Universal Electronics Inc. Announces Board and Compensation Changes
Ticker: UEIC · Form: 8-K · Filed: Dec 22, 2025 · CIK: 101984
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Universal Electronics Inc (UEIC) |
| Form Type | 8-K |
| Filed Date | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Risk Level | low |
| Pages | 1 |
| Reading Time | 2 min |
| Key Dollar Amounts | $0.01 |
| Sentiment | neutral |
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: governance, executive-compensation, board-changes
Related Tickers: UEIC
TL;DR
UEIC board shakeup and exec pay adjustments announced.
AI Summary
Universal Electronics Inc. announced on December 19, 2025, changes in its board of directors and executive compensation. Specifically, the company reported the departure of a director and the election of a new director, along with updates to compensatory arrangements for certain officers.
Why It Matters
Changes in board composition and executive compensation can signal shifts in company strategy or governance, potentially impacting investor confidence and future performance.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — The filing details routine corporate governance changes and executive compensation adjustments, which typically carry low immediate risk.
Key Players & Entities
- UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC (company) — Registrant
- December 19, 2025 (date) — Date of earliest event reported
- Delaware (jurisdiction) — State of incorporation
- Scottsdale, Arizona (location) — Principal executive offices
FAQ
Who departed from the board of directors?
The filing indicates the departure of a director, but the specific name is not provided in the provided text.
Who was elected to the board of directors?
The filing states the election of a new director, but the specific name is not provided in the provided text.
What is the exact date of the earliest event reported?
The earliest event reported is dated December 19, 2025.
What is the company's principal executive office address?
The principal executive offices are located at 15147 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite H300, Scottsdale, Arizona 85254-2494.
What is the company's phone number?
The company's phone number is (480) 530-3000.
Filing Stats: 420 words · 2 min read · ~1 pages · Grade level 11.5 · Accepted 2025-12-22 16:51:57
Key Financial Figures
- $0.01 — ich registered Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share UEIC Nasdaq Global Select Mar
Filing Documents
- ueic-20251219.htm (8-K) — 23KB
- 0000101984-25-000245.txt ( ) — 137KB
- ueic-20251219.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 2KB
- ueic-20251219_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 22KB
- ueic-20251219_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 13KB
- ueic-20251219_htm.xml (XML) — 3KB
From the Filing
ueic-20251219 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): December 19, 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 December 19, 2025, David Chong, the Company's Executive Vice President, Global Sales, notified the Company of his decision to retire effective December 19, 2025. Mr. Chong will continue to serve as a consultant of the Company for a period expected to continue until March 31, 2026. 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: December 22, 2025 By: /s/ Richard K. Carnifax Richard K. Carnifax Interim Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) 2