Knowit Management
Management criteria checks 3/4
Knowit's CEO is Per Wallentin, appointed in Feb 2011, has a tenure of 14.33 years. total yearly compensation is SEK12.70M, comprised of 72.7% salary and 27.3% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.21% of the company’s shares, worth SEK7.66M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 5.7 years and 3.8 years respectively.
Key information
Per Wallentin
Chief executive officer
SEK 12.7m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 72.73% |
| CEO tenure | 14.3yrs |
| CEO ownership | 0.2% |
| Management average tenure | 5.7yrs |
| Board average tenure | 3.8yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Knowit's (STO:KNOW) Dividend Will Be SEK1.15
May 28
Knowit (STO:KNOW) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of SEK1.15
May 14Knowit AB (publ) Just Missed EPS By 15%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next
May 02Knowit (STO:KNOW) Is Paying Out Less In Dividends Than Last Year
Apr 30Knowit's (STO:KNOW) Shareholders Will Receive A Smaller Dividend Than Last Year
Mar 26Knowit's (STO:KNOW) Dividend Will Be Reduced To SEK1.15
Feb 22Knowit AB (publ) Earnings Missed Analyst Estimates: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Now
Feb 12
AI Transformation And Improving Swedish Markets Will Create Future Opportunities
Continued improvement in Solutions utilization and margins suggests potential for increased revenue and profitability.There May Be Reason For Hope In Knowit's (STO:KNOW) Disappointing Earnings
Nov 02Knowit (STO:KNOW) Will Pay A Dividend Of SEK2.60
Oct 12Knowit (STO:KNOW) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of SEK2.60
Jul 23Market Participants Recognise Knowit AB (publ)'s (STO:KNOW) Earnings Pushing Shares 28% Higher
May 23Knowit (STO:KNOW) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of SEK2.60
May 09Knowit AB (publ) Just Missed Earnings - But Analysts Have Updated Their Models
May 08Knowit (STO:KNOW) Has Announced That Its Dividend Will Be Reduced To SEK2.60
Apr 24Results: Knowit AB (publ) Exceeded Expectations And The Consensus Has Updated Its Estimates
Feb 11Knowit (STO:KNOW) Will Pay A Larger Dividend Than Last Year At SEK3.75
Nov 11Knowit (STO:KNOW) Is Increasing Its Dividend To SEK3.75
Oct 19Knowit (STO:KNOW) Is Increasing Its Dividend To SEK3.75
Oct 05Knowit (STO:KNOW) Is Paying Out A Larger Dividend Than Last Year
Aug 28Some Investors May Be Worried About Knowit's (STO:KNOW) Returns On Capital
Jul 21Knowit's (STO:KNOW) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's
Jul 05Knowit (STO:KNOW) Is Increasing Its Dividend To SEK3.75
May 06Knowit (STO:KNOW) Might Be Having Difficulty Using Its Capital Effectively
Apr 17A Look At The Fair Value Of Knowit AB (publ) (STO:KNOW)
Feb 03Here's Why We Think Knowit (STO:KNOW) Might Deserve Your Attention Today
Nov 09CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | SEK 83m |
| Dec 31 2024 | SEK 13m | SEK 9m | SEK 106m |
| Sep 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | SEK 158m |
| Jun 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | SEK 184m |
| Mar 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | SEK 201m |
| Dec 31 2023 | SEK 12m | SEK 9m | SEK 240m |
| Sep 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | SEK 267m |
| Jun 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | SEK 256m |
| Mar 31 2023 | n/a | n/a | SEK 366m |
| Dec 31 2022 | SEK 14m | SEK 8m | SEK 385m |
| Sep 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | SEK 395m |
| Jun 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | SEK 429m |
| Mar 31 2022 | n/a | n/a | SEK 341m |
| Dec 31 2021 | SEK 13m | SEK 7m | SEK 290m |
| Sep 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | SEK 242m |
| Jun 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | SEK 234m |
| Mar 31 2021 | n/a | n/a | SEK 234m |
| Dec 31 2020 | SEK 12m | SEK 7m | SEK 250m |
| Sep 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | SEK 245m |
| Jun 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | SEK 238m |
| Mar 31 2020 | n/a | n/a | SEK 243m |
| Dec 31 2019 | SEK 9m | SEK 6m | SEK 232m |
| Sep 30 2019 | n/a | n/a | SEK 227m |
| Jun 30 2019 | n/a | n/a | SEK 229m |
| Mar 31 2019 | n/a | n/a | SEK 234m |
| Dec 31 2018 | SEK 10m | SEK 6m | SEK 223m |
Compensation vs Market: Per's total compensation ($USD1.32M) is above average for companies of similar size in the Swedish market ($USD625.25K).
Compensation vs Earnings: Per's compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.
CEO
Per Wallentin (54 yo)
Mr. Per Wallentin has been the Chief Executive Officer and President of Knowit Aktiebolag (publ) (Knowit AB (publ) (formerly known as Know IT AB)) since February 4, 2011. He served as Director of Poolia AB...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President & CEO | 14.3yrs | SEK 12.70m | 0.21% SEK 7.7m | |
| Chief Financial Officer | 6.4yrs | no data | 0.012% SEK 435.4k | |
| Head of Communications | 8.4yrs | no data | 0.023% SEK 825.4k | |
| Head of People & Culture | no data | no data | 0.010% SEK 376.3k | |
| Executive VP & Head of Knowit Solutions | no data | no data | 0.15% SEK 5.5m | |
| Head of Sustainability | no data | no data | no data | |
| Executive VP & Head of Insight | 4.9yrs | no data | 0.016% SEK 578.2k | |
| Interim Head of Connectivity | no data | no data | no data | |
| Head of Business Support | no data | no data | 0.018% SEK 660.0k | |
| Head of Exeperience | 1.3yrs | no data | 0.12% SEK 4.4m | |
| Head of Knowit Connectivity | 2.4yrs | no data | 0.021% SEK 765.6k |
Experienced Management: KNOW's management team is seasoned and experienced (5.7 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director | 3.8yrs | SEK 323.00k | 0.018% SEK 660.0k | |
| Independent Director | 7.4yrs | SEK 358.00k | 0.0073% SEK 263.8k | |
| Chairman | less than a year | no data | no data | |
| Independent Director | 11.4yrs | SEK 323.00k | 0.0037% SEK 131.9k | |
| Independent Director | 7.4yrs | SEK 430.00k | 0.0044% SEK 158.2k | |
| Independent Director | 3.8yrs | SEK 287.00k | 0.0037% SEK 131.9k | |
| Director | less than a year | no data | no data |
Experienced Board: KNOW's board of directors are considered experienced (3.8 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2025/06/09 07:27 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2025/06/05 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2024/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Knowit AB (publ) is covered by 8 analysts. 3 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| null null | ABG Sundal Collier |
| Ramil Koria | Danske Bank |
| Erik Hjulström | DNB Carnegie |