Verano Holdings (VRNO) officer reports major RSU grant, vesting and tax withholding
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Verano Holdings Corp. officer Laura Marie Kalesnik reported several equity compensation events tied to restricted stock units on Common Stock, par value $0.001. On June 1, 2026, vested RSUs were settled into 63,133 shares of common stock through an option exercise, while 15,374 shares were withheld by the company to satisfy income tax obligations, which the filing states does not represent a sale. The filing also shows a new grant of 299,145 restricted stock units under the Verano Holdings Corp. Stock and Incentive Plan. After these transactions, Kalesnik directly holds 433,433 shares of common stock and 398,171 restricted stock units, reflecting a larger ongoing equity stake.
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Insider Trade Summary
63,133 shares exercised/converted
Mixed
5 txns
Insider
Kalesnik Laura Marie
Role
See remarks
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 27,250 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 35,883 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Restricted Stock Units | 299,145 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock, par value $0.001 | 63,133 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock, par value $0.001 | 15,374 | $1.17 | $18K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Units — 134,909 shares (Direct, null);
Common Stock, par value $0.001 — 433,433 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- This transaction represents the settlement of vested restricted stock units into Common Stock, par value $0.001. Represents the number of shares of Common Stock, par value $0.001, that have been withheld by the issuer to satisfy its income tax withholding and remittance obligations in connection with the net settlement of the restricted stock units and does not represent a sale. The restricted stock units were granted under the Verano Holdings Corp. Stock and Incentive Plan on June 1, 2024. Each restricted stock unit reflects a contingent right to receive one share of Common Stock, par value $0.001 and vested 25% on each of June 1, 2025, December 1, 2025 and June 1, 2026 and thereafter will vest 25% on December 1, 2026. The restricted stock units disposed in this transaction settled on June 1, 2026. The restricted stock units were granted under the Verano Holdings Corp. Stock and Incentive Plan on June 1, 2025. Each restricted stock unit reflects a contingent right to receive one share of Common Stock, par value $0.001 and vested 33.33% on June 1, 2026, and thereafter will vest 33.33% on June 1, 2027 and 33.34% on June 1, 2028. The restricted stock units were granted under the Verano Holdings Corp. Stock and Incentive Plan on June 1, 2026. Each restricted stock unit reflects a contingent right to receive one share of Common Stock and will vest 33.33% on June 1, 2027, 33.33% on June 1, 2028 and 33.34% on June 1, 2029.
Key Figures
Tax-withheld shares: 15,374 shares
RSU settlement into shares: 63,133 shares
New RSU grant: 299,145 units
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Tax-withheld shares
15,374 shares
Common stock withheld at $1.17 per share for income tax obligations
RSU settlement into shares
63,133 shares
Common stock received from settlement of vested restricted stock units on June 1, 2026
New RSU grant
299,145 units
Restricted stock units granted under Verano Holdings Corp. Stock and Incentive Plan on June 1, 2026
Common shares held
433,433 shares
Direct Verano common stock holdings after June 1, 2026 transactions
RSUs held
398,171 units
Restricted stock units outstanding after reported RSU grant and exercises
Tax withholding price
$1.17 per share
Value used for 15,374 common shares withheld to satisfy tax obligations
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Units, Stock and Incentive Plan, tax withholding, derivative security, +1 more
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Restricted Stock Units financial
"The restricted stock units were granted under the Verano Holdings Corp. Stock and Incentive Plan on June 1, 2024."
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
Stock and Incentive Plan financial
"The restricted stock units were granted under the Verano Holdings Corp. Stock and Incentive Plan on June 1, 2024."
tax withholding financial
"shares of Common Stock ... withheld by the issuer to satisfy its income tax withholding and remittance obligations"
Tax withholding is the practice of taking a portion of a payment—such as wages, dividends, or sale proceeds—before it reaches the recipient and sending that portion to the tax authority as an advance on the recipient’s eventual tax bill. For investors it matters because withholding reduces immediate cash received and affects after‑tax returns, estimated tax payments, and whether you may owe more or receive a refund when taxes are finally calculated, like having a small automatic savings set aside for your tax bill.
derivative security financial
"transaction code description: Exercise or conversion of derivative security"
A derivative security is a financial contract whose value comes from the price or performance of something else, such as a stock, bond, commodity, or market index. For investors it acts like an insurance policy or a wager: it can be used to protect against losses, lock in prices, or amplify gains and losses, so it can change a portfolio’s risk and potential return without owning the underlying asset directly.
contingent right financial
"Each restricted stock unit reflects a contingent right to receive one share of Common Stock"
FAQ
What insider transactions did Verano Holdings (VRNO) report for Laura Marie Kalesnik?
Verano officer Laura Marie Kalesnik reported RSU-related activity, including settlement of vested units into 63,133 common shares and a new grant of 299,145 restricted stock units. The filing reflects routine equity compensation, not open-market buying or selling.
What new restricted stock units did Verano Holdings (VRNO) grant to Kalesnik?
Verano granted Laura Marie Kalesnik 299,145 restricted stock units under its Stock and Incentive Plan. Each unit represents a contingent right to receive one common share, subject to a vesting schedule extending through June 1, 2029 as described in the footnotes.
What is the vesting schedule for Kalesnik’s Verano (VRNO) restricted stock units?
Footnotes show multiple RSU grants. One 2024 grant vests 25% on June 1, 2025, December 1, 2025, June 1, 2026, and December 1, 2026. Another 2025 grant vests roughly one-third annually on June 1 of 2026, 2027, and 2028; a 2026 grant vests similarly through 2029.
How many restricted stock units does Kalesnik hold in Verano Holdings (VRNO) after this Form 4?
Following the RSU grant and exercises reported on June 1, 2026, the Form 4 shows Laura Marie Kalesnik holding 398,171 restricted stock units. These units each represent a contingent right to receive one Verano common share, subject to the stated vesting schedules.