Verisign CEO sells 3,300 shares in open market
Verisign Inc. executive chairman, president, and CEO D. James Bidzos reported selling 3,300 shares of common stock in open-market transactions.
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Verisign Inc. executive chairman, president, and CEO D. James Bidzos reported selling 3,300 shares of common stock in open-market transactions. The Form 4 shows six separate sales on June 9, 2026, executed at weighted-average prices within ranges from $281.55 to $287.45 per share.
Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1
Net Seller: 3,300 shares
Net Sell
6 txns
Insider
BIDZOS D JAMES
Role
Exec. Chairman, Pres, & CEO
Sold
3,300 shs ($938K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Common Stock | 475 | $282.1037 | $134K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 1,100 | $283.2089 | $312K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 250 | $283.781 | $71K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 1,000 | $285.4153 | $285K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 275 | $286.5773 | $79K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 200 | $287.355 | $57K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 436,039.0301 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (6)
- F1. The price reported in Column 4 is the weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $281.55 to $282.44, 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.
- F2. The price reported in Column 4 is the weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $282.59 to $283.54, 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.
- F3. The price reported in Column 4 is the weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $283.76 to $283.81, 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.
- F4. The price reported in Column 4 is the weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $285.02 to $285.87, 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.
- F5. The price reported in Column 4 is the weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $286.16 to $287.14, 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.
- F6. The price reported in Column 4 is the weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $287.26 to $287.45, 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
Highest weighted-average sale price: $287.3550 per share
Lowest weighted-average sale price: $282.1037 per share
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6 metrics
Shares sold
3,300 shares
Total Verisign common stock sold on June 9, 2026
Highest weighted-average sale price
$287.3550 per share
One of six open-market transactions on June 9, 2026
Lowest weighted-average sale price
$282.1037 per share
One of six open-market transactions on June 9, 2026
Lowest intraday price range
$281.55–$282.44
Footnote F1 price range for one sale block
Highest intraday price range
$287.26–$287.45
Footnote F6 price range for one sale block
Sale transactions
6 transactions
Non-derivative common stock sales coded “S”
Key Terms
open-market sale, weighted average price, Common Stock, Form 4
4 terms
open-market sale financial
"transaction_action is described as an open-market sale of common stock"
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
"Each reported transaction involves Verisign Common Stock as the security title."
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
"The Form 4 shows six separate sales on June 9, 2026."
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
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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. The sales were open-market transactions executed in six separate trades on June 9, 2026, at weighted-average prices between $281.55 and $287.45 per share.
How many separate transactions did the Verisign (VRSN) Form 4 disclose?
The Form 4 discloses six separate common stock sale transactions. Each entry lists the number of shares sold, a weighted-average sale price, and a post-transaction share balance, with additional footnotes describing the detailed price ranges for each sale.
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