F5 : Form8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported):

January 14, 2020

F5 Networks, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Washington			000-26041		91-1714307
(State or other jurisdiction	(Commission		(IRS Employer
of incorporation)	File Number)		Identification No.)
801 5th Avenue
Seattle , WA		98104
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code [phone]

Not Applicable

Former name or former address, if changed since last report

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Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, no par value	FFIV	NASDAQ Global Select Market

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Item 5.02	Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers;
	Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

On January 14, 2020, F5 Networks, Inc. (the "Company") was informed by John McAdam that he would not be standing for re-nomination as a director at the next Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the "Annual Meeting"). Mr. McAdam conveyed that he believes it is the right time for him to transition off of the Board as part of the Board's succession efforts and due to his other activities, including board and advisory positions with other organizations. Mr. McAdam's decision was not the result of any disagreement with the Company.

Mr. McAdam has served on the Board since July 2000. He also served as the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer for over 16 years, retiring in

2017. Mr. McAdam is expected to continue to serve as a director until the date of the Annual Meeting. The Board expressed its appreciation for Mr. McAdam's service to the Company.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	F5 NETWORKS, INC.
	(Registrant)
Date: January 17, 2020	By:	/s/ Scot F. Rogers
		Scot F. Rogers
		Executive Vice President and General Counsel