Verisign (VRSN) EVP Danny McPherson sells 5,000 common shares in open market

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Verisign Inc. executive Danny R. McPherson, EVP - Technology & CSO, reported an open-market sale of 5,000 shares of Verisign common stock on April 28, 2026. The weighted average sale price was $271.0213 per share, with individual trades ranging from $270.88 to $271.1501. After this transaction, he directly holds 35,195.1627 shares of Verisign common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Seller: 5,000 shares ($1,355,107)

Net Sell 1 txn

Insider McPherson Danny R

Role EVP - Technology & CSO

Sold 5,000 shs ($1.36M)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Common Stock	5,000	$271.0213	$1.36M

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 35,195.163 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Shares sold: 5,000 shares Weighted average sale price: $271.0213 per share Post-transaction holdings: 35,195.1627 shares +1 more

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Shares sold 5,000 shares Open-market sale of Verisign common stock on April 28, 2026

Weighted average sale price $271.0213 per share Price for 5,000 Verisign common shares sold

Post-transaction holdings 35,195.1627 shares Direct ownership after the reported sale

Price range of trades $270.88–$271.1501 per share Range for individual sale transactions included in Form 4

Key Terms

open-market sale, weighted average price, Common Stock, Form 4

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open-market sale financial

"The transaction is described as an open-market sale of common stock."

An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.

weighted average price financial

"The price reported is the weighted average price for multiple transactions."

Weighted average price is the average price of a security where each trade or component is counted according to its size, so bigger trades pull the average more than smaller ones. Think of it like calculating the average cost of a grocery haul where items you bought more of have greater influence on the final per-item cost. Investors use it to understand the true average price paid or received, judge execution quality, and compare trading performance against market movement.

Common Stock financial

"The security involved in the transaction is listed as Common Stock."

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

Form 4 regulatory

"This insider transaction is reported on a Form 4 filing."

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

04/29/2026 - 04:46 PM

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

VIRGINIA

20190

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/28/2026

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

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

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

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock	04/28/2026		S		5,000	D	$271.0213⁽¹⁾	35,195.1627	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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

Explanation of Responses:

1. The price reported in Column 4 is the weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $270.88 to $271.1501, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range.

Remarks:

	Thomas C. Indelicarto by Power of Attorney for Danny R. McPherson	04/29/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did Verisign (VRSN) EVP Danny R. McPherson report in this Form 4?

Danny R. McPherson reported selling 5,000 shares of Verisign common stock. The shares were sold in an open-market transaction and this filing updates his direct ownership position following the sale.

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

He sold 5,000 shares of Verisign common stock. The weighted average sale price was $271.0213 per share, based on multiple individual trades within a narrow intraday price range.

What is Danny R. McPherson’s Verisign (VRSN) shareholding after this transaction?

Following the reported sale, Danny R. McPherson directly holds 35,195.1627 shares of Verisign common stock. This figure reflects his remaining position after the 5,000-share open-market sale disclosed in the Form 4.

How were the Verisign (VRSN) shares sold by Danny R. McPherson priced during the trade?

The filing states the price as a weighted average of $271.0213 per share. Individual sale transactions occurred at prices ranging from $270.88 to $271.1501, inclusive, during the trading session.

What does the weighted average price disclosure mean in this Verisign (VRSN) Form 4?

The weighted average price summarizes multiple trades into a single average price figure. The filer notes that the 5,000 shares were sold in several transactions and offers to provide detailed, trade-by-trade pricing information to the SEC upon request.