Additional Proxy Soliciting Materials (definitive) (defa14a)
March 14 2018 - 2:45PM
Edgar (US Regulatory)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
(Rule
14a-101)
INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT
SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(Amendment No. )
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Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the
Registrant ☐
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Preliminary Proxy Statement
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Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2))
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Definitive Proxy Statement
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Definitive Additional Materials
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Soliciting Material Pursuant to §
240.14a-12
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KNOWLES CORPORATION
(Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if Other Than the Registrant)
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*** Exercise Your
Righ
t
to Vote ***
Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the
Stockholder Meeting to Be Held on May 01, 2018
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KNOWLES
CORPORATION
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Meeting Information
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Meeting Type:
Annual Meeting
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For holders as of:
March 05, 2018
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Date:
May 01, 2018
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Time:
9:15 AM CDT
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Location:
Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile
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KNOWLES CORPORATION
ATTN: THOMAS JACKSON
1151 MAPLEWOOD DR
ITASCA, IL 60143
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20 East Chestnut Street
Chicago, IL 60611
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You are receiving this communication because you hold
shares in the above named company.
This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice
to vote these shares. This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. You may view the proxy materials online at
www.proxyvote.co
m
or easily request a
paper copy (see reverse side).
We encourage you to access and review all of the
important information contained in the proxy materials before voting.
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See the
reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instructions.
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0000360140_1 R1.0.1.17
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Before You Vote
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How to Access the Proxy Materials
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Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE:
1. Annual Report
2. Proxy Statement
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How to View Online:
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Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow
(located on the following page) and visit:
www.proxyvote.com
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How to Request
and Receive a PAPER or
E-MAIL
Copy:
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If you want to receive a paper or e-mail copy of these documents, you must request one.
There is NO charge for
requesting a copy. Please choose one of the following methods to make your request:
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1)
BY INTERNET
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www.proxyvote.com
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2)
BY TELEPHONE
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1-800-579-1639
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BY
E-MAIL*
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sendmaterial@proxyvote.com
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* If requesting
materials by e-mail, please send a blank e-mail with the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow
(located on the following page) in the subject line.
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Requests, instructions and other inquiries sent to this e-mail address will NOT be forwarded to your investment advisor.
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Please make the request as instructed above on or before
April 17, 2018 to facilitate timely delivery.
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How To Vote
Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods
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Vote In Person:
Many stockholder meetings have attendance requirements including, but not limited to, the possession of an attendance ticket issued by
the entity holding the meeting. Please check the meeting materials for any special requirements for meeting attendance. At the meeting, you will need to request a ballot to vote these shares.
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Vote
By
Internet:
To vote now by Internet, go to
www.proxyvote.com.
Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow
available and follow the instructions.
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Vote By Mail:
You can vote by mail by requesting a paper copy of the materials, which will include a proxy card.
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0000360140_2 R1.0.1.17
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The Board of Directors recommends you vote
FOR
the following nominees:
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1.
Election of Directors To elect the four Class II
directors named in the proxy statement;
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Nominees
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01) Didier Hirsch
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02) Ronald Jankov
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03) Ye Jane Li
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04) Cheryl Shavers
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The Board of Directors recommends you vote
FOR
proposals 2, 3, 4 and 5:
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2.
To ratify the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as our
independent registered public accounting firm for 2018;
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To approve, on an advisory basis, our named executive officer
compensation;
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To approve an amendment to our Amended and Restated Certificate
of Incorporation to declassify our Board of Directors;
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To approve the Knowles Corporation 2018 Equity and Cash
Incentive Plan
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NOTE:
The proxies are authorized to vote in their discretion on such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof.
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