[8-K] KNOWLES CORPORATION Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Intel (INTC) filed an 8-K covering two material items.

Item 2.02 – Results: A furnished press release (Ex. 99.1) contains full Q2-25 GAAP and non-GAAP figures and Q3 outlook; those numbers are not repeated in this filing.

Item 2.05 – 2025 Restructuring Plan: Approved 10-Jul-25 and announced 24-Jul-25, the programme will cut the core workforce by 15 % by FY-25, streamline layers and redirect spending to client & server lines while exiting lower-priority businesses.

Financial impact: Intel expects $1.9 bn total charges; $1.8 bn will be booked in Q2-25. Components are $1.4 bn cash severance and $416 m non-cash asset impairments tied to business exits and real-estate consolidation. Actions should be “substantially complete” by Q4-25.

Forward-looking language cautions that timing, costs and savings may change.

Near-term GAAP earnings will absorb large charges, but management signals longer-term margin expansion and tighter strategic focus.

Positive

• 15 % workforce reduction positions Intel to lower ongoing operating expenses after FY-25.
• $416 m impairment signals exit from non-core assets, reallocating capital to core client/server businesses.

Negative

• $1.8 bn Q2-25 restructuring charge will materially depress near-term GAAP earnings.
• 15 % headcount cut introduces execution and talent-loss risk.
• Forward-looking statements highlight uncertainty around timing, savings and overall effectiveness.

Insights

Equity Research Analyst

TL;DR – Big one-off hit now, potential OPEX relief later; net near-term negative.

The $1.9 bn charge (≈2 % of 2024 revenue) drags Q2 GAAP EPS and may pressure FY-25 guidance. However, a 15 % staff cut could trim annual run-rate costs by well over $2 bn, improving long-term operating margin if execution is smooth. Exiting non-core assets aligns resources with x86 client and server franchises, but scale loss in ancillary segments could limit diversification. Management left savings estimates out, signalling uncertainty. Overall impact: negative in the next two quarters, potentially neutral-to-positive beyond 2025.

Corporate Restructuring Specialist

TL;DR – Plan is impactful; success hinges on implementation speed and talent retention.

Recognising 95 % of expected charges up front indicates decisive action and reduces overhang. Cash severance dominates, suggesting limited asset write-downs beyond listed impairments. Completing by Q4-25 sets an aggressive timeline; cultural change programmes often exceed expectations. Investor attention should focus on employee engagement metrics and any delays that inflate costs. From a restructuring standpoint, clarity on charge composition is positive, but 15 % headcount risk could impair innovation if reductions reach engineering groups.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 24, 2025

Knowles Corporation

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware			001-36102			90-1002689
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)			(Commission File Number)			(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

1151 Maplewood Drive, Itasca, IL

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

60143

(Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (630) 250-5100

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

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Trading Symbol

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share

KN

New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On July 24, 2025, Knowles Corporation (the "Company") issued a press release announcing its results of operations for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 and posted on its website at http://investor.knowles.com presentation slides which summarize certain of its results of operations for the quarter ended June 30, 2025. Knowles Corporation's quarterly financial conference call and webcast will be held on July 24, 2025. A copy of the press release is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and a copy of the presentation slides is being furnished as Exhibit 99.2 hereto.

The information furnished with the Current Report on Form 8-K and the related exhibits included in Item 9.01 shall not be deemed to be "filed" for purposes of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Forward Looking Statements

This Current Report on Form 8-K contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, such as statements relating to the expected impact of the Company's restructuring program, including estimates of timing and amounts of restructuring charges. The words “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “project,” “estimate,” “budget,” “continue,” “could,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “seek,” “should,” “will,” “would,” “objective,” “forecast,” “goal,” “guidance,” “outlook,” “effort,” “target,” and similar expressions, among others, generally identify forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date the statements were made. The statements in this Current Report on Form 8-K are based on currently available information and the current expectations, forecasts, and assumptions of Knowles’ management concerning risks and uncertainties that could cause actual outcomes or results to differ materially from those outcomes or results that are projected, anticipated, or implied in these statements, including risks, relevant factors, and uncertainties identified in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, subsequent Reports on Forms 10-Q and 8-K and our other filings we make with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
The following exhibits are furnished as part of this report:
Exhibit Number						Description
99.1						Press release of Knowles Corporation dated July 24, 2025.
99.2						Presentation slides dated July 24, 2025.
104						Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

			KNOWLES CORPORATION
Date: July 24, 2025			By: /s/ Robert J. Perna
			Robert J. Perna
			Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary

FAQ

How large are the restructuring charges Intel (INTC) announced in its July 24 2025 8-K?

Intel expects $1.9 billion in total restructuring charges, with $1.8 billion recognised in Q2 2025.

What percentage of its workforce will Intel reduce under the 2025 Restructuring Plan?

The company plans to cut approximately 15 % of its core workforce by the end of fiscal 2025.

When does Intel expect the restructuring actions to be substantially complete?

Management targets substantial completion by Q4 2025.

What are the main components of Intel’s $1.9 billion restructuring charge?

The charge consists of $1.4 billion in cash severance and $416 million in non-cash asset impairments.

Does the 8-K include Intel’s Q2 2025 financial results?

Detailed results are in the furnished press release (Ex. 99.1); the 8-K itself does not list specific revenue or EPS figures.

Which business areas will Intel prioritise after the restructuring?

Resources will be reallocated toward the company’s core client and server businesses, with reduced investment in lower-priority programs.