10-K/APeriod: FY2005

F5, INC. Annual Report (Amendment), Year Ended Sep 30, 2005

Filed December 12, 2006For Securities:FFIV

Summary

This Form 10-K/A Amendment No. 2 from F5 Networks, Inc. (FFIV) for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005, provides updated information and incorporates by reference key disclosures from its Definitive Proxy Statement. As of March 31, 2005, the company's market capitalization for non-affiliates was over $1.88 billion, indicating a significant public float and investor interest. The filing confirms F5 Networks is a large accelerated filer, signifying substantial public float and a history of timely SEC filings. Investors should note that the detailed financial statements, management's discussion and analysis, and business overview for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005, are incorporated by reference from the original 10-K filing and subsequent periodic reports. This amendment focuses on updating specific sections and providing certifications. Key areas for investors to review would include the company's business segments, financial performance trends, risk factors, and corporate governance details, which are available in the referenced documents.

Key Highlights

  • 1F5 Networks, Inc. (FFIV) is a large accelerated filer, indicating a substantial market capitalization and adherence to rigorous financial reporting standards.
  • 2As of March 31, 2005, the aggregate market value of FFIV's common stock held by non-affiliates was approximately $1.89 billion.
  • 3The company had 39,420,897 shares of common stock outstanding as of December 5, 2005.
  • 4The filing incorporates by reference detailed information from the Definitive Proxy Statement for the Annual Shareholders Meeting held on March 2, 2006, covering directors, executive compensation, and security ownership.
  • 5Key financial and operational data, including the business overview, legal proceedings, market for registrant's common equity, selected financial data, and management's discussion and analysis, are incorporated from the original 10-K filing and subsequent amendments.
  • 6This amendment includes updated CEO and CAO certifications as required by SEC rules, reinforcing internal control over financial reporting.

Frequently Asked Questions

This amendment serves to update certain information and incorporates by reference key disclosures from F5 Networks, Inc.'s Definitive Proxy Statement for their March 2, 2006 Annual Shareholders Meeting. It also includes updated certifications from the CEO and CAO.

The filing indicates F5 Networks is a large accelerated filer. Furthermore, as of March 31, 2005, the market value of its common stock held by non-affiliates was over $1.88 billion, suggesting a substantial market capitalization and a significant public float.

Detailed financial statements, management's discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations, and business overview are incorporated by reference from the original Form 10-K filing for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005, and any subsequent periodic filings or amendments.

Being a large accelerated filer means F5 Networks meets specific criteria for public float and filing history, requiring it to adhere to more stringent SEC reporting and disclosure requirements, including more frequent and detailed financial reporting, and greater emphasis on internal controls.