Universal Electronics Inc. Announces Board and Executive Changes

TL;DR

UEIC board shakeup and exec comp changes effective Aug 13.

AI Summary

Universal Electronics Inc. announced on August 8, 2025, changes in its board of directors and executive compensation. Specifically, the company reported the departure of certain officers and directors, the election of new directors, and adjustments to compensatory arrangements for its key executives. These changes are effective as of August 13, 2025.

Why It Matters

Changes in board composition and executive compensation can signal shifts in company strategy, governance, or future performance expectations.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: medium — Changes in leadership and compensation can indicate underlying issues or strategic shifts that may impact future performance.

Key Players & Entities

• UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC (company) — Registrant
• August 8, 2025 (date) — Date of earliest event reported
• August 13, 2025 (date) — Date as of change
• Delaware (jurisdiction) — State of incorporation
• 33-0204817 (id) — I.R.S. Employer Identification No.
• 15147 N. Scottsdale Road , Suite H300 , Scottsdale , Arizona 85254-2494 (address) — Address of principal executive offices
• 480-530-3000 (phone) — Registrant's telephone number

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Key Financial Figures

• $0.01 — ich registered Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share UEIC Nasdaq Global Select Mar

Filing Documents

• ueic-20250808.htm (8-K) — 24KB
• 0000101984-25-000205.txt ( ) — 139KB
• ueic-20250808.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 2KB
• ueic-20250808_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 22KB
• ueic-20250808_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 13KB
• ueic-20250808_htm.xml (XML) — 3KB

From the Filing

ueic-20250808 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 _______________________________________ FORM 8-K _______________________________________ CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 8, 2025 _______________________________________ UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) _______________________________________ Delaware 0-21044 33-0204817 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission File No.) (I.R.S. Employer of incorporation) Identification No.) 15147 N. Scottsdale Road , Suite H300 , Scottsdale , Arizona 85254-2494 (Address of principal executive offices and zip code) ( 480 ) 530-3000 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) _______________________________________ Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions: Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: Title of each class Trading Symbols Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share UEIC Nasdaq Global Select Market Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Elections of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers On August 8, 2025, Bryan M. Hackworth informed the Board of Directors (the "Board") of Universal Electronics Inc. ("UEI" or the "Company") that he would retire from his position as Chief Financial Officer of the Company, effective as of September 5, 2025. Mr. Hackworth's retirement from the Company is not the result of any disagreement on matters relating to the Company's operations, policies, or practices. On August 11, 2025, Edward K. Zinser informed the Board of his decision to resign, effective August 22, 2025, from his position as a member of the Board. Mr. Zinser's resignation was not a result of any disputes or disagreements with management or the Board. The Board appointed John Mutch to serve as chair of UEI's Audit Committee in place of Mr. Zinser, and appointed Rmulo C. Pontual to serve as a member of the Audit Committee, effective immediately. 1 SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. Universal Electronics Inc. Date: August 13, 2025 By: /s/ Richard K. Carnifax Richard K. Carnifax Interim Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) 2

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