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F5 Proxy Filing summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Executive summary
Annual meeting scheduled for March 12, 2026, with a record date of January 6, 2026, and will be held virtually.
Shareholders will vote on electing eight directors, approving the 2026 Incentive Award Plan, an advisory vote on executive compensation, and ratifying PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as auditor.
Fiscal 2025 saw $3.1B in revenue (10% growth), $950M cash flow from operations, $692M GAAP net income, and $500M returned to shareholders via repurchases.
Company emphasizes application delivery and security, with a focus on AI and digital transformation.
Voting matters and shareholder proposals
Proposals include election of eight directors, approval of the 2026 Incentive Award Plan, advisory vote on executive compensation, and auditor ratification.
Board recommends voting FOR all proposals.
Shareholder proposals for the 2026 meeting must be submitted by September 28, 2026.
Board of directors and corporate governance
Board consists of eight nominees, seven of whom are independent; all directors elected annually.
Chair and CEO roles to be combined; Lead Independent Director role established for enhanced oversight.
Board committees: Audit, Risk, Compensation, and Nominating, all with independent members.
Board diversity includes gender, ethnicity, and professional backgrounds.
Stock ownership guidelines require directors to own shares equal to five times their annual retainer.
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Frequently asked questions
Application Delivery Controllers
F5, Inc. is an American company with multinational operations that specializes in multi-cloud application services and security. The company is well-known for its Application Delivery Controller (ADC) technology, which optimizes the delivery and security of network-based applications and the traffic that flows through them. F5's product portfolio includes software and hardware focused on access control, application security, load balancing, and DDoS protection, catering to a diverse clientele that spans various sectors. It is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, and its shares are listed on the Nasdaq.
Load-Balancing Technology
F5 was founded in 1996 and initially focused on developing and providing load-balancing technology, crucial for ensuring the reliable distribution of internet traffic across servers.
F5 went public in 1999 and in the early 2000s, the company expanded its product line to include traffic management, application security, and optimization technologies. The company continued to grow during the 2010s both organically and through strategic acquisitions. More recently, F5 has focused on expanding its offerings in multi-cloud environments and application security. Today, F5 competes with the likes of Cisco, Juniper Networks, Fortinet, and many others.
Application Delivery Controllers
F5's flagship product line, and what the company is most known for, includes its Application Delivery Controllers and associated services, which are designed to ensure the smooth and efficient delivery of web applications. ADCs play a crucial role in load balancing, optimizing performance, and managing the flow of traffic to and from web applications. This ensures that user experiences are consistently high-quality, regardless of traffic volume or application complexity.
Not just ADC’s
A significant part of F5's extended offerings is in Application Security. They provide Web Application Firewalls (WAFs), which are designed to protect applications against internet-based threats. These WAFs are engineered to adapt to the specific security needs of different applications, aiming to defend against a range of cyber threats including SQL injection, cross-site scripting, and session hijacking.
In Access Management, F5 develops solutions that aim to secure and streamline access to applications and data. Its offerings in this space are focused on enabling controlled access to network resources, crucial for businesses with remote or mobile workforces. Key features of these solutions include identity federation, Single Sign-On (SSO), and multi-factor authentication. In Cloud Solutions, F5 has introduced products to aid in the optimization of application performance and security across various cloud environments.
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