Knowles (NYSE: KN) VP exercises stock options and sells common shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Knowles Corporation Vice President and Controller Air A. Bastarrica Jr. reported multiple equity transactions dated February 9, 2026. He exercised non-qualified stock options covering 8,143 shares at $20.60 and 11,924 shares at $21.14 per share, converting them into common stock.

On the same date, he sold 2,433 common shares at $26.82 and 9,567 shares at $26.75 under code “S”. Additional transactions coded “F” show 10,304 and 6,958 shares withheld to cover the option exercise price and taxes, as described in the footnotes. After these moves, he directly owned 51,005 Knowles common shares.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Bastarrica Air A. Jr.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

1151 MAPLEWOOD DRIVE

(Street)

ITASCA IL 60143

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Knowles Corp [ KN ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Vice President, Controller

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/09/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	02/09/2026		S		2,433	D	$26.82	57,767	D
Common Stock	02/09/2026		S		9,567	D	$26.75	48,200	D
Common Stock	02/09/2026		M		11,924	A	$21.14	60,124	D
Common Stock	02/09/2026		F		10,304(1)	D	$27.24	49,820	D
Common Stock	02/09/2026		M		8,143	A	$20.6	57,963	D
Common Stock	02/09/2026		F		6,958(1)	D	$27.24	51,005	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy)	$20.6	02/09/2026		M			8,143(2)	02/08/2022	02/08/2028	Common Stock	8,143	$20.6	0	D
Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy)	$21.14	02/09/2026		M			11,924(2)	02/07/2023	02/06/2029	Common Stock	11,924	$21.14	0	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. These shares represent the payment of the option exercise price and tax liability by withholding securities.

2. Options granted under the Knowles Corporation 2018 Equity and Cash Incentive Plan that vest ratably over three years commencing on the first anniversary of the award.

	By: Robyn B. Martin For: POA for Air A. Bastarrica, Jr.	02/10/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transactions did KN executive Air A. Bastarrica Jr. report?

Air A. Bastarrica Jr., a Knowles (KN) vice president and controller, reported exercising two non-qualified stock option grants and related stock sales. The filing shows option exercises, open-market sales, and share withholdings for taxes and exercise costs, all dated February 9, 2026.

How many Knowles (KN) shares did the executive sell on February 9, 2026?

The executive reported selling 2,433 Knowles common shares at $26.82 and 9,567 shares at $26.75 on February 9, 2026. These transactions are coded “S,” indicating open-market sales, and are part of a broader set of option exercises and related tax and exercise-price settlements.

What stock options did the Knowles (KN) executive exercise in this Form 4?

He exercised two non-qualified stock options, one for 8,143 shares at $20.60 and another for 11,924 shares at $21.14. Both options were granted under the Knowles Corporation 2018 Equity and Cash Incentive Plan and vest ratably over three years from the first anniversary.

Why were some Knowles (KN) shares withheld in the Form 4 transactions?

The Form 4 explains that certain shares, including 10,304 and 6,958 common shares, were withheld to pay the option exercise price and related tax liabilities. This is reflected by transaction code “F,” which indicates share withholding rather than open-market purchases or sales.

How many Knowles (KN) shares does the reporting person own after these trades?

After the reported February 9, 2026 transactions, Air A. Bastarrica Jr. directly owned 51,005 Knowles common shares. This post-transaction holding reflects the combined effects of stock option exercises, open-market sales, and share withholdings for exercise and tax obligations.

What is the role of Air A. Bastarrica Jr. at Knowles (KN)?

Air A. Bastarrica Jr. is an officer of Knowles Corporation, serving as Vice President and Controller. The Form 4 identifies him as a reporting person under Section 16, disclosing his direct ownership and recent common stock and stock option transactions in Knowles shares.