FFIV Form 4: CTO Ops receives RSU awards vesting through 2028

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

F5, Inc. (FFIV) reported an insider equity award for its Chief Technology Ops Officer. On 11/03/2025, the officer received two grants of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs): 6,410 RSUs and 12,820 RSUs, each representing the right to one share upon vesting.

The 6,410 RSUs vest in equal quarterly installments over three years, starting February 1, 2026, with final vest on November 1, 2028. The 12,820 RSUs vest quarterly over two years, also beginning February 1, 2026, with final vest on November 1, 2027. Both awards are at $0 exercise price and are reported as Direct (D) ownership.

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^*

MONTOYA MICHAEL F

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O F5, INC.

801 5TH AVENUE

(Street)

SEATTLE WA 98104

(City) (State) (Zip)

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 Technology Ops Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
11/03/2025

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

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

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

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	11/03/2025		A		6,410		(2)	(3)	Common Stock	6,410	$0	6,410	D
Restricted Stock Unit(1)	$0	11/03/2025		A		12,820		(4)	(3)	Common Stock	12,820	$0	12,820	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 November 3, 2025 award of service-based Restricted Stock Units shall vest in consecutive equal quarterly increments over three years, with the first vest on February 1, 2026 and the final vest on November 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.

4. This November 3, 2025 award of service-based Restricted Stock Units shall vest in consecutive equal quarterly increments over two years, with the first vest on February 1, 2026 and the final vest on November 1, 2027.

Remarks:

	/s/ Angelique M. Okeke by Power of Attorney	11/05/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did F5 (FFIV) disclose in this Form 4?

An officer received two RSU awards on 11/03/2025: 6,410 and 12,820 RSUs, each convertible 1:1 into common shares upon vesting.

Who is the F5 (FFIV) insider and role?

The reporting person is an Officer, titled Chief Technology Ops Officer.

What are the vesting schedules for the RSUs at F5 (FFIV)?

6,410 RSUs vest quarterly over three years (first vest Feb 1, 2026, final Nov 1, 2028); 12,820 RSUs vest quarterly over two years (final Nov 1, 2027).

What is the exercise price of the RSUs at F5 (FFIV)?

The RSUs have an exercise price of $0; each unit settles into one common share upon vesting.

How is ownership reported for these F5 (FFIV) RSUs?

The awards are reported as Direct (D) ownership.

When do the first and final vesting dates occur for F5 (FFIV) RSUs?

First vest on Feb 1, 2026; finals on Nov 1, 2027 and Nov 1, 2028 depending on the grant.