=== SEC Form 4 — Statement of Changes in Beneficial Ownership ===
Document Type: 4
Period of Report: 2026-05-01
10b5-1 Pre-arranged Plan: Yes
--- Issuer ---
Name: F5, INC. (FFIV)
CIK: 0001048695
--- Reporting Owner ---
Name: OKEKE ANGELIQUE M
CIK: 0002060650
Role: Officer (EVP, General Counsel)
--- Non-Derivative Transactions ---
[Transaction #1]
Security: Common Stock
Date: 2026-05-01 | Code: M (Exercise of derivative)
Shares: +1,775 | Price: $0.00
Shares Owned After: 3,649 | Ownership: D (Direct)
Footnotes:
[F1] Shares acquired upon the vesting of the May 1, 2024, November 1, 2024, May 1, 2025 and November 3, 2025 awards of service-based Restricted Stock Units.
[Transaction #2]
Security: Common Stock
Date: 2026-05-01 | Code: F (Payment of exercise/tax)
Shares: -697 | Price: $323.20
Total Value: $225,270.40
Shares Owned After: 2,952 | Ownership: D (Direct)
[Transaction #3]
Security: Common Stock
Date: 2026-05-04 | Code: S (Open market sale)
Shares: -842 | Price: $322.33
Total Value: $271,401.86
Shares Owned After: 2,110 | Ownership: D (Direct)
Footnotes:
[F2] This transaction was executed pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan dated 10/30/2025.
--- Derivative Transactions ---
[Transaction #1]
Security: Restricted Stock Unit
Date: 2026-05-01 | Code: M (Exercise of derivative)
Shares: -113 | Price: $0.00
Shares Owned After: 227 | Ownership: D (Direct)
Footnotes:
[F3] Each Restricted Stock Unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of F5, Inc. Common Stock on the vest date.
[F4] The service-based Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) outstanding under this November 1, 2024 grant vest as follows: 113 vest May 1, 2025, 113 vest August 1, 2025, 114 vest November 1, 2025, 113 vest February 1, 2026, 113 vest May 1, 2026, 113 vest August 1, 2026, and 114 vest November 1, 2026.
[F5] If the reporting person continues to provide services to the Company through the vest date, the corresponding number of shares of Common Stock of F5, Inc. will be issued to the reporting person on the vest date.
[Transaction #2]
Security: Restricted Stock Unit
Date: 2026-05-01 | Code: M (Exercise of derivative)
Shares: -375 | Price: $0.00
Shares Owned After: 3,002 | Ownership: D (Direct)
Footnotes:
[F3] Each Restricted Stock Unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of F5, Inc. Common Stock on the vest date.
[F6] This May 1, 2024 award of service-based Restricted Stock Units vests 25% on May 1, 2025, with the remaining balance vesting in twelve equal quarterly increments beginning August 1, 2025 until the award is fully vested on May 1,2028.
[F5] If the reporting person continues to provide services to the Company through the vest date, the corresponding number of shares of Common Stock of F5, Inc. will be issued to the reporting person on the vest date.
[Transaction #3]
Security: Restricted Stock Unit
Date: 2026-05-01 | Code: M (Exercise of derivative)
Shares: -953 | Price: $0.00
Shares Owned After: 2,860 | Ownership: D (Direct)
Footnotes:
[F3] Each Restricted Stock Unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of F5, Inc. Common Stock on the vest date.
[F7] This May 1, 2025 award of service-based Restricted Stock Units vests 25% on May 1, 2026, with the remaining balance vesting in twelve equal quarterly increments beginning August 1, 2026 until the award is fully vested on May 1, 2029.
[F5] If the reporting person continues to provide services to the Company through the vest date, the corresponding number of shares of Common Stock of F5, Inc. will be issued to the reporting person on the vest date.
[Transaction #4]
Security: Restricted Stock Unit
Date: 2026-05-01 | Code: M (Exercise of derivative)
Shares: -334 | Price: $0.00
Shares Owned After: 3,340 | Ownership: D (Direct)
Footnotes:
[F3] Each Restricted Stock Unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of F5, Inc. Common Stock on the vest date.
[F8] This November 3, 2025 award of service-based Restricted Stock Units vests in twelve equal quarterly increments beginning February 1, 2026.
[F5] If the reporting person continues to provide services to the Company through the vest date, the corresponding number of shares of Common Stock of F5, Inc. will be issued to the reporting person on the vest date.
--- Footnotes (Complete Index) ---
F1: Shares acquired upon the vesting of the May 1, 2024, November 1, 2024, May 1, 2025 and November 3, 2025 awards of service-based Restricted Stock Units.
F2: This transaction was executed pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan dated 10/30/2025.
F3: Each Restricted Stock Unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of F5, Inc. Common Stock on the vest date.
F4: The service-based Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) outstanding under this November 1, 2024 grant vest as follows: 113 vest May 1, 2025, 113 vest August 1, 2025, 114 vest November 1, 2025, 113 vest February 1, 2026, 113 vest May 1, 2026, 113 vest August 1, 2026, and 114 vest November 1, 2026.
F5: If the reporting person continues to provide services to the Company through the vest date, the corresponding number of shares of Common Stock of F5, Inc. will be issued to the reporting person on the vest date.
F6: This May 1, 2024 award of service-based Restricted Stock Units vests 25% on May 1, 2025, with the remaining balance vesting in twelve equal quarterly increments beginning August 1, 2025 until the award is fully vested on May 1,2028.
F7: This May 1, 2025 award of service-based Restricted Stock Units vests 25% on May 1, 2026, with the remaining balance vesting in twelve equal quarterly increments beginning August 1, 2026 until the award is fully vested on May 1, 2029.
F8: This November 3, 2025 award of service-based Restricted Stock Units vests in twelve equal quarterly increments beginning February 1, 2026.
--- Signature ---
/s/ /s/ Angelique M. Okeke (2026-05-05)
