F5(US:FFIV) Globenewswire·2026-02-03 18:15Core Viewpoint - A class action lawsuit has been filed against F5, Inc. regarding allegations of securities fraud and unlawful business practices related to a significant security breach and its impact on the company's financial performance [2][4]. Group 1: Lawsuit Details - The class action lawsuit concerns whether F5 and certain officers and/or directors engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices [2]. - Investors who purchased F5 securities during the Class Period have until February 17, 2026, to request to be appointed as Lead Plaintiff [2]. Group 2: Security Breach Impact - On October 15, 2025, F5 disclosed a "long-term, persistent" breach affecting its BIG-IP product development and engineering management platforms, including the compromise of the BIG-IP source code [4]. - Following the breach announcement, F5's stock price fell by $47.82 per share, or 13.93%, closing at $295.35 per share on October 16, 2025 [4][6]. - On October 27, 2025, F5 reported fiscal year 2025 results that significantly missed market growth expectations for fiscal year 2026, attributing this to the security breach, which led to expected reductions in sales and renewals, elongated sales cycles, and increased remediation expenses [5]. - After the fiscal results announcement, F5's stock price dropped another $30.76 per share, or 10.31%, closing at $258.76 per share on October 28, 2025 [6].