F5 CEO Locoh-Donou vests 6,234 FFIV shares

F5, Inc. President and CEO Francois Locoh-Donou reported routine equity activity involving restricted stock units and common stock.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

F5, Inc. President and CEO Francois Locoh-Donou reported routine equity activity involving restricted stock units and common stock. On February 1, 2026, 6,234 shares of F5 common stock were acquired at $0 upon vesting of service-based restricted stock units. On the same date, 2,479 common shares were disposed of at $275.61 per share. Following these transactions, he directly beneficially owned 154,078 common shares and indirectly owned 42,000 shares through a family trust for his children. He also continued to hold multiple restricted stock unit awards that vest in twelve equal quarterly installments if he remains in service.

Insider Trade Summary

6,234 shares exercised/converted

Exercise 6 txns

Insider Locoh-Donou Francois

Role President, CEO & Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise	Restricted Stock Unit	2,524	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise	Restricted Stock Unit	2,114	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise	Restricted Stock Unit	1,596	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise	Common Stock	6,234	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise Price or Tax Liability	Common Stock	2,479	$275.61	$683K
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Unit — 39,934 contracts (Direct); Common Stock — 154,078 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 42,000 shares (Indirect, By Family Trust)

Footnotes (7)

1. F1. Shares acquired upon the vesting of 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, 2023 award of service-based Restricted Stock Units vests in twelve equal quarterly increments beginning February 1, 2024.
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 1, 2024 award of service-based Restricted Stock Units vests in twelve equal quarterly increments beginning February 1, 2025.
7. F7. This November 3, 2025 award of service-based Restricted Stock Units vests in twelve equal quarterly increments beginning February 1, 2026.

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What insider transaction did FFIV CEO Francois Locoh-Donou report?

Francois Locoh-Donou reported vesting and related movements in F5, Inc. equity on February 1, 2026. 6,234 common shares were acquired at $0 from restricted stock units, and 2,479 common shares were disposed of at $275.61 per share, updating his beneficial ownership positions.

How many F5 (FFIV) shares does the CEO own after this Form 4?

After the reported transactions, Francois Locoh-Donou directly beneficially owned 154,078 shares of F5 common stock. He also indirectly beneficially owned 42,000 additional shares held by a family trust for his children, where his spouse serves as trustee for the trust.

What restricted stock units did the FFIV CEO have vest on February 1, 2026?

Shares were acquired upon vesting of service-based restricted stock units granted November 1, 2023, November 1, 2024, and November 3, 2025. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one F5 common share on the vest date, subject to continued service through vesting.

What does each restricted stock unit represent for F5 (FFIV) insiders?

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 reporting person continues providing services to the company through the applicable vesting date for each underlying award.

How do the FFIV CEO’s restricted stock units vest over time?

One award granted November 1, 2023, vests in twelve equal quarterly increments beginning February 1, 2024. Another from November 1, 2024, vests quarterly beginning February 1, 2025, and a November 3, 2025 award vests quarterly beginning February 1, 2026, contingent on continued service.

What common stock position does the FFIV CEO hold via a family trust?

Francois Locoh-Donou indirectly beneficially owned 42,000 F5 common shares through a trust for the benefit of his children. According to the disclosure, his spouse serves as trustee of this family trust, which holds those shares on behalf of the children.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 02/03/2026 - 06:52 PM Learn about SEC filing dates

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^*

Locoh-Donou Francois

(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)

X	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	President, CEO & Director

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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	02/01/2026		M		6,234(1)	A	$0	156,557	D
Common Stock	02/01/2026		F		2,479	D	$275.61	154,078	D
Common Stock								42,000	I	By 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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Unit(3)	$0	02/01/2026		M			2,524	(4)	(5)	Common Stock	2,524	$0	7,570	D
Restricted Stock Unit(3)	$0	02/01/2026		M			2,114	(6)	(5)	Common Stock	2,114	$0	14,797	D
Restricted Stock Unit(3)	$0	02/01/2026		M			1,596	(7)	(5)	Common Stock	1,596	$0	17,567	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. 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, 2023 award of service-based Restricted Stock Units vests in twelve equal quarterly increments beginning February 1, 2024.

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

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

Remarks:

	/s/ Angelique M. Okeke by Power of Attorney	02/01/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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