What is D. James Bidzos’s direct VeriSign (VRSN) share ownership after these transactions?

After the reported February 5, 2026 transactions, D. James Bidzos directly owned 447,726.1378 shares of VeriSign common stock. This figure reflects both the vested performance-based units and the shares withheld to cover associated tax obligations.

VeriSign CEO awards 18,039 PSUs, withholds shares for tax

VeriSign executive chairman, president and CEO D. James Bidzos reported equity compensation activity involving VeriSign common stock.

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VeriSign executive chairman, president and CEO D. James Bidzos reported equity compensation activity involving VeriSign common stock. On February 5, 2026, he was awarded 18,039 performance-based restricted stock units (PSUs) at a price of $0 per share after performance for a 2023 grant was determined. Each PSU converts into one share, and the PSUs vested in full on that date, including 157.3870 shares credited as dividend equivalents.

Also on February 5, 2026, 6,558.387 shares of common stock were disposed of at $242.62 per share to cover tax liabilities associated with the vesting, in a transaction exempt under Rule 16b-3. After these transactions, Bidzos directly owned 447,726.1378 shares of VeriSign common stock.

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Insider BIDZOS D JAMES

Role Exec. Chairman, Pres, & CEO

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	18,039	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise Price or Tax Liability	Common Stock	6,558.387	$242.62	$1.59M

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 447,726.1378 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (3)

F1. 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 18,039 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.
F2. Includes 157.3870 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.
F3. 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.

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What insider activity did VeriSign (VRSN) CEO D. James Bidzos report?

D. James Bidzos reported vesting of performance-based restricted stock units and related tax withholding. He received 18,039 PSUs that fully vested on February 5, 2026, and 6,558.387 shares were withheld at $242.62 per share to satisfy tax obligations.

How many VeriSign (VRSN) shares did D. James Bidzos receive from PSUs?

He was awarded 18,039 performance-based restricted stock units, each representing one share of VeriSign common stock. The units vested in full on February 5, 2026, including 157.3870 additional shares credited as dividend equivalents under the 2023 PSU Award Agreement.

Why were some VeriSign (VRSN) shares disposed of in this Form 4 filing?

The filing shows 6,558.387 shares were disposed of at $242.62 per share as payment of tax liability. Shares were delivered or withheld by the company in connection with the vesting of restricted stock units, in a transaction exempt under Rule 16b-3.

What are performance-based restricted stock units (PSUs) in the VeriSign (VRSN) Form 4?

The PSUs are equity awards that convert into shares if performance goals are met. Bidzos’s 2023 PSU award resulted in 18,039 PSUs being earned once performance was determined, with each unit representing a contingent right to receive one VeriSign common share upon vesting.

How were dividend equivalents treated in the VeriSign (VRSN) PSU award?

The filing notes that 157.3870 additional common shares were acquired on February 5, 2026. These resulted from dividend equivalents credited under the terms of the 2023 PSU Award Agreement, increasing the total shares delivered upon vesting.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 02/06/2026 - 05:43 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^*

BIDZOS D JAMES

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

12061 BLUEMONT WAY

(Street)

RESTON

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)
02/05/2026

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)
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	02/05/2026		A		18,039⁽¹⁾	A	$0	454,284.5248⁽²⁾	D
Common Stock	02/05/2026		F		6,558.387⁽³⁾	D	$242.62	447,726.1378	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)
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. 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 18,039 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 157.3870 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 D. James Bidzos	02/06/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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