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F5 (FFIV) director Anand Eswaran awarded 916 Restricted Stock Units

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Eswaran Anand reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

F5, Inc. director Anand Eswaran received an equity grant of 916 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of F5 common stock.

The RSUs will fully vest on the first business day before the annual shareholder meeting for fiscal 2026, expected in 2027, if he continues serving as a director through that date. Following this grant, he holds 916 RSUs directly, with settlement in common shares to occur on the vest date if the service condition is met.

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Insider Eswaran Anand
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Restricted Stock Unit 916 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Unit — 916 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Each Restricted Stock Unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of F5, Inc. Common Stock on the vest date. Restricted Stock Units will fully vest on the first business day prior to the date of the annual shareholder meeting for fiscal 2026 (to be held in 2027) if the reporting person continues to serve as a director on the vest date, and the corresponding number of shares of Common Stock of F5, Inc. will be issued to the reporting person on the vest date. 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.
RSUs granted 916 units Equity award reported on Form 4, 2026-05-01
RSUs outstanding after grant 916 units Total Restricted Stock Units held following this transaction
RSU-to-share ratio 1 RSU : 1 share Each unit represents one F5 common share on vesting
Restricted Stock Unit financial
"Each Restricted Stock Unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of F5, Inc. Common Stock on the vest date."
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.
vest date financial
"Common Stock on the vest date."
annual shareholder meeting for fiscal 2026 financial
"prior to the date of the annual shareholder meeting for fiscal 2026 (to be held in 2027)"
Common Stock financial
"one share of F5, Inc. Common Stock on the vest date."
Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.
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
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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*
Eswaran Anand

(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)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/01/2026
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
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(1)$005/01/2026A916 (2) (3)Common Stock916$0916D
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. Restricted Stock Units will fully vest on the first business day prior to the date of the annual shareholder meeting for fiscal 2026 (to be held in 2027) if the reporting person continues to serve as a director on the vest date, and the corresponding number of shares of Common Stock of F5, Inc. will be issued to the reporting person on the vest date.
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 Attorney05/04/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did F5 (FFIV) director Anand Eswaran report in this Form 4?

Anand Eswaran reported receiving a grant of 916 Restricted Stock Units from F5, Inc. The award is a form of equity compensation and does not involve an open-market stock purchase or sale, but rather contingent rights to receive common shares upon vesting.

How many F5 (FFIV) Restricted Stock Units were granted to the director?

The filing shows a grant of 916 Restricted Stock Units to the director. Each unit represents a right to receive one share of F5 common stock, subject to vesting conditions tied to continued board service through the specified vesting date.

When do Anand Eswaran’s F5 (FFIV) RSUs vest?

The RSUs will fully vest on the first business day before the annual shareholder meeting for F5’s fiscal 2026, which is scheduled to be held in 2027. Vesting requires that Eswaran continue serving as a director through that vest date.

What does each F5 (FFIV) Restricted Stock Unit represent for the director?

Each Restricted Stock Unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of F5, Inc. common stock on the vest date. Shares are issued only if the service condition is met, making this compensation rather than a cash transaction or immediate stock ownership.

Did this F5 (FFIV) Form 4 involve any stock sales or purchases?

No open-market stock sales or purchases are reported. The Form 4 reflects a grant of 916 Restricted Stock Units as compensation, with no cash consideration and no immediate change in common shares outstanding held by the director from market transactions.