F5 awards CFO Edward Cooper Werner 5,611 stock units
The award also includes performance-based RSUs, whose amount depends on target results and may be lower if employment does not continue.
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
F5, Inc. Chief Financial Officer Edward Cooper Werner acquired 987 shares of common stock on November 1, 2026, upon vesting of service-based restricted stock units. The transactions also report conversions/dispositions of 453 and 534 RSUs, and 1,972 shares delivered or withheld for payment of exercise price or tax liability, at a reported price of $338.34 per share.
On November 2, 2026, Werner received an award of 5,611 service-based RSUs, vesting in 12 equal quarterly increments beginning February 1, 2027, if he continues providing services through each vest date. Concurrently, additional Performance RSUs may be earned based on performance targets; at 100% achievement, 5,611 may be received over the vesting period, and the actual amount may be more or less depending on performance.
Insider Trade Summary
987 shares exercised/converted
Exercise
5 txns
Insider
Werner Edward Cooper
Role
Chief Financial Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Restricted Stock Unit F2, F6, F7, F4 | 5,611 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Unit F2, F3, F4 | 453 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Unit F2, F5, F4 | 534 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Common Stock F1 | 987 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise Price or Tax Liability | Common Stock | 1,972 | $338.34 | $667K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Unit — 11,697 contracts (Direct);
Common Stock — 3,450 shares (Direct)
Holdings Before and After:
Restricted Stock Unit, 7,073 to 11,697 contracts (Direct);
Common Stock, 4,435 to 3,450 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (7)
- F1. Shares acquired upon the vesting of the November 1, 2024, and November 3, 2025 awards of service-based Restricted Stock Units.
- F2. Each Restricted Stock Unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of F5, Inc. Common Stock on the vest date.
- F3. This November 1, 2024 award of service-based Restricted Stock Units vests in twelve equal quarterly increments beginning February 1, 2025.
- F4. If the reporting person continues to provide services to the Company through the vest date, the corresponding number of shares of Common Stock of F5, Inc. will be issued to the reporting person on the vest date.
- F5. This November 3, 2025 award of service-based Restricted Stock Units vests in twelve equal quarterly increments beginning February 1, 2026.
- F6. Concurrent with the award of 5,611 service-based Restricted Stock Units, the Company granted the reporting person additional Restricted Stock Units, the number of which that can be earned will be based on performance targets ("Performance RSUs"). If the performance targets are achieved at 100%, the reporting person can receive 5,611 Performance RSUs over the vesting period; the actual number of Performance RSUs received may be more or less depending on whether and to the extent that performance is greater than or less than targets and may be less if the reporting person does not remain employed during the vesting period. Performance RSUs are not reported in Table II; the underlying shares of Performance RSUs will be reported in Table I if and when the Talent and Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors determines that the performance targets have been achieved.
- F7. This November 2, 2026 award of service-based Restricted Stock Units vests in twelve equal quarterly increments beginning February 1, 2027.
Key Figures
Common shares acquired: 987 shares
RSUs converted/disposed: 453 RSUs
RSUs converted/disposed: 534 RSUs
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7 metrics
Common shares acquired
987 shares
Upon vesting on November 1, 2026
RSUs converted/disposed
453 RSUs
November 1, 2026 transaction
RSUs converted/disposed
534 RSUs
November 1, 2026 transaction
Shares delivered or withheld
1,972 shares
For payment of exercise price or tax liability on November 1, 2026
Reported per-share price
$338.34 per share
November 1, 2026 transaction
Service-based RSU award
5,611 RSUs
Awarded November 2, 2026
Performance RSUs at 100% target achievement
5,611 RSUs
Potential award over the vesting period
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Unit, service-based Restricted Stock Units, Performance RSUs, vesting period
4 terms
Restricted Stock Unit financial
"Each Restricted Stock Unit represents a contingent right to receive one share"
A restricted stock unit is a promise from a company to give an employee shares of stock after certain conditions are met, like staying with the company for a set amount of time. It’s like earning a bonus that turns into company stock once you’ve proven your commitment, making it a way to motivate and reward employees.
service-based Restricted Stock Units financial
"This November 2, 2026 award of service-based Restricted Stock Units"
Service-based restricted stock units are promises by a company to give employees shares of stock only after they remain employed for a specified period; the stock is delivered gradually or all at once once the service condition is met. Investors care because these awards affect future share supply and company costs, align employee interests with long-term performance, and can influence dilution and earnings reports when the promised shares are recorded or issued.
Performance RSUs financial
"the number of which that can be earned will be based on performance targets"
Performance RSUs are promises to deliver company shares to executives or employees only if the business meets preset goals such as revenue, profit, stock price, or operational targets. They matter to investors because they align management pay with measurable company results and can affect the number of shares outstanding and future earnings per share once the shares are issued. Think of them as a bonus paid in stock that only arrives if the team hits the agreed milestones.
vesting period financial
"may be less if the reporting person does not remain employed during the vesting period"
A vesting period is the set amount of time someone must wait before they fully own granted shares, stock options, or other equity tied to their work or an agreement; ownership increases gradually or in steps during that time. Investors care because vesting determines when insiders or employees can sell shares, which affects future supply of stock, company incentives and executive retention—think of it like unlocking ownership over installments rather than receiving it all at once.
FAQ
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What FFIV stock transactions did Edward Cooper Werner report for November 1, 2026?
On November 1, 2026, Werner acquired 987 shares of common stock upon vesting of service-based RSUs. The transactions also report conversions/dispositions of 453 and 534 RSUs, plus 1,972 shares delivered or withheld for payment of exercise price or tax liability at a reported $338.34 per share.
How many performance RSUs could FFIV's CFO receive?
At 100% achievement of performance targets, Edward Cooper Werner could receive 5,611 Performance RSUs over the vesting period. The actual number may be more or less depending on performance and may be less if he does not remain employed during the vesting period.
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