F5, Inc. Schedule 13G/A discloses that Hotchkis and Wiley Capital Management, LLC beneficially owns 4,579,301 shares of common stock, representing 8.10% of the class. The filing states HWCM has sole voting power over 4,296,851 shares and sole dispositive power over 4,579,301 shares; certain clients retain voting power over shares they beneficially own.
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Insights
13G/A shows a passive institutional stake above 5%.
Hotchkis and Wiley reports beneficial ownership of 4,579,301 shares, or 8.10% of common stock. This level meets disclosure thresholds for large institutional holders and signals a meaningful passive stake in the company.
The filing notes clients retain voting power for some shares, so ultimate voting outcomes depend on those clients' decisions; timing and disposition plans are not stated.
Filing is a routine Schedule 13G/A disclosure with standard adviser language.
The amendment attributes record ownership to HWCM as investment adviser and clarifies clients hold record title and dividend/proceeds rights. It confirms HWCM's reported voting and dispositive powers consistent with adviser reporting practices.
No takeover, plan, or change-in-control language appears; the filing is an ownership update rather than an action item.
Key Figures
Beneficial ownership:4,579,301 sharesPercent of class:8.10%Sole voting power:4,296,851 shares+2 more
5 metrics
Beneficial ownership4,579,301 sharesAmount beneficially owned reported in Item 4
Percent of class8.10%Percent of class reported in Item 4
Sole voting power4,296,851 sharesSole power to vote reported in Item 4(i)
Sole dispositive power4,579,301 sharesSole power to dispose reported in Item 4(iii)
Signature date05/15/2026Signed by Chief Compliance Officer Tina H. Kodama
Key Terms
Schedule 13G/A, Beneficially owned, Sole dispositive power, Sole voting power
4 terms
Schedule 13G/Aregulatory
"Amendment No. 6 ) F5, INC. Common stock, no par value"
A Schedule 13G/A is an amended public filing with the U.S. securities regulator that updates a previous Schedule 13G, disclosing when an individual or group holds a substantial (typically over 5%) stake in a company and is claiming a passive, non‑controlling intent. Investors monitor these updates because rising or falling holdings can signal changing confidence, potential future moves, or shifts in voting power — like watching a public ledger where large shareholders quietly adjust their positions.
Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.
Sole dispositive powerregulatory
"Item 4. (iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 4,579,301"
Sole dispositive power is the exclusive legal authority to decide what happens to a security — for example, whether to sell, transfer, or retain shares — without needing anyone else’s permission. Investors care because it signals who truly controls the economic outcome of an investment: like holding the only key to a safe, the holder can realize gains or losses and may trigger regulatory reporting, insider rules, or influence over corporate ownership.
Sole voting powerregulatory
"Item 4. (i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 4,296,851"
Sole voting power is the exclusive right to cast votes attached to a shareholder’s stock without needing approval from anyone else. Like holding the only remote control for a TV, it lets that holder decide corporate matters such as board members, mergers, and policy changes, making it important to investors because it concentrates control and can strongly influence a company’s strategy and the value of its shares.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
(Amendment No. 6)
F5, INC.
(Name of Issuer)
Common stock, no par value
(Title of Class of Securities)
315616102
(CUSIP Number)
03/31/2026
(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)
Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:
Rule 13d-1(b)
Rule 13d-1(c)
Rule 13d-1(d)
schemaVersion:
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
315616102
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Hotchkis and Wiley Capital Management, LLC
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
4,296,851.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
4,579,301.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
4,579,301.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
8.10 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IA
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
F5, INC.
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
801 5TH AVENUE, SEATTLE, WA, 98104
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
Hotchkis and Wiley Capital Management, LLC
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
601 S. Figueroa Street, 39th Fl, Los Angeles, CA 90017
(c)
Citizenship:
Delaware
(d)
Title of class of securities:
Common stock, no par value
(e)
CUSIP No.:
315616102
Item 3.
If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)
Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)
Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)
Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)
Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)
An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)
An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)
A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)
A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)
A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)
A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J),
please specify the type of institution:
(k)
Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.
Ownership
(a)
Amount beneficially owned:
4,579,301
(b)
Percent of class:
8.10%
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
4,296,851
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
0
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
4,579,301
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
0
Note that certain of HWCM's clients have retained voting power over the Common Shares that they beneficially own. Accordingly, HWCM has the power to dispose of more Common Shares than it can vote.
Item 5.
Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Not Applicable
Item 6.
Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required.
The securities as to which this Schedule is filed by HWCM, in its capacity as investment adviser, are owned of record by clients of HWCM. Those clients have the right to receive, or the power to direct the receipt of, dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities. No such client is known to have such right or power with respect to more than five percent of this class of securities.
Item 7.
Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
Not Applicable
Item 8.
Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
Not Applicable
Item 9.
Notice of Dissolution of Group.
Not Applicable
Item 10.
Certifications:
By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.
SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
What stake does Hotchkis and Wiley report in F5 (FFIV)?
Hotchkis and Wiley reports beneficial ownership of 4,579,301 shares, representing 8.10% of F5's common stock. The filing lists 4,296,851 shares with sole voting power and full dispositive power over 4,579,301 shares.
Does Hotchkis and Wiley control voting for all the shares it owns in FFIV?
No. The filing states HWCM has sole voting power over 4,296,851 shares but notes certain clients retained voting power over shares they beneficially own, so HWCM can dispose of more shares than it can vote.
Is the HWCM filing an acquisition or a passive disclosure for FFIV?
This Schedule 13G/A is a passive ownership disclosure by an investment adviser reporting beneficial ownership of 8.10%. The amendment updates reported holdings and power allocations rather than announcing any acquisition or disposition plan.
When was the Schedule 13G/A for Hotchkis and Wiley signed?
The amendment is signed by Tina H. Kodama, Chief Compliance Officer, with signature date 05/15/2026. The cover references information as of 03/31/2026 in the header context.
