F5, Inc. EVP of Worldwide Sales Chad Michael Whalen filed a Form 4 on November 2, 2026, reporting the acquisition of 15,612 shares of common stock on October 29, 2026, through the vesting of performance-based Restricted Stock Units.

Key Highlights

  • Reporting person: Chad Michael Whalen, EVP, Worldwide Sales at F5, Inc. (NASDAQ:FFIV)
  • Transaction date: October 29, 2026
  • Shares acquired: 15,612 shares of common stock at $0 per share (transaction code A)
  • Source of shares: Achievement of performance targets tied to RSU awards granted November 1, 2023, November 1, 2024, and November 3, 2025
  • Beneficial ownership following transaction: 37,148 shares held directly
  • Filing signed: By Angelique M. Okeke under Power of Attorney, dated November 2, 2026

Whalen's Performance RSU Vesting at F5, Inc.

According to the filing, Chad Michael Whalen, serving as Executive Vice President of Worldwide Sales at F5, Inc., reported an acquisition of 15,612 shares of F5 common stock on October 29, 2026. The transaction carried a price of $0, consistent with the nature of Restricted Stock Unit vesting, and was recorded under transaction code "A" (acquired) in Table I of the Form 4.

The filing discloses that the shares were acquired "based on achievement of performance targets" for three separate RSU award dates: November 1, 2023, November 1, 2024, and November 3, 2025. Following this transaction, Whalen's direct beneficial ownership of F5 common stock stands at 37,148 shares, according to the filing. No derivative securities were reported in Table II.

The Form 4 was filed on November 2, 2026, and signed by Angelique M. Okeke acting under a Power of Attorney on Whalen's behalf. The filing does not indicate that the transaction was made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1(c) trading plan, as the corresponding checkbox was not checked.

What Was Disclosed

The filing reported a single acquisition of 15,612 shares of F5, Inc. common stock by EVP Chad Michael Whalen on October 29, 2026, resulting from performance-based RSU vesting tied to three prior award dates, bringing his direct holdings to 37,148 shares.