Source-grounded facts extracted from VERISIGN INC/CA's SEC 8-K filings across all families, newest first. Each cites a verbatim SEC excerpt.
VERISIGN INC/CA shareholders rejected Stockholder Proposal Regarding Independent Board Chairman Policy.
“Proposal No. 5 – Stockholder Proposal Regarding Independent Board Chairman Policy The Company’s stockholders voted against a stockholder proposal regarding a policy to require an independent board chairman. The voting results were as follows: For: 17,816,830 Against: 58,611,011 Abstain: 142,541 Broker Non-Votes: 5,136,483”
VERISIGN INC/CA shareholders approved Ratification of the Selection of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm at the 2026-12-31 meeting.
“Proposal No. 4 – Ratification of the Selection of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm The Company’s stockholders ratified the selection of KPMG LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026. The voting results were as follows: For: 76,128,673 Against: 5,532,200 Abstain: 45,992”
VERISIGN INC/CA shareholders approved Approval of the Amendment and Restatement of the Company's 2006 Equity Incentive Plan.
“Proposal No. 3 – Approval of the Amendment and Restatement of the Company's 2006 Equity Incentive Plan The Company's stockholders approved the Amendment and Restatement of the 2006 Equity Incentive Plan. The voting results were as follows: For: 74,722,565 Against: 1,656,604 Abstain: 191,213 Broker Non-Votes: 5,136,483”
VERISIGN INC/CA shareholders approved To Approve, on a Non-Binding, Advisory Basis, the Company’s Executive Compensation.
“Proposal No. 2 – To Approve, on a Non-Binding, Advisory Basis, the Company’s Executive Compensation The Company’s stockholders approved, on a non-binding, advisory basis, the Company’s executive compensation. The voting results were as follows: For: 73,151,707 Against: 3,213,712 Abstain: 204,963 Broker Non-Votes: 5,136,483”
VERISIGN INC/CA shareholders approved Election of Directors.
“The Company’s stockholders elected the nominees listed below as directors of the Company, each to serve until the Company’s next annual meeting of stockholders, or until a successor has been elected and qualified or until the director’s earlier resignation or removal. The voting results were as follows: Nominees For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes D. James Bidzos 71,313,798 4,928,619 327,965 5,136,483 Courtney D. Armstrong 75,594,369 940,840 35,173 5,136,483 Yehuda Ari Buchalter 74,589,944 1,949,703 30,735 5,136,483 Kathleen A. Cote 69,148,982 5,570,904 1,850,496 5,136,483 Matthew J. Desch 55,667,984 20,863,958 38,440 5,136,483 Jamie S. Gorelick 67,793,746 8,732,757 43,879 5,136,483 Debra W. McCann 76,105,017 430,335 35,030 5,136,483”
Thomas F. Frist, III resigned as Director at VERISIGN INC/CA.
“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.”
George E. Kilguss III retired as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at VERISIGN INC/CA.
“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.”
VERISIGN INC/CA: Stockholders approved and adopted an amendment to the Restated Certificate of Incorporation to limit the liability of certain officers as permitted by Delaware law (effective 2025-05-22).
“At the VeriSign, Inc. (“Company”) annual meeting of stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”) held on Thursday, May 22, 2025, the Company’s stockholders approved and adopted an amendment to the Company’s Restated Certificate of Incorporation to limit the liability of certain officers in certain limited circumstances as permitted by Delaware law (the “Amendment”), all as further described in the Company’s Proxy Statement, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 11, 2025 (“Proxy Statement”), under the heading “Proposal No. 4 – Approval of an Amendment to the Company’s Restated Certificate of Incorporation to Limit the Liability of Certain Officers as permitted by Delaware Law,” which is incorporated herein by reference. On May 22, 2025, the Company filed a Certificate of Amendment of Restated Certificate of Incorporation (the “Certificate of Amendment”) with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware, which became effective upon filing.”
George Kilguss departed as Chief Financial Officer at VERISIGN INC/CA.
“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.”
John D. Calys was appointed as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer at VERISIGN INC/CA.
“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.”
John D. Calys was appointed as Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer at VERISIGN INC/CA.
“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.”
George E. Kilguss III departed as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at VERISIGN INC/CA.
“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.”
VERISIGN INC/CA reported first quarter of 2024 results: revenue $384 million, net income $194 million, EPS diluted EPS of $1.92.
“VeriSign, Inc. and its subsidiaries (“Verisign”) reported revenue of $384 million for the first quarter of 2024, up 5.5 percent from the same quarter in 2023. Operating income was $259 million for the first quarter of 2024, compared to $241 million for the same quarter of 2023. Verisign reported net income of $194 million and diluted earnings per share (diluted “EPS”) of $1.92 for the first quarter of 2024, compared to net income of $179 million and diluted EPS of $1.70 for the same quarter of 2023.”
D. James Bidzos was elected as President at VERISIGN INC/CA.
“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.”
Todd B. Strubbe departed as President and Chief Operating Officer at VERISIGN INC/CA.
“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.”
VERISIGN INC/CA reported financial results for for the fiscal quarter and year ended December 31, 2023.
“On February 8, 2024, VeriSign, Inc. (the “Company”) announced its financial results for the fiscal quarter and year ended December 31, 2023. A copy of this press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.”
VERISIGN INC/CA incurred revolving credit of $200 million with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. at Adjusted Term SOFR rate plus a margin of between 1.00% and 1.625% maturing December 6, 2028.
“administrative agent, and the lenders party thereto (the “ Terminated Credit Agreement ”), which is further discussed in Item 1.02 below. The New Credit Agreement provides for a $200 million (the “ Commitment Amount ”) committed unsecured revolving credit facility (the “ New Facility ”), under which the Company and certain designated subsidiaries may be borrowers”
VERISIGN INC/CA terminated "Terminated Credit Agreement" with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent, and the lenders party thereto (effective 2023-12-06).
“The New Credit Agreement replaced the Credit Agreement, dated as of December 12, 2019, among the Company, the borrowing subsidiaries party thereto, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent, and the lenders party thereto (the “ Terminated Credit Agreement ”), which is further discussed in Item 1.02 below.”
VERISIGN INC/CA entered into "New Credit Agreement" with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent, and the lenders party thereto valued at $200 million (effective 2023-12-06).
“On December 6, 2023, VeriSign, Inc. (the “ Company ”) entered into a Credit Agreement (the “ New Credit Agreement ”) among the Company, any borrowing subsidiaries of the Company that are from time to time made party thereto, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent (the “ Administrative Agent ”), and the lenders party thereto (the “ Lenders ”).”
VERISIGN INC/CA reported third quarter of 2023 results: revenue $376 million, net income $188 million, EPS $1.83.
“reported revenue of $376 million for the third quarter of 2023, up 5.4 percent from the same quarter in 2022. Operating income was $254 million for the third quarter of 2023, compared to $237 million for the same quarter of 2022. Verisign reported net income of $188 million and diluted earnings per share (diluted “EPS”) of $1.83 for the third quarter of 2023”
VERISIGN INC/CA reported the second quarter of 2023 results: revenue $372 million, net income $186 million, EPS $1.79.
“Verisign, Inc. and its subsidiaries (“Verisign”) reported revenue of $372 million for the second quarter of 2023, up 5.7 percent from the same quarter in 2022. Operating income was $249 million for the second quarter of 2023, compared to $236 million for the same quarter of 2022. Verisign reported net income of $186 million and diluted earnings per share (diluted “EPS”) of $1.79 for the second quarter of 2023, compared to net income of $167 million and diluted EPS of $1.54 for the same quarter of 2022.”
VERISIGN INC/CA entered into .net Registry Agreement with Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) valued at Six-year term through June 30, 2029; allows price increases of up to 10% per year; $0.75 fee per dom (effective 2023-06-29).
“On June 29, 2023, VeriSign, Inc. (the “ Company ”) and the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (“ ICANN ”) entered into a renewal of the .net Registry Agreement, through June 30, 2029 (the " Agreement "). The Agreement renews the current .net Registry Agreement entered into by the Company and ICANN in 2017 with no changes to the material terms.”
VERISIGN INC/CA shareholders rejected Stockholder Proposal Regarding an Independent Chair Policy at the 2023-05-25 meeting.
“Proposal No. 5 – Stockholder Proposal Regarding an Independent Chair Policy The Company’s stockholders did not approve a stockholder proposal requesting an independent chair policy. The voting results were as follows: For: 25,606,453 Against: 62,850,533 Abstain: 115,174 Broker Non-Votes: 5,238,821”
VERISIGN INC/CA shareholders approved Ratification of the Selection of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm at the 2023-05-25 meeting.
“Proposal No. 4 – Ratification of the Selection of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm The Company’s stockholders ratified the selection of KPMG LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2023. The voting results were as follows: For: 88,245,673 Against: 5,481,975 Abstain: 83,333”
VERISIGN INC/CA shareholders approved To Approve, on a Non-Binding, Advisory Basis, the Frequency of the Executive Compensation Vote at the 2023-05-25 meeting.
“Proposal No. 3 – To Approve, on a Non-Binding, Advisory Basis, the Frequency of the Executive Compensation Vote The Company’s stockholders approved, on a non-binding, advisory basis, an annual frequency of stockholder voting on executive compensation. The voting results were as follows: One Year: 86,782,983 Two Years: 13,573 Three Years: 1,682,732 Abstain: 92,872 Broker Non-Votes: 5,238,821”
VERISIGN INC/CA shareholders approved To Approve, on a Non-Binding, Advisory Basis, the Company’s Executive Compensation at the 2023-05-25 meeting.
“Proposal No. 2 – To Approve, on a Non-Binding, Advisory Basis, the Company’s Executive Compensation The Company’s stockholders approved, on a non-binding, advisory basis, the Company’s executive compensation. The voting results were as follows: For: 83,588,607 Against: 4,687,434 Abstain: 296,119 Broker Non-Votes: 5,238,821”
VERISIGN INC/CA shareholders approved Election of Directors at the 2023-05-25 meeting.
“Proposal No. 1 – Election of Directors The Company’s stockholders elected the nominees listed below as directors of the Company, each to serve until the Company’s next annual meeting of stockholders, or until a successor has been elected and qualified or until the director’s earlier resignation or removal. The voting results were as follows: Nominees For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes D. James Bidzos 82,894,046 4,340,399 1,337,715 5,238,821”
VERISIGN INC/CA reported the first quarter of 2023 results: revenue $364 million, net income $179 million, EPS $1.70.
“services and internet infrastructure, today reported financial results for the first quarter of 2023. VeriSign, Inc. and its subsidiaries (“Verisign”) reported revenue of $364 million for the first quarter of 2023, up 5.1 percent from the same quarter in 2022. Operating income was $241 million for the first quarter of 2023, compared to $225 million for the”
VERISIGN INC/CA reported financial results for the fiscal quarter and year ended December 31, 2022.
“On February 9, 2023, VeriSign, Inc. (the “Company”) announced its financial results for the fiscal quarter and year ended December 31, 2022. A copy of this press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.”
VERISIGN INC/CA reported the third quarter of 2022 results: revenue $357 million, net income $169 million, EPS $1.58.
“VeriSign, Inc. and its subsidiaries (“Verisign”) reported revenue of $357 million for the third quarter of 2022, up 6.8 percent from the same quarter in 2021. Verisign reported net income of $169 million and diluted earnings per share (diluted “EPS”) of $1.58 for the third quarter of 2022, compared to net income of $157 million and diluted EPS of $1.40 for the same quarter of 2021.”
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