$38.69
-0.10%Knowles Corporation offers micro-acoustic microphones and balanced armature speakers, audio solutions, high performance capacitors, and radio frequency products for the consumer electronics, medtech, defense, electric vehicle, industrial, and communications markets. It operates in two segments, Audio and Precision Devices (PD). The Audio segment designs and manufactures audio products, including microphones, balanced armature speakers, and audio processors used in applications that serve the mobile, hearing health, True Wireless Stereo, Internet of Things, and computing markets. The PD segment is involved in the design and delivery of high-performance capacitor products and RF solutions that are used in applications, such as power supplies and medical implants, satellite communications, and radar systems, as well as for communications equipment. The company sells its products directly to original equipment manufacturers and to their contract manufacturers and suppliers, as well as through distributors. It has operations in Asia, the United States, Europe, other Americas, and internationally. The company was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Itasca, Illinois.
President of MedTech & Specialty Audio
President, Chief Executive Officer & Director
Compensation
$1,357,895
Senior Vice President & Chief Operating Officer
Compensation
$685,756
Senior Vice President & Chief Transformation Officer
Senior Vice President of Corporate Development
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer & Interim Principal Accounting Officer
Compensation
$703,745
Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary
Compensation
$688,265
Senor Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer
Compensation
$517,583
Vice President of Global Sales & Marketing
Vice President of Investor Relations
During the last 12 months, insiders have purchased $2.20M and sold $11.72M worth of KN shares, resulting in $9.53M of net selling activity.
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Niew Jeffrey
Director, Officer: President & Ceo
$2.20M
Niew Jeffrey
Director, Officer: President & Ceo
$7.85M
Barnes Keith
Director
$1.11M
Giesecke Daniel J.
Officer: Senior Vice President & Coo
$813K
Anderson John S.
Officer: Senior Vice President & Cfo
$654K
Perna Robert J
Officer: Svp, General Counsel & Sec
$551K
Strong bearish signal with $9.53M net selling. Heavy insider selling may indicate concerns about valuation or near-term prospects.
Weak buy/sell ratio. Selling significantly exceeds buying—monitor for potential fundamental concerns.
Heavy recent selling activity. Recent insider sales notably exceed purchases—may warrant investigation into company developments.
5 insider sellers vs. 1 buyers. Widespread selling across multiple insiders may signal concerns.
Multiple red flags: Heavy selling, numerous sellers, and continued recent selling create a concerning pattern. Investigate fundamental drivers and consider whether company guidance or industry conditions have deteriorated.
KN - Filing history and reports
| Filing Type | Filing Date | Period Ending | Fiscal Year | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2026 N/A | March 11, 2026 | March 11, 2026 | 2026 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2025 N/A | March 14, 2025 | March 14, 2025 | 2025 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2024 N/A | March 15, 2024 | March 15, 2024 | 2024 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A N/A | March 17, 2023 | March 17, 2023 | ||
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2022 N/A | March 11, 2022 | March 11, 2022 | 2022 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2021 N/A | March 11, 2021 | April 27, 2021 | 2021 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2020 N/A | March 12, 2020 | April 28, 2020 | 2020 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2018 N/A | March 14, 2018 | May 01, 2018 | 2018 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2017 N/A | March 16, 2017 | May 02, 2017 | 2017 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2016 N/A | March 15, 2016 | May 03, 2016 | 2016 |
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