F5 CTO Anand sells shares, vests RSUs in 2026

F5, Inc. Chief Technology Officer Kunal Anand reported multiple equity transactions in early August 2026.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

F5, Inc. Chief Technology Officer Kunal Anand reported multiple equity transactions in early August 2026. On August 1, he acquired 1,290 shares of common stock at $0.00 per share upon vesting of November 1, 2024 and November 3, 2025 awards of service-based Restricted Stock Units. Also on August 1, 506 shares of common stock were disposed of at $402.57 per share in connection with covering related obligations. On August 3, he sold 392 shares of common stock at $404.63 per share in an open-market or private transaction executed pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan dated 10/29/2025.

Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1

Exercise and sale activity reported; no spread calculated

Exercise and Sale 5 txns

Insider ANAND KUNAL

Role Chief Technology Officer

Sold 392 shs ($159K)

Approx. gross sale proceeds $159K

Approx. exercise cost $0.00

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Common Stock F2	392	$404.63	$159K
Exercise	Restricted Stock Unit F3, F4, F5	622	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise	Restricted Stock Unit F3, F6, F5	668	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise	Common Stock F1	1,290	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise Price or Tax Liability	Common Stock	506	$402.57	$204K

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Unit — 9,125 contracts (Direct); Common Stock — 12,586 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (6)

1. F1. Shares acquired upon the vesting of the November 1, 2024 and November 3, 2025 awards of service-based Restricted Stock Units.
2. F2. This transaction was executed pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan dated 10/29/2025.
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, 2024 award of service-based Restricted Stock Units vests in twelve equal quarterly increments beginning February 1, 2025.
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 3, 2025 award of service-based Restricted Stock Units vests in twelve equal quarterly increments beginning February 1, 2026.

Key Figures

Shares sold: 392 shares Sale price: $404.63 per share RSU vesting shares: 1,290 shares +3 more

6 metrics

Shares sold 392 shares Common stock sale on August 3, 2026 at $404.63 per share

Sale price $404.63 per share Price for 392 common shares sold on August 3, 2026

RSU vesting shares 1,290 shares Common shares acquired on August 1, 2026 from service-based RSU vesting at $0.00 per share

Shares for obligations 506 shares Common shares disposed of on August 1, 2026 at $402.57 per share in an exercise-price-or-tax-liability transaction

RSU block 1 622 shares Restricted Stock Units with underlying 622 common shares tied to a November 1, 2024 award

RSU block 2 668 shares Restricted Stock Units with underlying 668 common shares tied to a November 3, 2025 award

Key Terms

Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, Restricted Stock Unit, service-based Restricted Stock Units, exercise-price-or-tax-liability disposition

4 terms

Rule 10b5-1 trading plan regulatory

"This transaction was executed pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan dated 10/29/2025."

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 Unit financial

"Each Restricted Stock Unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of F5, Inc. Common Stock"

A restricted stock unit is a promise from a company to give an employee shares of stock after certain conditions are met, like staying with the company for a set amount of time. It’s like earning a bonus that turns into company stock once you’ve proven your commitment, making it a way to motivate and reward employees.

service-based Restricted Stock Units financial

"Shares acquired upon the vesting of the November 1, 2024 and November 3, 2025 awards 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.

exercise-price-or-tax-liability disposition financial

"Payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering or withholding securities"

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What did F5 (FFIV) CTO Kunal Anand sell in August 2026?

CTO Kunal Anand sold 392 shares of F5 common stock on August 3, 2026 at $404.63 per share. The transaction was reported as a sale in an open-market or private trade under a disclosed Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

How many FFIV shares did Kunal Anand acquire through RSU vesting?

On August 1, 2026, Kunal Anand acquired 1,290 shares of F5 common stock at $0.00 per share. These shares were received upon vesting of his November 1, 2024 and November 3, 2025 awards of service-based Restricted Stock Units.

Were Kunal Anand’s FFIV share sales under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

Yes. The August 3, 2026 sale of 392 shares at $404.63 per share was executed pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan dated 10/29/2025, as stated in the transaction footnote and indicated by the plan checkbox.

How many FFIV shares were disposed of to cover related obligations for Kunal Anand?

On August 1, 2026, 506 shares of F5 common stock were disposed of at $402.57 per share. The transaction is coded as an exercise-price-or-tax-liability disposition in connection with Anand’s equity awards.

What Restricted Stock Unit activity did F5 (FFIV) report for CTO Kunal Anand?

Two service-based RSU awards vested for Anand, resulting in 1,290 common shares acquired at $0.00 per share. Related RSU entries show underlying common stock of 622 shares and 668 shares, tied to November 1, 2024 and November 3, 2025 grants.

What is the net share effect of Kunal Anand’s August 2026 FFIV transactions?

Across reported August 2026 transactions, Anand acquired 1,290 shares from RSU vesting, disposed of 506 shares in an exercise-price-or-tax-liability transaction, and sold 392 shares, resulting in a net reported sell of 392 shares in the transaction summary.

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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^*

ANAND KUNAL

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O F5, INC.

801 5TH AVE.

(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)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chief Technology Officer

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/01/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
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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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	08/01/2026		M		1,290(1)	A	$0	13,484	D
Common Stock	08/01/2026		F		506	D	$402.57	12,978	D
Common Stock	08/03/2026		S		392(2)	D	$404.63	12,586	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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Unit(3)	$0	08/01/2026		M			622	(4)	(5)	Common Stock	622	$0	3,115	D
Restricted Stock Unit(3)	$0	08/01/2026		M			668	(6)	(5)	Common Stock	668	$0	6,010	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Shares acquired upon the vesting of the November 1, 2024 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 10/29/2025.

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

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

Remarks:

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