Gen Digital (GEN) CEO adds ESPP common shares via plan

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Gen Digital Inc. CEO, President and Chair Vincent Pilette reported acquiring 795 shares of common stock through the company’s 2008 Employee Stock Purchase Plan for the purchase period from August 16, 2025 through February 15, 2026. The ESPP purchase price was based on 85% of the closing price on February 15, 2026, resulting in a price of $20.162 per share.

After this ESPP acquisition, Pilette directly holds 2,184,124 common shares. He also has indirect ownership through two trusts, with 103,000 shares held by the VPJW Revocable Trust and 517,477 shares held by the VPJW Exempt Gift Trust.

Insider Trade Summary

3 transactions reported

Mixed 3 txns

Insider Pilette Vincent

Role CEO, Pres. & Chair

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	795	$20.162	$16K
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 2,184,124 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 103,000 shares (Indirect, VPJW Revocable Trust)

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 August 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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Pilette Vincent

(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
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	CEO, Pres. & Chair

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	795	A	$20.162(3)	2,184,124	D
Common Stock								103,000	I	VPJW Revocable Trust
Common Stock								517,477	I	VPJW Exempt Gift 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. 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 August 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 Vincent Pilette	02/19/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Gen Digital (GEN) disclose for Vincent Pilette?

Gen Digital CEO Vincent Pilette acquired 795 common shares through the company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. The shares relate to a purchase period from August 16, 2025 to February 15, 2026, and were bought at 85% of the February 15, 2026 closing market price.

At what price were the Gen Digital (GEN) ESPP shares acquired by the CEO?

The ESPP shares were acquired at $20.162 per share, equal to 85% of the February 15, 2026 closing price. This discounted purchase price follows the terms of Gen Digital’s 2008 Employee Stock Purchase Plan for the relevant purchase period.

How many Gen Digital (GEN) shares does Vincent Pilette own directly after this transaction?

After the ESPP acquisition, Vincent Pilette directly owns 2,184,124 shares of Gen Digital common stock. This figure reflects his updated direct holdings and excludes additional shares held indirectly through related trusts disclosed in the same report.

What indirect Gen Digital (GEN) holdings are associated with Vincent Pilette?

Indirect holdings include 103,000 Gen Digital common shares held by the VPJW Revocable Trust and 517,477 shares held by the VPJW Exempt Gift Trust. These positions are reported as indirect ownership, separate from Pilette’s direct 2,184,124-share stake following the ESPP purchase.

Was the Gen Digital (GEN) CEO’s ESPP acquisition exempt under insider trading rules?

Yes. The ESPP share acquisition was described as exempt under Rule 16b-3(c). This rule generally provides an exemption for certain employee benefit plan transactions, and the report notes the CEO is voluntarily disclosing this ESPP purchase for the completed purchase period.