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AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · Texas Instruments (TXN)

Texas Instruments names Julie Knecht CFO, succeeding retiring Rafael Lizardi

Neutral Impact 4 of 5 leadership Written later

Texas Instruments appointed Julie Knecht, currently vice president and Chief Accounting Officer, as senior vice president and Chief Financial Officer effective August 1, 2026, succeeding Rafael Lizardi, who is retiring after 25 years with the company. The filing states the retirement is not related to financial or operating results or to any concerns about financial reporting or internal controls.

Key points

  • Julie Knecht appointed CFO effective August 1, 2026; board approved the appointment May 27, 2026
  • Knecht has worked at the company more than 25 years and has been Chief Accounting Officer since 2021
  • Knecht's annual base salary is $700,000, plus equity compensation of $2 million in restricted stock units
  • Rafael Lizardi retiring; a separation agreement is expected, as described in the 2026 Proxy Statement

The filing

CompanyTexas Instruments (TXN)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECJun 2, 2026, 4:16 PM ET
Accession number0000950103-26-008325

Items reported: 5.02 Director / Officer Change

Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

Written by AI on Nov 8, 2026, 2:16 AM ET, from this filing only. Written later: this filing was briefed after the fact, when past filings were added to the site, so the brief may be read with hindsight; the filing itself is the record of what was known on June 02, 2026.

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