UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 26, 2017
Knowles Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) | 001-36102 (Commission File Number) | 90-1002689 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
| 1151 Maplewood Drive, Itasca, IL | 60143 | |
| (Address of Principal Executive Offices) | (Zip Code) | |
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (630) 250-5100 | ||
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| Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition. | |
On April 26, 2017, Knowles Corporation issued a press release announcing its results of operations for the quarter ended March 31, 2017 and posted on its website at http://investor.knowles.com presentation slides for the quarter ended March 31, 2017. Knowles Corporation's quarterly financial conference call and webcast will be held on April 26, 2017. A copy of the press release is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and a copy of the presentation slides is being furnished as Exhibit 99.2 hereto. | |
| The information furnished under Item 2.02 and Item 9.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K shall not be deemed to be "filed" for purposes of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing. | |
| Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. | ||
| (d) Exhibits. | ||
| The following exhibits are furnished as part of this report: | ||
| Exhibit Number | Description | |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| KNOWLES CORPORATION | |
| Date: April 26, 2017 | By: /s/ Thomas G. Jackson |
| Thomas G. Jackson | |
| Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary | |
EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit Number | Description | |
| 99.1 | Press release of Knowles Corporation dated April 26, 2017. | |
| 99.2 | Presentation slides dated April 26, 2017. | |