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F5, Inc. (FFIV) CTO gains 2,136 shares; 840 withheld for taxes

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F5, Inc. reports that Chief Technology Ops Officer Michael F. Montoya acquired 2,136 shares of Common Stock on August 1, 2026 upon vesting of service-based Restricted Stock Units granted November 3, 2025. In connection with this vesting, 840 shares were disposed of at $402.57 per share to satisfy exercise-price or tax obligations, and 4,252 shares are held indirectly in a family trust for his children, where he is co-trustee.

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Insider MONTOYA MICHAEL F
Role Chief Technology Ops Officer
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Restricted Stock Unit F3, F4, F5 1,602 $0.00 $0.00
Exercise Restricted Stock Unit F3, F6, F5 534 $0.00 $0.00
Exercise Common Stock F1 2,136 $0.00 $0.00
Exercise Price or Tax Liability Common Stock 840 $402.57 $338K
holding Common Stock F2 -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Unit — 12,821 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 5,735 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 4,252 shares (Indirect, By Family Trust)
Footnotes (6)
  1. F1. Shares acquired upon the vesting of the November 3, 2025 awards of service-based Restricted Stock Units.
  2. F2. These shares are held in a trust for the benefit of the reporting person's children. The reporting person is a co-trustee of the trust.
  3. F3. Each Restricted Stock Unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of F5, Inc. Common Stock on the vest date.
  4. F4. This November 3, 2025 award of service-based Restricted Stock Units shall vest in consecutive equal quarterly increments over 2 years, with the first vest on February 1, 2026 and the final vest on November 1, 2027.
  5. F5. 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.
  6. F6. This November 3, 2025 award of service-based Restricted Stock Units shall vest in consecutive equal quarterly increments over 3 years, with the first vest on February 1, 2026 and the final vest on November 1, 2028.
Common shares acquired 2,136 shares Shares of Common Stock received from RSU vesting on August 1, 2026
Shares withheld 840 shares Common Stock disposed of to pay exercise price or tax liability at vesting
Withholding price $402.57 per share Per-share value for 840 shares delivered or withheld for obligations
Indirect trust holdings 4,252 shares Common Stock held in a trust for the reporting person’s children
RSUs converted 1,602 and 534 units Service-based Restricted Stock Units vesting into Common Stock from November 3, 2025 awards
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
"November 3, 2025 awards 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.
co-trustee regulatory
"The reporting person is a co-trustee of the trust."
exercise price or tax liability financial
"Payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering or withholding securities"

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FAQ

What did F5 (FFIV) executive Michael F. Montoya receive on August 1, 2026?
Michael F. Montoya, F5’s Chief Technology Ops Officer, received 2,136 shares of Common Stock on August 1, 2026 through the vesting of service-based Restricted Stock Units granted on November 3, 2025 as part of his equity-based compensation at F5 (FFIV).

How many F5 (FFIV) shares were withheld to cover obligations for Michael F. Montoya?
The disclosure shows 840 F5 Common Stock shares were disposed of at $402.57 per share to pay exercise price or tax liabilities related to the RSU vesting, rather than through an open-market sale, on the same date as the 2,136-share vesting.

What is the source of the 2,136 F5 (FFIV) shares acquired by Montoya?
The 2,136 shares came from the vesting of service-based Restricted Stock Units awarded on November 3, 2025. These RSUs convert into F5 Common Stock on specified vest dates, provided Montoya continues to provide services to the company through each vesting date.

How many F5 (FFIV) shares are held in Michael F. Montoya’s family trust?
A total of 4,252 F5 Common Stock shares are held indirectly in a trust for the benefit of Michael F. Montoya’s children. He is identified as a co-trustee of this trust, reflecting indirect ownership rather than direct personal holdings of those shares.

What are the vesting schedules of Montoya’s November 3, 2025 RSU awards at F5 (FFIV)?
One November 3, 2025 RSU award vests in equal quarterly installments over 2 years, from February 1, 2026 to November 1, 2027. A second award vests quarterly over 3 years, from February 1, 2026 until November 1, 2028, contingent on continued service.

Does this F5 (FFIV) insider report show any open-market trading by Michael F. Montoya?
The transactions reported for Michael F. Montoya consist of RSU vesting, related derivative conversions, and share withholding for exercise price or tax obligations. No open-market purchase (code P) or sale (code S) transactions are indicated in this insider activity snapshot.
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
MONTOYA MICHAEL F
(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O F5, INC.
801 5TH AVENUE
(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)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Chief Technology Ops Officer
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/01/2026		6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock08/01/2026M2,136(1)A$06,575D
Common Stock08/01/2026F840D$402.575,735D
Common Stock4,252IBy Family Trust(2)
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Unit(3)$008/01/2026M1,602 (4) (5)Common Stock1,602$08,013D
Restricted Stock Unit(3)$008/01/2026M534 (6) (5)Common Stock534$04,808D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Shares acquired upon the vesting of the November 3, 2025 awards of service-based Restricted Stock Units.
2. These shares are held in a trust for the benefit of the reporting person's children. The reporting person is a co-trustee of the trust.
3. Each Restricted Stock Unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of F5, Inc. Common Stock on the vest date.
4. This November 3, 2025 award of service-based Restricted Stock Units shall vest in consecutive equal quarterly increments over 2 years, with the first vest on February 1, 2026 and the final vest on November 1, 2027.
5. 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.
6. This November 3, 2025 award of service-based Restricted Stock Units shall vest in consecutive equal quarterly increments over 3 years, with the first vest on February 1, 2026 and the final vest on November 1, 2028.
Remarks:
/s/ Angelique M. Okeke by Power of Attorney08/04/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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