Verano Secures $195M Term Loan with Favorable Terms, Refinances Debt, and Reports Mixed Q4/FY 2025 Results

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Verano Holdings announced the closing of a $195 million senior secured term loan with an initial 9.5% annual interest rate, refinancing existing debt with more favorable terms, alongside its Q4 and full-year 2025 financial results.

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• Secured $195M Term Loan

  Verano closed a $195 million senior secured term loan with Needham Bank and Chicago Atlantic, featuring an initial 9.5% annual interest rate and flexible prepayment options, described as highly competitive for the sector.

• Debt Refinancing Completed

  Proceeds from the new term loan, combined with a $50 million draw from an existing revolving credit facility, were used to fully refinance and retire the company's prior October 2022 credit agreement.

• Q4 2025 Financial Results

  The company reported Q4 2025 revenue of $207 million, a 2% sequential increase, and Adjusted EBITDA of $56 million (27% of revenue), though it posted a net loss of $(183) million.

• Full Year 2025 Performance

  Full-year 2025 revenue was $822 million, a 6% decrease year-over-year, with a net loss of $(258) million and Adjusted EBITDA of $229 million.

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The successful closing of a $195 million senior secured term loan at a competitive 9.5% interest rate is a significant positive for Verano, especially within the cannabis industry which often faces higher capital costs. This refinancing strengthens the company's balance sheet by replacing prior, likely higher-interest, debt and provides greater financial flexibility. While the Q4 and full-year 2025 financial results were mixed, showing sequential revenue and EBITDA improvement in Q4 but overall annual declines and a substantial net loss, the ability to secure such favorable financing terms underscores institutional confidence and improves the company's long-term financial stability. This capital structure improvement positions Verano to better execute its strategic growth initiatives and navigate potential industry catalysts like cannabis rescheduling.