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AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · Verisign (VRSN)

VeriSign stockholders approve amended 2006 equity plan, elect seven directors

Neutral Impact 2 of 5 shareholder Written later

At its May 21, 2026 annual meeting, VeriSign's stockholders approved an amended and restated 2006 Equity Incentive Plan that extends the plan's termination date to May 21, 2036 without increasing the number of shares available for grant. Stockholders also elected all seven director nominees, approved executive compensation on an advisory basis, ratified KPMG LLP as auditor for 2026, and rejected a proposal requiring an independent board chairman.

Key points

  • Amended 2006 Plan extends its termination date to May 21, 2036 and does not increase shares available for grant.
  • Executive compensation approved on an advisory basis: 73,151,707 for and 3,213,712 against.
  • KPMG LLP ratified as independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026: 76,128,673 for and 5,532,200 against.
  • Independent board chairman proposal defeated: 17,816,830 for and 58,611,011 against.

The filing

CompanyVerisign (VRSN)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECMay 21, 2026, 4:10 PM ET
Accession number0001014473-26-000023

Items reported: 5.02 Director / Officer Change5.07 Shareholder Vote Results

Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

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