VeriSign CEO Sells ~$1.0M in Common Stock Under Rule 10b5-1 Plan
VERISIGN INC/CA
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Filing Summary
### Insider Trade Alert: VERISIGN INC/CA ($VRSN)
**Insider:** D. James Bidzos (Exec. Chairman, Pres, & CEO)
**Transaction:** Sale (Direct)
**Shares Sold:** 3,300
**Average Price:** $302.85
**Total Value:** $999,403.54
**Remaining Ownership:** 375,127.4109 shares
**Significance:** Low (Executed under Rule 10b5-1 plan; <1% of total holdings)
Comprehensive Analysis
Executive Summary
On October 13, 2026, D. James Bidzos, Executive Chairman, President, and CEO of VeriSign, Inc. ($VRSN), executed open market sales totaling 3,300 shares of Common Stock. The shares were sold in multiple tranches at weighted average prices ranging between $300.56 and $306.55, generating aggregate proceeds of approximately $999,403.54.
Transaction Details
- Security: Common Stock
- Filing Date: October 14, 2026
- Transaction Date: October 13, 2026
- Tranches:
- 700 shares @ $300.5617
- 500 shares @ $302.0795
- 1,500 shares @ $303.0804
- 500 shares @ $305.3900
- 100 shares @ $306.5500
- Total Volume: 3,300 shares
- Weighted Average Price: ~$302.85
- Gross Proceeds: $999,403.54
Context and Ownership Impact
- Rule 10b5-1 Plan: The filing confirms the trades were executed pursuant to an affirmative Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.
- Ownership Post-Transaction: Following these sales, Mr. Bidzos retains direct ownership of 375,127.4109 shares of VeriSign Common Stock.
- Significance: The transaction represents less than 0.9% of Mr. Bidzos' direct holdings. Given the pre-scheduled nature under Rule 10b5-1 and the modest size relative to his overall position, this filing carries low informational impact regarding company operations or outlook.
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