Village Farms International, Inc. received a Schedule 13G reporting that investment entities affiliated with Citadel and Kenneth Griffin collectively may be deemed to beneficially own 6,689,240 Common Shares of the company. This represents 5.5% of Village Farms’ outstanding Common Shares, based on 121,811,130 Shares outstanding as of June 8, 2026, as cited from the issuer’s prospectus.
The filing is a joint report by Citadel Advisors LLC, Citadel Advisors Holdings LP, Citadel GP LLC, Citadel Securities LLC, Citadel Securities Group LP, Citadel Securities GP LLC, and Kenneth Griffin. All reported voting and dispositive powers over the Shares are described as shared rather than sole, and the holdings include Shares held through Citadel CEMF Investments Ltd., Citadel Securities LLC, and CRBU Holdings LLC, as well as possible instruments exercisable for or convertible into Shares.
Beneficial ownership (Kenneth Griffin & affiliates)6,689,240 SharesTotal Shares Kenneth Griffin may be deemed to beneficially own
Ownership percentage (Kenneth Griffin & affiliates)5.5%Portion of Village Farms Common Shares outstanding
Shares outstanding121,811,130 SharesCommon Shares outstanding as of June 8, 2026, per issuer prospectus
Citadel Advisors entities holding5,625,000 SharesShares each of Citadel Advisors LLC, Citadel Advisors Holdings LP and Citadel GP LLC may be deemed to own
Citadel Securities LLC holding105,454 SharesShares Citadel Securities LLC may be deemed to beneficially own (0.1% of class)
Citadel Securities Group LP holding1,064,240 SharesShares each of Citadel Securities Group LP and Citadel Securities GP LLC may be deemed to own (0.9%)
"may be deemed to beneficially own 5,625,000 Shares"
Beneficially own means having the economic rights and risks of a security—such as the right to receive dividends, sell the shares, or profit from price changes—whether or not your name appears on the official share register. Think of it like renting a car: you use it and reap the benefits even if the title lists someone else. Investors care because beneficial ownership determines who truly controls value, must be disclosed under securities rules, and can signal potential influence or trading activity that affects a stock’s price.
shared voting powerfinancial
"Shared Voting Power 5,625,000.00"
Shared voting power occurs when two or more parties jointly have the right to vote or decide how a block of company shares is cast, like co-owners who must agree before moving a piece of furniture. Investors care because who controls voting rights affects board elections, major corporate decisions and takeover outcomes, and shared control can alter regulatory disclosures and the practical influence any holder has over a company’s direction and value.
shared dispositive powerfinancial
"Shared Dispositive Power 6,689,240.00"
Schedule 13Gregulatory
"This Schedule 13G is being jointly filed by Citadel Advisors LLC"
A Schedule 13G is a formal document that investors file with the government when they acquire a large ownership stake in a company, usually for investment purposes rather than control. It helps keep the public informed about who owns significant parts of a company's shares, which can influence how the company is managed and how investors make decisions. Filing this schedule is important for transparency and understanding the ownership landscape of publicly traded companies.
attorney-in-factregulatory
"Seth Levy is signing on behalf of Kenneth Griffin as attorney-in-fact"
An attorney-in-fact is the person or entity given legal authority through a power of attorney to act on behalf of another for specific tasks, such as signing documents, voting shares, or handling transactions. For investors, this matters because it lets a trusted representative make timely decisions or complete paperwork when the owner cannot, much like handing keys to someone to run errands on your behalf—so checks on scope and limits of that authority are important.
FAQ
What ownership stake in VFF does Kenneth Griffin report on this Schedule 13G?
Kenneth Griffin may be deemed to beneficially own 6,689,240 Shares of Village Farms International (VFF), representing 5.5% of the company’s outstanding Common Shares, based on 121,811,130 Shares outstanding as of June 8, 2026.
How many Village Farms (VFF) shares are reported by Citadel Advisors entities?
Citadel Advisors LLC, Citadel Advisors Holdings LP, and Citadel GP LLC each may be deemed to beneficially own 5,625,000 Shares of Village Farms, which represents 4.6% of the outstanding Common Shares, as referenced in the Schedule 13G filing.
What percentage of Village Farms (VFF) does Citadel Securities LLC report?
Citadel Securities LLC may be deemed to beneficially own 105,454 Shares of Village Farms, equal to about 0.1% of the outstanding Common Shares, with all voting and dispositive powers over these Shares described as shared rather than sole.
How are voting and dispositive powers over VFF shares allocated among the reporting persons?
Each reporting person, including Citadel entities and Kenneth Griffin, reports 0 Shares with sole voting or dispositive power and only shared power over their respective positions, totaling 6,689,240 Shares subject to shared voting and shared dispositive authority.
What share count did the Schedule 13G for VFF use to calculate ownership percentages?
The Schedule 13G states that ownership percentages are based on 121,811,130 Shares of Village Farms International outstanding as of June 8, 2026, as reported in the issuer’s prospectus dated June 5, 2026.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
VILLAGE FARMS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
(Name of Issuer)
Common Shares, without par value (the "Shares")
(Title of Class of Securities)
92707Y108
(CUSIP Number)
06/30/2026
(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)
Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:
Rule 13d-1(b)
Rule 13d-1(c)
Rule 13d-1(d)
schemaVersion:
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
92707Y108
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Citadel Advisors LLC
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
5,625,000.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
5,625,000.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
5,625,000.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
4.6 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IA, HC, OO
Comment for Type of Reporting Person: The percentages reported in this Schedule 13G are based upon 121,811,130 Shares outstanding as of June 8, 2026 (according to the issuer's prospectus as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 5, 2026).
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
92707Y108
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Citadel Advisors Holdings LP
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
5,625,000.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
5,625,000.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
5,625,000.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
4.6 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC, PN
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
92707Y108
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Citadel GP LLC
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
5,625,000.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
5,625,000.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
5,625,000.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
4.6 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC, OO
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
92707Y108
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Citadel Securities LLC
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
105,454.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
105,454.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
105,454.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
0.1 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
BD, OO
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
92707Y108
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Citadel Securities Group LP
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
1,064,240.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
1,064,240.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
1,064,240.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
0.9 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC, PN
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
92707Y108
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Citadel Securities GP LLC
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
1,064,240.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
1,064,240.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
1,064,240.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
0.9 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC, OO
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
92707Y108
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Kenneth Griffin
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
UNITED STATES
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
6,689,240.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
6,689,240.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
6,689,240.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
5.5 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC, IN
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
VILLAGE FARMS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
90 Colonial Parkway, Lake Mary, FL 32746
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
This Schedule 13G is being jointly filed by Citadel Advisors LLC ("Citadel Advisors"), Citadel Advisors Holdings LP ("CAH"), Citadel GP LLC ("CGP"), Citadel Securities LLC ("Citadel Securities"), Citadel Securities Group LP ("CALC4"), Citadel Securities GP LLC ("CSGP") and Mr. Kenneth Griffin (collectively with Citadel Advisors, CAH, CGP, Citadel Securities, CALC4 and CSGP, the "Reporting Persons") with respect to the Shares of the above-named issuer held of record by Citadel CEMF Investments Ltd., a Cayman Islands limited company ("CCIL"), Citadel Securities and CRBU Holdings LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("CRBH"). Such Shares may include other instruments exercisable for or convertible into Shares.
Citadel Advisors is the portfolio manager for CCIL. CAH is the sole member of Citadel Advisors. CGP is the general partner of CAH. CALC4 is the non-member manager of Citadel Securities and CRBH. CSGP is the general partner of CALC4. Mr. Griffin is the President and Chief Executive Officer of CGP, and owns a controlling interest in CGP and CSGP.
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
The address of each of the Reporting Persons is 830 Brickell Plaza, Miami, Florida 33131.
(c)
Citizenship:
Each of Citadel Advisors, CGP, Citadel Securities and CSGP is organized as a limited liability company under the laws of the State of Delaware. Each of CALC4 and CAH is organized as a limited partnership under the laws of the State of Delaware. Mr. Griffin is a U.S. citizen.
(d)
Title of class of securities:
Common Shares, without par value (the "Shares")
(e)
CUSIP Number(s):
92707Y108
Item 3.
If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)
Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)
Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)
Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)
Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)
An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)
An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)
A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)
A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)
A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)
A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J),
please specify the type of institution:
(k)
Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.
Ownership
(a)
Amount beneficially owned:
1. Each of Citadel Advisors LLC, Citadel Advisors Holdings LP and Citadel GP LLC may be deemed to beneficially own 5,625,000 Shares.
2. Citadel Securities LLC may be deemed to beneficially own 105,454 Shares.
3. Each of Citadel Securities Group LP and Citadel Securities GP LLC may be deemed to beneficially own 1,064,240 Shares.
4. Mr. Griffin may be deemed to beneficially own 6,689,240 Shares.
(b)
Percent of class:
1. The number of Shares that each of Citadel Advisors LLC, Citadel Advisors Holdings LP and Citadel GP LLC may be deemed to beneficially own constitutes 4.6% of the Shares outstanding.
2. The number of Shares that Citadel Securities LLC may be deemed to beneficially own constitutes 0.1% of the Shares outstanding.
3. The number of Shares that each of Citadel Securities Group LP and Citadel Securities GP LLC may be deemed to beneficially own constitutes 0.9% of the Shares outstanding.
4. The number of Shares that Mr. Griffin may be deemed to beneficially own constitutes 5.5% of the Shares outstanding.
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
1. Each of Citadel Advisors LLC, Citadel Advisors Holdings LP and Citadel GP LLC: 0
2. Citadel Securities LLC: 0
3. Each of Citadel Securities Group LP and Citadel Securities GP LLC: 0
4. Mr. Griffin: 0
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
1. Each of Citadel Advisors LLC, Citadel Advisors Holdings LP and Citadel GP LLC: 5,625,000
2. Citadel Securities LLC: 105,454
3. Each of Citadel Securities Group LP and Citadel Securities GP LLC: 1,064,240
4. Mr. Griffin: 6,689,240
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
1. Each of Citadel Advisors LLC, Citadel Advisors Holdings LP and Citadel GP LLC: 0
2. Citadel Securities LLC: 0
3. Each of Citadel Securities Group LP and Citadel Securities GP LLC: 0
4. Mr. Griffin: 0
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
1. Each of Citadel Advisors LLC, Citadel Advisors Holdings LP and Citadel GP LLC: 5,625,000
2. Citadel Securities LLC: 105,454
3. Each of Citadel Securities Group LP and Citadel Securities GP LLC: 1,064,240
4. Mr. Griffin: 6,689,240
Item 5.
Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Not Applicable
Item 6.
Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
Not Applicable
Item 7.
Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
Not Applicable
Item 8.
Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
Not Applicable
Item 9.
Notice of Dissolution of Group.
Not Applicable
Item 10.
Certifications:
By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under § 240.14a-11.
SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
Citadel Advisors LLC
Signature:
/s/ Seth Levy
Name/Title:
Seth Levy, Authorized Signatory
Date:
08/14/2026
Citadel Advisors Holdings LP
Signature:
/s/ Seth Levy
Name/Title:
Seth Levy, Authorized Signatory
Date:
08/14/2026
Citadel GP LLC
Signature:
/s/ Seth Levy
Name/Title:
Seth Levy, Authorized Signatory
Date:
08/14/2026
Citadel Securities LLC
Signature:
/s/ Seth Levy
Name/Title:
Seth Levy, Authorized Signatory
Date:
08/14/2026
Citadel Securities Group LP
Signature:
/s/ Seth Levy
Name/Title:
Seth Levy, Authorized Signatory
Date:
08/14/2026
Citadel Securities GP LLC
Signature:
/s/ Seth Levy
Name/Title:
Seth Levy, Authorized Signatory
Date:
08/14/2026
Kenneth Griffin
Signature:
/s/ Seth Levy
Name/Title:
Seth Levy, attorney-in-fact*
Date:
08/14/2026
Comments accompanying signature: * Seth Levy is signing on behalf of Kenneth Griffin as attorney-in-fact pursuant to a power of attorney previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and hereby incorporated by reference herein. The power of attorney was filed as an attachment to a filing by Citadel Advisors LLC on Schedule 13G for Allakos Inc. on October 13, 2023.
