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Knowles (NYSE: KN) director receives 6,265 RSUs as board compensation

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WISHART MICHAEL S reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Knowles Corp director Michael S. Wishart received an equity grant of 6,265 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) as compensation for his service on the board. The RSUs were awarded under the Knowles Corporation 2018 Equity and Cash Incentive Plan at a reference value of $30.33 per share and will vest on the first anniversary of the grant. Following this award, Wishart directly holds 76,720 shares of Knowles common stock, reflecting his ongoing equity stake in the company.

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Insider WISHART MICHAEL S
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock 6,265 $30.33 $190K
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 76,720 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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RSUs granted 6,265 units Restricted Stock Units awarded as director compensation
Grant value per share $30.33 per share Reference value for the 6,265 RSUs granted
Shares held after grant 76,720 shares Total Knowles common stock directly held by Wishart after the award
Restricted Stock Units (RSU) financial
"Restricted Stock Units (RSU) awarded as compensation for services as a Director"
Knowles Corporation 2018 Equity and Cash Incentive Plan financial
"pursuant to the Knowles Corporation 2018 Equity and Cash Incentive Plan"
Grant, award, or other acquisition financial
"transaction_code_description": "Grant, award, or other acquisition""
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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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Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
WISHART MICHAEL S

(Last)(First)(Middle)
1151 MAPLEWOOD DRIVE

(Street)
ITASCA ILLINOIS 60143

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Knowles Corp [ KN ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/28/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock04/28/2026A6,265(1)A$30.3376,720D
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. Restricted Stock Units (RSU) awarded as compensation for services as a Director pursuant to the Knowles Corporation 2018 Equity and Cash Incentive Plan. The RSUs will vest on the first anniversary of the grant.
By: Robyn B. Martin For: POA for Michael Wishart04/29/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Knowles (KN) report for director Michael S. Wishart?

Knowles reported that director Michael S. Wishart received 6,265 Restricted Stock Units as a compensation award. These RSUs are tied to his board service and increase his direct holdings to 76,720 common shares, reinforcing his equity-based alignment with shareholders.

How many RSUs did Knowles (KN) grant to director Michael S. Wishart and at what value?

Knowles granted Michael S. Wishart 6,265 Restricted Stock Units with a reference value of $30.33 per share. This equity award represents stock-based compensation for his role as a director under the company’s 2018 Equity and Cash Incentive Plan.

When will Michael S. Wishart’s newly granted Knowles (KN) RSUs vest?

The 6,265 Restricted Stock Units granted to Michael S. Wishart will vest on the first anniversary of the grant date. Vesting over one year links his compensation to continued board service and aligns his interests with longer-term company performance.

What is Michael S. Wishart’s total Knowles (KN) shareholding after this RSU grant?

After the 6,265 RSU grant, Michael S. Wishart holds 76,720 shares of Knowles common stock directly. This figure, reported in the Form 4, shows his total direct equity position following the compensation-related award transaction.

Was Michael S. Wishart’s Knowles (KN) Form 4 transaction an open-market purchase or a compensation grant?

The transaction was a compensation grant, not an open-market purchase. Form 4 identifies it with code A as a grant or award acquisition of 6,265 Restricted Stock Units for board service under the 2018 Equity and Cash Incentive Plan.