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8-K filed June 2, 2026, 4:16 PM ET ticker TXN CIK 0000097476
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Texas Instruments names Julie Knecht CFO effective Aug 1, succeeding retiring Rafael Lizardi

TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INC

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Appointed

Julie Knecht

Chief Financial Officer
TXN · TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INC
Effective
2026-08-01
Filed
June 2, 2026, 4:16 PM ET
On May 27, 2026, the Board appointed Julie Knecht to become senior vice president and Chief Financial Officer (Chief Accounting Officer) of Texas Instruments Incorporated (the “Company”) effective August 1, 2026.
Departed

Rafael Lizardi

Chief Financial Officer
TXN · TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INC
Effective
2026-08-01
Successor
Julie Knecht
Filed
June 2, 2026, 4:16 PM ET
Ms. Knecht will succeed Rafael Lizardi, who will retire after 25 years with the Company.

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Julie Knecht was appointed as Chief Financial Officer at TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INC.

On May 27, 2026, the Board appointed Julie Knecht to become senior vice president and Chief Financial Officer (Chief Accounting Officer) of Texas Instruments Incorporated (the “Company”) effective August 1, 2026.

SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95 SEC evidence

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Rafael Lizardi retired as Chief Financial Officer at TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INC.

Ms. Knecht will succeed Rafael Lizardi, who will retire after 25 years with the Company.

SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95 SEC evidence

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