VeriSign (VRSN) CFO John Calys granted 6,729 restricted stock units in equity award
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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.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
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Insider
CALYS JOHN
Role
EVP, Chief Financial Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 6,729 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 31,409.387 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (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. 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. 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.
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.
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.