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Recordkeeping fees per participant · Knowles Corporation 401(k) Plan · plan year 2024
$80.28
Higher than 59% of the 5,847 plans $50 to 250M that report it.
= $139,283 / 1,735
Schedule H, line 2i(3); OTH_RECORDKEEPING_FEES_AMT pos 160; filing 20250814171753NAL0028407154001, received 2025-08-14
participants_with_balance: Form 5500, line 6g(2); PARTCP_ACCOUNT_BAL_CNT pos 78; filing 20250814171753NAL0028407154001, received 2025-08-14
Percentiles compare this plan with the Schedule H plans $50 to 250M in assets of the same plan year, excluding final filings; shown only where at least 50 comparable plans report the figure. Plan year 2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31, filing received 2025-08-14.
Administrative expenses excluding investment management, per participant
$106.21
Higher than 57% of the 8,758 plans $50 to 250M that report it.
= $184,283 / 1,735
derived, admin_expenses (2i(12)) minus invst_mgmt_fees (2i(5)), floored at 0; filing 20250814171753NAL0028407154001, received 2025-08-14
participants_with_balance: Form 5500, line 6g(2); PARTCP_ACCOUNT_BAL_CNT pos 78; filing 20250814171753NAL0028407154001, received 2025-08-14
Administrative expenses per participant
$152.74
Higher than 58% of the 9,042 plans $50 to 250M that report it.
= $265,000 / 1,735
Schedule H, line 2i(12) total administrative expenses; TOT_ADMIN_EXPENSES_AMT pos 109; filing 20250814171753NAL0028407154001, received 2025-08-14
participants_with_balance: Form 5500, line 6g(2); PARTCP_ACCOUNT_BAL_CNT pos 78; filing 20250814171753NAL0028407154001, received 2025-08-14
Administrative expenses as a share of assets
0.130%
Higher than 48% of the 9,049 plans $50 to 250M that report it.
= $265,000 / $204,482,034
Schedule H, line 2i(12) total administrative expenses; TOT_ADMIN_EXPENSES_AMT pos 109; filing 20250814171753NAL0028407154001, received 2025-08-14
assets_eoy: Schedule H, Part I line 1f col (b); TOT_ASSETS_EOY_AMT pos 61; filing 20250814171753NAL0028407154001, received 2025-08-14
Employer contributions per participant
$2,798
Higher than 51% of the 9,105 plans $50 to 250M that report it.
= $4,854,733 / 1,735
Schedule H, Part II line 2a(1)(A); EMPLR_CONTRIB_INCOME_AMT pos 68; filing 20250814171753NAL0028407154001, received 2025-08-14
participants_with_balance: Form 5500, line 6g(2); PARTCP_ACCOUNT_BAL_CNT pos 78; filing 20250814171753NAL0028407154001, received 2025-08-14
Employer share of total contributions
31.2%
Higher than 56% of the 9,112 plans $50 to 250M that report it.
= $4,854,733 / $15,540,472
Schedule H, Part II line 2a(1)(A); EMPLR_CONTRIB_INCOME_AMT pos 68; filing 20250814171753NAL0028407154001, received 2025-08-14
total_contrib: Schedule H, line 2a(3); TOT_CONTRIB_AMT pos 72; filing 20250814171753NAL0028407154001, received 2025-08-14
Plan terms are described in Knowles Corporation's SEC filings: Form 11-K filed 2024-06-18 and Form 10-K filed 2026-02-09. No term could be quoted from them with the required precision.
2E profit-sharing · 2F ERISA 404(c) plan · 2G fully participant-directed · 2J 401(k) feature · 2K 401(m) arrangement · 2S pre-approved plan document · 2T default investment (QDIA) · Form 5500, line 8a; TYPE_PENSION_BNFT_CODE pos 81; filing 20250814171753NAL0028407154001, received 2025-08-14
| Field | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Plan sponsor | KNOWLES CORPORATION | Form 5500, Part II line 2a; SPONSOR_DFE_NAME pos 19; filing 20250814171753NAL0028407154001, received 2025-08-14 |
| Plan name | KNOWLES CORPORATION 401(K) PLAN | Form 5500, line 1a; PLAN_NAME pos 16; filing 20250814171753NAL0028407154001, received 2025-08-14 |
| Sponsor EIN / plan number | 90-1002689 / 001 | Form 5500, line 2b; SPONS_DFE_EIN pos 44; filing 20250814171753NAL0028407154001, received 2025-08-14 |
| Plan type | single-employer | Form 5500, Part I line A; TYPE_PLAN_ENTITY_CD pos 4; filing 20250814171753NAL0028407154001, received 2025-08-14 |
| Sponsor location | ITASCA, IL | Form 5500, line 2a; SPONS_DFE_MAIL_US_STATE pos 25; filing 20250814171753NAL0028407154001, received 2025-08-14 |
| Industry (business code) | 334410, Manufacturing | Form 5500, line 2d; BUSINESS_CODE pos 46; filing 20250814171753NAL0028407154001, received 2025-08-14 |
| Plan year | 2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Form 5500, Part I plan year; FORM_PLAN_YEAR_BEGIN_DATE pos 2; filing 20250814171753NAL0028407154001, received 2025-08-14 |
| Filing received | 2025-08-14 | Form 5500, EFAST2 receipt date; DATE_RECEIVED pos 102; filing 20250814171753NAL0028407154001, received 2025-08-14 |
| Final filing | no | Form 5500, Part I line B; FINAL_FILING_IND pos 8; filing 20250814171753NAL0028407154001, received 2025-08-14 |
| Amended filing | no | Form 5500, Part I line B; AMENDED_IND pos 7; filing 20250814171753NAL0028407154001, received 2025-08-14 |
| Participants, beginning of year | 1,501 | Form 5500, line 5; TOT_PARTCP_BOY_CNT pos 71; filing 20250814171753NAL0028407154001, received 2025-08-14 |
| Active participants | 1,194 | Form 5500, line 6a(2); TOT_ACTIVE_PARTCP_CNT pos 72; filing 20250814171753NAL0028407154001, received 2025-08-14 |
| Participants, end of year | 1,840 | Form 5500, line 6f; TOT_ACT_RTD_SEP_BENEF_CNT pos 77; filing 20250814171753NAL0028407154001, received 2025-08-14 |
| Participants with an account balance | 1,735 | Form 5500, line 6g(2); PARTCP_ACCOUNT_BAL_CNT pos 78; filing 20250814171753NAL0028407154001, received 2025-08-14 |
| Total assets, beginning of year | $183,306,028 | Schedule H, Part I line 1f col (a); TOT_ASSETS_BOY_AMT pos 30; filing 20250814171753NAL0028407154001, received 2025-08-14 |
| Total assets, end of year | $204,482,034 | Schedule H, Part I line 1f col (b); TOT_ASSETS_EOY_AMT pos 61; filing 20250814171753NAL0028407154001, received 2025-08-14 |
| Net assets, end of year | $204,482,034 | Schedule H, line 1l col (b); NET_ASSETS_EOY_AMT pos 67; filing 20250814171753NAL0028407154001, received 2025-08-14 |
| Total income | $41,293,653 | Schedule H, Part II line 2d; TOT_INCOME_AMT pos 97; filing 20250814171753NAL0028407154001, received 2025-08-14 |
| Net income | $21,176,006 | Schedule H, line 2k; NET_INCOME_AMT pos 111; filing 20250814171753NAL0028407154001, received 2025-08-14 |
| Employer contributions | $4,854,733 | Schedule H, Part II line 2a(1)(A); EMPLR_CONTRIB_INCOME_AMT pos 68; filing 20250814171753NAL0028407154001, received 2025-08-14 |
| Participant contributions | $9,344,880 | Schedule H, line 2a(1)(B); PARTICIPANT_CONTRIB_AMT pos 69; filing 20250814171753NAL0028407154001, received 2025-08-14 |
| Other contributions (incl. rollovers) | $1,340,859 | Schedule H, line 2a(1)(C); OTH_CONTRIB_RCVD_AMT pos 70; filing 20250814171753NAL0028407154001, received 2025-08-14 |
| Total contributions | $15,540,472 | Schedule H, line 2a(3); TOT_CONTRIB_AMT pos 72; filing 20250814171753NAL0028407154001, received 2025-08-14 |
| Benefit payments | $19,741,758 | Schedule H, line 2e(4); TOT_DISTRIB_BNFT_AMT pos 101; filing 20250814171753NAL0028407154001, received 2025-08-14 |
| Total expenses (incl. benefit payments) | $20,117,647 | Schedule H, line 2j; TOT_EXPENSES_AMT pos 110; filing 20250814171753NAL0028407154001, received 2025-08-14 |
| Total administrative expenses | $265,000 | Schedule H, line 2i(12) total administrative expenses; TOT_ADMIN_EXPENSES_AMT pos 109; filing 20250814171753NAL0028407154001, received 2025-08-14 |
| Contract administrator fees | $0 | Schedule H, line 2i(2); CONTRACT_ADMIN_FEES_AMT pos 106; filing 20250814171753NAL0028407154001, received 2025-08-14 |
| Recordkeeping fees | $139,283 | Schedule H, line 2i(3); OTH_RECORDKEEPING_FEES_AMT pos 160; filing 20250814171753NAL0028407154001, received 2025-08-14 |
| IQPA audit fees | $45,000 | Schedule H, line 2i(4); IQPA_AUDIT_FEES_AMT pos 161; filing 20250814171753NAL0028407154001, received 2025-08-14 |
| Investment advisory and management fees | $80,717 | Schedule H, line 2i(5); INVST_MGMT_FEES_AMT pos 107; filing 20250814171753NAL0028407154001, received 2025-08-14 |
| Administrative expenses excluding investment management | $184,283 | derived, admin_expenses (2i(12)) minus invst_mgmt_fees (2i(5)), floored at 0; filing 20250814171753NAL0028407154001, received 2025-08-14 |
| Held in master trusts | $0 | Schedule H, line 1c(11) col (b); INT_MASTER_TR_EOY_AMT pos 53; filing 20250814171753NAL0028407154001, received 2025-08-14 |
| Held in common/collective trusts | $14,047,898 | Schedule H, line 1c(9) col (b); INT_COMMON_TR_EOY_AMT pos 51; filing 20250814171753NAL0028407154001, received 2025-08-14 |
| Held in mutual funds | $187,784,786 | Schedule H, line 1c(13) col (b); INT_REG_INVST_CO_EOY_AMT pos 55; filing 20250814171753NAL0028407154001, received 2025-08-14 |
| Independent auditor | BDO USA, LLP | Schedule H, Part III line 3a; ACCOUNTANT_FIRM_NAME pos 116; filing 20250814171753NAL0028407154001, received 2025-08-14 |
Position = column in the DOL layout for form year 2024. Filing 20250814171753NAL0028407154001, received 2025-08-14.
| Provider | Relationship | Service codes | Direct compensation | Indirect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMPOWER ANNUITY INSURANCE COMPANYrecordkeeper | NONE | 15 Recordkeeping and information management; 37 Participant loan processing; 50 Direct payment from the plan; 64 Recordkeeping fees | $139,347 | yes |
| CAPITAL STRATEGIES INVESTMENT GROUP | NONE | 27 Investment advisory (plan); 50 Direct payment from the plan; 26 Investment advisory (participants) | $60,000 | no |
| BDO USA LLP | NONE | 10 Accounting (including auditing); 50 Direct payment from the plan | $45,000 | no |
| EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC | NONE | 26 Investment advisory (participants); 50 Direct payment from the plan | $20,717 | no |
| EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES | NONE | 33 Securities brokerage; 72 Other investment fees and expenses | $145 | no |
Schedule C Part I line 2: name (a), service codes (b), relationship (c), direct compensation paid by the plan (d), indirect compensation received (e). Filing 20250814171753NAL0028407154001, received 2025-08-14.
| Figure | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total assets | $183,306,028 | $204,482,034 | 11.6% |
| Participants with a balance | 1,476 | 1,735 | 17.5% |
| Administrative expenses | $237,648 | $265,000 | 11.5% |
| Recordkeeping fees per participant | $90.91 | $80.28 | -11.7% |
| Employer contributions | $4,512,925 | $4,854,733 | 7.6% |
Prior filing 20240826133725NAL0005486067001, received 2024-08-26; the plan years are contiguous.
Sponsor name as filed: KNOWLES CORPORATION; SEC registrant: Knowles Corp (CIK 1587523, matched by EIN; display name from the Form 11-K cover).