VeriSign (VRSN) CFO John Calys granted 6,729 restricted stock units in equity award

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

VeriSign EVP and CFO John Calys received a new stock-based award. On February 3, 2026, he was granted 6,729 restricted stock units, each convertible into one share of VeriSign common stock when vested, at an award price of $0 per unit.

The grant vests 25% on February 15, 2027 and 6.25% in each of the following twelve quarters, subject to taxes on delivery. After this grant, his directly held common stock (including prior RSUs and employee stock purchase plan shares) totals 31,409.387 shares.

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^*

CALYS JOHN

(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, Chief Financial Officer

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		6,729(1)	A	$0	31,409.387(2)(3)	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.

2. Includes 21.7428 dividend equivalent restricted stock units acquired on November 25, 2025, in respect of previously granted restricted stock units under the Company's Amended and Restated 2006 Equity Incentive Plan.

3. Reporting Person's total direct holdings disclosed in Table I, Item 5 under Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) includes 93 shares acquired January 30, 2026 under the VeriSign 2007 Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Remarks:

	Thomas C. Indelicarto by Power of Attorney for John Calys	02/05/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider stock award did VeriSign (VRSN) CFO John Calys receive?

VeriSign EVP and CFO John Calys received 6,729 restricted stock units on February 3, 2026. Each RSU converts into one share of VeriSign common stock upon vesting, providing additional equity-based compensation tied directly to the company’s future share performance.

How do John Calys’s new VeriSign (VRSN) RSUs vest over time?

The 6,729 RSUs granted to John Calys vest 25% on February 15, 2027. The remaining 75% then vests in equal 6.25% installments over the next twelve quarters, aligning his compensation with long-term company performance and continued service.

What is John Calys’s total direct VeriSign (VRSN) shareholding after this grant?

Following the February 3, 2026 award, John Calys directly beneficially owns 31,409.387 VeriSign common shares. This total includes the new RSUs and prior holdings such as dividend-equivalent RSUs and 93 shares acquired through the VeriSign 2007 Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Did VeriSign (VRSN) CFO John Calys pay for the new RSUs?

No, the 6,729 restricted stock units were awarded to John Calys at a price of $0 per unit. Such grants are a common form of equity compensation for executives, providing potential future value contingent on vesting and continued employment.

What are dividend equivalent RSUs mentioned in the VeriSign (VRSN) filing?

Dividend equivalent RSUs are additional units granted to mirror dividends on underlying shares. John Calys’s holdings include 21.7428 such units, acquired November 25, 2025, tied to earlier RSU grants under VeriSign’s Amended and Restated 2006 Equity Incentive Plan.

How did the VeriSign (VRSN) employee stock purchase plan affect John Calys’s holdings?

John Calys’s direct holdings include 93 shares acquired on January 30, 2026 through the VeriSign 2007 Employee Stock Purchase Plan. These shares, combined with RSUs and dividend equivalents, contribute to his total beneficial ownership of 31,409.387 shares.