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Veru (VERU) chief scientist adds 1,800 shares in open-market buy

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VERU INC. Chief Scientific Officer K. Gary Barnette reported a purchase of 1,800 shares of Veru common stock on 2026-08-13 at an average price of $2.6899 per share in an open-market or private transaction. Following this trade, his directly held position increased to 2,300 shares. The transaction was not marked as being conducted under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

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Insider BARNETTE K GARY
Role Chief Scientific Officer
Bought 1,800 shs ($5K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Purchase Common Stock 1,800 $2.6899 $5K
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 2,300 shares (Direct)
Shares purchased 1,800 shares Common stock bought by K. Gary Barnette on 2026-08-13
Purchase price per share $2.6899 per share Average price for the 1,800 VERU shares purchased
Shares owned after transaction 2,300 shares Directly held VERU common stock by K. Gary Barnette after the trade
Transaction date 2026-08-13 Date of the reported common stock purchase
Rule 10b5-1 regulatory
"The transaction was not marked as being conducted under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan"
Rule 10b5-1 is a regulation that allows company insiders to buy or sell their shares at predetermined times, even if they have access to non-public information. It acts like setting a schedule in advance for transactions, helping prevent accusations of unfair trading. This rule provides a way for insiders to plan trades transparently, giving investors confidence that these transactions are not based on hidden information.
open market or private transaction market
"transaction_code_description: Purchase in open market or private transaction"
Form 4 regulatory
"K. Gary Barnette reported this transaction on a Form 4 insider report"
Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

FAQ

What insider transaction did VERU Chief Scientific Officer report?

VERU Chief Scientific Officer K. Gary Barnette reported buying 1,800 shares of Veru common stock on 2026-08-13 at $2.6899 per share, increasing his directly held stake to 2,300 shares after the transaction.

At what price did the VERU insider purchase shares?

K. Gary Barnette purchased VERU common stock at an average price of $2.6899 per share. The filing describes the transaction as a purchase in open market or private transaction, indicating it was a standard share acquisition rather than an option exercise.

How many VERU shares does the insider hold after this Form 4 transaction?

After the reported transaction, K. Gary Barnette directly holds 2,300 shares of VERU common stock. This reflects the addition of 1,800 shares purchased on 2026-08-13, as disclosed in the Form 4 insider report.

Was the VERU insider trade under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

No. The Form 4 for VERU shows the Rule 10b5-1 checkbox as not selected, indicating the 1,800-share purchase on 2026-08-13 was not reported as pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

What type of transaction is reported in VERU’s latest Form 4?

The latest VERU Form 4 reports a purchase of common stock by Chief Scientific Officer K. Gary Barnette. It is coded as a P transaction, meaning a purchase in an open market or private transaction rather than a derivative exercise.

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SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
BARNETTE K GARY

(Last)(First)(Middle)
2916 N. MIAMI AVENUE
SUITE 1000

(Street)
MIAMI FLORIDA 33127

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
VERU INC. [ VERU ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Chief Scientific Officer
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/13/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock08/13/2026P1,800A$2.68992,300D
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
/s/ Phil R. Greenberg, via Power of Attorney08/14/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)