F5 (FFIV) sales chief Chad Whalen vests RSUs and disposes 941 shares

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

F5, Inc. executive Chad Michael Whalen reported equity transactions involving company stock. On February 1, 2026, he acquired 2,317 shares of Common Stock at $0 through the vesting and settlement of previously granted service-based Restricted Stock Units.

On the same date, he disposed of 941 shares of Common Stock at $275.61 per share, leaving him with 27,017 Common shares held directly. The filing also shows the exercise of three Restricted Stock Unit awards for 667, 717, and 933 units, each converting into an equal number of F5 common shares as they vest on specified quarterly schedules.

Insider Trade Summary

2,317 shares exercised/converted

Mixed 5 txns

Insider WHALEN CHAD MICHAEL

Role EVP, Worldwide Sales

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise	Restricted Stock Unit	667	$0.00	--
Exercise	Restricted Stock Unit	717	$0.00	--
Exercise	Restricted Stock Unit	933	$0.00	--
Exercise	Common Stock	2,317	$0.00	--
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	941	$275.61	$259K

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Unit — 7,346 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 27,958 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

Shares acquired upon the vesting of November 1, 2023, November 1, 2024, and November 3, 2025 awards of service-based Restricted Stock Units. Each Restricted Stock Unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of F5, Inc. Common Stock on the vest date. This November 3, 2025 award of service-based Restricted Stock Units vests in twelve equal quarterly increments beginning February 1, 2026. 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. This November 1, 2024 award of service-based Restricted Stock Units vests in twelve equal quarterly increments beginning February 1, 2025. This November 1, 2023 award of service-based Restricted Stock Units vests in twelve equal quarterly increments beginning February 1, 2024.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 02/03/2026 - 06:56 PM

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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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^*

WHALEN CHAD MICHAEL

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

C/O F5, INC.

801 5TH AVENUE

(Street)

SEATTLE

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)
	EVP, Worldwide Sales

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/01/2026

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock	02/01/2026		M		2,317⁽¹⁾	A	$0	27,958	D
Common Stock	02/01/2026		F		941	D	$275.61	27,017	D

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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Restricted Stock Unit⁽²⁾	$0	02/01/2026		M			667	⁽³⁾	⁽⁴⁾	Common Stock	667	$0	7,346	D
Restricted Stock Unit⁽²⁾	$0	02/01/2026		M			717	⁽⁵⁾	⁽⁴⁾	Common Stock	717	$0	5,021	D
Restricted Stock Unit⁽²⁾	$0	02/01/2026		M			933	⁽⁶⁾	⁽⁴⁾	Common Stock	933	$0	2,798	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Shares acquired upon the vesting of November 1, 2023, November 1, 2024, and November 3, 2025 awards of service-based Restricted Stock Units.

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

3. This November 3, 2025 award of service-based Restricted Stock Units vests in twelve equal quarterly increments beginning February 1, 2026.

4. 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.

5. This November 1, 2024 award of service-based Restricted Stock Units vests in twelve equal quarterly increments beginning February 1, 2025.

6. 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 Attorney	02/03/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did F5 (FFIV) report for Chad Michael Whalen?

Chad Michael Whalen reported vesting-related equity transactions in F5 stock. On February 1, 2026, he acquired 2,317 shares of Common Stock at $0 from Restricted Stock Units and disposed of 941 shares at $275.61, retaining 27,017 shares directly.

How many F5 (FFIV) shares does Chad Michael Whalen own after this Form 4?

After the reported transactions, Chad Michael Whalen directly owns 27,017 F5 Common shares. This reflects RSU-based share acquisition of 2,317 shares and a disposition of 941 shares on February 1, 2026, as disclosed in the Form 4 filing.

What types of securities are involved in Chad Whalen’s F5 (FFIV) Form 4 filing?

The filing involves both Common Stock and Restricted Stock Units. RSUs converted into 2,317 shares of Common Stock at $0, and three RSU awards of 667, 717, and 933 units relate to service-based grants that vest in scheduled quarterly increments.

At what price were F5 (FFIV) shares disposed of in this insider transaction?

941 shares of F5 Common Stock were disposed of at $275.61 per share. This transaction occurred on February 1, 2026, and followed the acquisition of 2,317 Common shares at $0 from vested Restricted Stock Units on the same date.

How do F5 (FFIV) Restricted Stock Units work in Chad Whalen’s grants?

Each Restricted Stock Unit converts into one F5 Common share at vesting. The November 2023, November 2024, and November 2025 service-based RSU awards vest in twelve equal quarterly installments, contingent on continued service through each vesting date.

What is Chad Michael Whalen’s role at F5 (FFIV) in this Form 4?

Chad Michael Whalen is reported as EVP, Worldwide Sales at F5. The Form 4 identifies him as an officer, not a director or 10% owner, and details his equity compensation-related transactions in F5 Common Stock and Restricted Stock Units.