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[Form 4] VeriSign Inc Insider Trading Activity

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VeriSign (VRSN) Form 4: Director Courtney D. Armstrong reported the award of 879 restricted stock units (RSUs) on 07/21/2025. Each RSU converts into one share and vested 100% on the grant date; therefore the transaction code is "A" (acquisition) at a grant price of $0. After settlement, Armstrong, through The Armstrong Family Trust, now beneficially owns 6,047.775 VeriSign common shares. No derivative securities were involved and there was no open-market purchase or sale. The filing represents routine equity compensation for a board member and increases Armstrong’s stake by an immaterial amount relative to VeriSign’s total shares outstanding.

VeriSign (VRSN) Modulo 4: Il direttore Courtney D. Armstrong ha segnalato la concessione di 879 unità azionarie vincolate (RSU) il 21/07/2025. Ogni RSU si converte in un'azione e sono state interamente maturate alla data di assegnazione; pertanto, il codice della transazione è "A" (acquisizione) con un prezzo di assegnazione di $0. Dopo la liquidazione, Armstrong, tramite The Armstrong Family Trust, detiene ora beneficiariamente 6.047,775 azioni ordinarie VeriSign. Non sono stati coinvolti titoli derivati né acquisti o vendite sul mercato aperto. La comunicazione rappresenta una normale compensazione azionaria per un membro del consiglio e incrementa la partecipazione di Armstrong di una quantità irrilevante rispetto al totale delle azioni in circolazione di VeriSign.

VeriSign (VRSN) Formulario 4: El director Courtney D. Armstrong informó la adjudicación de 879 unidades restringidas de acciones (RSU) el 21/07/2025. Cada RSU se convierte en una acción y estuvo 100% adquirida en la fecha de concesión; por lo tanto, el código de transacción es "A" (adquisición) con un precio de concesión de $0. Tras la liquidación, Armstrong, a través de The Armstrong Family Trust, posee beneficiosamente 6,047.775 acciones ordinarias de VeriSign. No se involucraron valores derivados ni hubo compra o venta en el mercado abierto. La presentación representa una compensación accionaria rutinaria para un miembro del consejo y aumenta la participación de Armstrong en una cantidad insignificante respecto al total de acciones en circulación de VeriSign.

VeriSign (VRSN) 양식 4: 이사 Courtney D. Armstrong은 2025� 7� 21일에 879개의 제한 주식 단위(RSU) 수여� 보고했습니다. � RSU� � 주로 전환되며 부여일� 100% 완전� 취득되었으므� 거래 코드� "A"(취득)이고 부� 가격은 $0입니�. 정산 � Armstrong은 The Armstrong Family Trust� 통해 6,047.775 VeriSign 보통�� 실질적으� 소유하게 되었습니�. 파생 증권은 포함되지 않았�, 공개 시장에서� 매매� 없었습니�. 이번 보고� 이사� 구성원에 대� 일상적인 주식 보상이며 VeriSign 전체 발행 주식 대� Armstrong� 지분을 미미하게 증가시킵니다.

VeriSign (VRSN) Formulaire 4 : Le directeur Courtney D. Armstrong a déclaré l�attribution de 879 unités d’actions restreintes (RSU) le 21/07/2025. Chaque RSU se convertit en une action et était entièrement acquise à la date d’attribution ; par conséquent, le code de transaction est « A » (acquisition) avec un prix d’attribution de 0 $. Après règlement, Armstrong, via The Armstrong Family Trust, détient désormais de manière bénéficiaire 6 047,775 actions ordinaires VeriSign. Aucun titre dérivé n’a été impliqué et aucune transaction sur le marché ouvert n’a eu lieu. Ce dépôt représente une rémunération en actions habituelle pour un membre du conseil d’administration et augmente la participation d’Armstrong d’un montant négligeable par rapport au nombre total d’actions en circulation de VeriSign.

VeriSign (VRSN) Formular 4: Direktor Courtney D. Armstrong meldete die Zuteilung von 879 eingeschränkten Aktieneinheiten (RSUs) am 21.07.2025. Jede RSU wandelt sich in eine Aktie um und war zum Zuteilungsdatum zu 100 % unverzüglich verfügbar; daher lautet der Transaktionscode "A" (Erwerb) bei einem Zuteilungspreis von 0 $. Nach der Abwicklung besitzt Armstrong über The Armstrong Family Trust nun wirtschaftlich 6.047,775 VeriSign-Stammaktien. Es waren keine Derivate beteiligt und es gab keinen Kauf oder Verkauf am offenen Markt. Die Meldung stellt eine routinemäßige Aktienvergütung für ein Vorstandsmitglied dar und erhöht Armstrongs Anteil um einen unerheblichen Betrag im Verhältnis zu den insgesamt ausstehenden VeriSign-Aktien.

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Insights

TL;DR: Minor RSU grant; immaterial to float and valuation—neutral signal.

The 879-share RSU grant is a standard element of board compensation, not an open-market buy that would indicate incremental bullishness. Post-grant ownership of 6,048 shares remains de-minimis versus VeriSign’s roughly 104 million shares outstanding, so dilution and insider-alignment effects are negligible. From a trading perspective this Form 4 should have no meaningful price impact and does not alter the investment thesis.

TL;DR: Routine equity award aligns director incentives; governance impact neutral.

Granting immediately-vesting RSUs is common practice to remunerate directors while fostering share ownership. Although vest-on-grant plans raise some concerns about long-term retention, Armstrong already holds the shares via a family trust, maintaining alignment with shareholder interests. No red flags—report fully complies with Section 16 disclosure requirements.

VeriSign (VRSN) Modulo 4: Il direttore Courtney D. Armstrong ha segnalato la concessione di 879 unità azionarie vincolate (RSU) il 21/07/2025. Ogni RSU si converte in un'azione e sono state interamente maturate alla data di assegnazione; pertanto, il codice della transazione è "A" (acquisizione) con un prezzo di assegnazione di $0. Dopo la liquidazione, Armstrong, tramite The Armstrong Family Trust, detiene ora beneficiariamente 6.047,775 azioni ordinarie VeriSign. Non sono stati coinvolti titoli derivati né acquisti o vendite sul mercato aperto. La comunicazione rappresenta una normale compensazione azionaria per un membro del consiglio e incrementa la partecipazione di Armstrong di una quantità irrilevante rispetto al totale delle azioni in circolazione di VeriSign.

VeriSign (VRSN) Formulario 4: El director Courtney D. Armstrong informó la adjudicación de 879 unidades restringidas de acciones (RSU) el 21/07/2025. Cada RSU se convierte en una acción y estuvo 100% adquirida en la fecha de concesión; por lo tanto, el código de transacción es "A" (adquisición) con un precio de concesión de $0. Tras la liquidación, Armstrong, a través de The Armstrong Family Trust, posee beneficiosamente 6,047.775 acciones ordinarias de VeriSign. No se involucraron valores derivados ni hubo compra o venta en el mercado abierto. La presentación representa una compensación accionaria rutinaria para un miembro del consejo y aumenta la participación de Armstrong en una cantidad insignificante respecto al total de acciones en circulación de VeriSign.

VeriSign (VRSN) 양식 4: 이사 Courtney D. Armstrong은 2025� 7� 21일에 879개의 제한 주식 단위(RSU) 수여� 보고했습니다. � RSU� � 주로 전환되며 부여일� 100% 완전� 취득되었으므� 거래 코드� "A"(취득)이고 부� 가격은 $0입니�. 정산 � Armstrong은 The Armstrong Family Trust� 통해 6,047.775 VeriSign 보통�� 실질적으� 소유하게 되었습니�. 파생 증권은 포함되지 않았�, 공개 시장에서� 매매� 없었습니�. 이번 보고� 이사� 구성원에 대� 일상적인 주식 보상이며 VeriSign 전체 발행 주식 대� Armstrong� 지분을 미미하게 증가시킵니다.

VeriSign (VRSN) Formulaire 4 : Le directeur Courtney D. Armstrong a déclaré l�attribution de 879 unités d’actions restreintes (RSU) le 21/07/2025. Chaque RSU se convertit en une action et était entièrement acquise à la date d’attribution ; par conséquent, le code de transaction est « A » (acquisition) avec un prix d’attribution de 0 $. Après règlement, Armstrong, via The Armstrong Family Trust, détient désormais de manière bénéficiaire 6 047,775 actions ordinaires VeriSign. Aucun titre dérivé n’a été impliqué et aucune transaction sur le marché ouvert n’a eu lieu. Ce dépôt représente une rémunération en actions habituelle pour un membre du conseil d’administration et augmente la participation d’Armstrong d’un montant négligeable par rapport au nombre total d’actions en circulation de VeriSign.

VeriSign (VRSN) Formular 4: Direktor Courtney D. Armstrong meldete die Zuteilung von 879 eingeschränkten Aktieneinheiten (RSUs) am 21.07.2025. Jede RSU wandelt sich in eine Aktie um und war zum Zuteilungsdatum zu 100 % unverzüglich verfügbar; daher lautet der Transaktionscode "A" (Erwerb) bei einem Zuteilungspreis von 0 $. Nach der Abwicklung besitzt Armstrong über The Armstrong Family Trust nun wirtschaftlich 6.047,775 VeriSign-Stammaktien. Es waren keine Derivate beteiligt und es gab keinen Kauf oder Verkauf am offenen Markt. Die Meldung stellt eine routinemäßige Aktienvergütung für ein Vorstandsmitglied dar und erhöht Armstrongs Anteil um einen unerheblichen Betrag im Verhältnis zu den insgesamt ausstehenden VeriSign-Aktien.

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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OMB Number: 3235-0287
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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).
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Armstrong Courtney D

(Last) (First) (Middle)
12061 BLUEMONT WAY

(Street)
RESTON VA 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)
X Director 10% Owner
Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/21/2025
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)
Code V Amount (A) or (D) Price
Common Stock 07/21/2025 A 879(1) A $0 6,047.775 I by The Armstrong Family Trust
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. On July 21, 2025, Reporting Person was awarded restricted stock units (RSUs). Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one (1) share of VeriSign, Inc. common stock once vested. The grant vests 100% on the date of grant, subject to applicable taxes upon delivery.
Remarks:
Thomas C. Indelicarto by Power of Attorney for Courtney D. Armstrong 07/23/2025
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
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FAQ

What did VeriSign director Courtney D. Armstrong report in the latest Form 4?

Armstrong disclosed the receipt of 879 immediately-vesting RSUs on 07/21/2025.

How many VeriSign shares does Armstrong own after the transaction?

Post-grant, Armstrong indirectly holds 6,047.775 common shares through The Armstrong Family Trust.

Was the RSU grant an open-market purchase?

No. The RSUs were granted by the company at a price of $0; no cash changed hands.

Does this Form 4 signal significant insider buying or selling at VeriSign (VRSN)?

No. It reflects routine board compensation and is immaterial to the company’s share count.

Will the 879 new shares materially dilute existing VeriSign shareholders?

The share increase is negligible relative to VeriSign’s outstanding shares and should not affect dilution metrics.
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