VeriSign (NASDAQ: VRSN) CEO sells 3,300 shares in open-market trades
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
VeriSign Inc. executive chairman, president and CEO D. James Bidzos sold 3,300 shares of common stock in open-market transactions on July 7, 2026. The sales were executed at prices between $263.64 and $268.90 per share, and he continues to hold over 422,000 shares directly.
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Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1
Net Seller: 3,300 shares ($878,105)
Net Sell
5 txns
Insider
BIDZOS D JAMES
Role
Exec. Chairman, Pres, & CEO
Sold
3,300 shs ($878K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Common Stock | 100 | $263.64 | $26K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 1,200 | $264.7783 | $318K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 1,000 | $266.4086 | $266K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 900 | $267.4544 | $241K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 100 | $268.8934 | $27K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 426,039.03 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- The price reported in Column 4 is the weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $264.68 to $265.62, 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. The price reported in Column 4 is the weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $266.09 to $266.79, 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. The price reported in Column 4 is the weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $267.15 to $267.86, 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. The price reported in Column 4 is the weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $268.68 to $268.90, 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.
Key Figures
Shares sold: 3,300 shares
Sale price range: $263.64–$268.90 per share
Post-transaction holdings: Over 422,000 shares
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4 metrics
Shares sold
3,300 shares
Open-market sales of common stock on July 7, 2026
Sale price range
$263.64–$268.90 per share
Prices across multiple sale tranches on July 7, 2026
Post-transaction holdings
Over 422,000 shares
Directly held VeriSign common stock after reported sales
Largest single tranche
1,200 shares
Single reported sale at $264.7783 per share
Key Terms
open-market sale, weighted average price, Common Stock, Form 4
4 terms
open-market sale financial
"transaction_action": "open-market sale""
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 in Column 4 is the weighted average price."
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
""security_title": "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
"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4):"
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.
FAQ
What did VeriSign (VRSN) CEO D. James Bidzos report in this Form 4?
D. James Bidzos reported selling 3,300 shares of VeriSign common stock in open-market transactions on July 7, 2026. The filing reflects routine insider activity, not any change in his executive roles or disclosed compensation structure at the company.
What type of transactions were reported in this VeriSign (VRSN) Form 4?
All reported transactions were sales of VeriSign common stock coded as open-market or private sales. No option exercises, tax-withholding dispositions, gifts, or derivative security transactions were disclosed in this Form 4 for D. James Bidzos on July 7, 2026.
Does this VeriSign (VRSN) Form 4 show any derivative or options activity for the CEO?
No derivative or option exercises are shown. The derivative section in the summary is empty, and the transaction codes are all “S” for non-derivative common stock sales, indicating no reported option conversions or other derivative transactions on that date.