VeriSign CEO awarded 23,989 RSUs in Form 4

VeriSign Inc. executive chairman, president and CEO D. James Bidzos received a grant of 23,989 restricted stock units (RSUs) on February 3, 2026.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

VeriSign Inc. executive chairman, president and CEO D. James Bidzos received a grant of 23,989 restricted stock units (RSUs) on February 3, 2026. The RSUs were reported at a price of $0 per unit and increase his directly held beneficial ownership to 436,088.1378 shares of common stock.

The award vests 25% on February 15, 2027, with the remaining 75% vesting in equal 6.25% installments over the following twelve quarters, subject to applicable taxes when shares are delivered.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 23,989 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider BIDZOS D JAMES

Role Exec. Chairman, Pres, & CEO

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	23,989	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 436,088.1378 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. On February 3, 2026, Reporting Person was awarded restricted stock units (RSUs). Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one (1) share of VeriSign, Inc. common stock once vested. The grant vests 25% on February 15, 2027 and ratably (6.25%) each of the following twelve quarters thereafter, subject to applicable taxes upon delivery.

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What insider transaction did VeriSign (VRSN) report for D. James Bidzos?

VeriSign reported that CEO D. James Bidzos received 23,989 restricted stock units on February 3, 2026. These units represent future rights to VeriSign common shares, subject to a multi-year vesting schedule and applicable taxes when the shares are ultimately delivered.

How many VeriSign (VRSN) shares does D. James Bidzos own after this Form 4?

After the February 3, 2026 RSU grant, D. James Bidzos is reported as beneficially owning 436,088.1378 shares of VeriSign common stock directly. This total reflects the impact of the newly awarded 23,989 restricted stock units disclosed in the filing.

What are the vesting terms of the 23,989 RSUs granted to VeriSign’s CEO?

The 23,989 RSUs granted to VeriSign’s CEO vest 25% on February 15, 2027. The remaining 75% vest in equal 6.25% installments over the next twelve quarters, with shares delivered and taxed as they are released.

Does the RSU grant to the VeriSign (VRSN) CEO require a purchase price?

The RSU grant was reported at a price of $0 per unit, meaning there is no purchase price when the award is granted. Once the RSUs vest, one share of VeriSign common stock is delivered for each unit, subject to applicable taxes at delivery.

What does each RSU in the VeriSign CEO’s grant represent?

Each RSU in the VeriSign CEO’s grant represents a contingent right to receive one share of VeriSign common stock once vested. Delivery of actual shares occurs over time under the vesting schedule, and is subject to required tax withholdings upon settlement.

Is the VeriSign CEO’s RSU grant reported as directly owned stock?

The Form 4 shows the resulting 436,088.1378 shares as directly beneficially owned by the CEO. The RSUs convert into common stock as they vest and are delivered, and the ownership form in the filing is marked as direct, not indirect.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 02/05/2026 - 04:39 PM Learn about SEC filing dates

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

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

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

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^*

BIDZOS D JAMES

(Last) (First) (Middle)

12061 BLUEMONT WAY

(Street)

RESTON VA 20190

(City) (State) (Zip)

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

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

X	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Exec. Chairman, Pres, & CEO

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/03/2026

4. 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 Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	02/03/2026		A		23,989(1)	A	$0	436,088.1378	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. On February 3, 2026, Reporting Person was awarded restricted stock units (RSUs). Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one (1) share of VeriSign, Inc. common stock once vested. The grant vests 25% on February 15, 2027 and ratably (6.25%) each of the following twelve quarters thereafter, subject to applicable taxes upon delivery.

Remarks:

	Thomas C. Indelicarto by Power of Attorney for D. James Bidzos	02/05/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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