[Form 4] Gen Digital Inc. Insider Trading Activity

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Eric K. Brandt, a director of Gen Digital Inc. (GEN), reported multiple stock transactions on 09/09/2025. He received an annual non-employee director equity award of 8,822 RSUs that will vest 100% on the earlier of September 9, 2026 or the next annual meeting, subject to continued service. On the same date he reported two transfers labeled with code G involving 10,038 shares each: one recorded as a disposal and one recorded as an acquisition, reflecting a stock transfer to The Brandt Family Trust (over which he has voting power). Following the transactions he beneficially owned 18,860 shares directly and 69,684 shares indirectly through the trust.

Positive

• Annual director equity award of 8,822 RSUs granted, vesting 100% by 09/09/2026 (or next annual meeting), aligning director incentives with shareholders
• No cash proceeds reported from the RSU award (grant recorded at $0 price) indicating standard equity compensation
• Stock transfer of 10,038 shares to The Brandt Family Trust is disclosed and reporting shows continued beneficial ownership (69,684 shares indirect)
• Clear reporting of direct and indirect ownership post-transactions: 18,860 shares direct and 69,684 shares indirect

Negative

• None.

Insights

Securities Analyst

TL;DR: Routine director RSU award and intra-family transfer, no cash proceeds and no option exercises.

The filing documents an annual director equity grant of 8,822 restricted stock units that vest based on service by 09/09/2026, which is standard for non-employee director compensation and carries no immediate cash impact on the company. The paired G-coded entries reflect a stock transfer of 10,038 shares to The Brandt Family Trust, increasing indirect beneficial ownership to 69,684 shares while leaving 18,860 shares directly owned. These are governance/ownership updates rather than operational or financial disclosures.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR: Filing shows customary director compensation and a family trust transfer, both routine and non-material to corporate operations.

The RSU award vests based on continued service, aligning director incentives with shareholder alignment over the next year. The transfer to a family trust, with retained voting power, is a common estate-planning or governance arrangement and does not indicate a change in control or sale. No derivative transactions or option exercises were reported, and no cash consideration was paid in these transactions.

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

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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 AZ 85281

(City) (State) (Zip)

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)

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
09/09/2025

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

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

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

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	09/09/2025		A		8,822(1)	A	$0	18,860	D
Common Stock	09/09/2025		G		10,038(2)	D	$0	8,822	D
Common Stock	09/09/2025		G		10,038(2)	A	$0	69,684	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, 2026, 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:

	/s/ Kathryn White, as attorney-in-fact for Eric K Brandt	09/10/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What transactions did Eric K. Brandt report on Form 4 for GEN?

He reported an 8,822 RSU grant (annual director award) and two 10,038-share stock transfer entries on 09/09/2025, one recorded as a disposal and one as an acquisition relating to The Brandt Family Trust.

When do the awarded RSUs vest for GEN director Eric Brandt?

The RSUs vest 100% on the earlier of September 9, 2026 or the company’s next annual meeting, subject to continued service.

How many GEN shares does Eric Brandt beneficially own after the reported transactions?

Following the reported transactions he beneficially owns 18,860 shares directly and 69,684 shares indirectly through The Brandt Family Trust.

Did Eric Brandt receive cash from these transactions?

No. The RSU grant and the reported stock transfer entries are recorded with a $0 price, indicating no cash proceeds reported.

What is the nature of the transfer to The Brandt Family Trust?

The filing states it is a stock transfer to a family trust over which the reporting person has voting power; no further details are provided in the Form 4.