First Trust Portfolios Reports 2.93% Stake in F5, Inc. (FFIV)

On April 30, 2026, First Trust Portfolios L.P., First Trust Advisors L.P., and The Charger Corporation filed a Schedule 13G/A regarding their holdings in F5, Inc. (FFIV). The filing indicates that the reporting entities collectively beneficially own 1,654,866 shares of common stock, representing a 2.93% ownership stake in the company. This appears to be an increase from a previous 0% position reported in the provided metadata. The Charger Corporation serves as the General Partner for both First Trust Portfolios L.P. and First Trust Advisors L.P. The shares are primarily held within unit investment trusts (UITs) sponsored by First Trust Portfolios L.P. or in accounts managed by First Trust Advisors L.P. The reporting persons noted that they do not have direct voting power over the shares held in the UITs, as those are voted by the trustee to mirror the general proportion of other shareholders. The filing confirms that the securities were acquired in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of influencing control of the issuer.