F5 (FFIV) Proxy Filing summary

Executive summary

• Annual meeting scheduled for March 12, 2026, with voting open until March 11, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET.

• Shareholders can access proxy materials online or request paper/email copies before February 26, 2026.

• Meeting will be held virtually, allowing remote participation and voting.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Election of eight directors nominated to serve until the 2026 annual meeting.

• Approval of the 2026 Incentive Award Plan.

• Advisory vote on executive compensation (say-on-pay).

• Ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent auditor for fiscal year 2026.

• Provision for other business to be addressed as appropriate.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Eight director nominees listed, including Marianne N. Budnik, Elizabeth L. Buse, Michel Combes, Tami Erwin, Julie M. Gonzalez, François Locoh-Donou, Maya McReynolds, and Nikhil Mehta.