Verisign SEC Filings

VeriSign (VRSN) furnished a Reg FD update via an 8‑K, stating it issued a statement regarding the impact of AdSense changes on its Domain Name Base. The statement is included as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference in this report.

The company specified that the information under Item 7.01 and Exhibit 99.1 is furnished, not filed, under the Exchange Act. This distinction limits its use for certain liability purposes and incorporation into other filings unless expressly referenced.

VeriSign (VRSN) insider transaction: Executive Chairman, President & CEO D. James Bidzos reported open‑market sales totaling 9,000 shares of common stock on 10/21/2025, 10/22/2025, and 10/23/2025. The Form 4 lists multiple trades each day with weighted‑average prices disclosed for each transaction line.

Prices for the reported sales ranged from $246.77 to $268.90, based on the provided footnote ranges. Following these transactions, the filing shows 458,438.7009 shares beneficially owned directly.

The filing identifies the reporting person as both a Director and an Officer (Exec. Chairman, Pres, & CEO). Several entries note that prices reflect weighted averages across multiple trades, with full breakdowns available upon request by the SEC.

Verisign (VRSN) reported solid Q3 results. Revenue reached $419.1 million, up 7% year over year, while operating income rose to $284.3 million (up 6%). Net income was $212.8 million versus $201.3 million a year ago. Diluted EPS was $2.27 compared to $2.07.

Operational metrics strengthened: the .com and .net domain base grew to 171.9 million (up 1.4% year over year), new registrations were 10.6 million versus 9.3 million, and the Q2 2025 renewal rate finalized at 75.5% versus 72.7%. Cash from operations for the nine months was $801.5 million, supporting significant capital returns. The company repurchased 0.8 million shares for $215.0 million in Q3 and had $1.33 billion remaining under its $1.50 billion authorization. A cash dividend of $0.77 per share was declared on October 21, 2025. Verisign also issued $500.0 million of 5.25% notes due 2032 and repaid $500.0 million due 2025, maintaining a laddered debt profile. Shares outstanding were 92.7 million as of October 17, 2025.

VeriSign, Inc. furnished a current report announcing it issued a press release with financial results for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2025. The press release is included as Exhibit 99.1.

The report states the information under Item 2.02 is furnished and not deemed filed under the Exchange Act, and is not incorporated by reference except as specifically referenced in future filings.

VeriSign (VRSN) reported insider transactions by Exec. Chairman, President & CEO D. James Bidzos. He executed multiple open‑market sales of common stock on 10/14/2025, 10/15/2025, and 10/16/2025, each recorded with weighted average prices.

Examples include 2,192 shares sold at a weighted average price of $265.1326 on 10/14/2025 and 922 shares sold at $259.9785 on 10/16/2025. The filing notes price ranges per tranche, such as $263.51–$264.34 and $259.59–$260.50. Following the reported transactions, beneficial ownership was 467,438.7009 shares (direct).

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.

Verisign (VRSN): EVP, General Counsel & Secretary sold common stock in a reported transaction. On 10/14/2025, the officer executed a sale (Code S) of 501 shares at $262.92 per share. Following the sale, the officer beneficially owns 34,189.2718 shares, held directly.

Insider sale by Verisign officer: An executive officer, Thomas C. Indelicarto, reported a sale of 501 shares of Verisign common stock on 10/07/2025 at a reported price of $270.87 per share. After the transaction he beneficially owned 34,690.2718 shares directly. The filing is a standard Section 16 Form 4 disclosure showing a routine disposition by an officer and does not include any additional commentary or plans.

Matthew J. Desch, a Director of VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN), was awarded 728 restricted stock units (RSUs) on 10/06/2025. Each RSU converts to one share of VeriSign common stock when vested. The grant is described as vesting 100% on the date of grant and was reported as acquired at a price of $0, leaving the reporting person with 728 shares beneficially owned after the transaction. The Form 4 was signed by power of attorney and filed on 10/08/2025. The award is subject to applicable taxes upon delivery.