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Gen Digital appoints Bryan Ko as COO; adopts new executive severance plan
Gen Digital Inc.
- Bryan Ko appointed COO effective Nov 3, 2025, retaining CLO and Secretary roles; no compensation change.
- Board approved Executive Severance and Retention Plan, replacing prior plans, effective Nov 3, 2025.
- NEOs receive 2x base salary + 2x target bonus on qualifying termination; change-in-control triggers full equity acceleration.
- Retirement benefits under 'Rule of 65' (age+service>=65, min age 55, 5 yrs) allow continued RSU vesting and prorated PSU vesting.
- Group 1 execs get 24 months COBRA premium; Group 2 get 12 months; Group 3 get 6 months.