Jeffrey Niew, President and CEO of Knowles Corp (NYSE:KN), filed a Form 4 on August 14, 2026, disclosing the sale of 200,000 shares of common stock across three trading days between August 12 and August 14, 2026.

Key Highlights

  • Three-day sale: Niew sold 150,000 shares on August 12, 43,049 shares on August 13, and 6,951 shares on August 14, 2026.
  • Weighted average prices: August 12 sales carried a weighted average price of $39.07 (range $38.79 to $39.58); August 13 sales carried $38.69 (range $38.00 to $39.17); August 14 sales were at $38.
  • Remaining ownership: Following the transactions, Niew directly holds 683,719 shares of common stock.
  • Rule 10b5-1 plan: All sales were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by Niew on May 13, 2026.
  • Transaction code: All three transactions are coded "S" (sale) and reported as directly owned shares disposed of.

Knowles Corp President and CEO Disposes of 200,000 Common Shares Under Pre-Planned Trading Program

According to the Form 4 filed with the SEC, Jeffrey Niew, who serves as both a Director and President and CEO of Knowles Corp, sold a total of 200,000 shares of Knowles common stock over three consecutive trading days. The filing identifies NYSE:KN as the issuer's ticker symbol. All transactions are recorded as direct disposals under transaction code "S."

The filing discloses that the August 12 and August 13 sales involved multiple transactions executed at varying prices within stated ranges, and the prices reported in the form represent weighted averages. For the August 12 sale of 150,000 shares, the weighted average price was $39.07, with individual transaction prices ranging from $38.79 to $39.58, inclusive. The August 13 sale of 43,049 shares carried a weighted average price of $38.69, with prices ranging from $38.00 to $39.17, inclusive. The August 14 sale of 6,951 shares was executed at $38. According to the filing, Niew "undertakes to provide to Knowles Corporation, any security holder of Knowles Corporation, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares purchased/sold at each separate price within the ranges."

The filing states that all reported transactions were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan that Niew adopted on May 13, 2026. Following the three reported sales, the filing indicates Niew directly beneficially owns 683,719 shares of Knowles common stock. The form was signed by Robyn B. Martin under a power of attorney for Jeffrey Niew and was dated August 14, 2026.

What Was Disclosed

Knowles Corp CEO Jeffrey Niew reported the disposal of 200,000 shares of common stock between August 12 and August 14, 2026, under a pre-established Rule 10b5-1 plan, leaving him with direct beneficial ownership of 683,719 shares.