Gary A Ames
CIK 1214414 · View on SEC EDGAR ↗
First SEC filing: July 20, 2004 · Latest: July 20, 2004
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Insider transactions
Price change vs current quote, split-adjusted for corporate actions since the filing — not benchmarked, not annualized, not size-weighted
| Date | Ticker | Code | Shares | Price | Value | Owned after | Δ own | A/D | vs now |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2014 | FFIV | S | 16,048 | $106.01 | $1,701,248 | 0 Indirect | -100.00% | Disposed | 265.2% (price as of 2026-08-19) |
| Dec. 3, 2010 | FFIV | S | 7,000 | $139.72 | $978,040 | 18,936 Direct | -26.99% | Disposed | 177.1% (price as of 2026-08-19) |
| Nov. 8, 2010 | FFIV | S | 8,000 | $123.29 | $986,320 | 25,936 Direct | -23.57% | Disposed | 214.0% (price as of 2026-08-19) |
| Jan. 25, 2010 | FFIV | S | 15,000 | $52.42 | $786,300 | 25,627 Direct | -36.92% | Disposed | 638.5% (price as of 2026-08-19) |
| Dec. 15, 2009 | FFIV | S | 10,000 | $51.26 | $512,600 | 25,627 Direct | -28.07% | Disposed | 655.3% (price as of 2026-08-19) |
| May 6, 2008 | FFIV | P | 2,000 | $24.67 | $49,340 | 25,412 Direct | +8.54% | Acquired | 1469.3% (price as of 2026-08-19) |
| Feb. 25, 2008 | FFIV | P | 3,000 | $22.42 | $67,260 | 18,000 Direct | +20.00% | Acquired | 1626.8% (price as of 2026-08-19) |
| May 4, 2007 | FFIV | S | 5,000 | $78.00 | $390,000 | 7,500 Direct | -40.00% | Disposed | 892.7% (price as of 2026-08-19) |
| May 4, 2007 | FFIV | S | 5,000 | $78.00 | $390,000 | 0 Direct | -100.00% | Disposed | 892.7% (price as of 2026-08-19) |
| Feb. 15, 2005 | FFIV | S | 10,000 | $54.88 | $548,800 | 0 Direct | -100.00% | Disposed | 1310.9% (price as of 2026-08-19) |
P = Open-market purchase · S = Sale · A = Grant/award · M = Option exercise · G = Gift · F = Tax withholding
Insider transactions are not a recommendation; sales are often driven by liquidity or tax reasons.
Derivative holdings (Form 4 Table II)
Options, RSUs and convertible securities reported on Form 4 Table II.
| Date | Ticker | Security | Underlying | Exercise price | Expiration | Shares | A/D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 10, 2021 | FFIV | Restricted Stock Unit [F2] | Common Stock (2,543) | $0.00 | — | 2,543 | Disposed |
| March 12, 2020 | FFIV | Restricted Stock Unit [F2] | Common Stock (2,543) | $0.00 | — | 2,543 | Acquired |
| March 11, 2020 | FFIV | Restricted Stock Unit [F2] | Common Stock (1,633) | $0.00 | — | 1,633 | Disposed |
| March 14, 2019 | FFIV | Restricted Stock Unit [F2] | Common Stock (1,633) | $0.00 | — | 1,633 | Acquired |
| March 13, 2019 | FFIV | Restricted Stock Unit [F2] | Common Stock (1,688) | $0.00 | — | 1,688 | Disposed |
| March 15, 2018 | FFIV | Restricted Stock Unit [F2] | Common Stock (1,688) | $0.00 | — | 1,688 | Acquired |
| March 14, 2018 | FFIV | Restricted Stock Unit [F2] | Common Stock (1,740) | $0.00 | — | 1,740 | Disposed |
| March 9, 2017 | FFIV | Restricted Stock Units [F2] | Common Stock (1,740) | $0.00 | — | 1,740 | Acquired |
| March 8, 2017 | FFIV | Restricted Stock Units [F2] | Common Stock (2,540) | $0.00 | — | 2,540 | Disposed |
| March 10, 2016 | FFIV | Restricted Stock Units [F2] | Common Stock (2,540) | $0.00 | — | 2,540 | Acquired |
| March 9, 2016 | FFIV | Restricted Stock Units [F2] | Common Stock (2,212) | $0.00 | — | 2,212 | Disposed |
| March 12, 2015 | FFIV | Restricted Stock Units [F2] | Common Stock (2,212) | $0.00 | — | 2,212 | Acquired |
| March 11, 2015 | FFIV | Restricted Stock Units [F2] | Common Stock (1,861) | $0.00 | — | 1,861 | Disposed |
| March 13, 2014 | FFIV | Restricted Stock Units [F2] | Common Stock (1,861) | $0.00 | — | 1,861 | Acquired |
| March 12, 2014 | FFIV | Restricted Stock Units [F2] | Common Stock (2,156) | $0.00 | — | 2,156 | Disposed |
| March 13, 2013 | FFIV | Restricted Stock Units [F2] | Common Stock (2,156) | $0.00 | — | 2,156 | Acquired |
| March 12, 2013 | FFIV | Restricted Stock Units [F2] | Common Stock (1,512) | $0.00 | — | 1,512 | Disposed |
| March 15, 2012 | FFIV | Restricted Stock Units [F2] | Common Stock (1,512) | $0.00 | — | 1,512 | Acquired |
| March 14, 2012 | FFIV | Restricted Stock Units [F2] | Common Stock (1,836) | $0.00 | — | 1,836 | Disposed |
| March 14, 2011 | FFIV | Restricted Stock Units [F2] | Common Stock (1,836) | $0.00 | — | 1,836 | Acquired |
| March 11, 2011 | FFIV | Restricted Stock Units [F2] | Common Stock (3,138) | $0.00 | — | 3,138 | Disposed |
| March 11, 2010 | FFIV | Restricted Stock Units [F2] | Common Stock (3,138) | $0.00 | March 11, 2020 | 3,138 | Acquired |
| March 10, 2010 | FFIV | Restricted Stock Units | Common Stock (9,709) | $0.00 | March 12, 2019 | 9,709 | Disposed |
| Jan. 25, 2010 | FFIV | Non-Qualified Stock Option (Right to Buy) | Common Stock (15,000) | $26.86 | Feb. 24, 2015 | 15,000 | Disposed |
| March 12, 2009 | FFIV | Restricted Stock Units [F2] | Common Stock (9,709) | $0.00 | March 12, 2019 | 9,709 | Acquired |
| March 11, 2009 | FFIV | Restricted Stock Units | Common Stock (10,215) | $0.00 | March 11, 2018 | 10,215 | Disposed |
| March 11, 2008 | FFIV | Restricted Stock Units [F2] | Common Stock (10,215) | $0.00 | March 11, 2018 | 10,215 | Acquired |
| March 10, 2008 | FFIV | Restricted Stock Units | Common Stock (5,412) | $0.00 | March 22, 2017 | 5,412 | Disposed |
| May 4, 2007 | FFIV | Non-Qualified Stock Options (right to buy) | Common Stock (5,000) | $23.07 | July 16, 2014 | 5,000 | Disposed |
| May 4, 2007 | FFIV | Non-Qualified Stock Options (right to buy) | Common Stock (5,000) | $23.07 | July 16, 2014 | 5,000 | Disposed |
| March 22, 2007 | FFIV | Restricted Stock Units [F2] | Common Stock (2,706) | $0.00 | March 22, 2017 | 2,706 | Acquired |
| March 21, 2007 | FFIV | Restricted Stock Units | Common Stock (5,000) | $0.00 | March 2, 2016 | 5,000 | Disposed |
| March 2, 2006 | FFIV | Restricted Stock Units [F2] | Common Stock (5,000) | $0.00 | March 2, 2016 | 5,000 | Acquired |
| March 2, 2006 | FFIV | Restricted Stock Units | Common Stock (2,500) | $0.00 | Aug. 1, 2015 | 2,500 | Disposed |
| Aug. 1, 2005 | FFIV | Restricted Stock Units [F1] | Common Stock (2,500) | $0.00 | Aug. 1, 2015 | 2,500 | Acquired |
| Feb. 24, 2005 | FFIV | Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) [F1] | Common Stock (7,500) | $53.73 | Feb. 24, 2015 | 7,500 | Acquired |
| Feb. 15, 2005 | FFIV | Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (10,000) | $23.07 | July 16, 2014 | 10,000 | Disposed |
Exercise/conversion price is blank when not applicable (e.g. RSUs).
Initial ownership (Form 3) 1 holding
Securities held when first becoming an insider, per SEC Form 3.
| Date | Ticker | Security | Shares | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 20, 2004 | FFIV | Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) [F1]→ Common Stock (15,000) | 15,000 | Direct |