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VeriSign (NASDAQ: VRSN) EVP gains 4,810 PSUs, 1,600.9664 shares withheld

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

VeriSign executive Danny R. McPherson, EVP - Technology & CSO, reported equity transactions in VeriSign common stock. On February 5, 2026, 4,810 performance-based restricted stock units (PSUs) granted in 2023 vested in full, resulting in the acquisition of 4,810 shares at $0 per share.

The acquired shares include 41.9664 shares credited as dividend equivalents under the 2023 PSU award agreement. To cover tax obligations from this vesting, 1,600.9664 shares were disposed of at $242.62 per share through share withholding. After these transactions, McPherson directly owned 41,783.6588 VeriSign common shares.

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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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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
McPherson Danny R

(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)
Director 10% Owner
X Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
EVP - Technology & CSO
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/05/2026
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 02/05/2026 A 4,810(1) A $0 43,384.6252(2) D
Common Stock 02/05/2026 F 1,600.9664(3) D $242.62 41,783.6588 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 13, 2023, Reporting Person was awarded performance-based restricted stock units (PSUs). On February 5, 2026, actual performance against goals was determined for the performance period of such award and the Reporting Person was awarded 4,810 PSUs. Each PSU represents a contingent right to receive one (1) share of VeriSign common stock once vested. The PSUs vested in full on February 5, 2026.
2. Includes 41.9664 shares of common stock which were acquired on February 5, 2026 as a result of dividend equivalents paid pursuant to the terms of the 2023 PSU Award Agreement.
3. Disposition of shares exempt under Rule 16b-3 as payment of tax liability to Company by delivery or withholding securities incident to vesting of restricted stock units.
Remarks:
Thomas C. Indelicarto by Power of Attorney for Danny R. McPherson 02/06/2026
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did VeriSign (VRSN) report for Danny R. McPherson?

VeriSign reported that EVP - Technology & CSO Danny R. McPherson acquired 4,810 VeriSign common shares from vesting performance-based restricted stock units on February 5, 2026. A portion of these shares was then withheld to satisfy related tax obligations.

How many VeriSign (VRSN) shares did Danny R. McPherson acquire and at what price?

Danny R. McPherson acquired 4,810 VeriSign common shares at a reported price of $0 per share. These shares resulted from the vesting of performance-based restricted stock units originally granted in February 2023 after performance goals were evaluated.

Why were 1,600.9664 VeriSign (VRSN) shares disposed of in this Form 4?

The 1,600.9664 VeriSign shares were disposed of to pay tax liability arising from the vesting of restricted stock units. The shares were withheld by the company at a price of $242.62 per share under an exemption provided by SEC Rule 16b-3.

How many VeriSign (VRSN) shares does Danny R. McPherson own after these transactions?

Following the reported February 5, 2026 transactions, Danny R. McPherson directly owns 41,783.6588 shares of VeriSign common stock. This figure reflects both the PSU-related share acquisition and the tax-related share withholding disposition reported on the Form 4.

What are the key terms of Danny R. McPherson’s 2023 VeriSign PSU award?

The 2023 VeriSign performance-based restricted stock unit award granted McPherson PSUs that convert into common shares once performance goals are determined. On February 5, 2026, performance was measured and 4,810 PSUs vested fully, each PSU delivering one VeriSign common share.
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