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Knowles Corporation
Knowles Corporation is an SEC-registered investment adviser with $49 million in regulatory assets under management. The firm has 1 employee and 1 investment...
Knowles Corporation
Knowles Corporation is an SEC-registered investment adviser with $49 million in regulatory assets under management. The firm has 1 employee and 1 investment adviser. It operates with a small team.
General information
Firm type
other
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Itasca
Corporate office
Itasca, IL, United States
Additional offices
Taipei, Taiwan · New York, NY, United States · Vallejo, CA, United States
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Is Knowles Corporation a family office or investment vehicle?
No. Knowles Corporation is a publicly traded manufacturing company listed on the NYSE (ticker: KN). It designs and produces high-performance electronic components such as microphones, speakers, capacitors, and RF filters for medtech, defense, industrial, and electrification markets. It does not manage outside capital or function as a family office.
Who leads Knowles Corporation?
Knowles Corporation is led by a CEO and board of directors elected by public shareholders. As of the latest public filings, Daniel J. Fidler serves as a director and the company's executive team includes the CEO and division heads. Leadership is disclosed in the firm's SEC filings.
What are Knowles's primary end markets?
Knowles focuses on four end markets: medtech (hearing aids, surgical instruments, diagnostic devices), aerospace and defense (radar, military radios, avionics), industrial (factory automation, robotics), and electrification (power management for EVs and grid infrastructure). These markets demand high reliability and performance.
Does Knowles operate globally?
Yes. Knowles has facilities in Itasca, Illinois (headquarters); Taipei, Taiwan; Vallejo, California; and New York, among other locations. Its supply chain and customer base span North America, Europe, and Asia.
How does Knowles allocate capital?
Knowles allocates capital toward R&D, organic growth projects, and selective acquisitions. As a public company, its capital allocation is overseen by a board of directors and disclosed in quarterly and annual reports. The firm does not make outside investments in the style of a family office.
Why is Knowles Corporation included in a family office database?
This entry may appear due to its historical connection to Dover Corporation or because the firm's structure was misunderstood. Knowles is a component manufacturer, not an investment vehicle. It is included here for completeness but should not be considered a family office or asset manager.
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