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F5 (NASDAQ: FFIV) EVP trades shares following RSU vesting events

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F5, Inc. EVP and General Counsel Angelique Okeke reported a series of equity transactions linked to vesting Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and a small open-market sale. On May 1, 2026, RSU vesting led to the acquisition of 1,775 shares of Common Stock, with 697 shares withheld to cover taxes. On May 4, 2026, she sold 842 Common shares at $322.33 per share in an open-market transaction executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. After these transactions, she directly held 2,110 Common shares.

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Insider OKEKE ANGELIQUE M
Role EVP, General Counsel
Sold 842 shs ($271K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Sale Common Stock 842 $322.33 $271K
Exercise Restricted Stock Unit 113 $0.00 --
Exercise Restricted Stock Unit 375 $0.00 --
Exercise Restricted Stock Unit 953 $0.00 --
Exercise Restricted Stock Unit 334 $0.00 --
Exercise Common Stock 1,775 $0.00 --
Tax Withholding Common Stock 697 $323.20 $225K
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 2,110 shares (Direct, null); Restricted Stock Unit — 227 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Shares acquired upon the vesting of the May 1, 2024, November 1, 2024, May 1, 2025 and November 3, 2025 awards of service-based Restricted Stock Units. This transaction was executed pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan dated 10/30/2025. Each Restricted Stock Unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of F5, Inc. Common Stock on the vest date. The service-based Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) outstanding under this November 1, 2024 grant vest as follows: 113 vest May 1, 2025, 113 vest August 1, 2025, 114 vest November 1, 2025, 113 vest February 1, 2026, 113 vest May 1, 2026, 113 vest August 1, 2026, and 114 vest November 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 May 1, 2024 award of service-based Restricted Stock Units vests 25% on May 1, 2025, with the remaining balance vesting in twelve equal quarterly increments beginning August 1, 2025 until the award is fully vested on May 1,2028. This May 1, 2025 award of service-based Restricted Stock Units vests 25% on May 1, 2026, with the remaining balance vesting in twelve equal quarterly increments beginning August 1, 2026 until the award is fully vested on May 1, 2029. This November 3, 2025 award of service-based Restricted Stock Units vests in twelve equal quarterly increments beginning February 1, 2026.
Open-market sale 842 shares at $322.33 Common Stock sold on May 4, 2026
RSU-related shares acquired 1,775 shares Common Stock from RSU vesting on May 1, 2026
Tax-withholding shares 697 shares at $323.20 Disposed to cover tax obligations on May 1, 2026
Shares held after transactions 2,110 shares Direct Common Stock holdings after May 4, 2026 sale
RSU derivative transactions 4 entries, 1,775 underlying shares Restricted Stock Unit conversions on May 1, 2026
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan regulatory
"This transaction was executed pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan dated 10/30/2025."
A Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is a pre-arranged schedule that allows company insiders to buy or sell stock at specific times, even if they have inside information. It helps prevent accusations of unfair trading by making these transactions look planned and transparent, rather than sneaky or illegal.
Restricted Stock Units financial
"Shares acquired upon the vesting of the May 1, 2024, November 1, 2024, May 1, 2025 and November 3, 2025 awards of service-based Restricted Stock Units."
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
tax-withholding disposition financial
"Payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering securities"
A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.
derivative security financial
"Exercise or conversion of derivative security"
A derivative security is a financial contract whose value comes from the price or performance of something else, such as a stock, bond, commodity, or market index. For investors it acts like an insurance policy or a wager: it can be used to protect against losses, lock in prices, or amplify gains and losses, so it can change a portfolio’s risk and potential return without owning the underlying asset directly.
service-based Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) financial
"The service-based Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) outstanding under this November 1, 2024 grant vest as follows:"
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
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
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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).
X
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*
OKEKE ANGELIQUE M

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O F5, INC.
801 5TH AVENUE

(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)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
EVP, General Counsel
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
Common Stock05/01/2026M1,775(1)A$03,649D
Common Stock05/01/2026F697D$323.22,952D
Common Stock05/04/2026S842(2)D$322.332,110D
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(3)$005/01/2026M113 (4) (5)Common Stock113$0227D
Restricted Stock Unit(3)$005/01/2026M375 (6) (5)Common Stock375$03,002D
Restricted Stock Unit(3)$005/01/2026M953 (7) (5)Common Stock953$02,860D
Restricted Stock Unit(3)$005/01/2026M334 (8) (5)Common Stock334$03,340D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Shares acquired upon the vesting of the May 1, 2024, November 1, 2024, May 1, 2025 and November 3, 2025 awards of service-based Restricted Stock Units.
2. This transaction was executed pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan dated 10/30/2025.
3. Each Restricted Stock Unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of F5, Inc. Common Stock on the vest date.
4. The service-based Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) outstanding under this November 1, 2024 grant vest as follows: 113 vest May 1, 2025, 113 vest August 1, 2025, 114 vest November 1, 2025, 113 vest February 1, 2026, 113 vest May 1, 2026, 113 vest August 1, 2026, and 114 vest November 1, 2026.
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 May 1, 2024 award of service-based Restricted Stock Units vests 25% on May 1, 2025, with the remaining balance vesting in twelve equal quarterly increments beginning August 1, 2025 until the award is fully vested on May 1,2028.
7. This May 1, 2025 award of service-based Restricted Stock Units vests 25% on May 1, 2026, with the remaining balance vesting in twelve equal quarterly increments beginning August 1, 2026 until the award is fully vested on May 1, 2029.
8. 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. Okeke05/05/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transactions did F5 (FFIV) EVP Angelique Okeke report?

Angelique Okeke reported RSU-related acquisitions of F5 Common Stock, a tax-withholding share disposition, and a small open-market sale. These actions stemmed from service-based Restricted Stock Units vesting and a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan for part of the resulting shares.

How many F5 (FFIV) shares did the EVP sell and at what price?

She sold 842 shares of F5 Common Stock at $322.33 per share in an open-market transaction. The sale was carried out on May 4, 2026 under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan that had been established in advance of these transactions.

How many F5 (FFIV) shares did Angelique Okeke receive from RSU vesting?

RSU vesting resulted in the acquisition of 1,775 shares of F5 Common Stock on May 1, 2026. These shares came from multiple service-based Restricted Stock Unit awards that vested according to their previously established schedules and terms described in the footnotes.

What portion of F5 (FFIV) shares was withheld for taxes in this Form 4?

A total of 697 F5 Common shares were disposed of as a tax-withholding transaction on May 1, 2026. This covered tax obligations arising from RSU vesting and is categorized as a tax-withholding disposition rather than an open-market sale of shares.

Did the F5 (FFIV) EVP’s share sale follow a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

Yes. The footnotes state the open-market sale was executed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan dated October 30, 2025. Such plans pre-schedule trades, indicating the timing of the sale was set in advance rather than decided opportunistically.

How many F5 (FFIV) shares does the EVP hold after these transactions?

Following the RSU vesting, tax withholding, and open-market sale, Angelique Okeke directly holds 2,110 shares of F5 Common Stock. This figure reflects her position after all reported May 1 and May 4, 2026 transactions in this Form 4 filing.