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F5, INC. 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Dec 20, 2004)

Filed December 20, 2004For Securities:FFIV

Summary

F5, Inc. (FFIV) filed an 8-K on December 20, 2004, to announce the date of its annual shareholders meeting for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2004. The meeting is scheduled for February 24, 2005. This filing is important for shareholders as it outlines the deadlines and requirements for submitting proposals to be considered for inclusion in the company's proxy statement for this annual meeting. Specifically, shareholders wishing to present proposals at the meeting must notify F5 Networks in writing by January 3, 2005. The notice must contain specific details about the proposed business, the shareholder, and their beneficial ownership, adhering to Regulation 14A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Failure to meet these requirements means proposals may not be included in the proxy materials, and management will have discretionary voting authority.

Key Highlights

  • 1Annual shareholder meeting for fiscal year ended September 30, 2004, scheduled for February 24, 2005.
  • 2Record date for voting eligibility is December 17, 2004.
  • 3Deadline for shareholders to submit proposals for inclusion in the proxy statement is January 3, 2005.
  • 4Shareholder proposals must include specific details regarding the business, proponent, and ownership.
  • 5Proposals not submitted by the deadline may not be included in the proxy statement.
  • 6Management will have discretionary voting authority on proposals submitted after the deadline.
  • 7Company reserves the right to reject non-compliant proposals.

Frequently Asked Questions

The annual shareholders meeting is scheduled for February 24, 2005.

Shareholders of record as of the close of business on December 17, 2004, are entitled to notice of and to vote at the meeting.

Shareholder proposals intended for inclusion in the company's proxy statement must be received by F5 Networks no later than January 3, 2005.

The proposal notice must include a description of the business and reasons, the shareholder's name and address, the class and number of shares beneficially owned, any material interest of the shareholder, and other information required by Regulation 14A.