# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001048695
**File Stem:** 0001048695-26-000044
**Filing Date:** 2026-4
**Character Count:** 9493
**Document Hash:** 2918d75c07e33a568618c5772ec9fc42
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001048695-26-000044.hdr.sgml**: 20260428

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001048695-26-000044

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 8-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 12

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20260424

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Other Events

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Financial Statements and Exhibits

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20260428

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20260428

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** F5, INC.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001048695
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** COMPUTER COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT [3576]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 06 Technology
- **EIN:** 911714307
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** WA
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 0930

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 8-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 000-26041
- **FILM NUMBER:** 26907947

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 801 5TH AVENUE
- **CITY:** SEATTLE
- **STATE:** WA
- **ZIP:** 98104
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 2062725555

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 801 5TH AVENUE
- **CITY:** SEATTLE
- **STATE:** WA
- **ZIP:** 98104

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** F5 NETWORKS, INC.
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20190625

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** F5 NETWORKS INC
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19990308

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** F5 LABS INC
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19990305

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**UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION**

**WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549**

**FORM 8-K** 

**CURRENT REPORT**

 **Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the**

 **Securities Exchange Act of 1934**

**Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported):**

**April 24, 2026** 

**F5, Inc.** 

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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| Washington | 000-26041 | 91-1714307 |
| (State or other jurisdiction | (Commission | (IRS Employer |
| of incorporation) | File Number) | Identification No.) |

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| 801 5th Avenue | 801 5th Avenue | 801 5th Avenue | |
| Seattle | , | WA | 98104 |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Address of principal executive offices) | (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |

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Registrant's telephone number, including area code (206) 272-5555

Not Applicable

Former name or former address, if changed since last report

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

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| **Title of each class** | **Trading Symbol(s)** | **Name of each exchange on which registered** |
| Common stock, no par value | FFIV | NASDAQ Global Select Market |

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

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| **Item 5.02** | **Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers** |

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On April 24, 2026, the Board of Directors (the "Board") of F5, Inc. (the "Company") appointed Mr. Anand Eswaran as a director. Mr. Eswaran will serve as a member of the Board's Audit and Talent and Compensation Committees.

In connection with his services as a director, Mr. Eswaran will be entitled to the customary compensation arrangements for the Company's non-employee directors as set forth in the F5, Inc. Non-Employee Director Program (as well as entering into the Company's standard indemnification agreement for directors and officers): an annual retainer in the amount of $60,000 and an annual payment of $20,000 and $12,500 as a member of the Audit and Talent and Compensation Committees, respectively. Also as set forth in the F5, Inc, Non-Employee Director Program, the Board approved a restricted stock unit grant to Mr. Eswaran, effective May 1, 2026, under the F5, Inc. 2026 Incentive Award Plan, with an annual grant value of $275,000.

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| **Item 8.01** | **Other Events** |

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On April 28, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing the election to the Board of Mr. Eswaran. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

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| **Item 9.01** | **Financial Statements and Exhibits** |

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(d) Exhibits:

99.1 [Press Release of F5, Inc. dated April 28, 2026.](ex991-item50204242026.htm) <br> 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

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**SIGNATURES**

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

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| | F5, INC.<br> (Registrant) | F5, INC.<br> (Registrant) |
| Date: April 28, 2026 | By: | */s/ Angelique M. Okeke* |
|  |  | Angelique M. Okeke |
|  |  | Executive Vice President and General Counsel |

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## Exhibit 99.1

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| **Contacts** | |
| **Media** | **Investors** |
| Rob Gruening | Suzanne DuLong |
| (206) 272-6208 | (206) 272-7049 |
| <u>r.gruening@f5.com</u> | <u>s.dulong@f5.com</u> |

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**F5 Adds Anand Eswaran to its Board of Directors**

**SEATTLE - April 28, 2026** - F5, Inc. (NASDAQ: FFIV), the global leader in delivering and securing every app and API, today announced the appointment of Anand Eswaran to its board of directors. Eswaran's executive-level experience at innovative software companies makes him a valuable addition to F5's board. Mr. Eswaran joined F5's board effective April 24, 2026 and will serve as a member of the board's Audit and Talent and Compensation Committees.

"Anand brings deep technology leadership to the F5 board and a strong track record of driving growth and innovation," said François Locoh-Donou, F5's Chairman, President, and CEO. "His expertise in navigating today's complex, rapidly evolving digital landscape while also helping technology companies scale successfully make him a valuable addition to the F5 team. Anand's experience will be instrumental as F5 continues delivering the innovations customers need for an AI-driven future."

Mr. Eswaran currently serves as Chief Executive Officer at Veeam Software, where he is spearheading Veeam's commitment to helping customers to accelerate AI at scale through data security, data governance, and data resilience. He is a seasoned technology executive whose career spans leadership roles at leading software and AI-first businesses. He brings more than 25 years of experience in transforming technology companies into high growth industry leaders with robust profitability.

With this appointment, F5's board expands to 9 members, 8 of whom are independent.

**<u>Anand Eswaran Background</u>**

Mr. Eswaran currently serves as Chief Executive Officer at Veeam Software, a position he has held for over 4 years. Prior to Veeam, Mr. Eswaran most recently served as President and Chief Operating Officer at RingCentral. He has held leadership roles of progressive responsibility across Microsoft, SAP, and Hewlett-Packard. He also served as a founding advisory board member for the Technology Services Industry Association. Mr. Eswaran earned a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Computer Engineering from University of Mumbai, and a Master of Science degree in Computer Science from University of Missouri at Columbia.

**About F5** 

F5, Inc. (NASDAQ: FFIV) is the global leader that delivers and secures every app. Backed by three decades of expertise, F5 has built the industry's premier platform—F5 Application Delivery and Security Platform (ADSP)—to deliver and secure every app, every API, anywhere: on-premises, in the cloud, at the edge, and across hybrid, multicloud environments. F5 is committed to innovating and partnering with the world's largest and most advanced organizations to deliver fast, available, and secure digital experiences. Together, we help each other thrive and bring a better digital world to life.

For more information visit f5.com

Explore F5 Labs threat research at f5.com/labs

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F5 is a trademark, service mark, or tradename of F5, Inc., in the U.S. and other countries.

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SOURCE: F5, Inc.

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