VRSN insider files Form 4 for RSU tax withholding transaction

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Verisign (VRSN) executive Danny R. McPherson reported a Form 4 transaction on 10/15/2025. The filing shows a disposition of 26.3361 shares of common stock coded “F,” reflecting shares withheld to cover taxes upon vesting of restricted stock units under Rule 16b-3 at a price of $265.74 per share.

Following this tax withholding, McPherson beneficially owned 31,076.8378 shares, reported as directly owned. The total includes 53.8751 dividend equivalent RSUs credited on August 27, 2025 under the company’s equity plan.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider McPherson Danny R

Role EVP - Technology & CSO

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	26.336	$265.74	$7K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 31,076.838 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. 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 stockunits. Includes 53.8751 dividend equivalent restricted stock units acquired on August 27, 2025, in respect of previously granted restricted stock units under the Company's Amended and Restated 2006 Equity Incentive Plan.

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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^*

McPherson Danny R

(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 - Technology & CSO

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
10/15/2025

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	10/15/2025		F(1)		26.3361	D	$265.74	31,076.8378(2)	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. 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 stockunits.

2. Includes 53.8751 dividend equivalent restricted stock units acquired on August 27, 2025, in respect of previously granted restricted stock units under the Company's Amended and Restated 2006 Equity Incentive Plan.

Remarks:

	Thomas C. Indelicarto by Power of Attorney for Danny R. McPherson	10/16/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did Verisign (VRSN) disclose in this Form 4?

An officer reported a tax withholding transaction (code F) of 26.3361 common shares tied to RSU vesting on 10/15/2025 at $265.74.

Who is the reporting person and role at VRSN?

The reporting person is Danny R. McPherson, Verisign’s EVP - Technology & CSO.

How many shares does the insider hold after the transaction?

The filing reports 31,076.8378 shares beneficially owned following the transaction, held directly.

What does transaction code 'F' indicate here?

Code F indicates shares were withheld for taxes upon RSU vesting, exempt under Rule 16b-3.

Were dividend equivalent RSUs included in the total?

Yes. The amount includes 53.8751 dividend equivalent RSUs credited on August 27, 2025 under the equity plan.

What security was involved in the transaction?

The transaction involved Verisign common stock.