As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 30, 2014

File No. 001-36102

 

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

AMENDMENT NO. 4

TO

FORM 10

 

 

GENERAL FORM FOR REGISTRATION OF SECURITIES

PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OR 12(g) OF

THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

 

Knowles Corporation

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Delaware		90-1002689
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
1151 Maplewood Drive, Itasca, IL		60143
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 630-250-5100

Securities to be registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class to be so registered		Name of each exchange on which each class is to be registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share		New York Stock Exchange

Securities to be registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

 

Large accelerated filer		¨		Accelerated filer		¨
Non-accelerated filer		x  (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)		Smaller reporting company		¨

 

 

 

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KNOWLES CORPORATION

INFORMATION REQUIRED IN REGISTRATION STATEMENT

CROSS-REFERENCE SHEET BETWEEN INFORMATION STATEMENT AND ITEMS OF FORM 10

Certain information required to be included in this Form 10 is incorporated by reference to specifically-identified portions of the body of the information statement filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1. None of the information contained in the information statement shall be incorporated by reference herein or deemed to be a part hereof unless such information is specifically incorporated by reference.

 

Item 1.

Business.

The information required by this item is contained under the sections of the information statement entitled “Information Statement Summary,” “Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements,” “Management Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” “Business,” “Certain Relationships and Related Person Transactions” and “Where You Can Find More Information.” Those sections are incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 1A.

Risk Factors.

The information required by this item is contained under the sections of the information statement entitled “Risk Factors” and “Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements.” These sections are incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 2.

Financial Information.

The information required by this item is contained under the sections of the information statement entitled “Selected Historical Combined Financial Data,” “Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Financial Statements” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.” Those sections are incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 3.

Properties.

The information required by this item is contained under the section of the information statement entitled “Business—Properties.” That section is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 4.

Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management.

The information required by this item is contained under the section of the information statement entitled “Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management.” That section is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 5.

Directors and Executive Officers.

The information required by this item is contained under the section of the information statement entitled “Management.” That section is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 6.

Executive Compensation.

The information required by this item is contained under the section of the information statement entitled “Compensation Discussion and Analysis.” That section is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 7.

Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence.

The information required by this item is contained under the sections of the information statement entitled “Management,” “Certain Relationships and Related Person Transactions” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.” Those sections are incorporated herein by reference.

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Item 8.

Legal Proceedings.

The information required by this item is contained under the section of the information statement entitled “Business—Legal Proceedings.” That section is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 9.

Market Price of, and Dividends on, the Registrant’s Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters.

The information required by this item is contained under the sections of the information statement entitled “Dividend Policy,” “Capitalization,” “The Separation and Distribution” and “Description of Knowles’ Capital Stock.” Those sections are incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 10.

Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities.

The information required by this item is contained under the section of the information statement entitled “Description of Knowles’ Capital Stock—Sale of Unregistered Securities.” That section is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 11.

Description of Registrant’s Securities to be Registered.

The information required by this item is contained under the sections of the information statement entitled “Dividend Policy,” “Capitalization,” “The Separation and Distribution” and “Description of Knowles’ Capital Stock.” Those sections are incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 12.

Indemnification of Directors and Officers.

The information required by this item is contained under the section of the information statement entitled “Description of Knowles’ Capital Stock—Limitations on Liability, Indemnification of Officers and Directors and Insurance.” That section is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 13.

Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.

The information required by this item is contained under the sections of the information statement entitled “Index to Financial Statements” (and the financial statements referenced therein). That section is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 14.

Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure.

None.

 

Item 15.

Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(a)	Financial Statements

The information required by this item is contained under the section of the information statement entitled “Index to Financial Statements” (and the financial statements referenced therein). That section is incorporated herein by reference.

 

(b)

Exhibits

See below.

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The following documents are filed as exhibits hereto:

 

Exhibit Number		Exhibit Description
2.1		Form of Separation and Distribution Agreement by and between Dover Corporation and Knowles Corporation. †
3.1		Form of Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Knowles Corporation. †
3.2		Form of Amended and Restated By-Laws of Knowles Corporation. †
10.1		Form of Transition Services Agreement by and between Dover Corporation and Knowles Corporation. †
10.2		Form of Tax Matters Agreement by and between Dover Corporation and Knowles Corporation. †
10.3		Form of Employee Matters Agreement by and between Dover Corporation and Knowles Corporation. *
10.4		Form of Senior Executive Change-in-Control Severance Plan. †
10.5		Form of 2014 Equity and Cash Incentive Plan. *
10.6		Form of Executive Deferred Compensation Plan. *
10.7		Form of Executive Severance Plan. †
10.8		Form of Award Grant Letter for Restricted Stock Units. †
10.9		Form of Award Grant Letter for Restricted Stock. †
10.10		Form of Award Grant Letter for Stock Settled Appreciation Rights. †
10.11		Form of Award Agreement for Stock Options. †
10.12		Form of Executive Officer Annual Incentive Plan. *
10.13		Bonus Agreement between David Wightman and Dover Communication Technologies, dated March 21, 2013. *
10.14		Executive Severance Agreement between David Wightman and Dover Corporation, dated as of February 21, 2000. *
10.15		Relocation Agreements for Dave Wightman. *
10.16		Credit Agreement among Knowles Corporation, certain subsidiaries of Knowles Corporation, the lenders named therein and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent, dated as of January 27, 2014. *
21.1		Subsidiaries of Knowles Corporation. *
99.1		Information Statement of Knowles Corporation, preliminary and subject to completion, dated January 30, 2014. *

 

*	Filed herewith.

†	Previously filed.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

Date: January 30, 2014

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit Number		Exhibit Description
2.1		Form of Separation and Distribution Agreement by and between Dover Corporation and Knowles Corporation. †
3.1		Form of Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Knowles Corporation. †
3.2		Form of Amended and Restated By-Laws of Knowles Corporation. †
10.1		Form of Transition Services Agreement by and between Dover Corporation and Knowles Corporation. †
10.2		Form of Tax Matters Agreement by and between Dover Corporation and Knowles Corporation. †
10.3		Form of Employee Matters Agreement by and between Dover Corporation and Knowles Corporation. *
10.4		Form of Senior Executive Change-in-Control Severance Plan. †
10.5		Form of 2014 Equity and Cash Incentive Plan. *
10.6		Form of Executive Deferred Compensation Plan. *
10.7		Form of Executive Severance Plan. †
10.8		Form of Award Grant Letter for Restricted Stock Units. †
10.9		Form of Award Grant Letter for Restricted Stock. †
10.10		Form of Award Grant Letter for Stock Settled Appreciation Rights. †
10.11		Form of Award Agreement for Stock Options. †
10.12		Form of Executive Officer Annual Incentive Plan. *
10.13		Bonus Agreement between David Wightman and Dover Communication Technologies, dated March 21, 2013. *
10.14		Executive Severance Agreement between David Wightman and Dover Corporation, dated as of February 21, 2000. *
10.15		Relocation Agreements for Dave Wightman. *
10.16		Credit Agreement among Knowles Corporation, certain subsidiaries of Knowles Corporation, the lenders named therein and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent, dated as of January 27, 2014. *
21.1		Subsidiaries of Knowles Corporation. *
99.1		Information Statement of Knowles Corporation, preliminary and subject to completion, dated January 30, 2014. *

 

*	Filed herewith.

†	Previously filed.