Gen Digital director gets 9,072 RSUs, gifts shares

Gen Digital Inc. director Eric Brandt received an equity award and gifted shares to a family trust that now holds 78,506 shares indirectly.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Gen Digital Inc. director Eric Brandt reported equity-related transactions in the company’s common stock on September 9, 2026. He received an annual non-employee director award of 9,072 restricted stock units, which vest 100% on the earlier of September 9, 2027, or the next annual meeting, subject to continued service. On the same date, 8,822 shares of common stock were transferred as a gift to The Brandt Family Trust, over which he has voting power, leaving the trust with 78,506 shares held indirectly. No Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is reported for these transactions.

Insider Trade Summary

17,644 shares gifted

Gift 3 txns

Insider BRANDT ERIC

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock F1	9,072	$0.00	$0.00
Gift	Common Stock F2	8,822	$0.00	$0.00
Gift	Common Stock	8,822	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 9,072 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 78,506 shares (Indirect, The Brandt Family Trust)

Footnotes (2)

1. F1. Annual non-employee director equity award. The RSUs will vest 100% on the earlier of September 9, 2027, or the next annual meeting, and subject to service through the respective vesting date.
2. F2. Stock transfer to family trust over which the reporting person has voting power.

Key Figures

Restricted stock units granted: 9,072 shares RSU vesting date: September 9, 2027 Shares gifted to family trust: 8,822 shares +1 more

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Restricted stock units granted 9,072 shares Annual non-employee director equity award granted September 9, 2026

RSU vesting date September 9, 2027 Vest 100% on the earlier of this date or the next annual meeting

Shares gifted to family trust 8,822 shares Stock transfer to The Brandt Family Trust on September 9, 2026

Indirect shares held by The Brandt Family Trust 78,506 shares Indirect ownership reported after the gift transaction

Key Terms

restricted stock units, non-employee director equity award, family trust, voting power

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restricted stock units financial

"The RSUs will vest 100% on the earlier of September 9, 2027, or the next annual meeting"

Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.

non-employee director equity award financial

"Annual non-employee director equity award."

family trust financial

"Stock transfer to family trust over which the reporting person has voting power."

voting power financial

"Stock transfer to family trust over which the reporting person has voting power."

Voting power is the ability shareholders have to influence a company's major decisions—like electing the board, approving mergers, or changing corporate rules—based on the voting rights attached to the shares they hold. For investors it matters because greater voting power is like holding more keys to a building: it gives you a stronger say over management choices and the company’s strategy, which can affect future value and risk.

FAQ

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What equity award did Gen Digital Inc. (GEN) director Eric Brandt receive?

Eric Brandt received an annual non-employee director equity award of 9,072 restricted stock units on September 9, 2026. These units will vest 100% on the earlier of September 9, 2027, or the next annual meeting, subject to his continued service through the vesting date.

When do Eric Brandt’s new RSUs in GEN vest?

Eric Brandt’s 9,072 restricted stock units vest 100% on the earlier of September 9, 2027, or the next annual meeting of shareholders, provided he continues in service through the applicable vesting date.

How many Gen Digital (GEN) shares were transferred to The Brandt Family Trust?

On September 9, 2026, 8,822 shares of Gen Digital common stock were transferred as a stock gift to The Brandt Family Trust, over which Eric Brandt has voting power, as disclosed in the filing footnote.

What is the indirect Gen Digital (GEN) ownership held by The Brandt Family Trust?

Following the reported transactions, The Brandt Family Trust holds 78,506 shares of Gen Digital common stock indirectly for Eric Brandt, as stated in the ownership line associated with the trust.

Were Eric Brandt’s GEN transactions made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

No. The filing indicates that no Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is associated with the reported transactions in Gen Digital common stock for Eric Brandt.

What types of transactions did Eric Brandt report for Gen Digital (GEN)?

Eric Brandt reported an equity award of 9,072 restricted stock units and a stock gift of 8,822 shares. The gift moved shares from his direct holdings to The Brandt Family Trust, which now holds 78,506 shares indirectly.

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SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

OMB APPROVAL

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

BRANDT ERIC

(Last) (First) (Middle)

60 E. RIO SALADO PARKWAY

SUITE 1000

(Street)

TEMPE ARIZONA 85281

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Gen Digital Inc. [ GEN ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
09/09/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	09/09/2026		A		9,072(1)	A	$0	17,894	D
Common Stock	09/09/2026		G		8,822(2)	D	$0	9,072	D
Common Stock	09/09/2026		G		8,822	A	$0	78,506	I	The Brandt Family Trust

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Annual non-employee director equity award. The RSUs will vest 100% on the earlier of September 9, 2027, or the next annual meeting, and subject to service through the respective vesting date.

2. Stock transfer to family trust over which the reporting person has voting power.

Remarks:

Exhibit 24 Power of Attorney

	/s/ Kathryn White, as attorney-in-fact for Eric K Brandt	09/11/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)