing timeliness: Form filed 2026-09-22 for a 2026-09-16 trade — this appears to be a late filing (check the Form 4 for any footnotes explaining timing)

Context

• These were straightforward open-market purchases (not option exercises, gifts, or awards). Insider purchases can be interpreted as a positive signal because the insider is adding to their stake, but they do not guarantee future performance. For full details or any explanatory footnotes (e.g., 10b5-1 plan or other conditions), consult the official Form 4 filing on EDGAR.