VeriSign Files 8-K: Director & Executive Compensation Updates
Ticker: VRSN · Form: 8-K · Filed: 2025-06-02T00:00:00.000Z
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: corporate-governance, executive-compensation, filing
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TL;DR
VeriSign 8-K: Board changes and exec comp updates filed May 30, 2025.
AI Summary
VeriSign, Inc. filed an 8-K on May 30, 2025, reporting changes in its board of directors and executive compensation arrangements. The filing also includes financial statements and exhibits, indicating updates to the company's corporate governance and financial disclosures.
Why It Matters
This filing provides insight into potential changes in leadership and compensation structures at VeriSign, which could impact investor confidence and future strategic decisions.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — The filing is a routine corporate disclosure and does not appear to contain any immediately alarming information.
Key Players & Entities
- VeriSign, Inc. (company) — Registrant
- May 30, 2025 (date) — Date of earliest event reported
- Delaware (jurisdiction) — State of Incorporation
- Reston, Virginia (location) — Address of principal executive offices
FAQ
What specific changes were made to the board of directors?
The filing indicates 'Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors' as an item of disclosure, but the specific names and details of departures or elections are not provided in this excerpt.
What are the key updates regarding executive compensation arrangements?
The filing lists 'Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers' as an item, but the specific details of these arrangements are not included in this provided text.
What is the purpose of filing a Form 8-K on May 30, 2025?
The Form 8-K is a Current Report filed pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to report significant events that shareholders should be aware of.
Where are VeriSign, Inc.'s principal executive offices located?
VeriSign, Inc.'s principal executive offices are located at 12061 Bluemont Way, Reston, Virginia 20190.
What is VeriSign's SIC code?
VeriSign, Inc.'s Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code is 7371, which corresponds to SERVICES-COMPUTER PROGRAMMING SERVICES.
From the Filing
0001014473-25-000028.txt : 20250602 0001014473-25-000028.hdr.sgml : 20250602 20250602160205 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001014473-25-000028 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 15 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20250530 ITEM INFORMATION: Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20250602 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20250602 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: VERISIGN INC/CA CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001014473 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: SERVICES-COMPUTER PROGRAMMING SERVICES [7371] ORGANIZATION NAME: 06 Technology EIN: 943221585 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-23593 FILM NUMBER: 251014830 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 12061 BLUEMONT WAY STREET 2: ATTN: GENERAL COUNSEL CITY: RESTON STATE: VA ZIP: 20190 BUSINESS PHONE: 7039483200 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 12061 BLUEMONT WAY STREET 2: ATTN: GENERAL COUNSEL CITY: RESTON STATE: VA ZIP: 20190 8-K 1 vrsn-20250530.htm 8-K vrsn-20250530 VERISIGN INC/CA 0001014473 false 0001014473 2025-05-30 2025-05-30 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 30, 2025 VERISIGN, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Delaware (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 000-23593 94-3221585 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.) 12061 Bluemont Way,   Reston, Virginia 20190 (Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code) ( 703 ) 948-3200 (Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code) Not applicable (Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report) Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions: ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock, $0.001 Par Value Per Share VRSN Nasdaq Global Select Market Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company  ☐ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐ Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. As previously announced, George E. Kilguss III, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of VeriSign, Inc. (the “Company”), retired from the Company effective May 31, 2025. In connection with Mr. Kilguss’ retirement, on May 30, 2025, the Company entered into a Letter Agreement for Consulting Services (the “Consulting Agreement”) with Mr. Kilguss pursuant to which he will provide certain consulting services to the Company during the period from June 2, 2025 through July 24, 2025, for a fee of $50,000