VeriSign CEO D. James Bidzos Sells $1.01M in Common Stock Under Rule 10b5-1 Plan

Insider Transaction Overview

On October 20, 2026, D. James Bidzos, Executive Chairman, President, and CEO of VeriSign Inc. (NASDAQ: VRSN), reported open-market sales of 3,300 shares of common stock across four transactions, generating total gross proceeds of approximately $1,010,775.

Transaction Breakdown

• 400 shares sold at a weighted average price of $304.32 (range: $303.78 – $304.69)
• 200 shares sold at a weighted average price of $305.24 (range: $304.88 – $305.60)
• 2,300 shares sold at a weighted average price of $306.54 (range: $305.97 – $306.95)
• 400 shares sold at a weighted average price of $307.41 (range: $307.02 – $307.80)
• Overall Weighted Average Price: ~$306.30

Holdings and Context

• Post-Transaction Holdings: Bidzos continues to directly own 371,827.41 shares of VRSN common stock.
• Sale Proportion: The 3,300 shares disposed of represent less than 1% (~0.88%) of his direct holdings.
• Rule 10b5-1 Trading Plan: The filing confirms the transaction was executed under a pre-established Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, indicating the trades were scheduled in advance and not in response to short-term material non-public information.