# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0000849399
**File Stem:** 0000849399-25-000054
**Filing Date:** 2025-7
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0000849399-25-000054.hdr.sgml**: 20250722

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0000849399-25-000054

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 8-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 15

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20250717

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Regulation FD Disclosure

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Other Events

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Financial Statements and Exhibits

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20250722

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20250722

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** Gen Digital Inc.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000849399
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** SERVICES-PREPACKAGED SOFTWARE [7372]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 06 Technology
- **EIN:** 770181864
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 0328

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 8-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-42603
- **FILM NUMBER:** 251140378

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 60 E RIO SALADO PARKWAY
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 1000
- **CITY:** TEMPE
- **STATE:** AZ
- **ZIP:** 85281
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 650-527-2900

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 60 E RIO SALADO PARKWAY
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 1000
- **CITY:** TEMPE
- **STATE:** AZ
- **ZIP:** 85281

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** NortonLifeLock Inc.
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20191030

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** SYMANTEC CORP
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19920703

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**UNITED STATES**

**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION**

**Washington, D.C. 20549**

**FORM 8-K**

**CURRENT REPORT**

**Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)**

**of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934**

Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): **July 17, 2025**

**Gen Digital Inc.**

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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| **Delaware**<br>(State or other jurisdiction of <br>incorporation or organization) | **000-17781**<br>(Commission File Number) | **000-17781**<br>(Commission File Number) | **000-17781**<br>(Commission File Number) | **000-17781**<br>(Commission File Number) | **77-0181864**<br>(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) |
| **60 E. Rio Salado Parkway,** | **60 E. Rio Salado Parkway,** | **60 E. Rio Salado Parkway,** | **Suite 1000,** | **Suite 1000,** | |
|  | **Tempe,** | **Arizona** | **Arizona** | **85281** |  |
| (Address of principal executive offices and zip code) | (Address of principal executive offices and zip code) | (Address of principal executive offices and zip code) | (Address of principal executive offices and zip code) | (Address of principal executive offices and zip code) | (Address of principal executive offices and zip code) |
|  | **(650)** | **(650)** | **527-8000** | **527-8000** |  |
| (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) | (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) | (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) | (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) | (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) | (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) |

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**___________________________________**

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

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| Title of each class | Title of each class | Trading Symbol | Name of each exchange on which registered |
| **Common Stock,** | **par value $0.01 per share** | **GEN** | **The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC** |
| **Contingent Value Rights** | **Contingent Value Rights** | **GENVR** | **The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC** |

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter)

Emerging growth company&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;☐

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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

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**Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.**

*Resignation of Frank Dangeard from the Gen Board* 

On July 17, 2025 (the "Effective Date"), Frank Dangeard resigned from the Board of Directors (the "Board") of Gen Digital Inc. (the "Company"), all committees thereof and from his position as Chair of the Board ("Chair") for health reasons, effective immediately. Mr. Dangeard's decision to resign from the Board was not a result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company's operations, policies or practices. The Company thanks Mr. Dangeard for his service as Chair and as a director of the Board.

**Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.**

A copy of the Company's press release announcing Mr. Dangeard's resignation and the Company's Chair and Lead Independent Director appointments is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

The information disclosed under this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1 hereto, is being furnished and shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. The information provided herein shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing made under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

**Item 8.01 Other Events.**

*Chair and Lead Independent Director Appointments* 

On the Effective Date, in connection with Mr. Dangeard's departure, at the recommendation of the Company's Nominating and Governance Committee (the "NGC"), the Board approved combining the roles of Chief Executive Officer and Chair and appointed Vincent Pilette to serve as Gen's Chair effective immediately. The Board simultaneously created a Lead Independent Director ("LID") position on the Board and appointed Sue Barsamian, who is a current director and Chair of the NGC, to serve as its LID effective immediately. The duties of the LID role are broad, substantive, and overlap considerably with duties of an independent chair, promoting strong independent oversight over management and accountability to stockholders. In connection with the next chapter of the Company's transformation, the Board appointed Mr. Pilette to Chair to leverage his deep understanding of the Company's business to elevate the right strategic opportunities and identify key risks and mitigation approaches for the Board's review.

The NGC and Board believe these appointments and corporate governance changes are in the best interests of the Company and its stockholders. This new Board leadership structure reflects the Board's commitment to both strong, effective leadership and sound governance, which are essential to guiding Gen through its ongoing transformation and ensuring its long-term success.

*Corporate Governance Guidelines Update* 

In connection with Mr. Pilette and Ms. Barsamian's appointments, the Gen Board, at the recommendation of the NGC, amended Gen's Corporate Governance Guidelines, in order to increase the robustness of the duties and responsibilities associated with the Lead Independent Director position and help ensure the exercise of independent judgment by the Board. Gen's Corporate Governance Guidelines were also amended to provide the Board with the necessary flexibility to determine the appropriate leadership structure for the Company based on its evolving needs and what it determines to be in the best interests of its stockholders.

**Item 9.01 - Financial Statements and Exhibits**

(d) The following exhibits are being filed herewith:

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| **<u>Exhibit No.</u>** | **<u>Description</u>** |
| <u>[99.1](ex991juneboardreleasefinal.htm)</u> | <u>[Press Release dated July 22, 2025](ex991juneboardreleasefinal.htm)</u> |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) |

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**SIGNATURE**

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized on this 22nd day of July, 2025.

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| **Gen Digital Inc.** | **Gen Digital Inc.** |
| By: | /s/ Bryan S. Ko |
|  | **Bryan S. Ko** |
|  | Chief Legal Officer and Secretary |

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## Exhibit 99.1

![image_0.jpg](image_0.jpg)

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**CONTACTS**

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;Investor Contact<br>Jason Starr | &nbsp;&nbsp;Media Contact<br>Jess Monney |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Gen | &nbsp;&nbsp;Gen |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>IR@GenDigital.com</u> | &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Press@GenDigital.com</u> |

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**Gen Announces Leadership Transition for its Board of Directors**

**TEMPE, Ariz. & PRAGUE – July 22, 2025 –** Gen Digital Inc. (NASDAQ: GEN), a global leader dedicated to powering Digital Freedom, today announced that Frank Dangeard is stepping down as Chairman of the Board of Directors due to personal health reasons. Gen's Board of Directors has elected Vincent Pilette, Gen's Chief Executive Officer since 2019, to the additional role of Board Chair. Additionally, current board member, Sue Barsamian, has been appointed Lead Independent Director. Both roles are effective immediately.

"On behalf of the entire company and Board, I want to express my deepest gratitude to Frank. I'll always be grateful for his supportive leadership and dedication to our mission, our team, and to me personally," said Vincent Pilette, CEO of Gen. "As we established Gen, Frank's counsel was pivotal in shaping our strategy, reinforcing strong governance, and inspiring us to lead with both ambition and integrity. While we fully respect his decision to step back, his impact will be felt for years to come. We wish him strength as he focuses on his health and family."

During his tenure as Chair, Frank Dangeard has guided Gen through a rapid transformation—from its roots in Cyber Safety to its expansion into Trust Based Solutions like Financial Wellness. Dangeard shared his thoughts on his decision, stating, "While my health requires me to step aside at this time, I am more confident than ever in Gen. The company has an exceptionally talented team, and Vincent and his leadership team have positioned the Company for a bright future. The Board's unanimous election of Vincent to take on this additional role will provide sharper focus as Gen accelerates its momentum and enters its next chapter of value creation. I am incredibly proud of what we have created and achieved together and remain a steadfast advocate of Gen."

Sue Barsamian said, "As Lead Independent Director, I will continue to bring independent perspectives and robust governance oversight. Gen has established a leading position in Consumer Cyber Safety, transformed the category into an AI-power Identity-led platform approach, and built an impressive track record of operational excellence. I look forward to continuing my partnership with Vincent and the Board as the Company embarks on its next phase of transformation."

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Gen is a company committed to empowering people everywhere to thrive in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

**About Gen** <br>Gen (NASDAQ: GEN) is a global company dedicated to powering Digital Freedom through its trusted consumer brands including Norton, Avast, LifeLock, MoneyLion and more. The Gen family of consumer brands is rooted in providing financial empowerment and cyber safety for the first digital generations. Today, Gen empowers people to live their digital lives safely, privately and confidently for generations to come. Gen brings award-winning products and services in cybersecurity, online privacy, identity protection and financial wellness to nearly 500 million users in more than 150 countries. Learn more at GenDigital.com.

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