Crimson Wine Group, Ltd - Quarter Report: 2018 June (Form 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, 2018

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



For the transition period from		to

Commission File Number 000-54866

CRIMSON WINE GROUP, LTD.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its Charter)



Delaware (State or Other Jurisdiction of	13-3607383 (I.R.S. Employer
Incorporation or Organization)	Identification Number)
2700 Napa Valley Corporate Drive, Suite B, Napa, California (Address of Principal Executive Offices)	94558 (Zip Code)

(800) 486-0503

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

N/A

(Former Name, Former Address and Former Fiscal Year, If Changed Since Last Report)

______________________

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 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.



YES	X	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).



YES	X	NO

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



YES	NO	X

On August 3, 2018 there were 23,872,478 outstanding shares of the Registrant’s Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share.

CRIMSON WINE GROUP, LTD.

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		Page Number
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.	Financial Statements (Unaudited)	1
	Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017	1
	Condensed Consolidated Income Statements for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 and 2017	2
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 and 2017	3
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 and 2017	4
	Notes to Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements	5
Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Interim Operations	16
Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	23
Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	23

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	24
Item 1A.	Risk Factors	24
Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	24
Item 3.	Defaults Upon Senior Securities	24
Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosures	24
Item 5.	Other Information	24
Item 6.	Exhibits	25
	Signatures	26

PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements (Unaudited)

CRIMSON WINE GROUP, LTD.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands, except share amounts and par value)

(Unaudited)



	June 30, 2018			December 31, 2017
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	10,713		$	9,792
Available for sale debt securities	16,182			19,956
Accounts receivable, net	6,091			3,981
Inventory	73,530			75,458
Other current assets	1,384			1,328
Assets held for sale	638			—
Total current assets	108,538			110,515
Property and equipment, net	126,555			129,018
Goodwill	1,262			1,262
Intangible and other non-current assets, net	12,512			13,214
Total non-current assets	140,329			143,494
Total assets	$	248,867		$	254,009
Liabilities
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	$	5,940		$	10,323
Customer deposits	683			593
Current portion of long-term debt, net of unamortized loan fees	1,125			1,125
Total current liabilities	7,748			12,041
Long-term debt, net of current portion and unamortized loan fees	22,743			23,305
Deferred rent, non-current	43			63
Deferred tax liability	4,874			4,881
Total non-current liabilities	27,660			28,249
Total liabilities	35,408			40,290
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 13)
Equity
Common shares, par value $0.01 per share, 150,000,000 shares authorized; 23,936,008 and 23,997,385 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively	239			240
Additional paid-in capital	277,520			277,520
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(41		)	(23		)
Accumulated deficit	(64,259		)	(64,018		)
Total equity	213,459			213,719
Total liabilities and equity	$	248,867		$	254,009

See accompanying notes to unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements.

CRIMSON WINE GROUP, LTD.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)



	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
	2018			2017			2018			2017
Net sales	$	17,282		$	15,007		$	30,511		$	29,856
Cost of sales	8,664			7,064			15,538			14,128
Gross profit	8,618			7,943			14,973			15,728
Operating expenses:
Sales and marketing	4,002			3,903			8,051			7,852
General and administrative	2,623			2,637			5,329			5,225
Total operating expenses	6,625			6,540			13,380			13,077
Net loss (gain) on disposal of property and equipment	94			1			105			(1		)
Restructuring charges	160			—			592			—
Income from operations	1,739			1,402			896			2,652
Other income (expense):
Interest expense, net	(172		)	(47		)	(510		)	(240		)
Other income, net	82			118			77			276
Total other (expense) income, net	(90		)	71			(433		)	36
Income before income taxes	1,649			1,473			463			2,688
Income tax provision	478			575			137			1,041
Net income	$	1,171		$	898		$	326		$	1,647
Basic and fully diluted weighted-average shares outstanding	23,972			23,997			23,985			23,997
Basic and fully diluted earnings per share	$	0.05		$	0.04		$	0.01		$	0.07

See accompanying notes to unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)



	Three Months Ended June 30,					Six Months Ended June 30,
	2018		2017			2018			2017
Net income	$	1,171	$	898		$	326		$	1,647
Other comprehensive loss:
Net unrealized holding losses on investments arising during the period, net of tax	—		(7		)	(18		)	(16		)
Comprehensive income	$	1,171	$	891		$	308		$	1,631

See accompanying notes to unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements.

CRIMSON WINE GROUP, LTD.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)



	Six Months Ended June 30,
	2018			2017
Net cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$	326		$	1,647
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash operations:
Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment	3,749			3,473
Amortization of intangible assets	756			779
Amortization of loan fees	8			3
Loss on change in fair value of contingent consideration	6			18
Loss on write-down of inventory	131			60
Net loss (gain) on disposal of property and equipment	105			(1		)
Restructuring charges	592			—
Impairment charges	24			—
Deferred rent	(16		)	(12		)
Net change in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	(2,110		)	176
Inventory	1,797			(292		)
Other current assets	(56		)	893
Other non-current assets	(13		)	(5		)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	(4,263		)	(4,977		)
Customer deposits	90			166
Net cash provided by operating activities	1,126			1,928
Net cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of available for sale debt securities	(4,000		)	(2,750		)
Redemptions of available for sale debt securities	7,750			6,500
Acquisition of property and equipment	(2,666		)	(6,737		)
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment	31			22
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	1,115			(2,965		)
Net cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	—			10,000
Principal payments on long-term debt	(570		)	(480		)
Repurchase of common stock	(568		)	—
Payment of contingent consideration	(141		)	(357		)
Payment of loan fees	(41		)	(66		)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(1,320		)	9,097
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	921			8,060
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period	9,792			4,795
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period	$	10,713		$	12,855
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest, net of capitalized interest	$	690		$	578
Income taxes	$	—		$	—
Non-cash investing activity:
Net unrealized holding losses on investments, net of tax	$	(18	)	$	(16	)
Acquisition of property and equipment accrued but not yet paid	$	114		$	985

See accompanying notes to unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements.

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CRIMSON WINE GROUP, LTD.

Notes to Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements


1.	Background and Basis of Presentation

Background

Crimson Wine Group, Ltd. and its subsidiaries (collectively, “Crimson” or the “Company”) is a Delaware corporation that has been conducting business since 1991. Crimson is in the business of producing and selling ultra-premium plus wines (i.e., wines that retail for over $16 per 750ml bottle). Crimson is headquartered in Napa, California and through its subsidiaries owns six wineries: Pine Ridge Vineyards, Archery Summit, Chamisal Vineyards, Seghesio Family Vineyards, Double Canyon and Seven Hills Winery.

Financial Statement Preparation

The accompanying unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. (“GAAP”) and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) for interim financial information. The unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements, which reflect all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring items or items discussed herein) that management believes necessary to fairly state results of interim operations, should be read in conjunction with the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (including the Significant Accounting Policies and Recent Accounting Pronouncements) included in the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2017, as filed with the SEC on Form 10-K (the “2017 Report”). Results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of annual results of operations. The unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2017 was extracted from the audited annual consolidated financial statements and does not include all disclosures required by GAAP for annual financial statements.

Significant Accounting Policies

Except as described below under Recent Accounting Pronouncements and in Note 2 “Revenue,” there were no changes to the Company’s significant accounting policies during the six months ended June 30, 2018. See Note 3 to the 2017 Report for a description of the Company’s significant accounting policies.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Subsequent to the filing of the 2017 Report there were no accounting pronouncements issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) that would have a material effect on Crimson’s unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements. The following table provides an update of accounting pronouncements applicable to Crimson that are not yet adopted as of June 30, 2018 and a description of accounting pronouncements that were adopted during the six months ended June 30, 2018:

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Standard	Description	Date of adoption	Effect on the financial statements or other significant matters
Standards that are not yet adopted
Accounting Standard Update (“ASU”) 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) (Subsequently updated with ASU 2018-01)	Increases transparency and comparability among organizations by recognizing lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet and disclosing key information about leasing arrangements. The new leases standard requires a modified retrospective transition approach for all leases existing at, or entered into after, the date of initial application, with an option to use certain transition relief.	January 1, 2019, early adoption is permitted for the Company.	The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the pending adoption of this new standard on its unaudited interim consolidated financial statements and has yet to determine the overall impact this ASU is expected to have. Management currently anticipates recognizing a right-of-use asset and a lease liability associated with its long-term operating leases.
ASU 2017-04, Goodwill and Other (Topic 350)	Eliminates Step 2 from the goodwill impairment test. Entities should perform their goodwill impairment tests by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount and recognize an impairment charge for the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the reporting unit’s fair value.	January 1, 2020, early adoption is permitted for the Company.	Management is currently evaluating the potential impact of this guidance on the Company’s unaudited interim consolidated financial statements.
ASU 2018-02, Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income (Topic 220)	Allows the company to elect to reclassify the stranded tax effects related to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 from accumulated other comprehensive income into retained earnings.	January 1, 2019, early adoption is permitted for the Company.	Management is currently evaluating the potential impact of this guidance on the Company’s unaudited interim consolidated financial statements.
Standards that were adopted
ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) (Subsequently updated with ASU 2016-08, ASU 2016-11, ASU 2016-10, ASU 2016-12, ASU 2016-20, ASU 2017-13 and ASU 2017-14)	In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), as amended, which is guidance outlining a single comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers that supersedes most current revenue recognition guidance. Topic 606 defines a five step process to require revenue to be recognized when control of goods is transferred to the customer and consideration is expected to be received. ASU 2014-09 also requires additional disclosures about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from customer contracts, including significant judgments and changes in judgments related to revenue recognition.	January 1, 2018	The Company adopted ASU 2014-09 using the modified retrospective method in Q1 2018. Based on the new guidance, the Company will continue to recognize revenue at a particular point in time for its contracts with customers. Therefore, the adoption of ASC 606 did not result in a cumulative-effect adjustment to opening retained earnings. See Note 2 “Revenue,” for further information.
ASU 2017-01, Business Combinations (Topic 805)	Clarifies the definition of a business to assist entities with evaluating whether transactions should be accounted for as acquisitions (or disposals) of assets or businesses.	January 1, 2018	The adoption of this standard did not have an impact on the Company’s unaudited interim consolidated financial statements.
ASU 2016-01, Financial Instruments - Overall (Subtopic 825-10)	Requires equity investments that are not accounted for under the equity method of accounting to be measured at fair value with changes recognized in net income and updates certain presentation and disclosure requirements.	January 1, 2018	The adoption of this standard did not have an impact on the Company’s unaudited interim consolidated financial statements.

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2.	Revenue

Revenue Recognition

Revenue is recognized once performance obligations under the terms of the Company’s contracts with its customers have been satisfied; this occurs at a point in time when control of the promised product or service is transferred to customers. Generally, all of the Company’s contracts with its customers have a single performance obligation and are short term in nature. Revenue is measured in an amount that reflects the consideration the Company expects to receive in exchange for those products or services. Revenue is recognized net of any taxes collected from customers, which are subsequently remitted to governmental authorities. The Company accounts for shipping and handling activities as costs to fulfill its promise to transfer the associated products. Accordingly, the Company records amounts billed for shipping and handling costs as a component of net sales, and classifies such costs as a component of costs of sales. The Company’s products are generally not sold with a right of return unless the product is spoiled or damaged. Historically, returns have not been material to the Company.

Wholesale Segment

The Company sells its wine to wholesale distributors under purchase orders. The Company transfers control and recognizes revenue for these orders upon shipment of the wine out of the Company’s third-party warehouse facilities. Payment terms to wholesale distributors typically range from 30 to 120 days. The Company pays depletion allowances to its wholesale distributors based on their sales to their customers. The Company estimates these depletion allowances and records such estimates in the same period the related revenue is recognized, resulting in a reduction of wholesale product revenue and the establishment of a current liability. Subsequently, wholesale distributors will bill the Company for actual depletions, which may be different from the Company’s estimate. Any such differences are recognized in sales when the bill is received. The Company has historically been able to estimate depletion allowances without material differences between actual and estimated expense.

Direct to Consumer Segment

The Company sells its wine and other merchandise directly to consumers through wine club memberships, at the wineries’ tasting rooms and through the internet.

Wine club membership sales are made under contracts with customers, which specify the quantity and timing of future wine shipments. Customer credit cards are charged in advance of quarterly wine shipments in accordance with each contract. The Company transfers control and recognizes revenue for these contracts upon shipment of the wine to the customer.

Tasting room and internet wine sales are paid for at the time of sale. The Company transfers control and recognizes revenue for this wine when the product is either received by the customer (on-site tasting room sales) or upon shipment to the customer (internet sales).

Other

From time to time, the Company sells grapes or bulk wine because the wine does not meet the quality standards for the Company’s products, market conditions have changed resulting in reduced demand for certain products, or because the Company may have produced more of a particular varietal than it can use. Grape and bulk sales are made under contracts with customers which include product specification requirements, pricing and payment terms. Payment terms under grape contracts are generally structured around the timing of the harvest of the grapes and are generally due 30 days from the time the grapes are delivered. Payment terms under bulk wine contracts are generally 30 days from the date of shipment and may include an upfront payment upon signing of the sales agreement. The Company transfers control and recognizes revenue for grape sales when product specification has been met and title to the grapes has transferred, which is generally on the date the grapes are harvested, weighed and shipped. The Company transfers control and recognizes revenue for bulk contracts upon shipment.

Estates hold various public and private events for customers and their wine club members. Upfront consideration received from the sale of tickets or under private event contracts for future events is recorded as deferred revenue. The balance of payments are due on the date of the event. The Company recognizes event revenue on the date the event is held.

Other revenue also includes tasting fees and retail sales, which are paid for and received or consumed at the time of sale. The Company transfers control and recognizes revenue at the time of sale.

Refer to Note 12 “Business Segment Information,” for revenue by sales channel amounts for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017.

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Contract Balances

When the Company receives payments from customers prior to transferring goods or services under the terms of a contract, the Company records deferred revenue, which it classifies as Customer deposits on its condensed consolidated balance sheets, and represents a contract liability.

The following table reflects changes in the contract liability balance during the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 (in thousands):



	June 30, 2018			June 30, 2017
Outstanding at beginning of period (December 31)	$	593		$	367
Increase (decrease) attributed to:
Upfront payments	24,092			23,739
Revenue recognized	(24,002		)	(23,573		)
Outstanding at end of period	$	683		$	533

Revenue recognized during the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, which was included in the opening contract liability balances for those periods, consisted primarily of wine club revenue, grape and bulk sales and event fees.

Accounts Receivable

Accounts receivable are reported at net realizable value. Credit is extended based upon an evaluation of the customer’s financial condition. Accounts are charged against the allowance to bad debt as they are deemed uncollectible based upon a periodic review of the accounts. In evaluating the collectability of individual receivable balances, the Company considers several factors, including the age of the balance, the customer’s historical payment history, its current credit worthiness and current economic trends. The Company’s account receivable balance is net of an allowance for doubtful accounts of $0.1 million at June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017.


3.	Restructuring

During the first quarter of 2018, the Company committed to various restructuring activities including the termination of a vineyard operating lease agreement in Oregon and certain departmental reorganizations.

Restructuring charges of $0.6 million incurred in the first half of 2018 consisted of $0.4 million of asset impairment charges associated with leasehold improvements under the terminated operating lease agreement, $0.1 million severance related costs, and $0.1 million of other restructuring costs associated with departmental reorganization activities. The fair value of impaired leasehold improvements were determined using the undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use and eventual disposition of the assets. The Company expects to incur an additional $0.1 million in other restructuring charges in the third quarter of 2018, and it may incur additional charges in future periods should additional restructuring activities be rolled out. The Company will continue to assess the need for additional restructuring activities during 2018 and expects the restructuring program to be completed by the end of the fourth quarter of 2018.

A roll forward of the liability recognized related to restructuring activities as of June 30, 2018 is as follows (in thousands):



	Balance at December 31, 2017		Additions		Payments			Balance at June 30, 2018
Severance related costs	$	—	$	112	$	(47	)	$	65

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4.	Inventory

A summary of inventory at June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 is as follows (in thousands):



	June 30, 2018		December 31, 2017
Finished goods	$	38,770	$	40,778
In-process goods	33,782		34,080
Packaging and bottling supplies	978		600
Total inventory	$	73,530	$	75,458


5.	Property and Equipment

A summary of property and equipment at June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 and depreciation and amortization expense for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, is as follows (in thousands):

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	Depreciable Lives
	(in years)	June 30, 2018			December 31, 2017
Land and improvements	N/A	$	46,164		$	46,566
Buildings and improvements	20-40	59,300			58,946
Winery and vineyard equipment	3-25	38,062			38,631
Vineyards, orchards and improvements	7-25	36,530			37,090
Caves	20-40	5,639			5,639
Vineyards under development	N/A	2,814			3,353
Construction in progress	N/A	3,471			1,814
Total		191,980			192,039
Accumulated depreciation and amortization		(65,425		)	(63,021		)
Total property and equipment, net		$	126,555		$	129,018



	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	2018		2017		2018		2017
Capitalized into inventory	$	1,468	$	1,360	$	2,932	$	2,718
Expensed to general and administrative	407		381		817		755
Total depreciation and amortization	$	1,875	$	1,741	$	3,749	$	3,473

During 2018, the Company began actively marketing 36 acres of apple orchards for sale as it does not intend to replant these orchards with vineyards. As of June 30, 2018, the Company had $0.6 million of assets held for sale classified as current assets on the condensed consolidated balance sheets that represent the net book value of these apple orchards. During the six months ended June 30, 2018, the Company recorded an impairment charge of less than $0.1 million to write-down the carrying value of the apple orchards to fair value less cost to sell. This impairment charge was recorded to other (expense) income, net in the condensed consolidated income statements. The Company expects to complete the sale of the apple orchards within the next twelve months.


6.	Financial Instruments

The Company’s material financial instruments include cash and cash equivalents, investments classified as available for sale and short-term and long-term debt. Investments classified as available for sale are the only assets or liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis. All of the Company’s investments mature within two years or less.

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The par value, amortized cost, gross unrealized gains and losses and estimated fair value of investments classified as available for sale as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 are as follows (in thousands):



June 30, 2018	Par Value		Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses			Level 1		Level 2		Total Fair Value Measurements
Certificates of Deposit	$	16,250	$	16,250	$	—	$	(68	)	$	—	$	16,182	$	16,182
December 31, 2017
U.S. Treasury Note	$	6,000	$	6,000	$	—	$	(1	)	$	5,999	$	—	$	5,999
Certificates of Deposit	14,000		14,000		2		(45		)	—		13,957		13,957
Total	$	20,000	$	20,000	$	2	$	(46	)	$	5,999	$	13,957	$	19,956

Gross unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities were $0.1 million as of June 30, 2018, and the Company believes the gross unrealized losses are temporary as it does not intend to sell these securities and it is more likely than not that the Company will not be required to sell these securities before the recovery of their amortized cost basis.

As of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, other than the assets which were impaired in the current period, the Company did not have any assets or liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. For cash and cash equivalents, the carrying amounts of such financial instruments approximate their fair values. For short-term liabilities, the carrying amounts of such financial instruments approximate their fair values. As of June 30, 2018, the Company has estimated the fair value of its outstanding debt to be approximately $21.5 million compared to its carrying value of $24.0 million, based upon discounted cash flows with Level 3 inputs, such as the terms that management believes would currently be available to the Company for similar issues of debt, taking into account the current credit risk of the Company and other factors.

The Company does not invest in any derivatives or engage in any hedging activities.


7.	Intangible and Other Non-Current Assets

A summary of intangible and other non-current assets at June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, and amortization expense for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, is as follows (in thousands):



		June 30, 2018						December 31, 2017
	Amortizable lives (in years)	Gross carrying amount		Accumulated amortization		Net book value		Gross carrying amount		Accumulated amortization		Net book value
Brand	15 - 17	$	18,000	$	7,373	$	10,627	$	18,000	$	6,841	$	11,159
Distributor relationships	10 - 14	2,700		1,340		1,360		2,700		1,242		1,458
Customer relationships	7	1,900		1,900		—		1,900		1,787		113
Legacy permits	14	250		126		124		250		118		132
Trademark	20	200		98		102		200		93		107
Total		$	23,050	$	10,837	$	12,213	$	23,050	$	10,081	$	12,969
Other non-current assets						299						245
Total intangible and other non-current assets, net						$	12,512					$	13,214

						Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
Amortization expense						2018		2017		2018		2017
Total amortization expense						$	366	$	390	$	756	$	779

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The estimated aggregate future amortization of intangible assets as of June 30, 2018 is identified below (in thousands):



	Amortization
Remainder of 2018	$	646
2019	1,286
2020	1,286
2021	1,286
2022	1,286
Thereafter	6,423
Total	$	12,213


8.	Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities consisted of the following as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 (in thousands):



	June 30, 2018		December 31, 2017
Accrued compensation related expenses	$	2,156	$	5,412
Accounts payable	1,185		2,225
Sales and marketing	507		324
Production and farming	403		307
Litigation settlement accrual	390		390
Accrued interest	317		324
Depletion allowance	195		608
Contingent liability related to Seven Hills Winery	140		308
Acquisition of property and equipment	114		264
Other accrued expenses	533		161
Total accounts payable and accrued liabilities	$	5,940	$	10,323

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9.	Debt

Details of the Company’s debt as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 were as follows (dollars in thousands):



	June 30, 2018									December 31, 2017
	Current			Long-term			Total			Current			Long-term			Total			Interest Rate	Maturity Date
2015 Term Loan	$	640		$	13,760		$	14,400		$	640		$	14,080		$	14,720		5.24%	October 1, 2040
2017 Term Loan	500			9,125			9,625			500			9,375			9,875			5.39%	July 1, 2037
Total debt	1,140			22,885			24,025			1,140			23,455			24,595
Unamortized loan fees	(15		)	(142		)	(157		)	(15		)	(150		)	(165		)
Total debt, net of unamortized loan fees	$	1,125		$	22,743		$	23,868		$	1,125		$	23,305		$	24,430

Revolving Credit Facility

In March 2013, Crimson and its subsidiaries entered into a $60.0 million revolving credit facility (the “2013 Revolving Credit Facility”) with American AgCredit, FLCA, as agent for the lenders identified in the 2013 Revolving Credit Facility, comprised of a revolving loan facility (the “Revolving Loan”) and a term revolving loan facility (the “Term Revolving Loan”), which together are secured by substantially all of Crimson’s assets. In March 2018, Crimson and its subsidiaries entered into the second amendment to the 2013 Revolving Credit Facility with American AgCredit, FCLA (the “Second Amendment”). The Second Amendment modified certain provisions of the 2013 Revolving Credit Facility, including, among other things, extending the Revolving Loan and Term Revolving Loan termination dates to March 31, 2023, extending the Term Revolving Loan conversion date to March 31, 2023 and extending the Term Revolving Loan maturity date to March 31, 2033.

The Revolving Loan is for up to $10.0 million of availability in the aggregate for a five year term, and the Term Revolving Loan is for up to $50.0 million in the aggregate for a fifteen year term. All obligations of Crimson under the 2013 Revolving Credit Facility are collateralized by certain real property, including vineyards and certain winery facilities of Crimson, accounts receivable, inventory and intangible assets. In addition to unused line fees ranging from 0.15% to 0.25%, rates for the borrowings are priced based on a performance grid tied to certain financial ratios and the London Interbank Offered Rate. The 2013 Revolving Credit Facility can be used to fund acquisitions, capital projects and other general corporate purposes. Covenants include the maintenance of specified debt and equity ratios, limitations on the incurrence of additional indebtedness, limitations on dividends and other distributions to shareholders and restrictions on certain mergers, consolidations and sales of assets. No amounts have been borrowed under the revolving credit facility to date.

Term Loans

Term loans consist of the following:

(i) On November 10, 2015, Pine Ridge Winery, LLC (“PRW Borrower”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Crimson, entered into a senior secured term loan agreement (the “2015 Term Loan”) with American AgCredit, FLCA (“Lender”) for an aggregate principal amount of $16.0 million. Amounts outstanding under the 2015 Term Loan bear a fixed interest rate of 5.24% per annum.

The 2015 Term Loan will mature on October 1, 2040 (the “2015 Loan Maturity Date”). On the first day of each January, April, July and October, commencing January 1, 2016, PRW Borrower is required to make a principal payment in the amount of $160,000 and an interest payment equal to the amount of all interest accrued through the previous day. A final payment of all unpaid principal, interest and any other charges with respect to the 2015 Term Loan shall be due and payable on the 2015 Loan Maturity Date.

The Company incurred debt issuance costs of approximately $0.1 million related to the 2015 Term Loan. These costs are recorded as a reduction from short-term or long-term debt based on the timeframe in which the fees will be expensed, and as such, amounts to be expensed within twelve months shall be classified against short-term debt. The costs are being amortized to interest expense using the effective interest method over the contractual term of the loan.

The full $16.0 million was drawn at closing and the 2015 Term Loan can be used to fund acquisitions, capital projects and other general corporate purposes. As of June 30, 2018, $14.4 million in principal was outstanding on the 2015 Term Loan, and unamortized loan fees were $0.1 million.

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(ii) On June 29, 2017, Double Canyon Vineyards, LLC (the “DCV Borrower” and, individually and collectively with the PRW Borrower, “Borrower”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Crimson, entered into a senior secured term loan agreement (the “2017 Term Loan”) with the Lender for an aggregate principal amount of $10.0 million. Amounts outstanding under the 2017 Term Loan bear a fixed interest rate of 5.39% per annum.

The 2017 Term Loan will mature on July 1, 2037 (the “2017 Loan Maturity Date”). On the first day of each January, April, July and October, commencing October 1, 2017, DCV Borrower is required to make a principal payment in the amount of $125,000 and an interest payment equal to the amount of all interest accrued through the previous day. A final payment of all unpaid principal, interest and any other charges with respect to the 2017 Term Loan shall be due and payable on the 2017 Loan Maturity Date.

The Company incurred debt issuance costs of approximately $0.1 million related to the 2017 Term Loan. These costs were recorded using the same treatment as described for the 2015 Term Loan debt issuance costs.

The full $10.0 million was drawn at closing and the 2017 Term Loan can be used to fund acquisitions, capital projects and other general corporate purposes. As of June 30, 2018, $9.6 million in principal was outstanding on the 2017 Term Loan, and unamortized loan fees were $0.1 million.

Borrower’s obligations under the 2015 Term Loan and 2017 Term Loan are guaranteed by the Company. All obligations of Borrower under the 2015 Term Loan and 2017 Term Loan are collateralized by certain real property of the Company. Borrower’s covenants include the maintenance of a specified debt service coverage ratio and certain customary affirmative and negative covenants, including limitations on the incurrence of additional indebtedness; limitations on distributions to shareholders; and restrictions on certain investments, sale of assets and merging or consolidating with other entities.

The Company was in compliance with all debt covenants as of June 30, 2018.

A summary of debt maturities as of June 30, 2018 is as follows (in thousands):



Principal due the remainder of 2018	$	570
Principal due in 2019	1,140
Principal due in 2020	1,140
Principal due in 2021	1,140
Principal due in 2022	1,140
Principal due thereafter	18,895
Total	$	24,025


10.	Stockholders’ Equity

In March 2018, the Board of Directors of the Company authorized a share repurchase program (the “2018 Repurchase Program”) that provided for the repurchase of up to $2.0 million of outstanding common stock. Under the 2018 Repurchase Program, any repurchased shares are constructively retired. During the six months ended June 30, 2018, the Company repurchased 61,377 shares at an original repurchase price of $0.6 million under the 2018 Repurchase Program. Through August 3, 2018, the Company had repurchased 124,907 shares under the 2018 Repurchase Program at an original repurchase price of $1.2 million.


11.	Income Taxes

Consolidated income tax expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 were determined based upon the Company’s estimated consolidated annual effective income tax rates for the years ending December 31, 2018 and 2017 respectively.

The Company’s effective tax rates for the three months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 were 29.0% and 39.0%, respectively. The Company’s effective tax rates for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 were 29.6% and 38.7%. As a result of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (Public Law 115-97), the Company revised its estimated annual effective tax rate to reflect the change in the U.S. federal statutory tax rate from 34% to 21%. The difference between the consolidated effective income tax rate and the U.S. federal statutory rate for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 was primarily attributable to state taxes and the effect of certain permanent differences, which primarily consisted of meals and entertainment.

The Company does not have any amounts in its condensed consolidated balance sheets for unrecognized tax benefits related to uncertain tax positions at June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017.

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12.	Business Segment Information

The Company has identified two operating segments which are reportable segments for financial statement reporting purposes, Wholesale net sales and Direct to Consumer net sales, based upon their different distribution channels, margins and selling strategies. Wholesale net sales include all sales through a third party where prices are given at a wholesale rate, whereas Direct to Consumer net sales include retail sales in the tasting room, remote sites and on-site events, wine club net sales and other sales made directly to the consumer without the use of an intermediary.

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 are allocated accordingly. 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. Based on the nature of the Company’s business, revenue generating assets are utilized across segments. Therefore, discrete financial information related to segment assets and other balance sheet data is not available and that information continues to be aggregated.

The following table outlines the net sales, cost of sales, gross profit, directly attributable selling expenses and operating income for the Company’s reportable segments for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, and also includes a reconciliation of consolidated income (loss) from operations. Other/Non-allocable net sales and gross profit include bulk wine and grape sales, event fees and retail sales. Other/Non-allocable expenses include centralized corporate expenses not specific to an identified reporting segment. Sales figures are net of related excise taxes.



	Three Months Ended June 30,
	Wholesale				Direct to Consumer				Other/Non-Allocable						Total
(in thousands)	2018		2017		2018		2017		2018			2017			2018		2017
Net sales	$	9,956	$	7,807	$	6,127	$	6,036	$	1,199		$	1,164		$	17,282	$	15,007
Cost of sales	5,469		4,332		1,999		1,912		1,196			820			8,664		7,064
Gross profit	4,487		3,475		4,128		4,124		3			344			8,618		7,943
Operating expenses:
Sales and marketing	1,485		1,441		1,609		1,709		908			753			4,002		3,903
General and administrative	—		—		—		—		2,623			2,637			2,623		2,637
Total operating expenses	1,485		1,441		1,609		1,709		3,531			3,390			6,625		6,540
Net loss on disposal of property and equipment	—		—		—		—		94			1			94		1
Restructuring costs	—		—		—		—		160			—			160		—
Income (loss) from operations	$	3,002	$	2,034	$	2,519	$	2,415	$	(3,782	)	$	(3,047	)	$	1,739	$	1,402

	Six Months Ended June 30,
	Wholesale				Direct to Consumer				Other/Non-Allocable						Total
(in thousands)	2018		2017		2018		2017		2018			2017			2018		2017
Net sales	$	17,446	$	16,828	$	11,130	$	11,131	$	1,935		$	1,897		$	30,511	$	29,856
Cost of sales	9,979		9,164		3,652		3,429		1,907			1,535			15,538		14,128
Gross profit	7,467		7,664		7,478		7,702		28			362			14,973		15,728
Operating expenses:
Sales and marketing	3,165		3,110		3,126		3,198		1,760			1,544			8,051		7,852
General and administrative	—		—		—		—		5,329			5,225			5,329		5,225
Total operating expenses	3,165		3,110		3,126		3,198		7,089			6,769			13,380		13,077
Net loss (gain) on disposal of property and equipment	—		—		—		—		105			(1		)	105		(1		)
Restructuring costs	—		—		—		—		592			—			592		—
Income (loss) from operations	$	4,302	$	4,554	$	4,352	$	4,504	$	(7,758	)	$	(6,406	)	$	896	$	2,652

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13.	Commitments and Contingencies

Litigation

The Company and its subsidiaries may become parties to legal proceedings that are considered to be either ordinary, routine litigation incidental to their business or not significant to the Company’s consolidated financial position or liquidity. Other than as described below, the Company does not believe that there is any other pending litigation that could have a significant adverse impact on its consolidated financial position, liquidity or results of operations.

On May 17, 2017, a former employee filed a class action complaint in the Superior Court of California, County of Napa against one of the Company’s subsidiaries, Pine Ridge Vineyards, alleging various wage and labor violations. On February 5, 2018, the Company settled this class action complaint at mediation for $0.4 million, which was recorded in the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2017. The settlement does not contain any admission of liability, wrongdoing, or responsibility by any of the parties. The court granted preliminary approval of the settlement on May 23, 2018. Class notice has been sent to the class members, and the final approval hearing is scheduled for October 5, 2018.

Other

In October 2017, significant wildfires broke out in Napa, Sonoma, and surrounding counties in Northern California. Operations at two of the Company’s properties, Pine Ridge Vineyards and Seghesio Family Vineyards, were temporarily impacted due to these wildfires and then resumed shortly thereafter. At the time of the wildfires, both properties had already harvested substantially all of their 2017 estate grapes and did not endure any property or vineyard damage. Certain inventory on hand, as well as inventory purchased under contract, may have been subject to smoke taint and reduced quality, however, the amount of loss, if any, cannot be reasonably estimated at this time. Any loss due to the wildfires will be partially offset by proceeds from the Company’s insurance policies.

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Interim Operations.

Statements included in this Report may contain forward-looking statements. See “Cautionary Statement for Forward-Looking Information” below. The following should be read in conjunction with the Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (“MD&A”) and the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2017 included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K as filed with the SEC (the “2017 Report”).

Quantities or results referred to as “current quarter” and “current six-month period” refer to the three and six months ended June 30, 2018.

Cautionary Statement for Forward-Looking Information

This MD&A and other parts of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). The unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements, that include results of Crimson Wine Group, Ltd. and all of its subsidiaries further collectively known as “we”, “Crimson”, “our”, “us”, or “the Company”, have been prepared in accordance with GAAP for interim financial information and with the general instruction for quarterly reports filed on Form 10-Q and Article 8 of Regulation S-X. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, regarding our strategy, future operations, financial position, prospects, plans, opportunities, and objectives constitute “forward-looking statements.” The words “may,” “will,” “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “potential,” or “continue” and similar types of expressions identify such statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. These statements are based upon information that is currently available to us and our management’s current expectations speak only as of the date hereof and are subject to risks and uncertainties. We expressly disclaim any obligation, except as required by federal securities laws, or undertaking to update or revise any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change or expectations with regard thereto or to reflect any change in events, conditions, or circumstances on which any such forward-looking statements are based, in whole or in part. Our actual results may differ materially from the results discussed in or implied by such forward-looking statements.

Risks that could cause actual results to differ materially from any results projected, forecasted, estimated or budgeted or that may materially and adversely affect our actual results include, but are not limited to, those discussed in Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors in the 2017 Report. Readers should carefully review the risk factors described in the 2017 Report and in other documents that the Company files from time to time with the SEC.

Overview of Business

The Company generates revenues from sales of wine to wholesalers and direct to consumers, sales of bulk wine and grapes, special event fees, tasting fees and retail sales.

Our wines are primarily sold to wholesale distributors, who then sell to retailers and restaurants. As permitted under federal and local regulations, we have also been placing increased emphasis on generating revenue from direct sales to consumers which occur through wine clubs, at the wineries’ tasting rooms and through the internet and direct outreach to customers. Direct sales to consumers are more profitable for the Company as we are able to sell our products at a price closer to retail prices rather than the wholesale price sold to distributors. From time to time, we may sell grapes or bulk wine, because the wine does not meet the quality standards for the Company’s products, market conditions have changed resulting in reduced demand for certain products, or because the Company may have produced more of a particular varietal than it can use. When these sales occur, they may result in a loss.

Cost of sales includes grape and bulk wine costs, whether purchased or produced from the Company’s controlled vineyards, crush costs, winemaking and processing costs, bottling, packaging, warehousing and shipping and handling costs. For the Company controlled vineyard produced grapes, grape costs include annual farming labor costs, harvest costs and depreciation of vineyard assets. For wines that age longer than one year, winemaking and processing costs continue to be incurred and capitalized to the cost of wine, which can range from 3 to 36 months. Reductions to the carrying value of inventories are also included in costs of sales.

At June 30, 2018, wine inventory includes approximately 0.7 million cases of bottled and bulk wine in various stages of the aging process. Cased wine is expected to be sold over the next 12 to 36 months and generally before the release date of the next vintage.

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Seasonality

As discussed in the 2017 Report, the wine industry in general historically experiences seasonal fluctuations in revenues and net income. The Company typically has lower sales and net income during the first quarter and higher sales and net income during the fourth quarter due to seasonal holiday buying as well as wine club shipment timing. We anticipate similar trends in the future.

Restructuring

Results of Operations

Three Months Ended June 30, 2018 Compared to Three Months Ended June 30, 2017

Net Sales

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	Three Months Ended June 30,
(in thousands, except percentages)	2018		2017		Increase		% change
Wholesale	$	9,956	$	7,807	$	2,149	28%
Direct to Consumer	6,127		6,036		91		2%
Other	1,199		1,164		35		3%
Total net sales	$	17,282	$	15,007	$	2,275	15%

Wholesale net sales increased $2.1 million, or 28%, in the current quarter as compared to the same period in 2017. The increase was primarily driven by domestic volume increases of 19% and export volume increases of 48% related to successful sales campaigns and timing of shipments.

Direct to Consumer net sales increased $0.1 million, or 2%, in the current quarter as compared to the same period in 2017. The increase was primarily driven by an increase in wine club net sales.

Other net sales include bulk wine, grape sales, event fees and retail sales and remained relatively flat in the current quarter as compared to the same period in 2017.

Gross Profit



	Three Months Ended June 30,
(in thousands, except percentages)	2018			2017			Increase (Decrease)			% change
Wholesale	$	4,487		$	3,475		$	1,012		29%
Wholesale gross margin percentage	45		%	45		%
Direct to Consumer	4,128			4,124			4			—%
Direct to Consumer gross margin percentage	67		%	68		%
Other	3			344			(341		)	(99)%
Total gross profit	$	8,618		$	7,943		$	675		8%
Total gross margin percentage	50		%	53		%

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Wholesale gross profit increased $1.0 million, or 29%, in the current quarter as compared to the same period in 2017 primarily driven by higher sales volume. Gross margin percentage, which is defined as gross profit as a percentage of net sales, remained relatively flat.

Direct to Consumer gross margin percentage decreased 95 basis points in the current quarter driven primarily by a shift in product mix to vintages with higher winegrowing costs.

Other gross profit includes bulk wine, grape sales, event fees and non-wine retail sales and decreased $0.3 million, or 99%, in the current quarter as compared to the same period in 2017. The decrease in gross profit is primarily driven by higher average costs related to bulk wine sales compared to the same period in 2017.

Operating Expenses



	Three Months Ended June 30,
(in thousands, except percentages)	2018		2017		Increase (Decrease)			% change
Sales and marketing	$	4,002	$	3,903	$	99		3%
General and administrative	2,623		2,637		(14		)	(1)%
Total operating expenses	$	6,625	$	6,540	$	85		1%

Sales and marketing expenses increased $0.1 million, or 3%, in the current quarter as compared to the same period in 2017. The increase was primarily driven by increased consulting and marketing costs related to planned strategic marketing initiatives.

General and administrative expenses remained relatively flat in the current quarter as compared to the same period in 2017.

Other Income (Expense)



	Three Months Ended June 30,
(in thousands, except percentages)	2018			2017			Increase (Decrease)			% change
Interest expense, net	$	(172	)	$	(47	)	$	125		266%
Other income, net	82			118			(36		)	(31)%
Total other (expense) income	$	(90	)	$	71		$	161		227%

Interest expense, net increased $0.1 million, or 266%, in the current quarter as compared to the same period in 2017. The increase was primarily driven by interest incurred on the 2017 Term Loan entered into during the second quarter of 2017, partially offset by lower capitalized interest related to the buildout of the Washington Winemaking Facility and a higher patronage dividend received in the current quarter.

Other income decreased in the current quarter as compared to the same period in 2017. The decrease was primarily driven by a loss on apple consignment sales, which we began selling in the fourth quarter of 2017.

Income Tax Provision

The Company’s effective tax rates for the three months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 were 29.0% and 39.0%, respectively. As a result of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (Public Law 115-97), the Company revised its estimated annual effective tax rate to reflect the change in the U.S. federal statutory tax rate from 34% to 21%. The difference between the consolidated effective income tax rate and the U.S. federal statutory rate for the three months ended June 30, 2018 was primarily attributable to state taxes and the effect of certain permanent differences, which primarily consisted of meals and entertainment.

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Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2017

Net Sales

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	Six Months Ended June 30,
(in thousands, except percentages)	2018		2017		Increase (Decrease)			% change
Wholesale	$	17,446	$	16,828	$	618		4%
Direct to Consumer	11,130		11,131		(1		)	—%
Other	1,935		1,897		38			2%
Total net sales	$	30,511	$	29,856	$	655		2%

Wholesale net sales increased $0.6 million, or 4%, in the current six-month period as compared to the same period in 2017. The increase was primarily driven by export volume increases of 47% and price increases, partially offset by increased price support. The increase in export volume was primarily driven by successful sales campaigns.

Direct to Consumer net sales remained relatively flat in the current six-month period as compared to the same period in 2017.

Other net sales include bulk wine and grape sales, event fees and retail sales and increased slightly in the current six-month period as compared to the same period in 2017. The increase was primarily driven by higher bulk wine prices per gallon in the current six-month period.

Gross Profit



	Six Months Ended June 30,
(in thousands, except percentages)	2018			2017			Decrease			% change
Wholesale	$	7,467		$	7,664		$	(197	)	(3)%
Wholesale gross margin percentage	43		%	46		%
Direct to Consumer	7,478			7,702			(224		)	(3)%
Direct to Consumer gross margin percentage	67		%	69		%
Other	28			362			(334		)	(92)%
Total gross profit	$	14,973		$	15,728		$	(755	)	(5)%
Total gross margin percentage	49		%	53		%

Wholesale gross profit decreased $0.2 million, or 3%, in the current six-month period as compared to the same period in 2017. Gross margin percentage decreased approximately 274 basis points in the current six-month period driven primarily by a shift in product mix to vintages with higher winegrowing costs, increased price support and expected lower margins on inventory purchased in the Seven Hills Winery acquisition due to fair value acquisition related accounting.

Direct to Consumer gross profit decreased $0.2 million, or 3%, in the current six-month period as compared to the same period in 2017. Gross margin percentage decreased approximately 201 basis points in the current six-month period, which was driven primarily by a shift in product mix to vintages with higher winegrowing costs.

Other gross profit includes bulk wine and grape sales, event fees and non-wine retail sales which reflected an overall decrease of $0.3 million, or 92%, in the current six-month period as compared to the same period in 2017. The overall decrease was primarily driven by decreased margins on bulk wine sales.

Operating Expenses



	Six Months Ended June 30,
(in thousands, except percentages)	2018		2017		Increase		% change
Sales and marketing	$	8,051	$	7,852	$	199	3%
General and administrative	5,329		5,225		104		2%
Total operating expenses	$	13,380	$	13,077	$	303	2%

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Sales and marketing expenses increased $0.2 million, or 3%, the current six-month period as compared to the same period in 2017. The increase was primarily driven by increased consulting and marketing costs related to planned strategic marketing initiatives and increased travel related costs.

General and administrative expenses increased $0.1 million, or 2%, in the current six-month period as compared to the same period in 2017. The increase was primarily driven by increased legal and professional fees.

Other Income (Expense)



	Six Months Ended June 30,
(in thousands, except percentages)	2018			2017			Increase (Decrease)			% change
Interest expense, net	$	(510	)	$	(240	)	$	270		113%
Other income, net	77			276			(199		)	(72)%
Total other (expense) income	$	(433	)	$	36		$	469		1,303%

Interest expense increased $0.3 million, or 113%, in the current six-month period as compared to the same period in 2017. The increase was primarily driven by interest incurred on the 2017 Term Loan entered into during the second quarter of 2017, partially offset by lower capitalized interest related to the buildout of the Washington Winemaking Facility and a higher patronage dividend received in the current period.

Other income decreased $0.2 million, or 72%, in the current six-month period as compared to the same period in 2017. The decrease was primarily driven by a $0.2 million loss in the current six-month period on apple consignment sales, which we began selling in the fourth quarter of 2017. During the current six-month period, we reclassified a significant portion of our apple orchards and associated land to held for sale assets as we do not plan to continue harvesting and selling apples.

Income Tax Provision

The Company’s effective tax rates for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 were 29.6% and 38.7%, respectively. The difference between the consolidated effective income tax rate and the U.S. federal statutory rate in the first half of 2018 and in the same period in 2017 was primarily attributable to state taxes and the effect of certain permanent differences, which primarily consisted of meals and entertainment.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

General

The Company’s principal sources of liquidity are its available cash and cash equivalents, investments in available for sale securities, funds generated from operations and bank borrowings. The Company’s primary cash needs are to fund working capital requirements and capital expenditures.

Revolving Credit Facility

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Facility can be used to fund acquisitions, capital projects and other general corporate purposes. Covenants include the maintenance of specified debt and equity ratios, limitations on the incurrence of additional indebtedness, limitations on dividends and other distributions to shareholders and restrictions on certain mergers, consolidations and sales of assets. No amounts have been borrowed under the revolving credit facility to date.

Term Loans

Term loans consist of the following:

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

The following table summarizes our cash flow activities for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 (in thousands):



Cash provided by (used in):	2018			2017
Operating activities	$	1,126		$	1,928
Investing activities	1,115			(2,965		)
Financing activities	(1,320		)	9,097

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Cash provided by operating activities

Net cash provided by operating activities was $1.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018, consisting primarily of $0.3 million of net income adjusted for non-cash items such as $4.5 million of depreciation and amortization and $0.6 million of restructuring charges, partially offset by $4.6 million of net cash outflow related to changes in operating assets and liabilities. The change in operating assets and liabilities was primarily due to a decrease in accounts payable and expense accruals, partially offset by a decrease in inventory. The decrease in accounts payable and expense accruals was primarily due to grower payments made in the current period for the 2017 harvest.

Net cash provided by operating activities was $1.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017, consisting primarily of $1.6 million of net income adjusted for non-cash items such as $4.3 million of depreciation and amortization, partially offset by $4.0 million of net cash outflow related to changes in operating assets and liabilities. The change in operating assets and liabilities was primarily due to a decrease in accounts payable and accrued liabilities and an increase in inventory, partially offset by a decrease in other current assets. The decrease in accounts payable and accrued liabilities was primarily due to grower payments made for the 2016 harvest.

Cash provided by (used in) investing activities

Net cash provided by investing activities was $1.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018, consisting primarily of net redemptions of available for sale investments of $3.8 million, partially offset by capital expenditures of $2.7 million.

Net cash used in investing activities was $3.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017, consisting primarily of capital expenditures of $6.7 million, partially offset by net redemptions of available for sale investments of $3.8 million. Capital expenditures of $6.7 million include $4.5 million of costs related to the buildout of the Washington Winemaking Facility and other planned purchases associated with business activities.

Cash (used in) provided by financing activities

Net cash used in financing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2018 was $1.3 million, which reflects the repurchase of shares of our common stock at a repurchase price of $0.6 million, principal payments on our term loans of $0.6 million and contingent consideration payments of $0.1 million associated with the Seven Hills Winery acquisition.

Net cash provided by financing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2017 was $9.1 million, which reflects proceeds of $10.0 million from the issuance of the 2017 Term Loan, partially offset by principal payments on our 2015 Term Loan of $0.5 million and contingent consideration payments of $0.4 million associated with the Seven Hills Winery acquisition.

Share Repurchases

In March 2018, the Board of Directors of the Company authorized a share repurchase program (the “2018 Repurchase Program”) that provided for the repurchase of up to $2.0 million of outstanding common stock. Under the 2018 Repurchase Program, any repurchased shares are constructively retired. Through June 30, 2018, there were 61,377 shares at an original repurchase price of $0.6 million repurchased under the plan. Through August 3, 2018, the Company has repurchased 124,907 shares at an original repurchase price of $1.2 million.

Commitments & Contingencies

There have been no significant changes to our contractual obligations table as disclosed in the 2017 Report.

Off-Balance Sheet Financing Arrangements

None.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

Except as disclosed in Note 1 and Note 2 of this Form 10-Q, there have been no material changes to the critical accounting policies and estimates previously disclosed in the 2017 Report.

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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

Crimson does not currently have any exposure to financial market risk. Sales to international customers are denominated in U.S. dollars; therefore, Crimson is not exposed to market risk related to changes in foreign currency exchange rates. As discussed above under Liquidity and Capital Resources, Crimson has a revolving credit facility and two term loans. The revolving credit facility had no outstanding balance as of June 30, 2018, and bears interest at floating rates on borrowings. The term loans had $24.0 million outstanding at June 30, 2018 and are fixed-rate debt and therefore are not subject to fluctuations in market interest rates.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures.

The Company’s management evaluated, with the participation of the Company’s principal executive and principal financial officers, the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of June 30, 2018. Based on their evaluation, the Company’s principal executive and principal financial officers concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of June 30, 2018.

There has been no change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) that occurred during the Company’s fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2018, that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

Beginning January 1, 2018, we implemented internal controls to ensure we have adequately evaluated our contracts and properly assessed the impact of the new accounting standard related to revenue recognition to facilitate adoption on that date. We do not expect significant changes to our internal control over financial reporting due to the adoption of the new standard.

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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings.

From time to time, Crimson may be involved in legal proceedings in the ordinary course of its business. Other than as described below, Crimson is not currently involved in any legal or administrative proceedings individually or together that it believes are likely to have a significant adverse effect on its business, results of operations or financial condition.

On May 17, 2017, a former employee filed a class action complaint in the Superior Court of California, County of Napa against one of the Company’s subsidiaries, Pine Ridge Vineyards, alleging various wage and labor violations. On February 5, 2018, the Company settled this class action complaint at mediation for $0.4 million, which was recorded in the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2017. The settlement does not contain any admission of liability, wrongdoing, or responsibility by any of the parties. The court granted preliminary approval of the settlement on May 23, 2018. Class notice has been sent to the class members and the final approval hearing is scheduled for October 5, 2018.

Item 1A. Risk Factors.

In addition to the other information set forth in this Report, you should carefully consider the factors discussed in Part I, “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our 2017 Report, which could materially affect our business, results of operations or financial condition. The risks described in our 2017 Report are not the only risks facing us. 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.

Share repurchase activity under the Company’s share repurchase program, on a trade date basis, for the three months ended June 30, 2018 was as follows:



Fiscal Period	Total Number of Shares Purchased	Average Price Paid Per Share		Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans	Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under Publicly Announced Plan (millions)
April 1-30, 2018	10,690	$	9.22	10,690	$	1.9
May 1-31, 2018	25,467	9.21		36,157	1.7
June 1-30, 2018	25,220	9.29		61,377	1.4
Total	61,377

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.

None.

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.

None.

Item 5. Other Information.

None.

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Item 6. Exhibits.



2.1*	Separation Agreement, dated February 1, 2013, between Crimson Wine Group, Ltd. and Leucadia National Corporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to Form 8-K filed on February 25, 2013).
3.1*	Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Form 8-K filed on February 25, 2013).
3.2*	Amended and Restated Bylaws (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to Form 8-K filed on February 25, 2013).
10.1*	10.1 Second Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated March 21, 2018 by and among Crimson Wine Group, Ltd., Pine Ridge Winery, LLC, Chamisal Vineyards, LLC and Double Canyon Vineyards, LLC and American AgCredit, FLCA (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8–K filed on March 27, 2018).
10.2**	Offer Letter and Termination Agreement between Crimson Wine Group, Ltd. and Karen L. Diepholz, dated May 31, 2018 (filed herewith).
31.1**	Certification of President and Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2**	Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1**	Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.2**	Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
101**	Unaudited financial statements from the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Crimson Wine Group, Ltd. for the quarter ended June 30, 2018, formatted in Extensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL): (i) the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets; (ii) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income; (iii) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (iv) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows; and (v) the Notes to Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

* Incorporated by reference
** Filed herewith

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SIGNATURES

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



			CRIMSON WINE GROUP, LTD.
			(Registrant)

Date:	August 8, 2018	By:	/s/ Karen L. Diepholz
			Karen L. Diepholz
			Chief Financial Officer