Knowles Corp amended a Schedule 13G reporting beneficial ownership of 3,190,956 shares of Common Stock, representing 3.7% of the class. The filing attributes shared voting power of 3,010,124 and shared dispositive power of 3,190,956 to Neuberger Berman entities.
The disclosure describes fiduciary capacities and information‑barrier carveouts under Exchange Act Rule 13d-3; timing and additional transactions are not stated in the excerpt.
The filing lists 3,190,956 shares beneficially owned and a 3.7% stake, with 3,010,124 shares shown as shared voting power. This is a passive reporting form consistent with investment adviser holdings.
Impact is informational: subsequent trading or amendments would change overhang, but no such activity is disclosed in the provided excerpt.
Filing emphasizes fiduciary disclaimers and information‑barrier carveouts under SEC guidance.
The statement specifies multiple Neuberger Berman entities and disclaimers under Exchange Act Rule 13d-4 and SEC Release No. 34-39538. It clarifies which affiliated subsidiaries are excluded by information barriers.
These legal qualifiers are standard in multi-entity adviser filings and explain attribution without asserting individual beneficial ownership.
Key Figures
Beneficially owned:3,190,956 sharesPercent of class:3.7%Shared voting power:3,010,124 shares+1 more
4 metrics
Beneficially owned3,190,956 sharesAmount beneficially owned as reported in Item 4
Percent of class3.7%Percent of class reported in Item 4(b)
Shared voting power3,010,124 sharesShared power to vote reported in Item 4(c)(ii)
Shared dispositive power3,190,956 sharesShared power to dispose reported in Item 4(c)(iv)
"Amendment No. 1 and header identifying the filing type"
A Schedule 13G/A is an amended public filing with the U.S. securities regulator that updates a previous Schedule 13G, disclosing when an individual or group holds a substantial (typically over 5%) stake in a company and is claiming a passive, non‑controlling intent. Investors monitor these updates because rising or falling holdings can signal changing confidence, potential future moves, or shifts in voting power — like watching a public ledger where large shareholders quietly adjust their positions.
Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.
shared dispositive powerregulatory
"shared dispositive power of 3,190,956.00 stated in the table"
Exchange Act Rule 13d-3regulatory
"disclaim beneficial ownership pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13d-4"
FAQ
What does Knowles (KN) Schedule 13G/A report show?
It reports 3,190,956 shares beneficially owned, equal to 3.7% of Knowles common stock. The filing attributes 3,010,124 shared voting power to Neuberger Berman entities and includes fiduciary disclaimers and information‑barrier carveouts.
Who is the filing made by in the Knowles (KN) 13G/A amendment?
The filing is made by Neuberger Berman Group LLC and affiliated adviser entities. It lists multiple Neuberger Berman subsidiaries and trustees that may be deemed to hold the securities in fiduciary capacities.
Does the 13G/A indicate active trading or control of Knowles (KN)?
No; the Schedule 13G/A indicates passive beneficial ownership below 5% and reports shared voting/dispositive power. The filing contains fiduciary disclaimers and does not assert control or active acquisition intentions.
Are any subsidiaries excluded from this Knowles (KN) filing?
Yes; the filing states securities held by certain Neuberger Berman subsidiaries separated by an information barrier under SEC Release No. 34-39538 are not reflected in this statement.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
(Amendment No. 1)
Knowles Corp
(Name of Issuer)
Common
(Title of Class of Securities)
49926D109
(CUSIP Number)
06/30/2026
(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)
Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:
Rule 13d-1(b)
Rule 13d-1(c)
Rule 13d-1(d)
schemaVersion:
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
49926D109
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Neuberger Berman Group LLC
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
3,010,124.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
3,190,956.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
3,190,956.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
3.7 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
49926D109
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Neuberger Berman Investment Advisers LLC
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
2,970,925.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
3,151,634.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
3,151,634.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
3.7 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IA
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
Knowles Corp
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
1151 Maplewood Dr, itasca, IL, 60143.
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
Neuberger Berman Group LLC
Neuberger Berman Investment Advisers LLC
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
1290 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10104
(c)
Citizenship:
Delaware
(d)
Title of class of securities:
Common
(e)
CUSIP No.:
49926D109
Item 3.
If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)
Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)
Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)
Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)
Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)
An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)
An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)
A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)
A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)
A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)
A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J),
please specify the type of institution:
(k)
Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.
Ownership
(a)
Amount beneficially owned:
3,190,956
Neuberger Berman Trust Co N.A., Neuberger Berman Trust Co of Delaware N.A., Neuberger Berman Asia Ltd., Neuberger Berman Canada ULC, and Neuberger Berman Investment Advisers LLC and certain affiliated persons may be deemed to beneficially own the securities covered by this report in their various fiduciary capacities by virtue of the provisions of Exchange Act Rule 13d-3. Neuberger Berman Group LLC, through its subsidiaries Neuberger Berman Investment Advisers Holdings LLC and Neuberger Trust Holdings LLC controls Neuberger Berman Trust Co N.A., Neuberger Berman Asia Ltd., Neuberger Berman Canada ULC, Neuberger Berman Trust Co of Delaware N.A. and Neuberger Berman Investment Advisers LLC and certain affiliated persons.
This report is not an admission that any of these entities are the beneficial owner of the securities covered by this report and each of Neuberger Berman Group LLC, Neuberger Berman Investment Advisers Holdings LLC, Neuberger Trust Holdings LLC, Neuberger Berman Trust Co N.A., Neuberger Berman Asia Ltd., Neuberger Berman Canada ULC, Neuberger Berman Trust Co of Delaware N.A. and Neuberger Berman Investment Advisers LLC and certain affiliated persons disclaim beneficial ownership of the securities covered by this statement pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13d-4.
The information in this filing reports securities of the issuer that may be deemed to be beneficially owned by Neuberger Berman Group LLC, Neuberger Berman Investment Advisers Holdings LLC, Neuberger Trust Holdings LLC, Neuberger Berman Trust Co N.A., Neuberger Berman Asia Ltd., Neuberger Berman Canada ULC, Neuberger Berman Trust Co of Delaware N.A. and Neuberger Berman Investment Advisers LLC ("NBG Filers"). The securities of the issuer, if any, that may be deemed to be beneficially owned by NB Alternatives Advisers LLC and other
subsidiaries of Neuberger Berman Group LLC that are separated from the NBG Filers by an information barrier in accordance with SEC Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998) are not reflected in this filing.
(b)
Percent of class:
3.7%
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
0
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
3,010,124
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
0
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
3,190,956
Item 5.
Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Ownership of 5 percent or less of a class
Item 6.
Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
Not Applicable
Item 7.
Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
Not Applicable
Item 8.
Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
Not Applicable
Item 9.
Notice of Dissolution of Group.
Not Applicable
Item 10.
Certifications:
By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under § 240.14a-11.
SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
