Gary A Ames
Insider
First SEC filing: July 20, 2004 · Latest: July 20, 2004
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Insider transactions
0 buys (P)
0 sells (S)
Net: $0
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 10, 2021 | FFIV | M | 2,543 | · | · | 0 Direct | -100.00% | Disposed | (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| March 10, 2021 | FFIV | M | 2,543 | · | · | 18,417 Direct | +16.02% | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| March 12, 2020 | FFIV | A | 2,543 | · | · | 2,543 Direct | · | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| March 11, 2020 | FFIV | M | 1,633 | · | · | 15,874 Direct | +11.47% | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| March 11, 2020 | FFIV | M | 1,633 | · | · | 0 Direct | -100.00% | Disposed | (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| March 14, 2019 | FFIV | A | 1,633 | · | · | 1,633 Direct | · | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| March 13, 2019 | FFIV | M | 1,688 | · | · | 0 Direct | -100.00% | Disposed | (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| March 13, 2019 | FFIV | M | 1,688 | · | · | 14,241 Direct | +13.45% | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| Nov. 8, 2018 | FFIV | G | 800 | · | · | 12,553 Direct | -5.99% | Disposed | (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| March 15, 2018 | FFIV | A | 1,688 | · | · | 1,688 Direct | · | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| March 14, 2018 | FFIV | M | 1,740 | · | · | 0 Direct | -100.00% | Disposed | (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| March 14, 2018 | FFIV | M | 1,740 | · | · | 13,353 Direct | +14.98% | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| March 9, 2017 | FFIV | A | 1,740 | · | · | 1,740 Direct | · | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| March 8, 2017 | FFIV | M | 2,540 | · | · | 0 Direct | -100.00% | Disposed | (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| March 8, 2017 | FFIV | M | 2,540 | · | · | 11,613 Direct | +28.00% | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| March 10, 2016 | FFIV | A | 2,540 | · | · | 2,540 Direct | · | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| March 9, 2016 | FFIV | M | 2,212 | · | · | 0 Direct | -100.00% | Disposed | (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| March 9, 2016 | FFIV | M | 2,212 | · | · | 9,073 Direct | +32.24% | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| March 12, 2015 | FFIV | A | 2,212 | · | · | 2,212 Direct | · | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| March 11, 2015 | FFIV | M | 1,861 | · | · | 0 Direct | -100.00% | Disposed | (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| March 11, 2015 | FFIV | M | 1,861 | · | · | 6,861 Direct | +37.22% | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| May 19, 2014 | FFIV | S | 16,048 | $106.01 | $1,701,248 | 0 Indirect | -100.00% | Disposed | 332.5% (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| May 19, 2014 | FFIV | G | 16,048 | · | · | 5,000 Direct | -76.24% | Disposed | (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| March 13, 2014 | FFIV | A | 1,861 | · | · | 1,861 Direct | · | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| March 12, 2014 | FFIV | M | 2,156 | · | · | 0 Direct | -100.00% | Disposed | (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| March 12, 2014 | FFIV | M | 2,156 | · | · | 21,048 Direct | +11.41% | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| March 13, 2013 | FFIV | A | 2,156 | · | · | 2,156 Direct | · | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| March 12, 2013 | FFIV | M | 1,512 | · | · | 0 Direct | -100.00% | Disposed | (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| March 12, 2013 | FFIV | M | 1,512 | · | · | 18,892 Direct | +8.70% | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| Nov. 27, 2012 | FFIV | G | 4,800 | · | · | 17,380 Direct | -21.64% | Disposed | (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| March 15, 2012 | FFIV | A | 1,512 | · | · | 1,512 Direct | · | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| March 14, 2012 | FFIV | M | 1,836 | · | · | 0 Direct | -100.00% | Disposed | (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| March 14, 2012 | FFIV | M | 1,836 | · | · | 22,180 Direct | +9.02% | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| Dec. 12, 2011 | FFIV | G | 230 | · | · | 20,344 Direct | -1.12% | Disposed | (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| Oct. 27, 2011 | FFIV | G | 1,500 | · | · | 20,574 Direct | -6.80% | Disposed | (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| March 14, 2011 | FFIV | A | 1,836 | · | · | 1,836 Direct | · | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| March 11, 2011 | FFIV | M | 3,138 | · | · | 0 Direct | -100.00% | Disposed | (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| March 11, 2011 | FFIV | M | 3,138 | · | · | 22,074 Direct | +16.57% | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| Dec. 3, 2010 | FFIV | S | 7,000 | $139.72 | $978,040 | 18,936 Direct | -26.99% | Disposed | 228.2% (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| Nov. 8, 2010 | FFIV | S | 8,000 | $123.29 | $986,320 | 25,936 Direct | -23.57% | Disposed | 271.9% (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| Oct. 28, 2010 | FFIV | G | 1,400 | $116.78 | $163,492 | 33,936 Direct | -3.96% | Disposed | 292.6% (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| March 11, 2010 | FFIV | A | 3,138 | · | · | 3,138 Direct | · | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| March 10, 2010 | FFIV | M | 9,709 | · | · | 0 Direct | -100.00% | Disposed | (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| March 10, 2010 | FFIV | M | 9,709 | · | · | 35,336 Direct | +37.89% | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| Jan. 25, 2010 | FFIV | M | 15,000 | $26.86 | $402,900 | 0 Direct | -100.00% | Disposed | 1607.1% (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| Jan. 25, 2010 | FFIV | S | 15,000 | $52.42 | $786,300 | 25,627 Direct | -36.92% | Disposed | 774.7% (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| Jan. 25, 2010 | FFIV | M | 15,000 | $26.86 | $402,900 | 40,627 Direct | +58.53% | Acquired | 1607.1% (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| Dec. 15, 2009 | FFIV | S | 10,000 | $51.26 | $512,600 | 25,627 Direct | -28.07% | Disposed | 794.5% (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| March 12, 2009 | FFIV | A | 9,709 | · | · | 9,709 Direct | · | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| March 11, 2009 | FFIV | M | 10,215 | · | · | 0 Direct | -100.00% | Disposed | (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| March 11, 2009 | FFIV | M | 10,215 | · | · | 35,627 Direct | +40.20% | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| May 6, 2008 | FFIV | P | 2,000 | $24.67 | $49,340 | 25,412 Direct | +8.54% | Acquired | 1758.7% (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| March 11, 2008 | FFIV | A | 10,215 | · | · | 10,215 Direct | · | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| March 10, 2008 | FFIV | M | 5,412 | · | · | 23,412 Direct | +30.07% | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| March 10, 2008 | FFIV | M | 5,412 | · | · | 0 Direct | -100.00% | Disposed | (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| Feb. 25, 2008 | FFIV | P | 3,000 | $22.42 | $67,260 | 18,000 Direct | +20.00% | Acquired | 1945.2% (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| May 4, 2007 | FFIV | M | 5,000 | $23.07 | $115,350 | 0 Direct | -100.00% | Disposed | 3875.1% (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| May 4, 2007 | FFIV | S | 5,000 | $78.00 | $390,000 | 7,500 Direct | -40.00% | Disposed | 1075.7% (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| May 4, 2007 | FFIV | M | 5,000 | $23.07 | $115,350 | 12,500 Direct | +66.67% | Acquired | 3875.1% (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| May 4, 2007 | FFIV | M | 5,000 | $23.07 | $115,350 | 0 Direct | -100.00% | Disposed | 3875.1% (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| May 4, 2007 | FFIV | S | 5,000 | $78.00 | $390,000 | 0 Direct | -100.00% | Disposed | 1075.7% (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| May 4, 2007 | FFIV | M | 5,000 | $23.07 | $115,350 | 5,000 Direct | · | Acquired | 3875.1% (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| March 22, 2007 | FFIV | M | 2,706 | · | · | 2,706 Direct | · | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| March 21, 2007 | FFIV | M | 5,000 | · | · | 0 Direct | -100.00% | Disposed | (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| March 21, 2007 | FFIV | M | 5,000 | · | · | 7,500 Direct | +200.00% | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| March 2, 2006 | FFIV | A | 5,000 | · | · | 5,000 Direct | · | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| March 2, 2006 | FFIV | M | 2,500 | · | · | 0 Direct | -100.00% | Disposed | (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| March 2, 2006 | FFIV | M | 2,500 | · | · | 2,500 Direct | · | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| Aug. 1, 2005 | FFIV | A | 2,500 | · | · | 2,500 Direct | · | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| Feb. 24, 2005 | FFIV | A | 7,500 | $53.73 | $402,975 | 7,500 Direct | · | Acquired | 1606.8% (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| Feb. 15, 2005 | FFIV | M | 10,000 | $23.07 | $230,700 | 5,000 Direct | -66.67% | Disposed | 3875.1% (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| Feb. 15, 2005 | FFIV | S | 10,000 | $54.88 | $548,800 | 0 Direct | -100.00% | Disposed | 1571.0% (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| Feb. 15, 2005 | FFIV | M | 10,000 | $23.07 | $230,700 | 10,000 Direct | · | Acquired | 3875.1% (price as of 2026-10-05) |
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 | $0.00 | · | 2,543 | Disposed |
| March 12, 2020 | FFIV | Restricted Stock Unit [F2] | Common Stock | $0.00 | · | 2,543 | Acquired |
| March 11, 2020 | FFIV | Restricted Stock Unit [F2] | Common Stock | $0.00 | · | 1,633 | Disposed |
| March 14, 2019 | FFIV | Restricted Stock Unit [F2] | Common Stock | $0.00 | · | 1,633 | Acquired |
| March 13, 2019 | FFIV | Restricted Stock Unit [F2] | Common Stock | $0.00 | · | 1,688 | Disposed |
| March 15, 2018 | FFIV | Restricted Stock Unit [F2] | Common Stock | $0.00 | · | 1,688 | Acquired |
| March 14, 2018 | FFIV | Restricted Stock Unit [F2] | Common Stock | $0.00 | · | 1,740 | Disposed |
| March 9, 2017 | FFIV | Restricted Stock Units [F2] | Common Stock | $0.00 | · | 1,740 | Acquired |
| March 8, 2017 | FFIV | Restricted Stock Units [F2] | Common Stock | $0.00 | · | 2,540 | Disposed |
| March 10, 2016 | FFIV | Restricted Stock Units [F2] | Common Stock | $0.00 | · | 2,540 | Acquired |
| March 9, 2016 | FFIV | Restricted Stock Units [F2] | Common Stock | $0.00 | · | 2,212 | Disposed |
| March 12, 2015 | FFIV | Restricted Stock Units [F2] | Common Stock | $0.00 | · | 2,212 | Acquired |
| March 11, 2015 | FFIV | Restricted Stock Units [F2] | Common Stock | $0.00 | · | 1,861 | Disposed |
| March 13, 2014 | FFIV | Restricted Stock Units [F2] | Common Stock | $0.00 | · | 1,861 | Acquired |
| March 12, 2014 | FFIV | Restricted Stock Units [F2] | Common Stock | $0.00 | · | 2,156 | Disposed |
| March 13, 2013 | FFIV | Restricted Stock Units [F2] | Common Stock | $0.00 | · | 2,156 | Acquired |
| March 12, 2013 | FFIV | Restricted Stock Units [F2] | Common Stock | $0.00 | · | 1,512 | Disposed |
| March 15, 2012 | FFIV | Restricted Stock Units [F2] | Common Stock | $0.00 | · | 1,512 | Acquired |
| March 14, 2012 | FFIV | Restricted Stock Units [F2] | Common Stock | $0.00 | · | 1,836 | Disposed |
| March 14, 2011 | FFIV | Restricted Stock Units [F2] | Common Stock | $0.00 | · | 1,836 | Acquired |
| March 11, 2011 | FFIV | Restricted Stock Units [F2] | Common Stock | $0.00 | · | 3,138 | Disposed |
| March 11, 2010 | FFIV | Restricted Stock Units [F2] | Common Stock | $0.00 | March 11, 2020 | 3,138 | Acquired |
| March 10, 2010 | FFIV | Restricted Stock Units | Common Stock | $0.00 | March 12, 2019 | 9,709 | Disposed |
| Jan. 25, 2010 | FFIV | Non-Qualified Stock Option (Right to Buy) | Common Stock | $26.86 | Feb. 24, 2015 | 15,000 | Disposed |
| March 12, 2009 | FFIV | Restricted Stock Units [F2] | Common Stock | $0.00 | March 12, 2019 | 9,709 | Acquired |
| March 11, 2009 | FFIV | Restricted Stock Units | Common Stock | $0.00 | March 11, 2018 | 10,215 | Disposed |
| March 11, 2008 | FFIV | Restricted Stock Units [F2] | Common Stock | $0.00 | March 11, 2018 | 10,215 | Acquired |
| March 10, 2008 | FFIV | Restricted Stock Units | Common Stock | $0.00 | March 22, 2017 | 5,412 | Disposed |
| May 4, 2007 | FFIV | Non-Qualified Stock Options (right to buy) | Common Stock | $23.07 | July 16, 2014 | 5,000 | Disposed |
| May 4, 2007 | FFIV | Non-Qualified Stock Options (right to buy) | Common Stock | $23.07 | July 16, 2014 | 5,000 | Disposed |
| March 22, 2007 | FFIV | Restricted Stock Units [F2] | Common Stock | $0.00 | March 22, 2017 | 2,706 | Acquired |
| March 21, 2007 | FFIV | Restricted Stock Units | Common Stock | $0.00 | March 2, 2016 | 5,000 | Disposed |
| March 2, 2006 | FFIV | Restricted Stock Units [F2] | Common Stock | $0.00 | March 2, 2016 | 5,000 | Acquired |
| March 2, 2006 | FFIV | Restricted Stock Units | Common Stock | $0.00 | Aug. 1, 2015 | 2,500 | Disposed |
| Aug. 1, 2005 | FFIV | Restricted Stock Units [F1] | Common Stock | $0.00 | Aug. 1, 2015 | 2,500 | Acquired |
| Feb. 24, 2005 | FFIV | Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) [F1] | Common Stock | $53.73 | Feb. 24, 2015 | 7,500 | Acquired |
| Feb. 15, 2005 | FFIV | Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock | $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] | 15,000 | Direct |