Verisign CSO disposes 20.6884 shares for taxes

Verisign’s EVP - Technology & CSO reported a small tax-withholding share disposition tied to RSU vesting, with direct holdings now just over 33.8 thousand shares.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

VERISIGN INC/CA (VRSN) executive Danny R. McPherson, EVP - Technology & CSO, reported a disposition of 20.6884 shares of common stock on September 15, 2026. The shares were delivered or withheld to Verisign as payment of tax liability related to vesting of restricted stock units, exempt under Rule 16b-3. After this tax-withholding transaction, he holds 33,804.4209 shares directly, which include 58.0847 dividend equivalent restricted stock units credited on August 27, 2026 under Verisign’s Amended and Restated 2006 Equity Incentive Plan.

Insider Trade Summary

Tax Withholding: 20.6884 shares

Tax Withholding 1 txn

Insider McPherson Danny R

Role EVP - Technology & CSO

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Tax Withholding	Common Stock F1, F2	20.6884	$297.26	$6K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 33,804.4209 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (2)

1. F1. 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.
2. F2. Includes 58.0847 dividend equivalent restricted stock units acquired on August 27, 2026, in respect of previously granted restricted stock units under the Company's Amended and Restated 2006 Equity Incentive Plan.

Key Figures

Shares disposed for tax withholding: 20.6884 shares Price per share: $297.26 per share Shares held after transaction: 33,804.4209 shares +3 more

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Shares disposed for tax withholding 20.6884 shares Common stock delivered/withheld on September 15, 2026 to pay tax liability

Price per share $297.26 per share Valuation used for the 20.6884 shares disposed for tax withholding

Shares held after transaction 33,804.4209 shares Direct Verisign common stock holdings after the September 15, 2026 transaction

Dividend equivalent RSUs included in holdings 58.0847 units Dividend equivalent restricted stock units acquired on August 27, 2026

Executive title EVP - Technology & CSO Officer title of reporting person Danny R. McPherson at Verisign

Transaction date September 15, 2026 Date of tax-withholding disposition of Verisign common stock

Key Terms

Rule 16b-3, dividend equivalent restricted stock units, restricted stock units, Amended and Restated 2006 Equity Incentive Plan

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Rule 16b-3 regulatory

"Disposition of shares exempt under Rule 16b-3 as payment of tax liability"

Rule 16b-3 is a Securities and Exchange Commission regulation that exempts certain routine, pre-approved transactions by company insiders from automatic liability for short-term trading profits. It acts like a safe harbor: if an insider follows a formal plan or the board approves specific transactions in advance, profits from buying and selling company stock within six months are not automatically reclaimed. Investors care because the rule clarifies when insider trades are permissible and reduces uncertainty about potential clawbacks.

dividend equivalent restricted stock units financial

"Includes 58.0847 dividend equivalent restricted stock units acquired on August 27, 2026"

restricted stock units financial

"incident to vesting of restricted stock units"

Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.

Amended and Restated 2006 Equity Incentive Plan financial

"previously granted restricted stock units under the Company's Amended and Restated 2006 Equity Incentive Plan"

FAQ

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What insider transaction did VRSN executive Danny R. McPherson report?

He reported a disposition of 20.6884 shares of Verisign common stock on September 15, 2026, used as payment of tax liability to the company in connection with the vesting of restricted stock units, in a transaction exempt under Rule 16b-3.

How many VRSN shares does Danny R. McPherson hold after this Form 4 transaction?

After the reported transaction, Danny R. McPherson directly holds 33,804.4209 shares of Verisign common stock. This figure includes 58.0847 dividend equivalent restricted stock units credited on August 27, 2026 under Verisign’s Amended and Restated 2006 Equity Incentive Plan.

What was the price used for the VRSN tax-withholding share disposition?

The tax-withholding disposition of Verisign shares was reported at a price of $297.26 per share for the 20.6884 shares delivered or withheld to pay the reporting person’s tax liability associated with restricted stock unit vesting.

Was the VRSN insider transaction made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

No. The filing indicates that no Rule 10b5-1 plan is affirmed for this transaction. Instead, the disposition reflects tax withholding incident to the vesting of restricted stock units, exempt under Rule 16b-3.

What are the dividend equivalent RSUs mentioned in the VRSN Form 4?

The Form 4 notes 58.0847 dividend equivalent restricted stock units acquired on August 27, 2026. These were credited in respect of previously granted restricted stock units under Verisign’s Amended and Restated 2006 Equity Incentive Plan and are included in the post-transaction holdings.

What role does Danny R. McPherson hold at VERISIGN INC/CA (VRSN)?

Danny R. McPherson is reported as EVP - Technology & Chief Security Officer (CSO) of VERISIGN INC/CA. The Form 4 reflects his executive officer status in connection with the reported equity compensation-related tax-withholding transaction.

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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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

McPherson Danny R

(Last) (First) (Middle)

12061 BLUEMONT WAY

(Street)

RESTON VIRGINIA 20190

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
09/15/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

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	09/15/2026		F(1)		20.6884	D	$297.26	33,804.4209(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 stock units.

2. Includes 58.0847 dividend equivalent restricted stock units acquired on August 27, 2026, in respect of previously granted restricted stock units under the Company's Amended and Restated 2006 Equity Incentive Plan.

Remarks:

	Terence E. Kaden by Power of Attorney for Danny R. McPherson	09/16/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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