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Verisign Inc.’s Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President George E. Kilguss III filed a Form 144 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on February 10, 2025, to report his intention to sell a significant portion of company stock in Reston, Virginia. The filing, which serves as a notice of the proposed sale of restricted securities, was submitted as part of a routine financial disclosure required for high-ranking corporate insiders executing trades. This move follows a period of stability for the global provider of network infrastructure and domain name registry services, which manages critical internet assets including the .com and .net domains. The disclosure indicates that Kilguss plans to liquidate approximately 10,000 shares of Verisign common stock, which carries an estimated market value of nearly $1.8 million based on current trading prices. The securities being sold were originally acquired through the exercise of stock options and the vesting of restricted stock units as part of the company’s long-term executive compensation program. Such filings are mandatory for affiliates of an issuer who intend to sell more than 5,000 shares or more than $50,000 worth of stock in any three-month period, ensuring transparency for the investing public regarding the actions of company leadership. While insider sales can sometimes be interpreted by the market as a lack of confidence, analysts often view these transactions as part of pre-arranged 10b5-1 trading plans designed to manage personal diversification and tax liabilities. Verisign continues to hold a dominant position in the domain registry industry, maintaining long-term contracts with ICANN that provide a steady stream of recurring revenue. The company’s financial health remains a focal point for shareholders, especially as regulatory environments regarding internet governance and pricing structures for top-level domains remain under scrutiny by international authorities.