Are these VeriSign (VRSN) insider transactions routine compensation-related events?

The transactions reflect routine equity compensation settlement: PSUs from a 2023 performance grant vested into 4,810 shares, and 1,594.9664 shares were withheld for taxes. The disposition is reported as exempt under Rule 16b-3, indicating it is tied to compensation and tax, not discretionary open-market trading.

VeriSign EVP gets 4,810 shares from PSU vesting

VeriSign executive reports vesting of performance stock units and related tax withholding.

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VeriSign executive reports vesting of performance stock units and related tax withholding. On February 5, 2026, EVP, General Counsel & Secretary Thomas C. Indelicarto acquired 4,810 shares of VeriSign common stock at $0 upon full vesting of previously granted performance-based restricted stock units from a 2023 award.

The total includes 41.9664 shares credited as dividend equivalents tied to that award. On the same date, 1,594.9664 shares were automatically surrendered at $242.62 per share to cover tax liabilities associated with the vesting. After these transactions, Indelicarto directly beneficially owned 42,189.0161 VeriSign common shares.

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Insider Indelicarto Thomas C

Role EVP, Gen Counsel & Secretary

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	4,810	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise Price or Tax Liability	Common Stock	1,594.9664	$242.62	$387K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 42,189.0161 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 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.
F2. 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.
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 did VeriSign (VRSN) executive Thomas Indelicarto report in this Form 4?

Thomas C. Indelicarto reported vesting of performance-based stock units into 4,810 VeriSign shares and an automatic tax withholding of 1,594.9664 shares. These transactions reflect equity compensation settlement and related tax payment, leaving him with 42,189.0161 directly owned common shares afterward.

How many VeriSign (VRSN) shares did the executive receive from PSU vesting?

He received 4,810 VeriSign common shares at $0 upon vesting of performance-based restricted stock units. This award stems from a 2023 performance grant, with each PSU converting into one share after goals were assessed and the units vested in full on February 5, 2026.

Why were 1,594.9664 VeriSign (VRSN) shares disposed of in this filing?

The 1,594.9664 shares were withheld at $242.62 per share to satisfy tax liabilities arising from the PSU vesting. This disposition is described as exempt under Rule 16b-3, reflecting shares delivered or withheld by the company instead of a market sale for cash proceeds.

What are dividend equivalents mentioned in the VeriSign (VRSN) Form 4?

Dividend equivalents are additional shares credited in connection with the PSU award. The filing notes that 41.9664 common shares were acquired on February 5, 2026 as dividend equivalents under the 2023 PSU Award Agreement, increasing the total stock received when the performance units vested.

How many VeriSign (VRSN) shares does Thomas Indelicarto own after these transactions?

Following the PSU vesting and tax withholding, Thomas C. Indelicarto directly beneficially owns 42,189.0161 VeriSign common shares. This figure reflects the net position after adding the 4,810 vested shares, including dividend equivalents, and subtracting the 1,594.9664 shares delivered to cover tax obligations.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 02/06/2026 - 05:49 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^*

Indelicarto Thomas C

(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)

	Director	10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)	Other (specify below)
	EVP, Gen Counsel & Secretary

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		4,810⁽¹⁾	A	$0	43,783.9825⁽²⁾	D
Common Stock	02/05/2026		F		1,594.9664⁽³⁾	D	$242.62	42,189.0161	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 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	02/06/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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