F5 grants Catherine A. Peterman 3,367 stock units
The chief people officer can receive 3,367 Performance RSUs at 100% target achievement; actual awards may vary with results and continued employment.
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
F5, Inc. Chief People Officer Catherine A. Peterman acquired 1,077 common shares when service-based RSUs vested on November 1, 2026; 426 shares were delivered or withheld for payment of exercise price or tax liability. On November 2, 2026, she received 3,367 service-based RSUs, vesting in 12 equal quarterly increments beginning February 1, 2027, subject to continued service through each vest date. At 100% achievement of performance targets, she can receive 3,367 Performance RSUs over the vesting period; the actual number may be more or less based on performance and may be less if she does not remain employed during the vesting period. No Rule 10b5-1 plan is reported.
Insider Trade Summary
1,077 shares exercised/converted
Exercise
4 txns
Insider
Peterman Catherine A
Role
Chief People Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Restricted Stock Unit F2, F5, F6, F4 | 3,367 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Unit F2, F3, F4 | 1,077 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Common Stock F1 | 1,077 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise Price or Tax Liability | Common Stock | 426 | $338.34 | $144K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Unit — 10,908 contracts (Direct);
Common Stock — 651 shares (Direct)
Holdings Before and After:
Restricted Stock Unit, 8,618 to 10,908 contracts (Direct);
Common Stock, 0 to 651 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (6)
- F1. Shares acquired upon the vesting of the August 3, 2026 award 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 August 3, 2026 award of service-based Restricted Stock Units vests in eight equal quarterly increments over two years, with the first vest on November 1, 2026 and the final vest on August 1, 2028.
- 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. Concurrent with the award of 3,367 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 3,367 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.
- F6. 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: 1,077 shares
Shares delivered or withheld: 426 shares
Reported transaction price: 338.34 per share
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Common shares acquired
1,077 shares
Upon RSU vesting on November 1, 2026
Shares delivered or withheld
426 shares
For payment of exercise price or tax liability on November 1, 2026
Reported transaction price
338.34 per share
Associated with the 426-share delivery or withholding entry
Service-based RSU award
3,367 RSUs
Awarded November 2, 2026; vests in 12 equal quarterly increments beginning February 1, 2027
Performance RSUs
3,367 RSUs at 100% achievement of performance targets
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 technical
"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 technical
"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 technical
"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 technical
"can receive 3,367 Performance RSUs over 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 did FFIV Chief People Officer Catherine A. Peterman report?
Catherine A. Peterman acquired 1,077 common shares on November 1, 2026, upon vesting of service-based RSUs. On that date, 426 shares were delivered or withheld for payment of exercise price or tax liability; the reported price for those shares was 338.34 per share. No Rule 10b5-1 plan is reported.
When did Catherine A. Peterman's August 2026 RSUs vest?
The August 3, 2026 service-based RSU award vests in eight equal quarterly increments over two years, with the first vest on November 1, 2026, and the final vest on August 1, 2028. The corresponding common shares are issued if she continues to provide services through the vest date.
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