Gen Digital (GEN) COO adds 905 ESPP shares at 85% of Feb 15 price

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Gen Digital Inc. Chief Operating Officer, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary Bryan Seuk Ko acquired 905 shares of common stock on February 15, 2026 through the company’s 2008 Employee Stock Purchase Plan. The shares were bought at $20.162 per share, based on 85% of the closing price on that date. This purchase reflects contributions accumulated over the ESPP purchase period from August 16, 2025 through February 15, 2026. Following this transaction, Ko directly owns 587,367 shares of Gen Digital common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider KO BRYAN SEUK

Role COO, CLO and Secretary

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	905	$20.162	$18K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 587,367 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. The reporting person is voluntarily reporting the acquisition of shares of the issuer's common stock pursuant to Gen Digital Inc. 2008 Employee Stock Purchase Plan ("ESPP"), for the ESPP Purchase Period (as defined in the ESPP) of August 16, 2025 through February 15, 2026. This transaction is also exempt under Rule 16b-3(c). The Purchase Period ended February 15, 2026 and is the Purchase Period comprising the Offering Period (as defined in the ESPP) that began Feb 16, 2025. In accordance with the ESPP, these shares were purchased based on 85% of the closing price on Feb 15, 2026.

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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

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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).

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

KO BRYAN SEUK

(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)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	COO, CLO and Secretary

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/15/2026

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(1)	02/15/2026(2)		A	V	905	A	$20.162(3)	587,367	D

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. The reporting person is voluntarily reporting the acquisition of shares of the issuer's common stock pursuant to Gen Digital Inc. 2008 Employee Stock Purchase Plan ("ESPP"), for the ESPP Purchase Period (as defined in the ESPP) of August 16, 2025 through February 15, 2026. This transaction is also exempt under Rule 16b-3(c).

2. The Purchase Period ended February 15, 2026 and is the Purchase Period comprising the Offering Period (as defined in the ESPP) that began Feb 16, 2025.

3. In accordance with the ESPP, these shares were purchased based on 85% of the closing price on Feb 15, 2026.

Remarks:

	/s/ Kathryn White, as attorney-in-fact for Bryan Ko	02/19/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did Gen Digital (GEN) insider Bryan Seuk Ko do in this Form 4?

Bryan Seuk Ko acquired 905 Gen Digital common shares through the company’s 2008 Employee Stock Purchase Plan. The shares were purchased at a discounted price based on 85% of the February 15, 2026 closing price, increasing his direct holdings.

How many Gen Digital (GEN) shares does Bryan Seuk Ko own after this transaction?

After this transaction, Bryan Seuk Ko directly owns 587,367 Gen Digital common shares. This total reflects the addition of 905 shares acquired through the Employee Stock Purchase Plan covering the August 16, 2025 to February 15, 2026 purchase period.

At what price were the Gen Digital (GEN) shares acquired in the ESPP transaction?

The 905 Gen Digital shares were acquired at $20.162 per share under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. According to the plan terms, the purchase price was set at 85% of the closing market price on February 15, 2026, the purchase date.

What period does the Gen Digital (GEN) ESPP purchase in this Form 4 cover?

The reported Employee Stock Purchase Plan acquisition covers the purchase period from August 16, 2025 through February 15, 2026. This period forms part of an offering period that began on February 16, 2025, during which employee contributions accumulated for this purchase.

Is the Gen Digital (GEN) ESPP acquisition by Bryan Seuk Ko exempt under SEC rules?

Yes, the acquisition of 905 shares under Gen Digital’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan is described as exempt under SEC Rule 16b-3(c). This rule generally provides exemptions for certain employee benefit plan transactions involving company insiders, such as approved stock purchase or option plans.

What role does Bryan Seuk Ko hold at Gen Digital (GEN) in this insider filing?

In this insider transaction, Bryan Seuk Ko is identified as Gen Digital’s Chief Operating Officer, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary. His acquisition of shares through the Employee Stock Purchase Plan reflects additional direct ownership aligned with his executive leadership position at the company.