F5, Inc. Officer Files Form 144 Notice to Sell $429.5K in Common Stock

Executive Summary

On November 4, 2026, Michael Montoya, an Officer at F5, Inc. ($FFIV), filed a Form 144 notice disclosing an intention to sell 1,297 shares of Common Stock with an estimated aggregate market value of $429,501.55 (approximately $331.15 per share).

Transaction Details

• Security: Common Stock
• Shares Proposed for Sale: 1,297
• Aggregate Market Value: $429,501.55
• Approximate Sale Date: November 4, 2026
• Broker: Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Executive Financial Services
• Acquisition History: The 1,297 shares were acquired on November 1, 2026, directly from the issuer pursuant to a Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) vesting.
• Trading Plan: The proposed sale is executed pursuant to a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on June 15, 2026.

Prior Trading Activity (Past 3 Months)

Under the same 10b5-1 plan, Michael Montoya previously sold:

• September 14, 2026: 4,426 shares for gross proceeds of $1,815,380.35.

Market & Significance Assessment

The trading significance of this filing is assessed as Low. The proposed sale represents a modest dollar amount ($429.5K) and is tied directly to recently vested RSUs sold under a pre-scheduled Rule 10b5-1 trading plan established several months prior, typical of routine executive equity compensation management.