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Knowles Targets 30% Margins as Specialty Components Drive Growth
Knowles NYSE: KN has reshaped its portfolio around specialty electronic components for medical technology, defense and industrial markets, Chief Executive Officer Jeff Niew said during an investor presentation. The company has divested lower-margin, more commoditized operations and is emphasizing customized products, margin expansion and cash generation.
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Knowles Corporation Investors
| Name | Quantity | Cost | Value | Profit ($) | Gain (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Curtis Ellergodt Rothschild Investment LLC | 133 | $2,768.29 | $4,866.47 | $2,098.18 | 75.79% |
| ABB Alexander Bjornager Bonde Danske Bank A/S | 300 | $6,429 | $11,478 | $5,049 | 78.53% |
| JD Jim Dushek HARBOUR INVESTMENTS Inc. | 843 | $21,648.24 | $32,514.51 | $10,866.27 | 50.19% |
| NA Nizar Araji National Bank Of Canada /FI/ | 71,947 | $1.25M | $2.75M | $1.5M | 120.17% |
 John W. Rogers Jr Ariel Investment LLC | 2.28M | $35.63M | $87.98M | $52.35M | 146.9% |
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Knowles Corporation Profile
| Communications Equipment Industry | Information Technology Sector | Jeffrey S. Niew CEO | NYSE Exchange | 49926D109 CUSIP |
| US Country | 5,200 Employees | - Last Dividend | - Last Split | 14 Feb 2014 IPO Date |
Overview
Knowles Corporation is a leader in the manufacture and sale of advanced acoustic components and audio solutions with a diverse and global reach. Serving markets in Asia, the United States, Europe, and internationally, the company operates through three main segments: Precision Devices (PD), Medtech & Specialty Audio (MSA), and Consumer MEMS Microphones (CMM). Its products find application across a broad range of industries, including defense, medical technology, electric vehicles, industrial, communications, and consumer electronics. Originally founded in 1946, Knowles Corporation has its headquarters in Itasca, Illinois, and has established itself as a key supplier for original equipment manufacturers, their contract manufacturers, suppliers, sales representatives, and distributors worldwide.
Products and Services
Precision Devices (PD): This segment focuses on the design and delivery of specialized capacitor products, such as film, electrolytic, and mica capacitors used in power supplies and medical implants. Additionally, it offers electromagnetic interference filters and radio frequency filtering solutions essential for satellite communications and radar systems utilized in defense applications.
Medtech & Specialty Audio (MSA): Knowles designs and manufactures balanced armature speakers and microphones primarily targeting the hearing health market, along with the audio industry and True Wireless Stereo (TWS) markets. These products are crafted to meet the high-quality audio requirements of customers in medical and professional audio fields.
Consumer MEMS Microphones (CMM): The CMM segment is focused on the design and manufacturing of micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) microphones. These cutting-edge audio solutions are tailored for applications across a wide range of consumer electronic devices such as ear products, mobile phones, TWS devices, Internet of Things (IoT) gadgets, computing technologies, and smartphones. This segment underscores Knowles's commitment to innovation in the fast-evolving consumer electronics space.
