<SEC-DOCUMENT>0000899243-16-026225.txt : 20160803
<SEC-HEADER>0000899243-16-026225.hdr.sgml : 20160803
<ACCEPTANCE-DATETIME>20160803170734
ACCESSION NUMBER:		0000899243-16-026225
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	3
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20160801
FILED AS OF DATE:		20160803
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20160803

ISSUER:		

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			SYMANTEC CORP
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000849399
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	SERVICES-PREPACKAGED SOFTWARE [7372]
		IRS NUMBER:				770181864
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0402

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		350 ELLIS STREET
		CITY:			MOUNTAIN VIEW
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			94043
		BUSINESS PHONE:		650-527-2900

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		350 ELLIS STREET
		CITY:			MOUNTAIN VIEW
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			94043

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			SLP IV Star GP, L.L.C.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001680644
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		3
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	000-17781
		FILM NUMBER:		161804716

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		C/O SILVER LAKE
		STREET 2:		2775 SAND HILL ROAD, SUITE 100
		CITY:			MENLO PARK
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			94025
		BUSINESS PHONE:		650-233-8120

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		C/O SILVER LAKE
		STREET 2:		2775 SAND HILL ROAD, SUITE 100
		CITY:			MENLO PARK
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			94025

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			SLP IV Star Holdings, L.P.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001680643
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		3
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	000-17781
		FILM NUMBER:		161804717

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		C/O SILVER LAKE
		STREET 2:		2775 SAND HILL ROAD, SUITE 100
		CITY:			MENLO PARK
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			94025
		BUSINESS PHONE:		650-233-8120

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		C/O SILVER LAKE
		STREET 2:		2775 SAND HILL ROAD, SUITE 100
		CITY:			MENLO PARK
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			94025
</SEC-HEADER>
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<TYPE>3
<SEQUENCE>1
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<DESCRIPTION>FORM 3 SUBMISSION
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    <periodOfReport>2016-08-01</periodOfReport>

    <noSecuritiesOwned>0</noSecuritiesOwned>

    <issuer>
        <issuerCik>0000849399</issuerCik>
        <issuerName>SYMANTEC CORP</issuerName>
        <issuerTradingSymbol>SYMC</issuerTradingSymbol>
    </issuer>

    <reportingOwner>
        <reportingOwnerId>
            <rptOwnerCik>0001680643</rptOwnerCik>
            <rptOwnerName>SLP IV Star Holdings, L.P.</rptOwnerName>
        </reportingOwnerId>
        <reportingOwnerAddress>
            <rptOwnerStreet1>C/O SILVER LAKE PARTNERS</rptOwnerStreet1>
            <rptOwnerStreet2>2775 SAND HILL ROAD, SUITE 100</rptOwnerStreet2>
            <rptOwnerCity>MENLO PARK</rptOwnerCity>
            <rptOwnerState>CA</rptOwnerState>
            <rptOwnerZipCode>94025</rptOwnerZipCode>
            <rptOwnerStateDescription></rptOwnerStateDescription>
        </reportingOwnerAddress>
        <reportingOwnerRelationship>
            <isDirector>1</isDirector>
            <isOfficer>0</isOfficer>
            <isTenPercentOwner>0</isTenPercentOwner>
            <isOther>0</isOther>
        </reportingOwnerRelationship>
    </reportingOwner>

    <reportingOwner>
        <reportingOwnerId>
            <rptOwnerCik>0001680644</rptOwnerCik>
            <rptOwnerName>SLP IV Star GP, L.L.C.</rptOwnerName>
        </reportingOwnerId>
        <reportingOwnerAddress>
            <rptOwnerStreet1>C/O SILVER LAKE PARTNERS</rptOwnerStreet1>
            <rptOwnerStreet2>2775 SAND HILL ROAD, SUITE 100</rptOwnerStreet2>
            <rptOwnerCity>MENLO PARK</rptOwnerCity>
            <rptOwnerState>CA</rptOwnerState>
            <rptOwnerZipCode>94025</rptOwnerZipCode>
            <rptOwnerStateDescription></rptOwnerStateDescription>
        </reportingOwnerAddress>
        <reportingOwnerRelationship>
            <isDirector>1</isDirector>
            <isOfficer>0</isOfficer>
            <isTenPercentOwner>0</isTenPercentOwner>
            <isOther>0</isOther>
        </reportingOwnerRelationship>
    </reportingOwner>

    <derivativeTable>
        <derivativeHolding>
            <securityTitle>
                <value>2.00% Convertible Senior Notes due 2021</value>
                <footnoteId id="F1"/>
                <footnoteId id="F2"/>
            </securityTitle>
            <conversionOrExercisePrice>
                <value>20.41</value>
                <footnoteId id="F6"/>
            </conversionOrExercisePrice>
            <exerciseDate>
                <footnoteId id="F3"/>
            </exerciseDate>
            <expirationDate>
                <footnoteId id="F4"/>
            </expirationDate>
            <underlyingSecurity>
                <underlyingSecurityTitle>
                    <value>Common Stock</value>
                </underlyingSecurityTitle>
                <underlyingSecurityShares>
                    <value>24493000</value>
                    <footnoteId id="F5"/>
                </underlyingSecurityShares>
            </underlyingSecurity>
            <ownershipNature>
                <directOrIndirectOwnership>
                    <value>I</value>
                </directOrIndirectOwnership>
                <natureOfOwnership>
                    <value>Held through SLP IV Star Holdings, L.P.</value>
                    <footnoteId id="F7"/>
                </natureOfOwnership>
            </ownershipNature>
        </derivativeHolding>
    </derivativeTable>

    <footnotes>
        <footnote id="F1">This Form 3 is filed by SLP IV Star Holdings, L.P. (&quot;Star&quot;) and SLP IV Star GP, L.L.C. (&quot;Star LLC&quot;) (collectively, the &quot;Reporting Persons&quot;). Star LLC is the general partner of Star. Mr. Kenneth Hao, a director of Silver Lake (Offshore) AIV GP IV, Ltd., which is the general partner of Silver Lake Technology Associates IV Cayman, L.P., which is the managing member of Star LLC, is a member of the board of directors of Symantec Corporation (the &quot;Issuer&quot;).  Each of Star and Star LLC may be deemed to be a director by deputization of the Issuer.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F2">Star LLC, as the general partner of Star, may be deemed to be the indirect beneficial owner of the securities directly owned by Star under Rule 16a-1(a)(2) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the &quot;Exchange Act&quot;). However, pursuant to Rule 16a-1(a)(4) of the Exchange Act, this filing shall not be deemed an admission that any Reporting Person is a beneficial owner of all securities covered by this filing, and Star LLC disclaims beneficial ownership of the securities held by Star, except to the extent of Star LLC's pecuniary interest therein, if any.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F3">In accordance with an investment agreement, dated as of June 12, 2016, Star is restricted from converting the Issuer's 2.00% Convertible Senior Notes due 2021 (the &quot;Convertible Notes&quot;) prior to the earlier of (i) the first anniversary of the date of issuance and (ii) the consummation of any change in control of the Issuer or entry into a definitive agreement for a transaction that, if consummated, would result in a change in control of the Issuer, in each case, subject to certain exceptions.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F4">The Convertible Notes mature on August 15, 2021, subject to earlier repurchase or conversion in accordance with their terms.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F5">Upon conversion of the Convertible Notes, the Issuer will deliver, at its election, cash, shares of the Issuer's common stock (&quot;Common Stock&quot;) or a combination of cash and shares of Common Stock. This number represents the number of shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of the Convertible Notes if the Issuer elects to settle its conversion obligation solely through shares of Common Stock by delivering a number of shares of Common Stock at the initial conversion rate of 48.9860 shares of Common Stock, and cash in lieu of fractional shares of Common Stock, per $1,000 principal amount of Convertible Notes. The initial conversion rate is subject to adjustment from time to time upon the occurrence of certain customary events in accordance with the terms of an indenture, dated as of August 1, 2016, by and between the Issuer and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as trustee.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F6">The initial conversion rate of 48.9860 per $1,000 principal amount of Convertible Notes is equivalent to an initial conversion price of approximately $20.41 per share of Common Stock.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F7">These securities are directly held by Star. See footnote 2.</footnote>
    </footnotes>

    <remarks>The Reporting Persons are jointly filing this Form 3 pursuant to Rule 16a-3(j) under the Exchange Act.  This filing shall not be deemed an admission that any Reporting Person is a beneficial owner of all securities covered by this filing for purposes of Section 16 of the Exchange Act or otherwise, or is subject to Section 16 of the Exchange Act, and each Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities, except to the extent of such Reporting Person's pecuniary interest therein, if any.

Silver Lake Technology Associates IV Cayman, L.P., Silver Lake (Offshore) AIV GP IV, Ltd. and Mr. Kenneth Hao have separately filed a Form 4 in connection with the acquisition of the Convertible Notes.</remarks>

    <ownerSignature>
        <signatureName>/s/ Karen M. King, Director of Silver Lake (Offshore) AIV GP IV, Ltd., general partner of Silver Lake Technology Associates IV Cayman, L.P., managing member of SLP IV Star GP, L.L.C.</signatureName>
        <signatureDate>2016-08-03</signatureDate>
    </ownerSignature>

    <ownerSignature>
        <signatureName>/s/ Karen M. King, Director of Silver Lake (Offshore) AIV GP IV, Ltd., general partner of Silver Lake Technology Associates IV Cayman, L.P., managing member of SLP IV Star GP, L.L.C., general partner of SLP IV Star Holdings, L.P.</signatureName>
        <signatureDate>2016-08-03</signatureDate>
    </ownerSignature>
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