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Gen Digital Inc. — fact timeline

Source-grounded facts extracted from Gen Digital Inc.'s SEC 8-K filings across all families, newest first. Each cites a verbatim SEC excerpt.

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Earnings Releases

Gen Digital Inc. updated its the fiscal year 2026 fourth quarter and full year, which ended April 3, 2026 guidance (raised).

“Gen Digital Inc. (NASDAQ: GEN), a global leader dedicated to powering Digital Freedom, released its results for fiscal year 2026 fourth quarter and full year, which ended April 3, 2026.”
Earnings Releases

Gen Digital Inc. reported the fiscal year ended April 3, 2026 results: revenue $5,000 million, EPS $1.57. Guidance raised.

“results for fiscal year 2026 fourth quarter and full year, which ended April 3, 2026. "FY26 was a defining year for Gen, our strongest results in a decade, with revenue crossing $5 billion for the first time," said Vincent Pilette, CEO of Gen. "Our guidance proves that we are even more confident today that cyber safety and financial wellness belong together as we”
Material Agreements

Gen Digital Inc. amended Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement with lenders party thereto and Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent (effective 2026-03-27).

“On March 27, 2026, Gen Digital Inc. (“Gen Digital” or the “Company”) entered into the Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the “Amendment”) with the guarantors party thereto, the lenders party thereto and Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent, pursuant to which Gen Digital amended its existing Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of September 12, 2022”

John Chrystal was appointed as Director at Gen Digital Inc..

“On May 15, 2025, the Board appointed John Chrystal, who previously served as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of MoneyLion Inc., to serve as a member of the Board effective immediately.”

Peter Feld resigned as Director at Gen Digital Inc..

“On May 15, 2025, Mr. Feld resigned from the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Gen Digital Inc. (the “Company”) and all committees thereof, effective immediately.”
Debt Financings

Gen Digital Inc. incurred term loan of $750 million with Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent at SOFR, plus a 1.75% margin maturing April 16, 2032.

“Pursuant to the Amendment, Gen Digital incurred $750 million in Incremental Term B Loans”
M&A Transactions

Gen Digital Inc. completed an acquisition involving MoneyLion Inc. for $82.00, without interest thereon, and one contingent value right (closed 2025-04-17).

“rights were properly exercised in accordance with Delaware law) was automatically cancelled, extinguished and converted into the right to receive cash in an amount equal $82.00, without interest thereon, and one contingent value right issued by Gen Digital subject to and in accordance with the CVR Agreement (a “CVR”) (collectively, the “Merger”
Debt Financings

Gen Digital Inc. incurred senior notes of $950 million aggregate principal amount with Computershare Trust Company, National Association at 6.250% per year maturing April 1, 2033.

“On February 28, 2025, Gen Digital Inc. (the “Company”) issued $950 million aggregate principal amount of 6.250% Senior Notes due 2033 (the “Notes”).”
Governance Changes

Gen Digital Inc.: Amended and restated Bylaws to clarify and enhance procedural mechanics, informational, and written representation requirements for stockholder nominations and proposals, and make other ministerial changes (effective 2024-10-08).

“On October 8, 2024, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Gen Digital Inc. (the “Company”), acting upon the recommendation of the Nominating and Governance Committee of the Board, amended and restated the Company’s Bylaws (the “Amended Bylaws”), effective as of that date.”

Vincent Pilette was appointed as President at Gen Digital Inc..

“the Company approved Vincent Pilette, the Company’s current Chief Executive Officer, to reassume the role of President effective as of June 1 3 , 2024.”

Ondrej Vlcek resigned as President at Gen Digital Inc..

“Ondrej Vlcek will transition from Gen and depart from his role as President”
Earnings Releases

Gen Digital Inc. reported fiscal year 2025 results: revenue $3,890 million to $3,930 million, EPS $2.17 to $2.23. Guidance reaffirmed.

“Non-GAAP Fiscal Year 2025 Guidance • FY25 Revenue expected to be in the range of $3,890 million to $3,930 million • FY25 EPS expected to be in the range of $2.17 to $2.23”
Earnings Releases

Gen Digital Inc. reported Q1 fiscal year 2025 results: revenue $960 million to $970 million, EPS $0.52 to $0.54. Guidance reaffirmed.

“Non-GAAP Q1 Fiscal Year 2025 Guidance • Q1 FY25 Revenue expected to be in the range of $960 million to $970 million • Q1 FY25 EPS expected to be in the range of $0.52 to $0.54”
Earnings Releases

Gen Digital Inc. reported Q4 fiscal year 2024 results: revenue $967 million, EPS $0.21. Guidance reaffirmed.

“Q4 Fiscal Year 2024 Results • Revenue of $967 million, up 2% in USD and 3% in CC • Bookings of $1,044 million, up 2% in USD and 3% in CC • GAAP Operating Income of $400 million, up 12% • Non-GAAP Operating Income of $569 million, up 5% in USD and 6% in CC • GAAP Diluted EPS of $0.21, down 85% • Non-GAAP Diluted EPS of $0.53, up 15% in USD and 16% in CC • Operating Cash Flow of $1,398 million”
Earnings Releases

Gen Digital Inc. reported fiscal year ended March 29, 2024 results: revenue $3,812 million, EPS $0.96. Guidance reaffirmed.

“Fiscal Year 2024 Results • Revenue of $3,812 million, up 14% in USD and 15% in CC • Bookings of $3,861 million, up 15% in USD and 14% in CC • GAAP Operating Income of $1,122 million, down 9% • Non-GAAP Operating Income of $2,221 million, up 21% in USD and 22% in CC • GAAP Diluted EPS of $0.96, down 56% • Non-GAAP Diluted EPS of $1.96, up 8% in USD and up 11% in CC • Operating Cash Flow of $2,064 million”
Earnings Releases

Gen Digital Inc. reported second quarter ended September 29, 2023 results: revenue $948 million, EPS $0.23. Guidance reaffirmed.

“needs of consumers, executing with discipline, and we won’t rest until we deliver Digital Freedom to everyone.” Q2 Financial Highlights and Commentary YoY Q2 GAAP revenue was $948 million, up 27%. Q2 GAAP diluted EPS was $0.23, compared to $0.12 a year ago. Q2 GAAP operating margin was 2.6%, down 30 points. Q2 operating cash flow was $125 million. Q2 Non-GAAP YoY”
Shareholder Votes

Gen Digital Inc. shareholders rejected Stockholder proposal regarding shareholder ratification of termination pay at the 2023-09-12 meeting.

“Proposal 5: Stockholder proposal regarding shareholder ratification of termination pay: Votes For Votes Against Abstentions Broker Non- Votes 45,211,651 501,708,154 663,489 30,051,112”
Shareholder Votes

Gen Digital Inc. shareholders approved Advisory vote on the frequency of advisory votes to approve the Company's executive compensation at the 2023-09-12 meeting.

“Proposal 4: Advisory vote on the frequency of advisory votes to approve the Company's executive compensation: One Year Two Years Three Years Abstentions Broker Non- Votes 541,640,650 651,754 4,826,890 464,000 30,051,112”
Shareholder Votes

Gen Digital Inc. shareholders approved Advisory vote to approve the Company's executive compensation at the 2023-09-12 meeting.

“Proposal 3: Advisory vote to approve the Company's executive compensation: Votes For Votes Against Abstentions Broker Non- Votes 502,017,650 44,827,675 737,969 30,051,112”
Shareholder Votes

Gen Digital Inc. shareholders approved Ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the 2024 fiscal year at the 2023-09-12 meeting.

“Proposal 2: Ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the 2024 fiscal year: Votes For Votes Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 546,317,518 30,962,711 354,177 —”
Shareholder Votes

Gen Digital Inc. shareholders approved Election of ten nominees to the Board of Directors at the 2023-09-12 meeting.

“Proposal 1: Election of Directors: Nominee Votes For Votes Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes Sue Barsamian 530,509,413 16,629,916 443,965 30,051,112 Pavel Baudis 544,670,073 2,478,198 435,023 30,051,112 Eric K. Brandt 496,571,678 50,549,343 462,273 30,051,112 Frank E. Dangeard 513,185,195 33,937,511 460,588 30,051,112 Nora M. Denzel 538,046,368 9,086,698 450,228 30,051,112 Peter A. Feld 520,289,674 26,843,229 450,391 30,051,112 Emily Heath 544,577,371 2,558,079 447,844 30,051,112 Vincent Pilette 545,407,221 1,740,798 435,275 30,051,112 Sherrese M. Smith 541,299,609 5,838,615 445,070 30,051,112 Ondrej Vlcek 541,045,242 6,100,480 437,572 30,051,112”
Earnings Releases

Gen Digital Inc. reported financial results for the first quarter ended June 30, 2023.

“On August 3, 2023, Gen Digital Inc. (the Company) issued a press release announcing financial results for the first quarter ended June 30, 2023.”
Earnings Releases

Gen Digital Inc. reported financial results for the third quarter ended December 30, 2022.

“On February 2, 2023, Gen Digital Inc. (the Company) issued a press release announcing financial results for the third quarter ended December 30, 2022.”
Earnings Releases

Gen Digital Inc. reported the second quarter ended September 30, 2022 results: revenue $748 million, EPS $0.12.

“credibility, and innovation to boldly tackle these challenges. We won’t rest until we bring Cyber Safety, and more, to everyone.” Q2 Financial Highlights YoY Q2 GAAP revenue was $748 million, up 8% in USD. Q2 GAAP diluted EPS from continuing operations was $0.12, compared to $0.56 a year ago, which included $175 million gain from building sales. First half fiscal”
Governance Changes

Gen Digital Inc.: Adopted amended and restated bylaws reflecting name change, revising stockholder meeting procedures, clarifying roles, and making administrative updates (effective 2022-11-07).

“on November 2, 2022, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the Company adopted and approved, effective as of November 7, 2022, amended and restated by-laws of the Company (as amended and restated, the “Amended and Restated By-laws”).”
Governance Changes

Gen Digital Inc.: Amended certificate of incorporation to change company name from NortonLifeLock Inc. to Gen Digital Inc (effective 2022-11-07).

“On November 7, 2022, Gen Digital Inc. (previously known as NortonLifeLock Inc.) (the “Company”) filed an amendment to its certificate of incorporation with the Delaware Secretary of State to change its name from “NortonLifeLock Inc.” to “Gen Digital Inc.” (the “Amendment”). The Amendment is effective as of November 7, 2022.”

Pavel Baudiš was appointed as Director at Gen Digital Inc..

“the Company will expand the size of its Board from 9 to 10 members and appoint Ondrej Vlček and Pavel Baudiš to the Board.”

Ondrej Vlček was appointed as President at Gen Digital Inc..

“In addition, Mr. Vlček was appointed President of the combined Company.”

Ondrej Vlček was appointed as Director at Gen Digital Inc..

“the Company will expand the size of its Board from 9 to 10 members and appoint Ondrej Vlček and Pavel Baudiš to the Board.”

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