VeriSign - Performance review cycle feeling different?

Hey VSN folks, So, the annual performance review cycle just wrapped up (or is in the final stages for some). Honestly, this year felt... different. Usually, it's a fairly predictable process, maybe some tough feedback here and there, but generally understood metrics. This time around, it felt a lot more subjective, and some of the feedback seemed a bit out of left field, even for high performers. There's been a lot of talk about 'efficiency' and 'optimization' in company-wide communications, which is standard corporate speak. But the way it translated into performance discussions felt a bit more intense than usual. Not seeing any official layoff announcements, and thankfully my immediate team is fine, but I'm wondering if the review process is being used as a way to proactively manage headcount or identify folks for potential future changes, without explicit layoffs happening right now. Has anyone else experienced a particularly unusual or stressful performance review cycle this year at VeriSign? Trying to gauge if this is a widespread feeling or if I'm just overthinking it. Appreciate any insights.