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


Departure of Directors
On January 21, 2021, F5 Networks, Inc. (the "Company") director A. Gary Ames
informed the Board that he would be retiring from the Board and not be standing
for re-nomination as a director at the next Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the
"Annual Meeting"). Mr. Ames 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.
Mr. Ames' decision was not the result of any disagreement with the Company. Mr.
Ames has served on the Board since July 2004, and has served on a number of
Board committees. Mr. Ames will continue to serve as a director until the date
of the Annual Meeting. The Board expressed its appreciation for Mr. Ames'
service to the Company.
On January 21, 2021, F5 Networks, Inc. (the "Company") director Deborah L.
Bevier informed the Board that she would be retiring from the Board and not be
standing for re-nomination as a director at the next Annual Meeting of
Shareholders (the "Annual Meeting"). Ms. Bevier conveyed that she believes it is
the right time for her to transition off of the Board as part of the Board's
succession efforts. Ms. Bevier's decision was not the result of any disagreement
with the Company. Ms. Bevier has served on the Board since July 2006, and has
served on a number of Board committees. Ms. Bevier will continue to serve as a
director until the date of the Annual Meeting. The Board expressed its
appreciation for Ms. Bevier's service to the Company.

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