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RESTON, Va. - Affiliates of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. are offering 4.3 million shares of VeriSign Inc. (NASDAQ:VRSN) in an underwritten secondary offering, according to a press release issued by the internet infrastructure company today. VeriSign’s stock has shown remarkable strength, trading near its 52-week high of $308, with a notable 67% return over the past year. According to InvestingPro analysis, the stock appears to be trading above its Fair Value, with impressive gross profit margins of 88%.
The selling stockholders will receive all proceeds from the offering, with VeriSign not selling any shares or receiving any proceeds. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC is acting as the sole underwriter for the transaction.
The offering is designed to reduce Berkshire Hathaway’s ownership stake below the 10% threshold that would trigger additional regulatory obligations. Berkshire Hathaway affiliates have been VeriSign stockholders since 2012.
Following the offering, Berkshire Hathaway has voluntarily agreed to a 365-day lock-up period for its remaining VeriSign shares. The selling stockholders also expect to grant the underwriter a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 515,032 shares.
The offering will be made through a prospectus supplement and accompanying base prospectus filed as part of an automatic shelf registration statement that became effective today.
VeriSign provides domain name registry services and operates critical internet infrastructure, including two of the 13 global internet root servers. The company also provides registration services and authoritative resolution for the .com and .net top-level domains. With a market capitalization of $28.6 billion and a healthy operating margin, VeriSign has demonstrated strong financial performance, maintaining stable operations with moderate debt levels. Discover more detailed insights and 13 additional ProTips about VeriSign’s performance on InvestingPro.
In other recent news, VeriSign Inc. reported its second-quarter 2025 earnings, showcasing a slight beat on earnings per share (EPS) but a marginal miss on revenue forecasts. The company achieved an EPS of $2.21, just above the anticipated $2.20. However, revenue came in at $410 million, slightly below the expected $410.97 million. Despite these mixed results, the earnings report highlights the company’s stable financial performance. There were no significant mergers or acquisitions announced in this period. Analyst ratings for VeriSign remain unchanged, with no notable upgrades or downgrades reported. These recent developments provide a glimpse into the company’s current financial standing.
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