VeriSign DEF 14A: Executive Compensation & Governance

Ticker: VRSN · Form: DEF 14A · Filed: 2025-04-11T00:00:00.000Z

Sentiment: neutral

Topics: proxy-statement, executive-compensation, corporate-governance

TL;DR

VeriSign's proxy statement is out, detailing exec pay and stock awards for 2024. Check it for governance insights.

AI Summary

VeriSign Inc. filed its DEF 14A on April 11, 2025, detailing executive compensation and corporate governance for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024. The filing includes information on stock awards granted, their fair value, and changes in equity for key executives. VeriSign's primary business is providing domain name registry services.

Why It Matters

This filing provides transparency into how VeriSign compensates its top executives and outlines the company's governance practices, which can influence investor confidence and long-term strategy.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: low — This is a routine annual filing (DEF 14A) providing information on executive compensation and corporate governance, not typically indicative of immediate financial risk.

Key Numbers

2024 — Fiscal Year End (Reporting period for compensation details)
2023 — Previous Fiscal Year (Comparative data for compensation)
2022 — Prior Fiscal Year (Comparative data for compensation)

Key Players & Entities

VERISIGN INC/CA (company) — Filer
0001014473-25-000015 (filing_id) — Accession Number
20250411 (date) — Filing Date
20250522 (date) — Period of Report
12061 BLUEMONT WAY (address) — Business and Mail Address
RESTON, VA (location) — Business and Mail City/State
7039483200 (phone_number) — Business Phone

FAQ

What is the primary purpose of this DEF 14A filing?

The primary purpose is to provide shareholders with information regarding the company's annual meeting, including details on executive compensation, director nominations, and corporate governance matters.

When is VeriSign's fiscal year end?

VeriSign's fiscal year ends on December 31st, as indicated by the fiscal year end date (1231).

What is VeriSign's business address?

VeriSign's business address is 12061 Bluemont Way, Reston, VA 20190.

What type of services does VeriSign primarily provide?

VeriSign is classified under SERVICES-COMPUTER PROGRAMMING SERVICES [7371], indicating its focus on computer programming and related services, likely including domain name registry services.

What specific compensation-related data is VeriSign reporting for fiscal year 2024?

The filing indicates reporting on 'Stock Awards Granted During Fiscal Year', 'Fair Value of Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year That Are Unvested At Year End', 'Change in Fair Value of Unvested Equity Granted in Prior Years', 'Change in Fair Value of Vested Equity Granted in Prior Years', and 'Less Value of Awards Forfeited In Year'.

From the Filing

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