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Verano (VRNO) insider covers RSU tax with 944,668 withheld shares

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Verano Holdings Corp. insider George Peter Archos reported updated holdings and a tax-related share disposition. On June 5, 2026, 944,668 common shares were withheld by the issuer at $1.17 per share to cover income tax obligations from the issuance and vesting of 2,500,000 restricted stock units. The filing specifies this withholding does not represent a sale. After this net settlement, Archos directly held 16,286,441 common shares, and also reported various indirect holdings through entities such as Archos Capital Group, LLC, E&P Archos Holdings entities, Copperstone Trust, and GP Management Group, LLC, while expressly disclaiming beneficial ownership of shares held by certain LLCs.

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Insider Archos George Peter
Role See remarks
Type Security Shares Price Value
Tax Withholding Common Stock, par value $0.001 944,668 $1.17 $1.11M
holding Common Stock, par value $0.001 -- -- --
holding Common Stock, par value $0.001 -- -- --
holding Common Stock, par value $0.001 -- -- --
holding Common Stock, par value $0.001 -- -- --
holding Common Stock, par value $0.001 -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock, par value $0.001 — 16,286,441 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock, par value $0.001 — 5,733,816 shares (Indirect, By GP Management Group, LLC)
Footnotes (1)
  1. 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 following the issuance and vesting of 2,500,000 restricted stock units of the issuer on June 1, 2026 and remittance obligations in connection with the net settlement of the restricted stock units and does not represent a sale. Such restricted stock units settled into shares of Common Stock on June 5, 2026. Due to the Reporting Person's 2% membership interest in the E&P Archos Holdings, LLC and E&P Archos Holdings II, LLC (together, the "LLCs"), the Reporting Person may be deemed to beneficially own the number of shares detailed in Table I. This filing shall not be deemed an admission that such Reporting Person is, for purposes of section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or otherwise, the beneficial owner of the equity securities reported in Table I owned by the LLCs. Mr. Archos expressly disclaims his beneficial ownership of the shares reported in Table I owned by the LLCs.
Tax-withheld shares 944,668 shares Withheld at $1.17 per share on June 5, 2026 for tax obligations
Tax-withheld price $1.17 per share Price applied to 944,668 shares withheld for tax
RSUs vested 2,500,000 restricted stock units Issued and vested on June 1, 2026
Direct shares after event 16,286,441 shares Direct common stock holdings following tax withholding
Archos Capital Group holdings 4,420,790 shares Indirect common stock holdings by Archos Capital Group, LLC
GP Management Group holdings 5,733,816 shares Indirect common stock holdings by GP Management Group, LLC
Copperstone Trust holdings 1,817,688 shares Indirect common stock holdings by Copperstone Trust
restricted stock units financial
"following the issuance and vesting of 2,500,000 restricted stock units of the issuer on June 1, 2026"
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.
net settlement financial
"remittance obligations in connection with the net settlement of the restricted stock units"
income tax withholding financial
"withheld by the issuer to satisfy its income tax withholding following the issuance and vesting"
beneficially own financial
"the Reporting Person may be deemed to beneficially own the number of shares detailed in Table I"
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.
membership interest financial
"Due to the Reporting Person's 2% membership interest in the E&P Archos Holdings, LLC and E&P Archos Holdings II, LLC"
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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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OMB Number:3235-0287
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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*
Archos George Peter

(Last)(First)(Middle)
224 WEST HILL STREET, SUITE 400

(Street)
CHICAGO ILLINOIS 60610

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Verano Holdings Corp. [ VRNO ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
See remarks
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/05/2026
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 Stock, par value $0.00106/05/2026F(1)944,668D$1.1716,286,441D
Common Stock, par value $0.0015,733,816IBy GP Management Group, LLC
Common Stock, par value $0.0011,817,688IBy Copperstone Trust
Common Stock, par value $0.001204,082(2)IBy E&P Archos Holdings, LLC
Common Stock, par value $0.001204,082(2)IBy E&P Archos Holdings II, LLC
Common Stock, par value $0.0014,420,790IBy Archos Capital Group, LLC
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:
1. 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 following the issuance and vesting of 2,500,000 restricted stock units of the issuer on June 1, 2026 and remittance obligations in connection with the net settlement of the restricted stock units and does not represent a sale. Such restricted stock units settled into shares of Common Stock on June 5, 2026.
2. Due to the Reporting Person's 2% membership interest in the E&P Archos Holdings, LLC and E&P Archos Holdings II, LLC (together, the "LLCs"), the Reporting Person may be deemed to beneficially own the number of shares detailed in Table I. This filing shall not be deemed an admission that such Reporting Person is, for purposes of section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or otherwise, the beneficial owner of the equity securities reported in Table I owned by the LLCs. Mr. Archos expressly disclaims his beneficial ownership of the shares reported in Table I owned by the LLCs.
Remarks:
Chair, Chief Executive Officer and President
/s/ Laura Marie Kalesnik, Attorney-in-Fact06/09/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Verano (VRNO) report for George Peter Archos?

Verano reported that George Peter Archos had 944,668 common shares withheld to cover income tax obligations on vested restricted stock units. The filing clearly states this was a tax-withholding event and not an open-market sale of shares.

How many Verano (VRNO) shares were withheld for taxes in this Form 4?

A total of 944,668 Verano common shares were withheld by the issuer at $1.17 per share. This withholding satisfied income tax and remittance obligations related to the vesting and settlement of 2,500,000 restricted stock units.

How many Verano (VRNO) shares does George Peter Archos hold directly after this filing?

After the June 5, 2026 tax-withholding event, George Peter Archos directly held 16,286,441 Verano common shares. This figure reflects his direct ownership following the net settlement of 2,500,000 restricted stock units into common stock.

Does the Verano (VRNO) Form 4 show a sale of shares by George Peter Archos?

No, the Form 4 specifies the 944,668 shares were withheld by the issuer to satisfy income tax obligations. The footnote explicitly states this withholding does not represent a sale, distinguishing it from an open-market disposition of shares.

What triggered the tax-withholding event in the Verano (VRNO) Form 4?

The tax-withholding event followed the issuance and vesting of 2,500,000 restricted stock units on June 1, 2026. These restricted stock units settled into common shares on June 5, 2026, and the issuer withheld 944,668 shares to meet income tax and remittance obligations.