Knowles Corp Reports Shareholder Vote: Annual Say‑On‑Pay Selected

What Happened

• Knowles Corporation (KN) filed an 8‑K on July 28, 2026 (Item 5.07) reporting the result of a non‑binding, advisory vote at its Annual Meeting on the frequency of future Say‑On‑Pay votes. The "every year" option received the highest number of votes, consistent with the Board of Directors' recommendation. The Board has decided to hold Say‑On‑Pay votes annually until the next advisory vote on frequency, which will occur no later than the Company’s 2032 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. The filing was signed by Robert J. Perna, Senior VP, General Counsel & Secretary.

Key Details

• Filing date: July 28, 2026 (Form 8‑K, Item 5.07).
• Vote outcome: "Every year" received the most votes in the non‑binding advisory vote on Say‑On‑Pay frequency.
• Board action: Directors adopted an annual Say‑On‑Pay schedule through the 2032 Annual Meeting.
• Administrative: Inline XBRL cover page exhibit (Exhibit 104) included; no changes to executive officers or financial results were reported.

Why It Matters

• Governance impact: Investors will have an annual advisory vote on executive compensation, providing regular opportunities to express approval or concerns about pay practices.
• No financial effect disclosed: The filing contains no earnings, revenue or management changes—this is a governance update rather than a financial report.