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Anand Eswaran was appointed as a director and will serve on the Audit and Talent and Compensation Committees.

The Board expands to 9 members with this appointment, 8 of whom are independent.

Mr. Eswaran receives a $60,000 annual retainer and committee fees totaling $32,500.

A restricted stock unit grant valued at $275,000 was approved, effective May 1, 2026.

Mr. Eswaran brings over 25 years of technology leadership experience, currently serving as Veeam Software CEO.

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F5, Inc. expanded its Board of Directors to nine members with the appointment of Anand Eswaran. Mr. Eswaran, who currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Veeam Software, brings over 25 years of experience in the technology sector, including leadership roles at RingCentral, Microsoft, and SAP. His expertise in driving growth and innovation within software and AI-first businesses is expected to be instrumental for F5 as it navigates an AI-driven future. In connection with his appointment, Mr. Eswaran will serve on the Board's Audit and Talent and Compensation Committees. His compensation aligns with the Company's Non-Employee Director Program, comprising a $60,000 annual retainer, committee fees totaling $32,500, and a $275,000 restricted stock unit grant.

FFIV · F5, Inc.

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