Verisign (VRSN) Form 3 — Matthew J. Desch Discloses No Shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Matthew J. Desch filed an Initial Statement of Beneficial Ownership (Form 3) reporting his relationship to Verisign, Inc. (VRSN) as a Director. The event date is 10/06/2025 and the filing is dated 10/08/2025. The form discloses zero shares of common stock beneficially owned and no derivative securities.

Positive

• Director role disclosed for Matthew J. Desch with issuer Verisign (VRSN)
• Form 3 filed documenting the initial beneficial ownership status dated 10/08/2025

Negative

• No common stock reported — 0 shares beneficially owned as of the filing date
• No derivative securities reported, so no disclosed equity-linked compensation at filing

Insights

Corporate Governance Analyst

Initial director disclosure shows appointment without reported equity ownership.

The filing records Matthew J. Desch as a Director of Verisign (VRSN) with an event date of 10/06/2025 and a Form 3 signature dated 10/08/2025. The reported position of 0 common shares and no derivatives indicates no disclosed equity stake at the time of filing.

This creates a clear open data point: future Form 4 filings may show stock grants, purchases, or option awards tied to director compensation. Monitor subsequent Section 16 filings for changes in ownership or standard equity award disclosures within the typical director onboarding period.

SEC Form 3

FORM 3

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

INITIAL STATEMENT OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

DESCH MATTHEW J

(Last) (First) (Middle)

12061 BLUEMONT WAY

(Street)

RESTON VA 20190

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Date of Event Requiring Statement (Month/Day/Year)
10/06/2025

3. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
VERISIGN INC/CA [ VRSN ]

4. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

5. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 4)	2. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned (Instr. 4)	3. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5)	4. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
Common Stock	0	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 4)	2. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		3. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 4)		4. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	5. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5)	6. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

Remarks:

	Thomas C. Indelicarto, by Power of Attorney for Matthew J. Desch	10/08/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

Who filed the Form 3 for VRSN and what is their relationship to the company?

The Form 3 was filed for Matthew J. Desch, who is reported as a Director of Verisign (VRSN).

What date triggered the filing and when was the Form 3 signed?

The event date is 10/06/2025 and the Form 3 is signed/dated 10/08/2025.

How many common shares did the reporting person disclose owning?

The filing discloses 0 shares of common stock beneficially owned.

Did the Form 3 report any derivative securities (options, warrants, converts)?

No. The Form 3 reports no derivative securities beneficially owned.

How will investors know if the director receives equity compensation later?

Any subsequent purchases or equity awards must be reported on Section 16 filings (e.g., Form 4), which should show grant dates, amounts, and exercise prices.