Verses AI (VRSSF) outlines workforce restructuring and reduction move

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Verses AI Inc. filed a current report describing a new corporate action related to its employees. The company states that on January 16, 2026 it issued a press release announcing a workforce restructuring and reduction. This indicates changes to its staffing levels and organizational structure, though specific details are contained in the press release rather than this report.

The press release is included as Exhibit 99.1 to the filing and is incorporated by reference, meaning it is treated as part of the official disclosure. No additional financial metrics or operational details about the restructuring are provided in this excerpt.

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Verses AI discloses a workforce restructuring and reduction via 8-K.

Verses AI Inc. reports that it has initiated a workforce restructuring and reduction, disclosed through a press release dated January 16, 2026. Workforce changes can affect operating expenses, execution capacity, and future growth, but this excerpt does not quantify the scale or describe which functions are affected.

The key information here is simply that a restructuring is underway and formally disclosed, with further detail placed in Exhibit 99.1. Subsequent filings and company communications may provide more color on the financial and operational consequences of this step.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 8.01, 9.01

2 items

Item 8.01 Other Events Other

Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 16, 2026

VERSES AI INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

British Columbia, Canada		000-56692		88-2921736
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

2121 Avenue of the Stars, 8th Floor Los Angeles, CA		90067
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

(310) 988-1944

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

☐	Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐	Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☒

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☒

Item 8.01 Other Events.

On January 16, 2026, Verses AI Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing a workforce restructuring and reduction. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit No.		Description
99.1		Press Release dated January 16, 2026
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	Verses AI Inc.
January 23, 2026	By:	/s/ James Christodoulou
		James Christodoulou
		Chief Financial Officer

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FAQ

What did Verses AI Inc. (VRSSF) disclose in its latest 8-K?

Verses AI Inc. disclosed that it issued a press release on January 16, 2026 announcing a workforce restructuring and reduction.

When did Verses AI announce its workforce restructuring and reduction?

Verses AI announced its workforce restructuring and reduction in a press release dated January 16, 2026, as referenced in the 8-K.

Where can investors find details of Verses AIs workforce reduction?

Details are contained in the press release filed as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K, which is incorporated by reference.

Does the Verses AI 8-K provide financial figures about the restructuring?

In this excerpt, the 8-K only notes that a workforce restructuring and reduction was announced; it does not include financial figures.

Who signed the Verses AI 8-K reporting the workforce restructuring?

The 8-K was signed on behalf of Verses AI Inc. by James Christodoulou, the companys Chief Financial Officer.