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Knowles (KN)

Company Profile
Knowles Corporation is a market leader and global provider of advanced micro-acoustic, audio processing, and precision device solutions, serving the mobile consumer electronics, communications, medtech, defense, automotive, and industrial markets. Knowles uses its leading position in MEMS (micro-electro-mechanical systems) microphones and strong capabilities in audio processing technologies to optimize audio systems and improve the user experience in mobile, ear, and IoT applications. Knowles is also the leader in acoustic components, high-end capacitors, and mmWave RF solutions for a diverse set of markets. Knowles' focus on the customer, combined with unique technology, proprietary manufacturing techniques, rigorous testing, and global scale, enables it to deliver innovative solutions that optimize the user experience. Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Itasca, Illinois, Knowles is a global organization with employees in 12 countries. The company continues to invest in high value solutions to diversify its revenue and increase exposure to high growth markets.
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Company profile

Ticker
KN
Exchange
NYSE
Website
www.knowles.com
CEO
Jeffrey Niew
Employees
Incorporated
Delaware
Location
Illinois
Fiscal year end
Dec 31
Sector
Manufacturing > Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing
Industry (SIC)
Household Audio & Video Equipment
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SEC CIK
0001587523
Corporate docs
Articles of Incorporation & Bylaws
Underwriting Agreements
Plans of Reorganization
Indentures
Material Contracts & Credit Agreements
Subsidiaries Lists
Subsidiaries
Integrated Microwave Corporation • Knowles Capital Holdings, Inc. • Knowles Cazenovia Inc. • Knowles Electronics Holdings, Inc. • Knowles Electronics, LLC • Knowles Intermediate Holding, Inc. • Novacap, LLC • Sensor Platforms, Inc. • Audience Communications Systems India Private Limited • Audience International, Inc. ...

KN stock data

Latest filings (excl ownership)
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8-K
Regulation FD Disclosure
28 Nov 22
8-K
Regulation FD Disclosure
16 Nov 22
10-Q
2022 Q3
Quarterly report
27 Oct 22
8-K
Knowles Reports Q3 2022 Financial Results and Provides Outlook for Q4
27 Oct 22
8-K
Regulation FD Disclosure
9 Aug 22
10-Q
2022 Q2
Quarterly report
2 Aug 22
8-K
Knowles Reports Q2 2022 Financial Results and Announces Restructuring Program
2 Aug 22
8-K
Departure of Directors or Certain Officers
27 Jul 22
SD
Conflict minerals disclosure
26 May 22
8-K
Electronics Experience 10 Years 24 Years 25 Years 18 Years 19 Years 28 Years 16 Years 29 Years 25 Years 26 Years In-House Counsel Experience
2 May 22
Transcripts
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Earnings call transcript
2022 Q3
27 Oct 22
KN
Earnings call transcript
2022 Q2
3 Aug 22
KN
Earnings call transcript
2022 Q1
30 Apr 22
KN
Earnings call transcript
2021 Q4
10 Feb 22
KN
Earnings call transcript
2021 Q3
28 Oct 21
KN
Earnings call transcript
2021 Q2
29 Jul 21
KN
Earnings call transcript
2021 Q1
23 Apr 21
KN
Earnings call transcript
2020 Q3
5 Feb 21
KN
Earnings call transcript
2020 Q3
1 Nov 20
KN
Earnings call transcript
2020 Q2
29 Jul 20
Latest ownership filings
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SC 13G/A
BlackRock Inc.
26 Jan 23
SC 13G/A
BlackRock Inc.
20 Jan 23
4/A
Jeffrey Niew
20 Jan 23
4/A
Daniel J. Giesecke
20 Jan 23
4/A
John S. Anderson
20 Jan 23
4
Daniel J. Giesecke
9 Jan 23
4
Jeffrey Niew
9 Jan 23
4
John S. Anderson
16 Dec 22
4
Jeffrey Niew
14 Nov 22
4
Daniel J Crowley
3 Nov 22

Financial summary

Financial statements Chart KN financial data
Quarter (USD) Sep 22 Jun 22 Mar 22 Dec 21
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Annual (USD) Dec 21 Dec 20 Dec 19 Dec 18
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Cash burn rate (est.) Burn method: Change in cash Burn method: Operating income Burn method: FCF (opex + capex)
Last Q Avg 4Q Last Q Avg 4Q Last Q Avg 4Q
Cash on hand (at last report) 41.50 mm 41.50 mm 41.50 mm 41.50 mm 41.50 mm 41.50 mm
Cash burn (monthly) 2.07 mm 8.21 mm 4.87 mm 14.15 mm (no burn) (no burn)
Cash used (since last report) 8.18 mm 32.51 mm 19.27 mm 56.04 mm n/a n/a
Cash remaining 33.32 mm 8.99 mm 22.23 mm -14.54 mm n/a n/a
Runway (months of cash) 16.1 1.1 4.6 -1.0 n/a n/a

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Financial data from Knowles earnings reports.

Institutional ownership, Q3 2022

KN institutional ownership history Ownership history
13F holders Current Prev Q Change
Total holders 231 234 -1.3%
Opened positions 39 29 +34.5%
Closed positions 42 52 -19.2%
Increased positions 75 72 +4.2%
Reduced positions 82 81 +1.2%
13F shares Current Prev Q Change
Total value 1.14 bn 1.66 bn -31.3%
Total shares 100.05 mm 104.36 mm -4.1%
Total puts 182.80 k 79.90 k +128.8%
Total calls 38.30 k 27.50 k +39.3%
Total put/call ratio 4.8 2.9 +64.3%
Largest owners Shares Value Change
BLK Blackrock 16.52 mm $201.09 mm -0.4%
Vanguard 10.73 mm $130.61 mm +4.2%
BEN Franklin Resources 10.17 mm $123.81 mm +0.3%
Franklin Mutual Advisers 9.22 mm $0.00 0.0%
Dimensional Fund Advisors 6.84 mm $83.20 mm +0.4%
Caligan Partners 4.32 mm $89.00 mm 0.0%
Ariel Investments 4.27 mm $51.96 mm +22.2%
Thrivent Financial For Lutherans 2.82 mm $34.34 mm +6.8%
Aristotle Capital Boston 2.23 mm $27.17 mm -8.3%
William Blair Investment Management 2.20 mm $26.82 mm +14.0%
Largest transactions Shares Bought/sold Change
STT State Street 0.00 -3.20 mm EXIT
Fisher Asset Management 91.66 k -2.27 mm -96.1%
UBS UBS Group AG - Registered Shares 1.91 mm +1.90 mm +12434.2%
T. Rowe Price Investment Management 1.89 mm +1.89 mm NEW
T. Rowe Price 69.80 k -1.52 mm -95.6%
Bernzott Capital Advisors 818.66 k -1.06 mm -56.4%
JPM JPMorgan Chase & Co. 126.14 k -799.94 k -86.4%
Ariel Investments 4.27 mm +774.33 k +22.2%
Wellington Management 0.00 -686.32 k EXIT
AMP Ameriprise Financial 1.41 mm +465.06 k +49.3%
Data from 13F filings, for the last complete 13F reporting period. For most recent data, click the ownership history button. Values as filed, not updated for current price. Long positions only.

Recent insider trades

KN insider ownership history Insider history
Date Owner Security Transaction Code Indirect 10b5-1 $Price #Shares $Value #Remaining
6 Jan 23 Daniel J. Giesecke Common Stock Payment of exercise Dispose F No No 17.37 38,593 670.36 k 97,887
6 Jan 23 Daniel J. Giesecke Common Stock Option exercise Acquire M No No 11.02 47,872 527.55 k 136,480
6 Jan 23 Daniel J. Giesecke NQSO Common Stock Option exercise Dispose M No No 11.02 47,872 527.55 k 0
6 Jan 23 Daniel J. Giesecke Common Stock Payment of exercise Dispose F No No 17.73 38,240 678.00 k 98,240
5 Jan 23 Jeffrey Niew Common Stock Payment of exercise Dispose F No No 16.92 187,352 3.17 mm 602,437
5 Jan 23 Jeffrey Niew Common Stock Option exercise Acquire M No No 11.02 231,915 2.56 mm 789,789
5 Jan 23 Jeffrey Niew NQSO Common Stock Option exercise Dispose M No No 11.02 231,915 2.56 mm 0
5 Jan 23 Jeffrey Niew Common Stock Payment of exercise Dispose F No No 17.29 185,542 3.21 mm 604,247
14 Dec 22 John S. Anderson Common Stock Payment of exercise Dispose F No No 16.7 36,217 604.82 k 144,346
14 Dec 22 John S. Anderson Common Stock Option exercise Acquire M No No 11.02 44,681 492.38 k 180,563
Data from 3, 4 and 5 filings. Values as filed, not updated for current price.

News

From Benzinga Pro
Knowles Says Will Rename And Realign Its Reporting Structure Into 3 Segments Precision Devices, Medtech & Specialty Audio, Consumer Mems Microphones; New Segment Reporting Structure Will Provide Enhanced Transparency Into The Company's Performance
16 Nov 22
Knowles Corporation (NYSE:KN), a market leader and global provider of advanced micro-acoustic microphones and balanced armature speakers, audio solutions, and high performance capacitors and radio frequency
Knowles Earnings Perspective: Return On Invested Capital
2 Nov 22
Pulled from Benzinga Pro data, Knowles (NYSE:KN) posted Q3 earnings of $2.70 million, an increase from Q2 of 101.11%. Sales dropped to $178.20 million, a 5.21% decrease between quarters.

Press releases

From Benzinga Pro
Knowles to Release Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Financial Results on February 9, 2023
24 Jan 23
Knowles Corporation (NYSE:KN), a market leader and global provider of advanced micro-acoustic microphones and balanced armature speakers, audio solutions, and high-performance capacitors and radio frequency ("RF")
Knowles Debuts Trio of SiSonic MEMS Microphones for High-Performance Ear & Wearable Solutions
4 Jan 23
Knowles packs low-power, high-performance technologies for high-growth market opportunities Knowles Corporation (NYSE:KN), a market leader and global provider of advanced micro-acoustic microphones and speakers, audio
Knowles Releases Balanced Armatures, MEMS for Over-The-Counter Hearing Aids
21 Dec 22
Three full-range balanced armature receivers and two updated MEMS microphones will fulfill the rigorous demands of hearing aid design and acoustic performance Knowles Corporation (NYSE:KN), a leading manufacturer of
Knowles, Trillbit Team Up to Simplify Setup of Voice-Integrated Smart Devices for OEMs and Consumers
20 Dec 22
Matterport Announces Executive Leadership Team Hires
13 Dec 22
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