Christopher Kennedy - Knoll Independent Director

Director

Mr. Christopher G. Kennedy is an Independent Director of Knoll Inc. since November 14, 2014. Mr. Kennedy joined us as a director in November 2014. Mr. Kennedy serves as Chairman of Joseph P. Kennedy Enterprises, Inc., which is the investment firm of the Kennedy Family. Mr. Kennedy also serves on the Board of Directors of Interface, Inc., a floor covering company, and is the Founder and Chairman of Top Box Foods, a Chicagobased nonprofit hungerrelief organization. He formerly served as President of Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc., a subsidiary of Vornado Realty Trust, from 2000 to 2011. Since 1994, he has served on the Board of Trustees of Ariel Mutual Funds. Mr. Kennedy is also active in several educational and civic organizations. Mr. Kennedy has significant experience in the residential and commercial furniture markets, due to his experience as former President of Merchandise Mart Properties since 2014.
Age 56
Tenure 10 years
Phone215 679-7991
Webwww.knoll.com
Kennedy also brings substantial executive level experience that is particularly beneficial to our strategies and sales and marketing efforts in the corporate office and retail market segments. His insight into governmental and economic affairs and his civic involvement also are of great value to the Knoll board.

Knoll Management Efficiency

The company has Return on Asset of 2.55 % which means that on every $100 spent on assets, it made $2.55 of profit. This is way below average. In the same way, it shows a return on shareholders' equity (ROE) of (1.01) %, meaning that it generated no profit with money invested by stockholders. Knoll's management efficiency ratios could be used to measure how well Knoll manages its routine affairs as well as how well it operates its assets and liabilities.
The company has 494.3 M in debt with debt to equity (D/E) ratio of 0.82, which is OK given its current industry classification. Knoll Inc has a current ratio of 1.23, demonstrating that it may not be capable to disburse its financial commitments when the payables are due. Debt can assist Knoll until it has trouble settling it off, either with new capital or with free cash flow. So, Knoll's shareholders could walk away with nothing if the company can't fulfill its legal obligations to repay debt. However, a more frequent occurrence is when companies like Knoll Inc sell additional shares at bargain prices, diluting existing shareholders. Debt, in this case, can be an excellent and much better tool for Knoll to invest in growth at high rates of return. When we think about Knoll's use of debt, we should always consider it together with cash and equity.

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Knoll, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, designs, manufactures, markets, and sells commercial and residential furniture, accessories, and coverings for the workplace and residential markets in the United States, Canada, Europe, and internationally. The company was founded in 1938 and is headquartered in East Greenville, Pennsylvania. Knoll operates under Business Equipment Supplies classification in the United States and is traded on New York Stock Exchange. It employs 3082 people. Knoll Inc (KNL) is traded on New York Stock Exchange in USA and employs 3,082 people.

Management Performance

Knoll Inc Leadership Team

Elected by the shareholders, the Knoll's board of directors comprises two types of representatives: Knoll inside directors who are chosen from within the company, and outside directors, selected externally and held independent of Knoll. The board's role is to monitor Knoll's management team and ensure that shareholders' interests are well served. Knoll's inside directors are responsible for reviewing and approving budgets prepared by upper management to implement core corporate initiatives and projects. On the other hand, Knoll's outside directors are responsible for providing unbiased perspectives on the board's policies.
John Maypole, Independent Director
Roger Wall, President - Coverings
Benjamin Pardo, Executive Vice President, Director - Design
Sidney Lapidus, Independent Director
Karen Clary, Senior Vice President - Human Resources
Christopher Kennedy, Independent Director
Jeffrey Henderson, Independent Director
Jeffrey Harris, Lead Independent Director
Andrew Cogan, Chairman of the Board, President, Chief Executive Officer
Ronald Kass, Independent Director
Michael Beattie, Global CIO
Roxanne Klein, Senior Vice President - Human Resources
Sarah Nash, Independent Director
Esohe Omoruyi, Executive Vice President - Consumer and Digital Commerce
Craig Spray, CFO, Chief Accounting Officer, Sr. VP and Controller
Scott Cameron, Senior Vice President - Operations
Pamela Ahrens, Sr. VP of Sales and Distribution (Leave of Absence)
Christopher Baldwin, Chief Operating Officer, President - Knoll Office
Stephanie Stahl, Independent Director
Kathleen Bradley, Independent Director
David Schutte, Senior Vice President — Specialty Businesses
Burton Staniar, Chairman of the Board
Danie Dienst, Independent Director
Joseph Coppola, COO
Michael Pollner, Senior Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer, General Counsel, Secretary
Roberto Ardagna, Independent Director
Daniel Dienst, Independent Director
Stephen Fisher, Independent Director
Charles Rayfield, Principal Financial Officer, Chief Accounting Officer

Knoll Stock Performance Indicators

The ability to make a profit is the ultimate goal of any investor. But to identify the right stock is not an easy task. Is Knoll a good investment? Although profit is still the single most important financial element of any organization, multiple performance indicators can help investors identify the equity that they will appreciate over time.
Some investors attempt to determine whether the market's mood is bullish or bearish by monitoring changes in market sentiment. Unlike more traditional methods such as technical analysis, investor sentiment usually refers to the aggregate attitude towards Knoll in the overall investment community. So, suppose investors can accurately measure the market's sentiment. In that case, they can use it for their benefit. For example, some tools to gauge market sentiment could be utilized using contrarian indexes, Knoll's short interest history, or implied volatility extrapolated from Knoll options trading.

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Other Consideration for investing in Knoll Stock

If you are still planning to invest in Knoll Inc check if it may still be traded through OTC markets such as Pink Sheets or OTC Bulletin Board. You may also purchase it directly from the company, but this is not always possible and may require contacting the company directly. Please note that delisted stocks are often considered to be more risky investments, as they are no longer subject to the same regulatory and reporting requirements as listed stocks. Therefore, it is essential to carefully research the Knoll's history and understand the potential risks before investing.
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