VeriSign Director Departs; Executive Compensation Details
Ticker: VRSN · Form: 8-K · Filed: Nov 25, 2025 · CIK: 1014473
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Verisign Inc/Ca (VRSN) |
| Form Type | 8-K |
| Filed Date | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Risk Level | low |
| Pages | 2 |
| Reading Time | 2 min |
| Key Dollar Amounts | $0.001 |
| Sentiment | neutral |
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: director-departure, executive-compensation
Related Tickers: VRSN
TL;DR
VeriSign director Scott McGregor is out, exec comp details filed.
AI Summary
VeriSign, Inc. announced on November 21, 2025, the departure of director Scott W. McGregor. The company also reported on compensatory arrangements for its named executive officers, though specific details and dollar amounts are not provided in this excerpt. The filing is a current report under Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Why It Matters
Changes in board composition and executive compensation can signal shifts in company strategy or governance, potentially impacting investor confidence.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — The filing reports a director's departure and standard executive compensation disclosures, which are routine events with typically low immediate impact.
Key Players & Entities
- VeriSign, Inc. (company) — Registrant
- Scott W. McGregor (person) — Departing Director
- November 21, 2025 (date) — Date of earliest event reported
- Delaware (location) — State of Incorporation
- Reston, Virginia (location) — Principal executive offices
FAQ
Who is the departing director from VeriSign, Inc.?
Scott W. McGregor is the departing director from VeriSign, Inc.
What is the exact date of the earliest event reported in this 8-K filing?
The date of the earliest event reported is November 21, 2025.
In which state is VeriSign, Inc. incorporated?
VeriSign, Inc. is incorporated in Delaware.
What is the principal executive office address for VeriSign, Inc.?
The principal executive office address is 12061 Bluemont Way, Reston, Virginia 20190.
What section of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 does this Form 8-K filing pertain to?
This Form 8-K filing pertains to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Filing Stats: 522 words · 2 min read · ~2 pages · Grade level 12.1 · Accepted 2025-11-25 16:07:32
Key Financial Figures
- $0.001 — ange on which registered Common Stock, $0.001 Par Value Per Share VRSN Nasdaq Global
Filing Documents
- vrsn-20251121.htm (8-K) — 30KB
- 0001014473-25-000051.txt ( ) — 144KB
- vrsn-20251121.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 2KB
- vrsn-20251121_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 21KB
- vrsn-20251121_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 12KB
- vrsn-20251121_htm.xml (XML) — 3KB
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. On November 21, 2025, Dr. Timothy Tomlinson, 75, submitted his resignation to the Board of Directors of VeriSign, Inc. (the "Company"), for personal reasons related to his family and other business interests. The Board wishes to recognize Dr. Tomlinson's long-standing contributions to the Company dating back to its founding and wishes him only the best in the future. Jim Bidzos, Founder, Executive Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President of the Company, said, "Dr. Tomlinson's service to the Board since the Company's founding in 1995 contributed substantially to the Company's success including his Audit Committee service and leadership, which promoted a culture of compliance so important to our Company." Dr. Tomlinson's retirement did not result from any disagreement with the Company concerning any matter relating to its operations, policies, or practice. In connection with Dr. Tomlinson's retirement, the Board is expected to appoint a Lead Independent Director and decrease the size of the Board.
SIGNATURES
SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. VERISIGN, INC. Date: November 25, 2025 By: /s/ Thomas C. Indelicarto Thomas C. Indelicarto Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary