F5 Networks Inc. (FFIV) EVP, Product Development & CTO Karl D Triebes sells 4,543 Shares

EVP, Product Development & CTO of F5 Networks Inc. (FFIV) Karl D Triebes sells 4,543 shares of FFIV on 02/01/2012 at an average price of $121.29 a share.

F5 Networks Inc. has a market cap of $9.58 billion; its shares were traded at around $120.52 with a P/E ratio of 38.7 and P/S ratio of 8.4. F5 Networks Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 30.3% over the past 5 years.

This is the annual revenues and earnings per share of FFIV over the last 10 years. For detailed 10-year financial data and charts, go to 10-Year Financials of FFIV.

CEO Recent Trades:

• President and CEO John Mcadam sold 85,000 shares of FFIV stock on 11/14/2011 at the average price of 111.39. John Mcadam owns at least 248,219 shares after this. The price of the stock has increased by 8.2% since.
• President and CEO John Mcadam sold 15,000 shares of FFIV stock on 08/15/2011 at the average price of 83.83. John Mcadam owns at least 322,570 shares after this. The price of the stock has increased by 43.77% since.

This is the insider trade history vs. stock price of FFIV. For the complete insider trading history of FFIV, click here.

Directors and Officers Recent Trades:

• Sr. VP and General Counsel Jeffrey A Christianson sold 2,028 shares of FFIV stock on 11/02/2011 at the average price of 103.27. Jeffrey A Christianson owns at least 12,181 shares after this. The price of the stock has increased by 16.7% since.
• Sr. VP Business Operations Edward Julian Eames sold 2,334 shares of FFIV stock on 11/01/2011 at the average price of 100.59. Edward Julian Eames owns at least 14,037 shares after this. The price of the stock has increased by 19.81% since.
• Sr. VP of Marketing Dan Matte sold 2,434 shares of FFIV stock on 11/01/2011 at the average price of 100.18. Dan Matte owns at least 5,491 shares after this. The price of the stock has increased by 20.3% since.
• Sr.VP, Chief Finance Officer Andrew Reinland sold 1,217 shares of FFIV stock on 11/01/2011 at the average price of 100.19. Andrew Reinland owns at least 10,182 shares after this. The price of the stock has increased by 20.29% since.
• Sr.VP,Chief Accounting Officer John Edward Rodriguez sold 1,217 shares of FFIV stock on 11/01/2011 at the average price of 100.59. John Edward Rodriguez owns at least 14,124 shares after this. The price of the stock has increased by 19.81% since.

For the complete insider trading history of FFIV, click here.

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