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Elijio V. Serrano retires as SVP and CFO effective March 31, 2026, after announcing intent on October 24, 2025.

Matthew J. Sanderson appointed EVP and CFO effective upon Serrano's retirement; retains certain commercial responsibilities.

Sanderson's base salary increases to $490,000 from $467,500; target incentive to 90% of base from 80%; long-term awards to $925,000 from $750,000.

Sanderson's change of control benefits amended to 2.5x base salary and target bonus.

Serrano's transition agreement provides $125,000 annual salary as advisor through April 2, 2027, with prorated incentives and continued equity vesting.

Serrano receives additional 17,922 restricted stock units vesting April 2, 2027.

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This 8-K/A amendment provides detailed compensatory arrangements for the previously announced CFO transition at TETRA Technologies, Inc., confirming Elijio V. Serrano's retirement after serving as principal financial officer and the appointment of insider Matthew J. Sanderson as successor. The structured transition minimizes disruption, with Serrano continuing as a non-executive advisor through April 2027 at reduced $125,000 salary, preserving prorated incentive eligibility under retirement guidelines and granting additional equity. Sanderson's enhanced package—$490,000 base, 90% target incentive, $925,000 long-term awards, and improved change-of-control protections—aligns incentives for his dual CFO and commercial oversight roles. Investors should note the continuity in financial leadership with no search costs, though the transition period overlaps fiscal reporting cycles.

TTI · TETRA Technologies, Inc.

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