AdvisorShares Trust discloses 5.96M VFF shares; sole voting power

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

AdvisorShares Trust reports ownership of 5,963,842 shares of Village Farms International, representing 5.29% of the outstanding common stock. The filer states it has sole voting and sole dispositive power over all reported shares and no shared voting or dispositive power.

The Schedule 13G certification indicates the shares were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of the issuer. No group affiliations, subsidiaries, or additional arrangements are disclosed in the filing.

Positive

• Ownership exceeds 5%, triggering transparent public disclosure of the position
• Sole voting and dispositive power reported for 5,963,842 shares provides clarity on control of the stake
• Filing made under Schedule 13G with a certification of passive holding intent

Negative

• None.

Insights

Institutional Ownership Analyst

AdvisorShares holds a material, passive stake of 5.29%.

Holding 5,963,842 shares and crossing the 5% threshold requires public reporting and can increase investor attention. The filing classifies the position as a Schedule 13G, which signals a passive intent rather than an activist posture.

This is investor-relevant because a >5% stake is large enough to influence market liquidity for VFF stock and may prompt monitoring by other holders, but the filer explicitly disclaims any control intent.

Compliance & Regulatory Specialist

Form and certifications indicate compliance with 13G passive-holder rules.

The statement includes the required ownership breakdown: sole voting power and sole dispositive power over 5,963,842 shares and reports 5.29% of the class. The filer also certifies the shares are held in the ordinary course and not to influence control.

This reduces regulatory risk that the position will be treated as an active solicitation under Schedule 13D; no additional arrangements, groups, or subsidiaries are disclosed.

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 Stock, no par value

(Title of Class of Securities)

92707Y108

(CUSIP Number)

09/30/2025

(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)

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 92707Y108

1

Names of Reporting Persons

AdvisorShares Trust

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 5,963,842.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 5,963,842.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

5,963,842.00

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)

5.29 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IV

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, Florida, 32746
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: AdvisorShares Trust
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 4800 Montgomery Lane, Suite 150 Bethesda, Maryland 20814
(c)	Citizenship: Delaware
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Stock, no par value
(e)	CUSIP No.: 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: 5,963,842
(b)	Percent of class: 5.29%
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 5,963,842
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 5,963,842
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
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.

AdvisorShares Trust

Signature:	/s/ Stefanie Little
Name/Title:	Stefanie Little - Chief Compliance Officer
Date:	10/03/2025

FAQ

What stake does AdvisorShares Trust report in Village Farms (VFF)?

AdvisorShares Trust reports holding 5,963,842 shares, representing 5.29% of Village Farms' common stock.

Does AdvisorShares claim voting or dispositional control over the shares?

Yes. The filing reports sole voting power and sole dispositive power for all 5,963,842 shares and 0 shared power.

Is this Schedule 13G or Schedule 13D and what does that mean?

This is a Schedule 13G, which indicates the filer reports the position as a passive investment rather than an intent to influence control.

Did the filing identify any group members or subsidiaries?

No. The filing states Not Applicable for group members and subsidiaries related to the acquisition.

Does the filing say the shares were acquired to change control of Village Farms?

No. The certification states the shares were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not to change or influence control.