VeriSign CEO D. James Bidzos Sells $920K in Stock Under Rule 10b5-1 Plan

Transaction Analysis: VeriSign, Inc. ($VRSN)

Overview

On September 29, 2026, D. James Bidzos, Executive Chairman, President, and CEO of VeriSign, Inc., disposed of 3,300 shares of common stock in multiple open-market transactions for total proceeds of $919,975.76.

Execution Breakdown

The sale was executed in four weighted average price tranches:

• 300 shares at a weighted average price of $276.68 (range: $276.46 – $276.79)
• 800 shares at a weighted average price of $278.0147 (range: $277.46 – $278.37)
• 2,000 shares at a weighted average price of $279.294 (range: $278.80 – $279.68)
• 200 shares at a weighted average price of $279.86 (range: $279.85 – $279.87)

Combined, the weighted average execution price was approximately $278.78 per share.

Holding Context & Significance

• Rule 10b5-1 Plan Adoption: The filing indicates the transaction was made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement, meaning trades were scheduled in advance and not driven by recent material non-public information.
• Portfolio Impact: Following the disposition, Bidzos directly retains 381,727.4109 shares. This sale represents less than 0.86% of his direct equity ownership, demonstrating that the insider maintains substantial skin in the game.
• Significance Level: Rated Low due to the modest size relative to overall holdings and execution under an affirmative 10b5-1 trading plan.