debt
confidence high
sentiment positive
materiality 0.75
Verano closes $75M revolving credit facility, draws $50M to retire higher-cost debt
Verano Holdings Corp.
- $75M revolver agented by Chicago Atlantic; $50M drawn to repay existing senior secured debt with no prepayment penalty.
- Floating rate: SOFR + 6% (4% SOFR floor); no amortization; matures September 29, 2028.
- Remaining $25M available for strategic initiatives; facility secured by selected real estate.
- CEO states the facility fortifies balance sheet and provides lower-cost debt; called the largest revolver among U.S. cannabis operators.
- Facility allows proportionate real estate release given outstanding balance ≤60% appraised value of remaining pledged real estate.