PERNA ROBERT J 4

What Happened Robert J. Perna, Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary of Knowles Corporation (KN), had two dispositions reported: a tax-withholding of 2,946 shares (payment of tax liability) at $26.98/share on Feb 6, 2026 valued at $79,483, and an open-market sale of 3,166 shares on Feb 10, 2026 at a weighted average price of $27.09/share for proceeds of $85,767. Combined, 6,112 shares were disposed for approximately $165,250.

Key Details

• Transaction dates/prices:
  • Feb 6, 2026 — 2,946 shares withheld to satisfy tax liability at $26.98 (code F) — $79,483.
  • Feb 10, 2026 — 3,166 shares sold in open market at $27.09 weighted average (range $27.08–$27.10) — $85,767.
• Shares owned after transaction: Not specified in the provided filing excerpt.
• Footnotes:
  • F1: Withholding represents payment of tax liability by withholding securities upon vesting of a restricted stock grant issued Feb 6, 2023 (Rule 16b-3).
  • F2: The $27.09 price is a weighted average; sale prices ranged $27.08–$27.10. The reporting person will provide a break‑down on request.
• Filing: Report filed Feb 10, 2026 covering the Feb 6 and Feb 10 transactions; no late‑filing indication is included in the excerpt.

Context

• The Feb 6 withholding is a routine tax-related disposition tied to vesting of a restricted stock award and is generally not a market sentiment signal.
• The Feb 10 open‑market sale is a disposal (not a purchase); such sales can reflect routine liquidity or portfolio management rather than insider pessimism. No derivative exercise or 10%‑owner actions are involved.