F5 Chief People Officer Catherine A. Peterman Reports Routine RSU Vest and Tax Withholding

Executive Summary

On November 3, 2026, F5, Inc. ($FFIV) filed a Form 4 on behalf of Chief People Officer Catherine A. Peterman disclosing equity transactions dated November 1 and November 2, 2026. The filing reflects routine equity compensation activity, consisting of the vesting of service-based Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), mandatory share withholding to satisfy tax obligations, and a new annual RSU award.

Transaction Breakdown

1. RSU Vesting (Code M):

   • Date: November 1, 2026
   • Shares Acquired: 1,077 shares of Common Stock at $0.00 exercise price upon the vesting of an August 3, 2026 service-based RSU award.

2. Tax Withholding (Code F):

   • Date: November 1, 2026
   • Shares Disposed: 426 shares withheld by the issuer at $338.34 per share to cover statutory tax liabilities associated with the vest.
   • Total Value Withheld: $144,132.84.
   • Post-Transaction Holdings: 651 shares of common stock held directly.

3. New Equity Grant (Code A):

   • Date: November 2, 2026
   • Derivative Security: 3,367 service-based Restricted Stock Units granted, vesting in 12 equal quarterly increments starting February 1, 2027.
   • Performance RSUs: Concurrent target grant of 3,367 performance-based RSUs was noted in the footnotes (not reflected in Table II until performance criteria are met).

Market & Trading Significance

• Significance Level: Low
• These transactions represent routine administrative equity compensation events rather than discretionary open-market purchases or sales.
• Tax withholding dispositions (Code F) are automatic under company equity incentive plans to meet tax requirements and do not indicate executive sentiment regarding the company's valuation or prospects.