VeriSign shareholders re-elect all directors, approve equity plan extension to 2036

Filed May 21, 2026 · Period ending May 21, 2026 · ~1 min read

Key Changes

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  All seven director nominees elected with support ranging from 72.7% to 99.4%; Matthew J. Desch received lowest support at 72.7% (55,667,984 for vs. 20,863,958 against), while Debra W. McCann received highest at 99.4%.

  Item 5.07 — Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders verify on EDGAR →
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  Shareholders approved extending the 2006 Equity Incentive Plan to 2036 with 97.8% support (74,722,565 for vs. 1,656,604 against); amendment includes technical updates but authorizes no additional shares.

  Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Compensation verify on EDGAR →
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  Shareholders rejected independent chairman proposal with 76.7% opposition (17,816,830 for vs. 58,611,011 against), affirming current board leadership structure.

  Item 5.07 — Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders verify on EDGAR →