VeriSign officer proposes $989K sale of 3,256 shares

The notice lists an approximate sale date of October 26, 2026 and identifies Nasdaq as the exchange.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

VeriSign, Inc. officer Danny McPherson filed a notice proposing to sell 3,256 common shares, with an aggregate market value of $989,482.12, through Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. The notice lists October 26, 2026 as the approximate sale date and identifies Nasdaq as the exchange. The listed acquisition entries are 2,849 restricted shares dated February 15, 2024, and 407 performance shares dated February 13, 2025.

Key Figures

Common shares proposed for sale: 3,256 shares Aggregate market value: $989,482.12 Shares outstanding: 89,700,000 shares +2 more

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Common shares proposed for sale 3,256 shares Proposed sale by Danny McPherson

Aggregate market value $989,482.12 Proposed sale

Shares outstanding 89,700,000 shares Issuer information in the notice

Restricted stock 2,849 shares Listed acquisition entry dated February 15, 2024

Performance shares 407 shares Listed acquisition entry dated February 13, 2025

Key Terms

aggregate market value, restricted stock, performance shares, Rule 144

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aggregate market value financial

"Aggregate market value"

Aggregate market value is the combined price you would pay to buy all outstanding shares of a company or all companies in a group at current market prices — essentially the sum of each stock’s market capitalization. It matters to investors because it shows the overall size and weight of an investment or sector (like the total cost to buy every piece of a puzzle), helps compare scale across companies or markets, and influences index composition and risk exposure.

restricted stock financial

"Restricted Stock"

Shares granted to an individual that carry limits on transfer or sale until certain conditions are met, such as staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets. Think of them as a locked gift that gradually opens; for investors they matter because they affect how many shares may enter the market later, signal management incentives and potential dilution, and reveal confidence in future company performance.

performance shares financial

"Performance Shares"

Performance shares are a type of company stock given to executives or employees that only become theirs if the company meets specific goals, like hitting certain profits or growth targets. They motivate leaders to work toward the company’s success, because their additional shares depend on achieving these results.

Rule 144 regulatory

"See the definition of "person" in paragraph (a) of Rule 144"

Rule 144 is a U.S. securities regulation that sets conditions under which restricted or insider-held shares can be legally resold to the public, such as required holding periods, availability of public information, limits on how much can be sold at once, and certain filing requirements. For investors it matters because it determines when previously locked-up shares can enter the market — like a release valve that can increase supply, affect share price, and signal insider intent.

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How many VRSN shares does Danny McPherson propose to sell?

Danny McPherson's notice proposes a sale of 3,256 common shares, with an aggregate market value of $989,482.12, through Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC.

When is Danny McPherson's proposed VRSN share sale expected?

The notice gives October 26, 2026 as the approximate sale date and identifies Nasdaq as the exchange.

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Form 144 Filer Information	UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 144 NOTICE OF PROPOSED SALE OF SECURITIES PURSUANT TO RULE 144 UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
FORM 144

144: Filer Information

Filer CIK	0001940987
Filer CCC	XXXXXXXX
Is this a LIVE or TEST Filing?	LIVE TEST
Submission Contact Information
Name
Phone
E-Mail Address

144: Issuer Information

Name of Issuer	VERISIGN, INC.
SEC File Number	000-23593
Address of Issuer	12061 Bluemont Way Reston VIRGINIA 20190
Phone	(703) 948-3200
Name of Person for Whose Account the Securities are To Be Sold	DANNY MCPHERSON
See the definition of "person" in paragraph (a) of Rule 144. Information is to be given not only as to the person for whose account the securities are to be sold but also as to all other persons included in that definition. In addition, information shall be given as to sales by all persons whose sales are required by paragraph (e) of Rule 144 to be aggregated with sales for the account of the person filing this notice.
Relationship to Issuer	Officer

144: Securities Information

Title of the Class of Securities To Be Sold	Name and Address of the Broker	Number of Shares or Other Units To Be Sold	Aggregate Market Value	Number of Shares or Other Units Outstanding	Approximate Date of Sale	Name the Securities Exchange
Common	Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Executive Financial Services 1 New York Plaza 8th Floor New York NY 10004	3256	989482.12	89700000	10/26/2026	NASDAQ

Furnish the following information with respect to the acquisition of the securities to be sold and with respect to the payment of all or any part of the purchase price or other consideration therefor:

144: Securities To Be Sold

Title of the Class	Date you Acquired	Nature of Acquisition Transaction	Name of Person from Whom Acquired	Is this a Gift?	Date Donor Acquired	Amount of Securities Acquired	Date of Payment	Nature of Payment *
Common	02/15/2024	Restricted Stock	Issuer			2849	02/15/2024	Not Applicable
Common	02/13/2025	Performance Shares	Issuer			407	02/13/2025	Not Applicable

* If the securities were purchased and full payment therefor was not made in cash at the time of purchase, explain in the table or in a note thereto the nature of the consideration given. If the consideration consisted of any note or other obligation, or if payment was made in installments describe the arrangement and state when the note or other obligation was discharged in full or the last installment paid.

Furnish the following information as to all securities of the issuer sold during the past 3 months by the person for whose account the securities are to be sold.

144: Securities Sold During The Past 3 Months

Nothing to Report

144: Remarks and Signature

Remarks	The securities to be sold were acquired upon the vesting of restricted stock during the period of 02/15/2024 through 10/15/2025.
Date of Notice	10/26/2026
ATTENTION:
The person for whose account the securities to which this notice relates are to be sold hereby represents by signing this notice that he does not know any material adverse information in regard to the current and prospective operations of the Issuer of the securities to be sold which has not been publicly disclosed. If such person has adopted a written trading plan or given trading instructions to satisfy Rule 10b5-1 under the Exchange Act, by signing the form and indicating the date that the plan was adopted or the instruction given, that person makes such representation as of the plan adoption or instruction date.
Signature	/s/ Danny R McPherson
ATTENTION: Intentional misstatements or omission of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations (See 18 U.S.C. 1001)