Verisign

Current directors and officers who also hold a role at another S&P 500 company.

• Jamie S. GorelickAMZN · Director

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Every 8-K with Item 5.02 (departure, election or appointment of directors and officers). The text is the first paragraph of the item.

1. May 21, 2026

   At the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of VeriSign, Inc. (the “Company”) held on May 21, 2026, the Company’s stockholders approved the Amendment and Restatement of the VeriSign, Inc. 2006 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Amended 2006 Plan”). The Company’s Board of Directors previously approved the Amended 2006 Plan, subject to stockholder approval. The Amended 2006 Plan will extend the termination date of the 2006 Plan to May 21, 2036, and also makes certain technical and administrative revisions to the plan document, including the removal of certain provisions related to Section 162(m) that are no longer relevant, and clarifying that the prohibition on paying cash in exchange for the cancellation of an outstanding award applies only to underwater options or stock appreciation rights. The Amended 2006 Plan does not increase the number of shares available for grant under the Plan.

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2. Nov 25, 2025

   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.

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3. Oct 8, 2025

   Effective October 6, 2025, the Board of Directors (the "Board") of VeriSign, Inc. (the "Company") appointed Matthew J. Desch to the Board, increasing the size of the Board from seven to eight directors. Mr. Desch currently serves as Chief Executive Officer and a director of Iridium Communications Inc., a global mobile, voice, and data satellite communications company, a position he has held since 2009. As a non-employee director, Mr. Desch will receive an annual cash retainer of $50,000 and an annual equity award grant of $250,000, made solely in the form of restricted stock units. New directors are granted an equity award equal to the pro rata amount of such annual equity award, the amount of which is determined based on the date of such new director's appointment or election to the Board. His cash retainer will also be prorated to reflect his service for a portion of the year.

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4. Jun 12, 2025

   On June 10, 2025, Thomas F. Frist, III submitted his resignation to the Board of Directors of VeriSign, Inc. (the "Company"), citing other personal and professional time commitments. The Board has accepted his resignation effective today. The Board expresses its sincere appreciation for Mr. Frist’s 10 years of service to the Company and wishes him the best in the future. In connection with Mr. Frist's resignation, the Board is expected to decrease its size.

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5. Jun 2, 2025

   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 per month, but not to exceed $100,000. Mr. Kilguss will also be reimbursed for any reasonable travel and lodging expenses incurred in connection with the Consulting Agreement.

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6. Apr 25, 2025

   As previously announced, on February 13, 2025 the Board appointed John D. Calys, the Company’s Senior Vice President, Global Controller and Chief Accounting Officer, to succeed its current Chief Financial Officer, George Kilguss, upon his retirement on May 31, 2025. On April 22, 2025, in connection with Mr. Calys’ appointment as the Company’s Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of VeriSign, Inc. approved a compensation package for him. The Company will provide Mr. Calys with: (i) an initial annual base salary of $500,000 and (ii) an annual target bonus of up to 100% of his base salary. His new base salary and target bonus amounts will be effective as of June 1, 2025.

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7. Feb 13, 2025

   On February 10, 2025, George E. Kilguss III, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of VeriSign, Inc. (the “Company”), informed the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) of his intention to retire, effective May 31, 2025. The Board has appointed John D. Calys, the Company’s Senior Vice President, Global Controller and Chief Accounting Officer, to succeed Mr. Kilguss upon the date of Mr. Kilguss’ retirement. In such roles, Mr. Calys will be the Company’s Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer. Mr. Calys, age 65, has served as Senior Vice President, Global Controller and Chief Accounting Officer at Verisign since April 2024. From 2020, Mr. Calys served as its Senior Vice President and Global Controller and as Vice President and Global Controller from 2010 through 2020. He also served as its interim Chief Financial Officer in 2011 and 2012.

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8. Feb 15, 2024

   On February 12, 2024, Todd B. Strubbe, President and Chief Operating Officer of VeriSign, Inc. (the “Company”), informed the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) of his intention to retire, effective April 5, 2024. The Board expressed its sincere appreciation to Mr. Strubbe for his nine years of service to the Company and especially for his dedicated and mission-focused leadership. The Board noted that Mr. Strubbe made significant contributions in support of the Company’s mission and wished him well in his retirement. Mr. Strubbe has served as the Company’s Chief Operating Officer since April 2015 and President since February 2020. The Board has elected D. James Bidzos, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Executive Chairman, to resume the office of President, which he previously held from August 2011 to February 2020, effective upon the date of Mr. Strubbe’s retirement.

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9. Jun 22, 2021

   Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers. (d) Effective June 18, 2021, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of VeriSign, Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Courtney D. Armstrong to the Board, increasing the size of the Board from eight to nine directors. The Board also appointed Mr. Armstrong to serve on the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee of the Board. Mr. Armstrong currently serves as Executive Vice President, Worldwide Business Affairs, Warner Bros. Pictures, a position he has held since April 2014. He joined Warner Bros. Pictures in 2003 as a Director of Business Affairs and was promoted to Vice President in 2004 and Senior Vice President in 2007. Before joining Warner Bros.

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10. Jul 25, 2019

    Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers. (d) As previously reported in the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by VeriSign, Inc. (the “Company”) on July 19, 2019 (the “Original Form 8-K”), effective July 17, 2019, Dr. Yehuda Ari Buchalter was appointed to the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the Company. At the time of the filing of the Original Form 8-K, Dr. Buchalter's appointment to any Committee of the Board had not been determined. The Company is now filing this Amendment to Current Report on Form 8-K/A solely to report that, effective July 23, 2019, Dr. Buchalter was appointed to the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee of the Board.

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11. Jul 19, 2019

    Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers. (d) Effective July 17, 2019, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of VeriSign, Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Dr. Yehuda Ari Buchalter to the Board, increasing the size of the Board from seven to eight directors. Dr. Buchalter currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Intersection, a leading smart cities media and technology company, a position he has held since May 2017. Dr. Buchalter previously served as the Chief Operating Officer and then President of MediaMath, a leading programmatic advertising technology platform, from July 2008 to January 2017. As a non-employee director, Dr. Buchalter will receive an annual cash retainer of $40,000 and an annual equity award grant of $250,000, made solely in the form of restricted stock units.

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12. Jun 10, 2016

    At the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of VeriSign, Inc. (the “Company”) held on June 9, 2016, the Company’s stockholders approved the Amended and Restated VeriSign, Inc. 2006 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Amended 2006 Plan”). The Company’s Board of Directors previously approved the Amended 2006 Plan, subject to stockholder approval. The Amended 2006 Plan limits the compensation (including equity and cash awards) paid to any non-employee director in any calendar year to an aggregate dollar value of $600,000, with an exception to allow for up to two times such limit for grants made in the first year of service or first year designated as chairman or lead director. The Amended 2006 Plan also makes certain technical and administrative revisions to the Amended and Restated VeriSign, Inc. 2006 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2006 Plan”), which was last approved by stockholders on May 26, 2011.

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13. Feb 22, 2016

    Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On February 17, 2016, William L. Chenevich announced his retirement from the Board of Directors effective as of the next Annual Meeting of Stockholders of VeriSign, Inc. at the end of his current term.

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