F5, Inc. CFO Disposes of Shares for Tax Withholding Following RSU Vesting
F5, INC.
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Filing Summary
{"title": "F5, Inc. Form 4: Werner Edward Cooper (CFO)", "description": "Werner Edward Cooper surrendered 1,972 shares of Common Stock at $338.34 per share ($667,206.48 total) to satisfy tax liabilities associated with RSU vestings. Following the transactions, direct ownership stands at 3,450 shares.", "color": 3447003, "fields": [{"name": "Transaction Type", "value": "Tax Withholding (F)", "inline": true}, {"name": "Price", "value": "$338.34", "inline": true}, {"name": "Total Value", "value": "$667,206.48", "inline": true}, {"name": "Shares Remaining", "value": "3,450", "inline": true}]}
Comprehensive Analysis
Executive Summary
On November 3, 2026, F5, Inc. ($FFIV) Chief Financial Officer Werner Edward Cooper reported transactions occurring on November 1 and November 2, 2026. The filing reflects routine equity compensation activity, including the vesting of service-based Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), the withholding of shares to cover tax obligations, and a new grant of 5,611 service-based RSUs.
Transaction Breakdown
- RSU Vesting (Code M): On November 1, 2026, 987 shares of common stock were acquired at $0 per share through the vesting of existing RSU grants (453 units from a 2024 grant and 534 units from a 2025 grant).
- Tax Withholding (Code F): 1,972 shares were surrendered to the issuer at a price of $338.34 per share to cover statutory tax obligations, totaling approximately $667,206.48.
- New Equity Grant (Code A): On November 2, 2026, the reporting person received an annual grant of 5,611 service-based RSUs vesting quarterly over three years starting February 1, 2027. Concurrent performance-based RSUs were also awarded with a target of 5,611 shares, to be reported upon achievement of performance criteria.
Holdings Context & Significance
Following these transactions, Werner Edward Cooper directly holds 3,450 shares of F5, Inc. Common Stock, in addition to unvested derivative RSUs. Because the disposition was solely for tax withholding and accompanied by annual equity refreshers, this filing carries low informational and trading significance.
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