F5 awards 8,618 RSUs to Chief People Officer

Peterman Catherine A reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Peterman Catherine A reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Catherine A. Peterman, Chief People Officer of F5, Inc., received a grant of 8,618 service-based Restricted Stock Units on August 3, 2026. Each unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of F5 common stock.

The award vests in eight equal quarterly installments over two years, with the first vesting on November 1, 2026 and the final vesting on August 1, 2028. Shares are issued only if she continues providing services through each vesting date.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 8,618 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider Peterman Catherine A

Role Chief People Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Restricted Stock Unit F1, F2, F3	8,618	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Unit — 8,618 contracts (Direct)

Footnotes (3)

1. F1. Each Restricted Stock Unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of F5, Inc. Common Stock on the vest date.
2. F2. This August 3, 2026 award of service-based Restricted Stock Units shall vest in eight equal quarterly increments over two years, with the first vest on November 1, 2026 and the final vest on August 1, 2028.
3. F3. 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.

Key Figures

RSUs Granted: 8,618 units Underlying Common Shares: 8,618 shares Grant Date: August 3, 2026 +2 more

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RSUs Granted 8,618 units Service-based Restricted Stock Units awarded to the Chief People Officer on August 3, 2026

Underlying Common Shares 8,618 shares Each Restricted Stock Unit represents one share of F5, Inc. common stock

Grant Date August 3, 2026 Date of the service-based Restricted Stock Unit award

Vesting Schedule 8 quarterly installments over 2 years First vest on November 1, 2026; final vest on August 1, 2028

Exercise/Conversion Price $0.0000 per unit Restricted Stock Units granted without a purchase price obligation

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Unit, service-based Restricted Stock Units, vest, contingent right

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 August 3, 2026 award of service-based Restricted Stock Units shall vest"

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.

vest financial

"shall vest in eight equal quarterly increments over two years"

A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.

contingent right financial

"represents a contingent right to receive one share of F5, Inc. Common Stock"

FAQ

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What equity award did F5 (FFIV) grant to Catherine A. Peterman?

F5 granted Catherine A. Peterman 8,618 service-based Restricted Stock Units on August 3, 2026. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of F5, Inc. common stock upon vesting, subject to continued service with the company.

How do the 8,618 RSUs for FFIV's Chief People Officer vest?

The 8,618 RSUs vest in eight equal quarterly increments over two years. Vesting begins on November 1, 2026 and continues every quarter, with the final installment scheduled to vest on August 1, 2028, assuming continued service.

When is the final vesting date of Catherine Peterman's FFIV RSUs?

The final tranche of Catherine Peterman’s 8,618 RSUs is scheduled to vest on August 1, 2028. This last vesting occurs only if she continues to provide services to F5, Inc. through that vesting date, as specified in the award terms.

What does each Restricted Stock Unit represent for FFIV in this award?

Each Restricted Stock Unit in this award represents a contingent right to receive one share of F5, Inc. common stock. Shares are delivered on each vesting date, provided the recipient remains in service through that specific vesting date.

Is continued service required for Catherine Peterman's FFIV RSUs to vest?

Yes. For each vesting date, continued service is required. If Catherine Peterman continues to provide services to F5, Inc. through a vesting date, the corresponding number of common shares will be issued to her on that vesting date.

What is the time period over which Catherine Peterman's FFIV RSUs vest?

The service-based RSUs vest over a two-year period in eight quarterly installments. The first installment vests on November 1, 2026 and the final installment vests on August 1, 2028, assuming ongoing service with F5, Inc.

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SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Peterman Catherine A

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O F5, INC.

801 5TH AVE.

(Street)

SEATTLE WASHINGTON 98104

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
F5, INC. [ FFIV ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chief People Officer

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/03/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Unit(1)	$0	08/03/2026		A		8,618		(2)	(3)	Common Stock	8,618	$0	8,618	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each Restricted Stock Unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of F5, Inc. Common Stock on the vest date.

2. This August 3, 2026 award of service-based Restricted Stock Units shall vest in eight equal quarterly increments over two years, with the first vest on November 1, 2026 and the final vest on August 1, 2028.

3. 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.

Remarks:

	/s/ Angelique M. Okeke by Power of Attorney	08/04/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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