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F5, INC. 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Nov 2, 2018)

Filed November 2, 2018For Securities:FFIV

Summary

F5, INC. (FFIV) announced on October 31, 2018, a significant expansion of its capital return to shareholders through an additional $1 billion authorization for its common stock share repurchase program. This new authorization is in addition to the $573.6 million remaining under the existing program, effectively increasing the total available for repurchases. This move signals management's confidence in the company's financial position and its commitment to enhancing shareholder value by reducing the number of outstanding shares. Investors should note that the repurchases will be executed opportunistically, with the timing and amounts dependent on market conditions, share price, regulatory requirements, and capital availability. The program is flexible, allowing F5 to modify, suspend, or discontinue it at any time, and does not mandate a minimum number of shares to be purchased. This provides F5 with strategic flexibility in managing its capital.

Key Highlights

  • 1F5's Board of Directors authorized an additional $1 billion for common stock share repurchases.
  • 2The new authorization is incremental to the existing $573.6 million unused capacity.
  • 3Total available for share repurchases is effectively increased by $1 billion plus remaining balance.
  • 4Share repurchases will be conducted through private transactions or open market purchases.
  • 5Purchase timing and amounts are subject to market conditions, price, regulatory requirements, and capital availability.
  • 6The share repurchase program can be modified, suspended, or discontinued at any time.
  • 7The company will not be required to purchase a minimum number of shares.

Frequently Asked Questions

The company authorized an additional $1 billion, which is incremental to the $573.6 million remaining under the existing program. This means the total available for future repurchases is the $573.6 million plus the new $1 billion, totaling $1.5736 billion, subject to the program's terms.

F5 plans to make acquisitions for the share repurchase program from time to time in private transactions or open market purchases, in compliance with securities laws and other legal requirements.

The timing and amounts of any purchases will be based on market conditions and other factors including, but not limited to, price, regulatory requirements, and capital availability. The company does not guarantee any specific timing or volume of repurchases.

No, the program does not require the purchase of any minimum number of shares, and the program may be modified, suspended, or discontinued at any time at the discretion of F5's management and Board.