KO BRYAN SEUK 4

What Happened
Bryan Ko (listed in the filing as KO BRYAN SEUK), Chief Operating Officer, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary of Gen Digital Inc., acquired 905 shares of Gen Digital common stock under the company's 2008 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). The shares were purchased on February 15, 2026 at an effective price of $20.16 per share, for a total cost of approximately $18,247. This was a purchase (an acquisition) rather than a sale.

Key Details

• Transaction date: February 15, 2026 (reported on Form 4 filed Feb 19, 2026)
• Shares acquired: 905 shares at $20.16 per share — total ~$18,247
• Plan and mechanics: Purchased under Gen Digital’s 2008 ESPP for the offering/purchase period Feb 16, 2025–Feb 15, 2026; price reflects 85% of the Feb 15, 2026 closing price (per footnotes).
• Exemptions/notable footnotes: Transaction reported as exempt under Rule 16b-3(c) (per filing footnote).
• Shares owned after transaction: Not disclosed in this Form 4.

Context
ESPP purchases are routine employer stock-buying arrangements using payroll contributions and a discounted purchase price; they indicate participation in the company plan but are not the same as an open-market purchase initiated by an insider. This filing documents an automated/plan purchase at a standard ESPP discount (85% of closing price). The Form 4 reports the acquisition; investors should treat ESPP buys as participation in a benefit plan rather than a directional market signal.