VeriSign CFO gets stock from PSU vesting, withholds shares

VeriSign EVP and CFO John Calys reported equity compensation activity involving VeriSign (VRSN) common stock.

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VeriSign EVP and CFO John Calys reported equity compensation activity involving VeriSign (VRSN) common stock. On February 5, 2026, he acquired 1,277 shares at $0 upon vesting of previously granted performance-based restricted stock units, bringing his holdings to 32,697.5286 shares before tax withholding.

On the same date, 414.1416 shares were disposed of at $242.62 per share to cover tax obligations related to the vesting, leaving him with 32,283.387 directly owned shares. The share count includes 11.1416 shares received as dividend equivalents under the 2023 PSU award agreement.

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2 transactions reported

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Insider CALYS JOHN

Role EVP, Chief Financial Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	1,277	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise Price or Tax Liability	Common Stock	414.1416	$242.62	$100K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 32,283.387 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (3)

F1. On February 13, 2023, Reporting Person was awarded performance-based restricted stock units (PSUs). On February 5, 2026, actual performance against goals was determined for the performance period of such award and the Reporting Person was awarded 1,277 PSUs. Each PSU represents a contingent right to receive one (1) share of VeriSign common stock once vested. The PSUs vested in full on February 5, 2026.
F2. Includes 11.1416 shares of common stock which were acquired on February 5, 2026 as a result of dividend equivalents paid pursuant to the terms of the 2023 PSU Award Agreement.
F3. 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.

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What insider transactions did VeriSign (VRSN) CFO John Calys report on February 5, 2026?

He reported a grant of 1,277 VeriSign common shares from vesting performance-based restricted stock units, then a disposal of 414.1416 shares. The disposal was to satisfy tax withholding obligations arising from the vesting of these equity awards.

How many VeriSign (VRSN) shares does CFO John Calys own after the latest Form 4 filing?

After the reported transactions, John Calys directly owns 32,283.387 VeriSign common shares. This figure reflects the vesting of 1,277 performance-based units and the withholding of 414.1416 shares to cover associated tax liabilities.

What is the nature of the 1,277 VeriSign (VRSN) shares acquired by CFO John Calys?

The 1,277 shares came from performance-based restricted stock units awarded in February 2023. Performance was measured over the award period, and on February 5, 2026 the units vested in full, delivering an equal number of VeriSign common shares at no cash cost.

Why were 414.1416 VeriSign (VRSN) shares disposed of in John Calys’ Form 4?

The 414.1416 shares were disposed of under transaction code F to pay tax liabilities. Shares were delivered or withheld by VeriSign upon vesting of restricted stock units, an arrangement exempt from short-swing profit rules under SEC Rule 16b-3.

What are dividend equivalents mentioned in the VeriSign (VRSN) Form 4 for John Calys?

Dividend equivalents are additional shares credited to match dividends paid during the award period. The filing notes 11.1416 VeriSign shares were added on February 5, 2026 as dividend equivalents under the 2023 performance-based restricted stock unit award agreement.

Does the VeriSign (VRSN) Form 4 indicate indirect ownership or third-party entities for John Calys’ shares?

The filing shows all reported VeriSign common stock transactions as directly owned by John Calys. There are no footnotes indicating trusts, family entities, or disclaimers of beneficial ownership for these specific equity awards and related tax withholding transactions.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 02/06/2026 - 05:53 PM

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^*

CALYS JOHN

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

12061 BLUEMONT WAY

(Street)

RESTON

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, Chief Financial Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/05/2026

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock	02/05/2026		A		1,277⁽¹⁾	A	$0	32,697.5286⁽²⁾	D
Common Stock	02/05/2026		F		414.1416⁽³⁾	D	$242.62	32,283.387	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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

Explanation of Responses:

1. On February 13, 2023, Reporting Person was awarded performance-based restricted stock units (PSUs). On February 5, 2026, actual performance against goals was determined for the performance period of such award and the Reporting Person was awarded 1,277 PSUs. Each PSU represents a contingent right to receive one (1) share of VeriSign common stock once vested. The PSUs vested in full on February 5, 2026.

2. Includes 11.1416 shares of common stock which were acquired on February 5, 2026 as a result of dividend equivalents paid pursuant to the terms of the 2023 PSU Award Agreement.

3. 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.

Remarks:

	Thomas C. Indelicarto by Power of Attorney for John Calys	02/06/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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