Verisign (VRSN) CFO John Calys Sells 500 Shares

What Happened
John Calys, Chief Financial Officer of Verisign, sold 500 shares of VRSN common stock in an open-market transaction on July 28, 2026. The shares were disposed at $281.56 per share for a total transaction value of $140,778 (code S on the Form 4).

Key Details

• Transaction date and price: 2026-07-28 at $281.56 per share
• Shares sold: 500; Total proceeds: $140,778
• Transaction type: Open-market sale (Form 4 code S)
• Shares owned after transaction: Not specified in the provided filing details
• Footnotes/plan: No 10b5-1 plan, tax withholding, or other footnotes indicated in the provided summary
• Filing timeliness: Form filed 2026-07-29 — appears timely (within normal reporting window)

Context
Sales by insiders are often routine (portfolio diversification or liquidity needs) and do not by themselves indicate a change in company outlook. Purchases typically carry more weight for signaling insider conviction. This report documents a straightforward open-market sale by the company CFO; no option exercises, grants, or gift transfers are noted.