F5 awards John Anthony Maddison 4,265 stock units
The new service award has a quarterly vesting schedule, while its performance units depend on target results and continued employment.
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Form Type
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
F5, Inc. Chief Product Mkting Officer John Anthony Maddison acquired 454 common shares upon vesting of service-based RSUs on November 1, 2026. 1,276 shares were delivered or withheld for payment of exercise price or tax liability at $338.34 per share. On November 2, 2026, he received 4,265 service-based RSUs, vesting in 12 equal quarterly increments beginning February 1, 2027, subject to continued service. The award also included Performance RSUs: 4,265 can be earned over the vesting period if targets are achieved at 100%, with the actual number dependent on performance and continued employment.
Insider Trade Summary
454 shares exercised/converted
Exercise
4 txns
Insider
Maddison John Anthony
Role
Chief Product Mkting Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Restricted Stock Unit F2, F5, F6, F4 | 4,265 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Unit F2, F3, F4 | 454 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Common Stock F1 | 454 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise Price or Tax Liability | Common Stock | 1,276 | $338.34 | $432K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Unit — 7,898 contracts (Direct);
Common Stock — 2,185 shares (Direct)
Holdings Before and After:
Restricted Stock Unit, 4,087 to 7,898 contracts (Direct);
Common Stock, 3,007 to 2,185 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (6)
- F1. Shares acquired upon the vesting of the November 3, 2025 award of service-based Restricted Stock Units.
- F2. Each Restricted Stock Unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of F5, Inc. Common Stock on the vest date.
- F3. This November 3, 2025 award of service-based Restricted Stock Units vests in twelve equal quarterly increments beginning February 1, 2026.
- F4. 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.
- F5. Concurrent with the award of 4,265 service-based Restricted Stock Units, the Company granted the reporting person additional Restricted Stock Units, the number of which that can be earned will be based on performance targets ("Performance RSUs"). If the performance targets are achieved at 100%, the reporting person can receive 4,265 Performance RSUs over the vesting period; the actual number of Performance RSUs received may be more or less depending on whether and to the extent that performance is greater than or less than targets and may be less if the reporting person does not remain employed during the vesting period. Performance RSUs are not reported in Table II; the underlying shares of Performance RSUs will be reported in Table I if and when the Talent and Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors determines that the performance targets have been achieved.
- F6. This November 2, 2026 award of service-based Restricted Stock Units vests in twelve equal quarterly increments beginning February 1, 2027.
Key Figures
Common shares acquired upon RSU vesting: 454 shares
Shares delivered or withheld: 1,276 shares
Reported transaction price per share: $338.34 per share
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Common shares acquired upon RSU vesting
454 shares
November 1, 2026
Shares delivered or withheld
1,276 shares
For payment of exercise price or tax liability on November 1, 2026
Reported transaction price per share
$338.34 per share
Shares delivered or withheld on November 1, 2026
Service-based RSUs awarded
4,265 RSUs
Awarded November 2, 2026; vesting in 12 equal quarterly increments beginning February 1, 2027
Performance RSUs at 100% target achievement
4,265 RSUs
Potential amount over the vesting period if performance targets are achieved at 100%
Service-based RSU vesting increments
12 equal quarterly increments
Beginning February 1, 2027
Key Terms
service-based Restricted Stock Units, Performance RSUs, vesting period
3 terms
service-based Restricted Stock Units financial
"award of service-based Restricted Stock Units"
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.
Performance RSUs financial
"based on performance targets ("Performance RSUs")"
Performance RSUs are promises to deliver company shares to executives or employees only if the business meets preset goals such as revenue, profit, stock price, or operational targets. They matter to investors because they align management pay with measurable company results and can affect the number of shares outstanding and future earnings per share once the shares are issued. Think of them as a bonus paid in stock that only arrives if the team hits the agreed milestones.
vesting period financial
"4,265 Performance RSUs over the vesting period"
A vesting period is the set amount of time someone must wait before they fully own granted shares, stock options, or other equity tied to their work or an agreement; ownership increases gradually or in steps during that time. Investors care because vesting determines when insiders or employees can sell shares, which affects future supply of stock, company incentives and executive retention—think of it like unlocking ownership over installments rather than receiving it all at once.
FAQ
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What RSU award did John Anthony Maddison receive at FFIV?
Maddison received 4,265 service-based RSUs on November 2, 2026. They vest in 12 equal quarterly increments beginning February 1, 2027, if he continues providing services through each vest date.
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