McAfee Corp.: insider trades · United States · SEC (Form 4)

About McAfee Corp.

McAfee Corp. is a U.S.-based cybersecurity company focused on consumer and home protection. The McAfee brand has longstanding recognition in antivirus and digital security, and the company evolved from a legacy malware-protection franchise into a broader subscription-based consumer security platform. McAfee was incorporated in 2019 as part of the restructuring that prepared the business for a public listing, and it traded on the NASDAQ under the ticker MCFE before being taken private in 2022 in a transaction led by Advent International. ([sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1783317/000095017022001804/mcfe-20211225.htm?utm_source=openai)) From an equity analyst’s perspective, McAfee’s core business is the sale of recurring-security subscriptions for individuals and households rather than enterprise software. Its principal product lines include antivirus and device protection, online privacy tools, VPN functionality, password management, and identity-monitoring services. McAfee’s own consumer website highlights integrated plans that combine device security, privacy, and identity protection, including features such as secure VPN, password manager, credit and identity monitoring, and personal data cleanup. That positioning makes the company relatively easy to understand: one bundled consumer offering designed to protect devices, accounts, and personal information in an increasingly digital daily life. ([mcafee.com](https://www.mcafee.com/en-us/identity-theft/protection.html?utm_source=openai)) McAfee’s competitive edge historically rested on brand awareness, scale, and a straightforward value proposition for retail users and families. It competes in a crowded cybersecurity market where consumer software providers must defend against both native platform security and specialist rivals. Relative to diversified cybersecurity vendors, McAfee has been more narrowly focused on the consumer segment, which can be an advantage in marketing clarity but also increases exposure to pricing pressure and subscription churn. Historical SEC filings describe McAfee as a pioneer and leader in consumer protection from cyberattacks, and they note a broad user base across many countries, supporting the view that the brand has global reach even if its corporate center is in the United States. Older SEC disclosures also identify San Jose, California, as the company’s business address and headquarters area. ([sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1783317/000095017022001804/mcfe-20211225.htm?utm_source=openai)) Recent corporate context is important: MCFE is no longer a publicly traded NYSE or NASDAQ name. Nasdaq’s corporate-action notice shows that shareholders approved the merger and that the stock was removed from the exchange following the privatization process in 2022. As a result, any contemporary reference to McAfee insider activity should be read carefully, because Form 4 filings would only be relevant if they relate to an affiliated issuer, a successor structure, or another reporting entity rather than a live MCFE listing. For investors in France, Belgium, or Switzerland, the practical takeaway is that McAfee remains a recognizable cybersecurity franchise, but it is not currently a listed U.S. equity on NYSE or NASDAQ. ([nasdaqtrader.com](https://www.nasdaqtrader.com/TraderNews.aspx?id=ECA2022-34&utm_source=openai))