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Verano Announces $195 Million Senior Secured Term Loan Refinancing Agreement to Fund Company’s Strategic Growth Initiatives
New credit facility highlights Company’s ability to access lower-cost regional bank capital and secure among the most favorable terms in the industry, including an initial 9.5% annual interest rate and prepayment flexibility CHICAGO, March 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verano Holdings Corp. (Cboe CA: VRNO) (OTCQX: VRNO) (“Verano” or the “Company”), a leading multi-state cannabis company, today announced the closing of a $195,000,000 senior secured term loan (the "Term Loan") under a new credit ag
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