Daniel J. Giesecke
First SEC filing: Feb. 28, 2014 · Latest: Feb. 28, 2014
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Insider transactions
Price change vs current quote, split-adjusted for corporate actions since the filing — not benchmarked, not annualized, not size-weighted
| Date | Ticker | Code | Shares | Price | Value | Owned after | Δ own | A/D | vs now |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2026 | KN | S 10b5-1 | 10,189 | $37.33 | $380,355 | 185,867 Direct | -5.20% | Disposed | 5.5% (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| May 27, 2026 | KN | S 10b5-1 | 10,012 | $37.31 | $373,548 | 175,855 Direct | -5.39% | Disposed | 5.6% (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| Feb. 20, 2026 | KN | F | 3,968 | $27.54 | $109,279 | 196,056 Direct | -1.98% | Disposed | 43.1% (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| Feb. 18, 2026 | KN | F | 3,624 | $27.16 | $98,428 | 200,024 Direct | -1.78% | Disposed | 45.1% (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| Feb. 17, 2026 | KN | A | 39,685 | $27.14 | $1,077,051 | 204,648 Direct | +24.06% | Acquired | 45.2% (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| Feb. 17, 2026 | KN | F | 17,581 | $27.14 | $477,148 | 187,067 Direct | -8.59% | Disposed | 45.2% (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| Feb. 17, 2026 | KN | A | 16,581 | · | · | 203,648 Direct | +8.86% | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| Feb. 9, 2026 | KN | S | 15,885 | $27.22 | $432,390 | 164,963 Direct | -8.78% | Disposed | 44.7% (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| Feb. 6, 2026 | KN | F | 3,332 | $26.98 | $89,897 | 180,848 Direct | -1.81% | Disposed | 46.0% (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| Dec. 11, 2025 | KN | M | 31,513 | $16.77 | $528,473 | 210,385 Direct | +17.62% | Acquired | 134.9% (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| Dec. 11, 2025 | KN | F | 26,205 | $24.04 | $629,968 | 184,180 Direct | -12.46% | Disposed | 63.9% (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| Dec. 11, 2025 | KN | M | 31,513 | $16.77 | $528,473 | 0 Direct | -100.00% | Disposed | 134.9% (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| Aug. 22, 2025 | KN | M | 30,145 | $16.07 | $484,430 | 204,736 Direct | +17.27% | Acquired | 145.2% (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| Aug. 22, 2025 | KN | F | 25,864 | $21.57 | $557,886 | 178,872 Direct | -12.63% | Disposed | 82.7% (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| Aug. 22, 2025 | KN | M | 30,145 | $16.07 | $484,430 | 0 Direct | -100.00% | Disposed | 145.2% (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| Feb. 20, 2025 | KN | F | 3,968 | $17.84 | $70,789 | 174,591 Direct | -2.22% | Disposed | 120.9% (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| Feb. 18, 2025 | KN | A | 18,921 | $18.34 | $347,011 | 162,405 Direct | +13.19% | Acquired | 114.8% (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| Feb. 18, 2025 | KN | F | 8,383 | $18.34 | $153,744 | 154,022 Direct | -5.16% | Disposed | 114.8% (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| Feb. 18, 2025 | KN | A | 24,537 | · | · | 178,559 Direct | +15.93% | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| Feb. 7, 2025 | KN | F | 2,785 | $18.22 | $50,743 | 143,484 Direct | -1.90% | Disposed | 116.2% (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| Feb. 6, 2025 | KN | F | 3,448 | $18.56 | $63,995 | 146,269 Direct | -2.30% | Disposed | 112.3% (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| Nov. 7, 2024 | KN | S 10b5-1 | 323 | $19.39 | $6,263 | 149,717 Direct | -0.22% | Disposed | 103.2% (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| Nov. 6, 2024 | KN | M | 34,787 | $14.29 | $497,106 | 179,761 Direct | +24.00% | Acquired | 175.7% (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| Nov. 6, 2024 | KN | F | 29,721 | $19.35 | $575,101 | 150,040 Direct | -16.53% | Disposed | 103.6% (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| Nov. 6, 2024 | KN | M | 34,787 | $14.29 | $497,106 | 0 Direct | -100.00% | Disposed | 175.7% (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| Feb. 20, 2024 | KN | A | 26,866 | · | · | 135,597 Direct | +24.71% | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| Feb. 20, 2024 | KN | A | 16,835 | $16.75 | $281,986 | 152,432 Direct | +12.42% | Acquired | 135.2% (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| Feb. 20, 2024 | KN | F | 7,458 | $16.75 | $124,922 | 144,974 Direct | -4.89% | Disposed | 135.2% (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| Feb. 8, 2024 | KN | F | 2,868 | $15.91 | $45,630 | 108,731 Direct | -2.57% | Disposed | 147.6% (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| Feb. 7, 2024 | KN | F | 2,780 | $16.52 | $45,926 | 111,599 Direct | -2.43% | Disposed | 138.5% (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| Feb. 6, 2024 | KN | F | 3,465 | $16.52 | $57,242 | 114,379 Direct | -2.94% | Disposed | 138.5% (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| Feb. 10, 2023 | KN | F | 1,652 | $16.09 | $26,581 | 117,844 Direct | -1.38% | Disposed | 144.9% (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| Feb. 8, 2023 | KN | F | 2,868 | $18.82 | $53,976 | 119,496 Direct | -2.34% | Disposed | 109.4% (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| Feb. 7, 2023 | KN | F | 2,795 | $19.08 | $53,329 | 122,364 Direct | -2.23% | Disposed | 106.5% (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| Feb. 6, 2023 | KN | A | 10,711 | $19.09 | $204,473 | 108,951 Direct | +10.90% | Acquired | 106.4% (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| Feb. 6, 2023 | KN | A | 20,953 | · | · | 129,904 Direct | +19.23% | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| Feb. 6, 2023 | KN | F | 4,745 | $19.09 | $90,582 | 125,159 Direct | -3.65% | Disposed | 106.4% (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| Jan. 6, 2023 | KN | F | 38,240 | $17.73 | $677,995 | 98,240 Direct | -28.02% | Disposed | 122.2% (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| Jan. 6, 2023 | KN | M | 47,872 | $11.02 | $527,549 | 136,480 Direct | +54.03% | Acquired | 257.5% (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| Jan. 6, 2023 | KN | F | 38,593 | $17.37 | $670,360 | 97,887 Direct | -28.28% | Disposed | 126.8% (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| Jan. 6, 2023 | KN | M | 47,872 | $11.02 | $527,549 | 0 Direct | -100.00% | Disposed | 257.5% (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| March 28, 2022 | KN | M | 47,873 | $11.02 | $527,560 | 136,481 Direct | +54.03% | Acquired | 257.5% (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| March 28, 2022 | KN | S 10b5-1 | 47,873 | $22.19 | $1,062,302 | 88,608 Direct | -35.08% | Disposed | 77.6% (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| March 28, 2022 | KN | M | 47,873 | $11.02 | $527,560 | 47,872 Direct | -50.00% | Disposed | 257.5% (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| Feb. 19, 2022 | KN | F | 1,724 | $21.68 | $37,376 | 88,608 Direct | -1.91% | Disposed | 81.7% (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| Feb. 10, 2022 | KN | F | 1,652 | $22.21 | $36,691 | 90,332 Direct | -1.80% | Disposed | 77.4% (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| Feb. 8, 2022 | KN | F | 2,868 | $21.25 | $60,945 | 91,984 Direct | -3.02% | Disposed | 85.4% (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| Feb. 7, 2022 | KN | A | 18,921 | · | · | 87,536 Direct | +27.58% | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| Feb. 7, 2022 | KN | A | 13,550 | $21.14 | $286,447 | 101,086 Direct | +15.48% | Acquired | 86.4% (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| Feb. 7, 2022 | KN | F | 6,234 | $21.14 | $131,787 | 94,852 Direct | -6.17% | Disposed | 86.4% (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| Dec. 22, 2021 | KN | M | 16,541 | $21.77 | $360,098 | 84,833 Direct | +24.22% | Acquired | 81.0% (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| Dec. 22, 2021 | KN | D | 15,962 | $22.56 | $360,103 | 68,871 Direct | -18.82% | Disposed | 74.6% (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| Dec. 22, 2021 | KN | F | 256 | $22.56 | $5,775 | 68,615 Direct | -0.37% | Disposed | 74.6% (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| Dec. 22, 2021 | KN | M | 16,541 | · | · | 0 Direct | -100.00% | Disposed | (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| Nov. 1, 2021 | KN | M | 36,419 | $17.91 | $652,264 | 104,711 Direct | +53.33% | Acquired | 120.0% (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| Nov. 1, 2021 | KN | S | 36,419 | $21.15 | $770,262 | 68,292 Direct | -34.78% | Disposed | 86.3% (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| Nov. 1, 2021 | KN | M | 36,419 | $17.91 | $652,264 | 0 Direct | -100.00% | Disposed | 120.0% (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| Feb. 19, 2021 | KN | F | 1,723 | $21.05 | $36,269 | 68,292 Direct | -2.46% | Disposed | 87.2% (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| Feb. 15, 2021 | KN | F | 1,938 | $20.99 | $40,679 | 70,015 Direct | -2.69% | Disposed | 87.7% (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| Feb. 10, 2021 | KN | F | 1,652 | $20.55 | $33,949 | 71,953 Direct | -2.24% | Disposed | 91.7% (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| Feb. 8, 2021 | KN | A | 15,791 | $20.60 | $325,295 | 61,410 Direct | +34.61% | Acquired | 91.3% (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| Feb. 8, 2021 | KN | F | 7,222 | $20.60 | $148,773 | 54,188 Direct | -11.76% | Disposed | 91.3% (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| Feb. 8, 2021 | KN | A | 19,417 | · | · | 73,605 Direct | +35.83% | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| Jan. 22, 2021 | KN | S 10b5-1 | 5,000 | $20.00 | $100,000 | 45,619 Direct | -9.88% | Disposed | 97.0% (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| Feb. 28, 2020 | KN | A | 1,009 | $16.62 | $16,770 | 50,619 Direct | +2.03% | Acquired | 137.1% (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| Feb. 19, 2020 | KN | F | 1,723 | $17.59 | $30,308 | 49,610 Direct | -3.36% | Disposed | 124.0% (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| Feb. 16, 2020 | KN | F | 2,873 | $17.81 | $51,168 | 51,333 Direct | -5.30% | Disposed | 121.2% (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| Feb. 15, 2020 | KN | F | 1,918 | $17.81 | $34,160 | 54,206 Direct | -3.42% | Disposed | 121.2% (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| Feb. 12, 2020 | KN | F | 2,966 | $17.35 | $51,460 | 56,124 Direct | -5.02% | Disposed | 127.1% (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| Feb. 12, 2020 | KN | A | 6,141 | $17.35 | $106,546 | 59,090 Direct | +11.60% | Acquired | 127.1% (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| Feb. 10, 2020 | KN | A | 31,513 | · | · | 31,513 Direct | · | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| Feb. 10, 2020 | KN | A | 11,181 | · | · | 52,949 Direct | +26.77% | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| Oct. 29, 2019 | KN | S | 22,595 | $20.85 | $471,106 | 41,768 Direct | -35.11% | Disposed | 89.0% (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| July 29, 2019 | KN | I | 147 | $20.04 | $2,946 | 0 Indirect | -100.00% | Disposed | 96.6% (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| July 26, 2019 | KN | S | 8,000 | $20.03 | $160,240 | 64,363 Direct | -11.06% | Disposed | 96.7% (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| Feb. 19, 2019 | KN | A | 30,145 | · | · | 30,145 Direct | · | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| Feb. 19, 2019 | KN | A | 11,668 | · | · | 72,363 Direct | +19.22% | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| Feb. 17, 2019 | KN | F | 3,217 | $16.15 | $51,955 | 60,695 Direct | -5.03% | Disposed | 144.0% (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| Feb. 16, 2019 | KN | F | 2,861 | $16.15 | $46,205 | 63,912 Direct | -4.28% | Disposed | 144.0% (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| Feb. 15, 2019 | KN | F | 2,170 | $16.15 | $35,046 | 66,773 Direct | -3.15% | Disposed | 144.0% (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| March 7, 2018 | KN | F | 3,001 | $14.77 | $44,325 | 68,943 Direct | -4.17% | Disposed | 166.8% (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| Feb. 19, 2018 | KN | F | 873 | $14.30 | $12,484 | 71,944 Direct | -1.20% | Disposed | 175.5% (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| Feb. 17, 2018 | KN | F | 2,094 | $14.30 | $29,944 | 72,817 Direct | -2.80% | Disposed | 175.5% (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| Feb. 16, 2018 | KN | F | 2,162 | $14.30 | $30,917 | 74,911 Direct | -2.81% | Disposed | 175.5% (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| Feb. 15, 2018 | KN | A | 34,787 | · | · | 34,787 Direct | · | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| Feb. 15, 2018 | KN | A | 13,121 | · | · | 77,073 Direct | +20.52% | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| March 7, 2017 | KN | F | 2,784 | $18.33 | $51,031 | 63,952 Direct | -4.17% | Disposed | 114.9% (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| March 7, 2017 | KN | F | 557 | $18.33 | $10,210 | 66,736 Direct | -0.83% | Disposed | 114.9% (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| Feb. 17, 2017 | KN | F | 2,987 | $19.42 | $58,008 | 67,293 Direct | -4.25% | Disposed | 102.9% (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| Feb. 17, 2017 | KN | F | 1,382 | $19.42 | $26,838 | 70,280 Direct | -1.93% | Disposed | 102.9% (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| Feb. 16, 2017 | KN | A | 27,860 | · | · | 27,860 Direct | · | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| Feb. 16, 2017 | KN | A | 19,450 | · | · | 71,662 Direct | +37.25% | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| March 7, 2016 | KN | F | 414 | $12.50 | $5,175 | 52,212 Direct | -0.79% | Disposed | 215.2% (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| Feb. 17, 2016 | KN | A | 95,745 | · | · | 95,745 Direct | · | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| Feb. 17, 2016 | KN | F | 1,084 | $11.02 | $11,946 | 52,626 Direct | -2.02% | Disposed | 257.5% (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| Feb. 17, 2016 | KN | A | 21,779 | · | · | 53,710 Direct | +68.21% | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| Feb. 15, 2016 | KN | F | 456 | $9.98 | $4,551 | 31,931 Direct | -1.41% | Disposed | 294.8% (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| May 12, 2015 | KN | P | 2,100 | $18.51 | $38,871 | 32,387 Direct | +6.93% | Acquired | 112.9% (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| May 12, 2015 | KN | P | 200 | $18.50 | $3,700 | 30,287 Direct | +0.66% | Acquired | 113.0% (price as of 2026-10-05) |
| May 12, 2015 | KN | P | 900 | $18.49 | $16,641 | 30,087 Direct | +3.08% | Acquired | 113.1% (price as of 2026-10-05) |
Showing latest 100 of 110 transactions
P = Open-market purchase · S = Sale · A = Grant/award · M = Option exercise · G = Gift · F = Tax withholding
Insider transactions are not a recommendation; sales are often driven by liquidity or tax reasons.
Derivative holdings (Form 4 Table II) Options, RSUs and convertible securities reported on Form 4 Table II.
| Date | Ticker | Security | Underlying | Exercise price | Expiration | Shares | A/D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 11, 2025 | KN | Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock | $16.77 | Feb. 9, 2027 | 31,513 | Disposed |
| Aug. 22, 2025 | KN | Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock | $16.07 | Feb. 19, 2026 | 30,145 | Disposed |
| Nov. 6, 2024 | KN | Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock | $14.29 | Feb. 15, 2025 | 34,787 | Disposed |
| Jan. 6, 2023 | KN | Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock | $11.02 | Feb. 16, 2023 | 47,872 | Disposed |
| March 28, 2022 | KN | Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock | $11.02 | Feb. 16, 2023 | 47,873 | Disposed |
| Dec. 22, 2021 | KN | Stock Appreciation Right | Common Stock | $21.77 | Feb. 9, 2022 | 16,541 | Disposed |
| Nov. 1, 2021 | KN | Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock | $17.91 | Feb. 16, 2022 | 36,419 | Disposed |
| Feb. 10, 2020 | KN | Stock Option (Right to Buy) | Common Stock | $16.77 | Feb. 10, 2027 | 31,513 | Acquired |
| Feb. 19, 2019 | KN | Stock Option (Right to Buy) | Common Stock | $16.07 | Feb. 18, 2026 | 30,145 | Acquired |
| Feb. 15, 2018 | KN | Stock Option (Right to Buy) | Common Stock | $14.29 | Feb. 15, 2025 | 34,787 | Acquired |
| Feb. 16, 2017 | KN | Stock Option (Right to Buy) | Common Stock | $19.28 | Feb. 15, 2024 | 27,860 | Acquired |
| Feb. 17, 2016 | KN | Stock Option (Right to Buy) | Common Stock | $11.02 | Feb. 16, 2023 | 95,745 | Acquired |
| Feb. 17, 2015 | KN | Stock Option (Right to Buy) | Common Stock | $17.91 | Feb. 16, 2022 | 36,419 | Acquired |
| March 7, 2014 | KN | Stock Appreciation Right | Common Stock | $23.92 | Feb. 14, 2023 | 15,051 | Acquired |
| March 7, 2014 | KN | Stock Appreciation Right | Common Stock | $21.77 | Feb. 9, 2022 | 16,541 | Acquired |
| March 7, 2014 | KN | Stock Appreciation Right | Common Stock | $22.17 | Feb. 10, 2021 | 7,219 | Acquired |
| March 7, 2014 | KN | Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock | $29.53 | March 5, 2021 | 16,000 | Acquired |
| March 7, 2014 | KN | Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock | $29.53 | March 5, 2021 | 44,444 | Acquired |
Exercise/conversion price is blank when not applicable (e.g. RSUs).
Initial ownership (Form 3) 1 holding
Securities held when first becoming an insider, per SEC Form 3.
| Date | Ticker | Security | Shares | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb. 28, 2014 | KN | Common Stock | 147 | Indirect |
Compensation (DEF 14A)
Matched by name from proxy statements (DEF 14A) — verify against the filing.
| Fiscal year | Salary | Bonus | Stock awards | Option awards | Non-equity incentive | Pension change | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $357,500 | · | · | · | $193,676 | $0 | $13,211 | $1,164,393 |
| 2015 | $325,000 | · | · | · | $80,600 | $0 | $14,691 | $820,300 |
| 2014 | $287,789 | · | $520,023 | · | $86,400 | $0 | $18,086 | $1,692,292 |
Figures from the Summary Compensation Table of the company's proxy statement (DEF 14A). Compensation is not a recommendation.