KN 8-K
Knowles Corp (KN)
8-K
2023-12-27
For: 2023-12-20
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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): December 20, 2023
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. | |||||
On December 20, 2023, Dr. Hermann Eul, a member of the Board of Directors (the "Board") of Knowles Corporation (the "Company") informed the Company of his decision to resign as a member of the Board and as a member of the Company's Compensation Committee (the "Committee"), effective January 1, 2024. Dr. Eul's resignation is not the result of any dispute or disagreement with the Company on any matter related to the Company's operations, policies, or practices. In connection with Dr. Eul's resignation and in recognition of his service and contributions to the Company, the Committee approved the accelerated vesting of 6,915 outstanding and unvested restricted stock units previously granted to Dr. Eul under the Company's 2018 Equity and Cash Incentive Plan. The restricted stock units represent a pro rata portion of Dr. Eul's restricted stock units that were scheduled to vest entirely on May 2, 2024. | |||||
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: December 27, 2023 | By: /s/ Robert J. Perna | ||||
| Robert J. Perna | |||||
| Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary | |||||