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Apple8-K: CEO change

Apple appoints John Ternus as new CEO effective Sept 1, 2026; Tim Cook becomes Executive Chair.

What happened

Tim Cook's transition to Executive Chair signals a new strategic era, potentially opening doors for new solutions and services to align with the new CEO's vision.

Source

SEC EDGARSep 1, 2026

Current report (Form 8-K)

Apple 8-K

Filing excerpt

This Amendment to the Original Form 8-K (the “Form 8-K/A”) is being filed to disclose John Ternus’ new compensation arrangement in connection with his appointment to the role of CEO, and Tim Cook’s new compensation arrangement in connection with his appointment to the role of Executive Chair of Apple’s Board of Directors (the “Board”), in each case effective as of September 1, 2026 (the “Transition Date”).

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Signal
8-K: CEO change

What this signalsA new leader often reviews the tools the team uses.

Form
8-K
Filed
Sep 1, 2026

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Numbers

Dollar figure
$55M (New CEO John Ternus's target annual equity award for fiscal 2027)
Percent
75% (Portion of new CEO's equity award that is performance-based)

Details

CIK
320193
Accession number
0001140361-26-035325
Timeframe
Immediate
Filing year
2026
Why it matters
Full vendor review - highest priority
Signal category
Leadership

Extraction

Confidence
High
Relevance
100%
Sentiment
Neutral
Detected
Sep 8, 2026
signal_type
sec-8k
signal_subtype
ceoChange

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    "detail": "The formal appointment of a new CEO creates a significant 90-day window for vendor review as new leadership evaluates existing partnerships and strategies. Tim Cook's transition to Executive Chair signals a new strategic era, potentially opening doors for new solutions and services to align with the new CEO's vision.",
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    },
    "summary": "Apple appoints John Ternus as new CEO effective Sept 1, 2026; Tim Cook becomes Executive Chair.",
    "excerpts": "This Amendment to the Original Form 8-K (the “Form 8-K/A”) is being filed to disclose John Ternus’ new compensation arrangement in connection with his appointment to the role of CEO, and Tim Cook’s new compensation arrangement in connection with his appointment to the role of Executive Chair of Apple’s Board of Directors (the “Board”), in each case effective as of September 1, 2026 (the “Transition Date”).",
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