VeriSign (VRSN)

VeriSign Reports 18% Year-Over-Year Revenue Growth in Third Quarter 2008

Company Exceeds Expectations with Non-GAAP Core Operating Margin of 35.5%

MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA – November 6, 2008 – VeriSign, Inc. (Nasdaq: VRSN), the trusted provider of Internet infrastructure services, today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2008.

VeriSign reported revenue of $246 million from continuing operations for the third quarter of 2008. On a GAAP basis, VeriSign reported a consolidated net loss of $200 million and a net loss per share of $1.02 on a fully-diluted basis. These GAAP results reflect a $237 million non-cash impairment charge for estimated losses on certain assets held for sale, all of which is recorded in discontinued operations. Also recorded were restructuring charges of $13 million, $7 million of which is recorded in discontinued operations related to assets held for sale.

VeriSign reported segment revenue for Internet Infrastructure and Identity Services (3IS), or the “core businesses” of Naming, SSL and IAS, of $240 million, up 3% from Q2 2008 and up 18% year over year.

On a non-GAAP basis (which excludes items described below) for our core businesses, VeriSign reported net income of $48 million for the third quarter of 2008 and fully-diluted earnings per share of $0.25, including a $0.03 write-down related to investments affected by the Lehman Brothers bankruptcy. A table reconciling the GAAP to the non-GAAP results reported above is appended to this release.

“We’re very pleased with our operating results this quarter, especially in light of the current market conditions,” said Jim Bidzos, executive chairman of the board of directors, president and chief executive officer on an interim basis of VeriSign. “While it’s difficult to predict what will happen with the broader economy, we feel very good about the strength and stability of our core businesses. We are fortunate to be in a market leadership position with good revenue growth, expanding operating margins and backed by the strength of the VeriSign brand. As we move forward in these uncertain times, we remain focused on protecting and growing our core services for the long term.”

“Third quarter was another solid quarter for VeriSign with 18% year over year revenue growth and non-GAAP operating margin of 35.5%,” said Brian Robins, acting chief financial officer of VeriSign. “Our non-GAAP earnings per share was strong as well after considering an unanticipated $0.03 charge related to investment losses, and we exited the quarter with a strong balance sheet and healthy cash flow of $115 million for the third quarter. As we contemplate our 2009 plan, we are realistic about the current economic environment and remain fully committed to our strategy to focus the business on our core Internet infrastructure services.”