Gen Digital Appoints Talbott Roche to Board of Directors

Executive Summary

On October 9, 2026, Gen Digital Inc. filed a Current Report on Form 8-K reporting the election of Talbott Roche to its Board of Directors, effective October 6, 2026.

Key Event Details

• Item 5.02 Election of Director: Talbott Roche was appointed as an independent director under Nasdaq listing standards. Board committee assignments have not yet been determined.
• Compensation: Ms. Roche will receive standard non-employee director compensation consisting of a pro-rated portion of the annual cash retainer and the full annual equity retainer, alongside the company's standard indemnification agreement.
• Professional Background: Ms. Roche has served as Chief Executive Officer and member of the board of directors of Blackhawk Network Holdings, Inc. since 2016 (and President since 2010). She previously served on the board of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) from 2016 to August 2026.
• Related Party Transactions: No Item 404(a) related-party transactions or familial relationships were disclosed.
• Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure: The company furnished a press release announcing the appointment as Exhibit 99.1.