F5 CEO Francois Locoh-Donou Reports Annual Equity Vesting & Tax Withholding
F5, INC.
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Filing Summary
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Comprehensive Analysis
Executive Summary
On November 3, 2026, F5, Inc. (NASDAQ: FFIV) President and Chief Executive Officer Francois Locoh-Donou reported transactions involving Common Stock and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) pursuant to a Form 4 filing.
The reported transactions primarily reflect routine executive compensation events: the vesting of RSUs, an annual grant of service-based RSUs, and share withholding to satisfy tax obligations.
Transaction Details
- RSU Vesting & Conversions (Code M): On November 1, 2026, 6,235 service-based RSUs vested across awards granted in 2023, 2024, and 2025, converting into 6,235 shares of Common Stock at $0 per share.
- Tax Withholding (Code F): A total of 27,549 shares were surrendered/withheld at a market valuation of $338.34 per share to satisfy tax liability, valued at approximately $9,320,928.66.
- New Equity Grant (Code A): On November 2, 2026, Mr. Locoh-Donou was awarded 16,159 service-based RSUs vesting quarterly over three years starting February 1, 2027. Concurrent performance-based RSUs (target of 24,239 shares) were also awarded, which will be reported if and when performance criteria are certified.
Holdings After Transactions
- Direct Ownership: 189,466 shares of Common Stock.
- Indirect Ownership: 42,000 shares held in a family trust for the benefit of the reporting person's children.
Trading Significance
This filing carries Low trading significance. The transactions do not represent open-market sales or purchases, but rather customary equity compensation settlement, annual grant activity, and associated tax withholding.
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