Verisign (NASDAQ: VRSN) insider unloads 3,300 shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

VERISIGN INC/CA (VRSN) reported that Exec. Chairman, President and CEO D. James Bidzos sold a total of 3,300 shares of Verisign common stock on August 18, 2026 in four open-market transactions under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. The weighted average prices for these trades ranged from about $275.98 to $280.07, with each reported price representing a weighted average across multiple executions within the stated ranges.

Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1

Net Seller: 3,300 shares

Net Sell 4 txns

Insider BIDZOS D JAMES

Role Exec. Chairman, Pres, & CEO

Sold 3,300 shs ($917K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Common Stock F1	1,414	$276.4006	$391K
Sale	Common Stock F2	386	$277.3902	$107K
Sale	Common Stock F3	700	$278.8665	$195K
Sale	Common Stock F4	800	$279.7504	$224K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 401,388.6626 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (4)

1. F1. The price reported in Column 4 is the weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $275.98 to $276.96, 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.
2. F2. The price reported in Column 4 is the weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $277.09 to $277.73, 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.
3. F3. The price reported in Column 4 is the weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $278.37 to $279.34, 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.
4. F4. The price reported in Column 4 is the weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $279.53 to $280.07, 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

Total shares sold: 3,300 shares Tranche 1 sale: 1,414 shares at $276.4006 Tranche 2 sale: 386 shares at $277.3902 +2 more

5 metrics

Total shares sold 3,300 shares Aggregate common shares sold by D. James Bidzos on August 18, 2026

Tranche 1 sale 1,414 shares at $276.4006 Common Stock sale; prices ranged from $275.98 to $276.96

Tranche 2 sale 386 shares at $277.3902 Common Stock sale; prices ranged from $277.09 to $277.73

Tranche 3 sale 700 shares at $278.8665 Common Stock sale; prices ranged from $278.37 to $279.34

Tranche 4 sale 800 shares at $279.7504 Common Stock sale; prices ranged from $279.53 to $280.07

Key Terms

Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, weighted average price, open market or private transaction

3 terms

Rule 10b5-1 trading plan regulatory

"transactions were effected under a Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement"

A Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is a pre-arranged schedule that allows company insiders to buy or sell stock at specific times, even if they have inside information. It helps prevent accusations of unfair trading by making these transactions look planned and transparent, rather than sneaky or illegal.

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.

open market or private transaction market

"Sale in open market or private transaction"

FAQ

What insider transactions did VRSN report for D. James Bidzos on August 18, 2026?

VERISIGN INC/CA reported that D. James Bidzos sold 3,300 shares of VRSN common stock on August 18, 2026 across four open-market transactions, each reported at a weighted average price within specified intraday price ranges.

At what prices did D. James Bidzos sell VRSN shares in this Form 4 filing?

The reported weighted average sale prices were $276.4006, $277.3902, $278.8665, and $279.7504 per share. Each figure reflects multiple executions, with actual trade prices ranging from $275.98 to $280.07 depending on the specific transaction.

How many VRSN shares did D. James Bidzos sell in total in this transaction set?

D. James Bidzos sold a total of 3,300 shares of Verisign common stock. The sales occurred in four tranches of 1,414, 386, 700, and 800 shares, each executed at its own weighted average price on August 18, 2026.

Were the August 18, 2026 VRSN insider sales made under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

Yes. The filing indicates the transactions were effected under a Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement. Such pre-established plans allow executives to sell shares according to preset terms, helping separate their trading decisions from day-to-day nonpublic information.

Does the Form 4 state how many VRSN shares D. James Bidzos holds after these sales?

The non-derivative transaction rows list these sales but do not include a specific post-transaction share balance. Only the shares sold and their corresponding weighted average prices and trading ranges are detailed in this filing’s data excerpt.

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Available on EDGAR 08/19/2026 - 04:35 PM Accepted by SEC EDGAR 08/19/2026 - 04:35 PM Learn about SEC filing dates

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).

X

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^*

BIDZOS D JAMES

(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)

X	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Exec. Chairman, Pres, & CEO

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/18/2026

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	08/18/2026		S		1,414	D	$276.4006(1)	403,274.6626	D
Common Stock	08/18/2026		S		386	D	$277.3902(2)	402,888.6626	D
Common Stock	08/18/2026		S		700	D	$278.8665(3)	402,188.6626	D
Common Stock	08/18/2026		S		800	D	$279.7504(4)	401,388.6626	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. The price reported in Column 4 is the weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $275.98 to $276.96, 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.

2. The price reported in Column 4 is the weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $277.09 to $277.73, 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.

3. The price reported in Column 4 is the weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $278.37 to $279.34, 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.

4. The price reported in Column 4 is the weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $279.53 to $280.07, 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.

Remarks:

	Terence E. Kaden by Power of Attorney for D. James Bidzos	08/19/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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