SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date
of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 10, 2005
SYMANTEC CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation)
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000-17781
(Commission
File Number)
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77-0181864
(IRS Employer
Identification No.) |
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20330 Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino, California
(Address of principal executive offices)
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95014
(Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (408) 517-8000
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ITEM 5.02. Departure of directors or principal officers; election of directors; appointment of
principal officers.
On
September 10, 2005, John G. Schwarz, President of Symantec Corporation (“Symantec”),
submitted his resignation as a principal officer of Symantec,
effective immediately, to pursue a role as chief executive officer of
another technology company.
Gary L. Bloom, Symantec’s Vice Chairman of the Board and President, will assume responsibility
for Symantec’s six business units. In addition, Mr. Bloom will continue in his leadership role
over Symantec’s corporate development organization.
Thomas W. Kendra has been promoted to Executive Vice President responsible for Worldwide Sales
and Services.