Knowles Corp (NYSE: KN) VP sells 6,377 shares, holds 51,192
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Knowles Corp Vice President and Controller Air A. Bastarrica Jr. reported open-market sales of Common Stock over three consecutive days. He sold 2,262 shares at $30.68 on April 27, 2026, 1,962 shares at $30.26 on April 28, 2026, and 2,153 shares at $29.96 on April 29, 2026, totaling 6,377 shares. After these transactions, he continues to hold 51,192 shares directly, indicating he retained a substantial personal stake in Knowles Corp.
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Negative
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Seller: 6,377 shares ($193,272)
Net Sell
3 txns
Insider
Bastarrica Air A. Jr.
Role
Vice President, Controller
Sold
6,377 shs ($193K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Common Stock | 2,153 | $29.96 | $65K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 1,962 | $30.26 | $59K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 2,262 | $30.68 | $69K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 51,192 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
Key Figures
Total shares sold: 6,377 shares
Shares sold April 27, 2026: 2,262 shares at $30.68
Shares sold April 28, 2026: 1,962 shares at $30.26
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6 metrics
Total shares sold
6,377 shares
Net open-market sales across three transactions
Shares sold April 27, 2026
2,262 shares at $30.68
Open-market sale of Common Stock
Shares sold April 28, 2026
1,962 shares at $30.26
Open-market sale of Common Stock
Shares sold April 29, 2026
2,153 shares at $29.96
Open-market sale of Common Stock
Shares held after final sale
51,192 shares
Direct ownership following April 29, 2026 transaction
Net buy/sell direction
6,377 net shares sold
transactionSummary netBuySellShares and netBuySellDirection
Key Terms
Form 4, Common Stock, open-market sale, transaction code "S", +1 more
5 terms
Form 4 regulatory
"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4):"
Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.
Common Stock financial
""security_title": "Common Stock""
Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.
open-market sale financial
""transaction_action": "open-market sale""
An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.
transaction code "S" regulatory
""transaction_code": "S""
direct ownership financial
""ownership_type": "direct""
FAQ
What insider transaction did Knowles Corp (KN) report on this Form 4?
Knowles Corp reported that Vice President and Controller Air A. Bastarrica Jr. sold 6,377 shares of Common Stock in open-market transactions over three days, while retaining 51,192 shares directly after the sales, according to the Form 4 filing.
Were the Knowles Corp (KN) insider trades classified as open-market sales?
Yes. Each transaction in the Form 4 is coded “S” and described as an open-market sale or private transaction, with specific per-share prices listed for April 27, 28, and 29, 2026, indicating discretionary stock sales by the officer.
Did the Knowles Corp (KN) Form 4 include any option exercises or derivative positions?
No option exercises or derivative transactions were reported. The filing’s derivativeSummary is empty and transaction codes are all “S” for non-derivative Common Stock, indicating only direct common share sales with no remaining derivative positions disclosed.