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Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): July 17, 2025

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On July 17, 2025 (the “Effective Date”), Frank Dangeard resigned from the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Gen Digital Inc. (the “Company”), all committees thereof and from his position as Chair of the Board (“Chair”) for health reasons, effective immediately. Mr. Dangeard’s decision to resign from the Board was not a result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices. The Company thanks Mr. Dangeard for his service as Chair and as a director of the Board.

A copy of the Company’s press release announcing Mr. Dangeard’s resignation and the Company’s Chair and Lead Independent Director appointments is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

The information disclosed under this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1 hereto, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. The information provided herein shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing made under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

On the Effective Date, in connection with Mr. Dangeard’s departure, at the recommendation of the Company’s Nominating and Governance Committee (the “NGC”), the Board approved combining the roles of Chief Executive Officer and Chair and appointed Vincent Pilette to serve as Gen’s Chair effective immediately. The Board simultaneously created a Lead Independent Director (“LID”) position on the Board and appointed Sue Barsamian, who is a current director and Chair of the NGC, to serve as its LID effective immediately. The duties of the LID role are broad, substantive, and overlap considerably with duties of an independent chair, promoting strong independent oversight over management and accountability to stockholders. In connection with the next chapter of the Company’s transformation, the Board appointed Mr. Pilette to Chair to leverage his deep understanding of the Company’s business to elevate the right strategic opportunities and identify key risks and mitigation approaches for the Board’s review.

The NGC and Board believe these appointments and corporate governance changes are in the best interests of the Company and its stockholders. This new Board leadership structure reflects the Board’s commitment to both strong, effective leadership and sound governance, which are essential to guiding Gen through its ongoing transformation and ensuring its long-term success.

In connection with Mr. Pilette and Ms. Barsamian’s appointments, the Gen Board, at the recommendation of the NGC, amended Gen’s Corporate Governance Guidelines, in order to increase the robustness of the duties and responsibilities associated with the Lead Independent Director position and help ensure the exercise of independent judgment by the Board. Gen’s Corporate Governance Guidelines were also amended to provide the Board with the necessary flexibility to determine the appropriate leadership structure for the Company based on its evolving needs and what it determines to be in the best interests of its stockholders.

(d) The following exhibits are being filed herewith:

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized on this 22nd day of July, 2025.