F5 (FFIV) officer granted 8,493 RSUs; 9,903 target Perf. RSUs

F5, Inc. (FFIV) reported an officer transaction on a Form 4.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

F5, Inc. (FFIV) reported an officer transaction on a Form 4. The EVP, Global Services & Strategy received an award of 8,493 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) on November 3, 2025. Following the grant, 8,493 derivative securities are beneficially owned directly.

The service-based RSUs vest in twelve equal quarterly increments beginning February 1, 2026. Concurrently, the company granted additional Performance RSUs with a target of 9,903 units at 100% performance; the actual number earned may be higher or lower based on performance and continued employment. Performance RSUs will be reported in Table I if and when performance is certified.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 8,493 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider FOUNTAIN THOMAS DEAN

Role EVP Global Services & Strategy

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Restricted Stock Unit	8,493	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Unit — 8,493 contracts (Direct)

Footnotes (4)

1. F1. Each Restricted Stock Unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of F5, Inc. Common Stock on the vest date.
2. F2. Concurrent with the award of 8,493 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 9,903 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.
3. F3. This November 3, 2025 award of service-based Restricted Stock Units vests in twelve equal quarterly increments beginning February 1, 2026.
4. 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.

FAQ

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What did F5 (FFIV) disclose on this Form 4?

An officer received an award of 8,493 RSUs on November 3, 2025, now beneficially owned directly.

What is the vesting schedule for the new RSUs at F5 (FFIV)?

The 8,493 service-based RSUs vest in twelve equal quarterly increments starting February 1, 2026.

Did F5 (FFIV) also grant performance-based equity?

Yes. A concurrent grant of Performance RSUs targets 9,903 units at 100% performance; actual payout depends on performance and continued employment.

How will Performance RSUs be reported for F5 (FFIV)?

They will be reported in Table I if and when the Talent and Compensation Committee certifies achievement of performance targets.

What is the officer’s role at F5 (FFIV)?

The reporting person is an Officer, serving as EVP Global Services & Strategy.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 11/05/2025 - 05:59 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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

FOUNTAIN THOMAS DEAN

(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)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	EVP Global Services & Strategy

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
11/03/2025

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

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(1)(2)	$0	11/03/2025		A		8,493		(3)	(4)	Common Stock	8,493	$0	8,493	D

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. Concurrent with the award of 8,493 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 9,903 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.

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.

Remarks:

	/s/ Angelique M. Okeke by Power of Attorney	11/05/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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