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F5, Inc. (FFIV) CEO vests RSUs and withholds 2,451 shares

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F5, Inc. President, CEO and Director Francois Locoh-Donou acquired 6,233 shares of common stock on August 1, 2026 upon vesting of service-based Restricted Stock Units. In connection with this vesting, 2,451 shares were delivered or withheld at $402.5700 per share as payment of exercise price or tax liability. An additional 42,000 shares of common stock are held indirectly in a family trust for the benefit of his children, for which his spouse serves as trustee.

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Insider Locoh-Donou Francois
Role President, CEO & Director
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Restricted Stock Unit F3, F4, F5 2,113 $0.00 $0.00
Exercise Restricted Stock Unit F3, F6, F5 1,597 $0.00 $0.00
Exercise Restricted Stock Unit F3, F7, F5 2,523 $0.00 $0.00
Exercise Common Stock F1 6,233 $0.00 $0.00
Exercise Price or Tax Liability Common Stock 2,451 $402.57 $987K
holding Common Stock F2 -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Unit — 27,467 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 150,771 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 42,000 shares (Indirect, By Family Trust)
Footnotes (7)
  1. F1. Shares acquired upon the vesting of the November 1, 2023, November 1, 2024, and 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's spouse is 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 1, 2024 award of service-based Restricted Stock Units vests in twelve equal quarterly increments beginning February 1, 2025.
  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 vests in twelve equal quarterly increments beginning February 1, 2026.
  7. F7. This November 1, 2023 award of service-based Restricted Stock Units vests in twelve equal quarterly increments beginning February 1, 2024.
Common shares acquired 6,233 shares Acquired on August 1, 2026 upon vesting of service-based RSUs
Shares delivered/withheld 2,451 shares Disposed of at $402.5700 per share as payment of exercise price or tax liability
Withholding price $402.5700 per share Price applied to 2,451 shares delivered or withheld in code F transaction
RSUs from 2023 award converted 2,523 units Restricted Stock Units from November 1, 2023 service-based grant
RSUs from 2024 award converted 2,113 units Restricted Stock Units from November 1, 2024 service-based grant
RSUs from 2025 award converted 1,597 units Restricted Stock Units from November 3, 2025 service-based grant
Indirect trust holdings 42,000 shares Common stock held in a trust for the reporting person’s children
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
"awards of service-based Restricted Stock Units vests in twelve equal quarterly increments"
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.
contingent right financial
"represents a contingent right to receive one share of F5, Inc. Common Stock"
Family Trust financial
"These shares are held in a trust for the benefit of the reporting person's children"

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FAQ

What common stock did F5 (FFIV) CEO Francois Locoh-Donou acquire in this Form 4?
He acquired 6,233 shares of F5, Inc. common stock on August 1, 2026 upon vesting of service-based Restricted Stock Units. These shares came from November 1, 2023, November 1, 2024, and November 3, 2025 RSU awards described in the footnotes.

How many F5 (FFIV) shares were delivered or withheld to cover obligations, and at what price?
A total of 2,451 shares of F5 common stock were disposed of at $402.5700 per share. They were delivered or withheld as payment of exercise price or tax liability associated with the August 1, 2026 RSU vesting event.

Which RSU awards for F5 (FFIV) CEO vested in connection with this filing?
The vesting related to service-based Restricted Stock Units granted on November 1, 2023, November 1, 2024, and November 3, 2025. These awards vest in twelve equal quarterly installments beginning February 1, 2024, February 1, 2025, and February 1, 2026, respectively.

How many F5 (FFIV) shares are reported as held in the family trust?
The filing reports 42,000 shares of F5 common stock held indirectly in a trust for the benefit of the reporting person’s children. The reporting person’s spouse serves as trustee, and these holdings are shown as indirect ownership.

Were the F5 (FFIV) CEO’s reported transactions made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?
No. The filing’s Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not marked, indicating the reported transactions were not affirmed as being made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. The Form 4 does not describe any pre-arranged trading arrangement.

What type of equity awards did F5 (FFIV) use in these CEO transactions?
The transactions involve Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), each representing a contingent right to receive one share of F5 common stock on the vest date. Upon vesting, the RSUs converted into 6,233 shares of common stock credited to the reporting person.
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
Estimated average burden
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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*
Locoh-Donou Francois
(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)
XDirector10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
President, CEO & Director
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 Stock08/01/2026M6,233(1)A$0153,222D
Common Stock08/01/2026F2,451D$402.57150,771D
Common Stock42,000IBy 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)$008/01/2026M2,113 (4) (5)Common Stock2,113$010,570D
Restricted Stock Unit(3)$008/01/2026M1,597 (6) (5)Common Stock1,597$014,373D
Restricted Stock Unit(3)$008/01/2026M2,523 (7) (5)Common Stock2,523$02,524D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Shares acquired upon the vesting of the November 1, 2023, November 1, 2024, and 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's spouse is 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 1, 2024 award of service-based Restricted Stock Units vests in twelve equal quarterly increments beginning February 1, 2025.
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 vests in twelve equal quarterly increments beginning February 1, 2026.
7. This November 1, 2023 award of service-based Restricted Stock Units vests in twelve equal quarterly increments beginning February 1, 2024.
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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