[8-K] UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Universal Electronics appointed Sui Man Ho (aka Raymond Ho) as Interim Chief Financial Officer, principal financial officer and principal accounting officer effective immediately. Mr. Ho, age 53, has been Senior Vice President, Finance since May 2025 and has worked at the company since April 2011 in progressively senior finance roles in Asia and global operations. He is a Hong Kong CPA and holds a BBA and an EMBA. The company will increase his base salary to $341,250 (a 5% raise) and set a $25,000 target bonus subject to performance, and expects to enter its standard indemnification agreement with him.

Positive

• Internal promotion to interim CFO from an experienced, long-tenured finance executive supports continuity in financial management
• Modest compensation increase (5% to $341,250) and a performance-based bonus structure align pay with results
• No related-party issues reported and no material transaction interests disclosed, reducing governance concerns

Negative

• None.

Insights

Financial Analyst

TL;DR: Interim CFO appointment stabilizes finance leadership with modest compensation changes but has limited immediate financial impact.

The appointment of Mr. Ho formalizes an internal, experienced finance leader as interim CFO and principal accounting officer, which reduces execution risk associated with external transitions. His background in the company since 2011 and prior regional CFO experience suggests continuity in financial reporting and operations. The disclosed compensation change—a 5% base salary increase to $341,250 and a $25,000 target bonus tied to performance—appears modest and unlikely to materially affect cash flows or margins. No arrangements, related-party relationships, or material interests requiring Item 404 disclosure were reported, limiting governance risk from this hire.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR: Internal interim appointment and standard indemnification indicate routine governance handling without red flags.

Promoting an internal senior finance executive to interim CFO aligns with good governance practices for continuity and stewardship of financial controls. The filing states there is no arrangement or understanding behind his selection and no family relationships with directors or officers, and it discloses no material transaction interests, which are positive governance signals. The expectation to enter the company’s form indemnification agreement is standard for senior officers and provides typical legal protections. Overall, disclosures are complete for the items covered in the filing.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

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CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 12, 2025

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UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

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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)

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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			The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

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).

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Elections of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On September 12, 2025, the board of directors (the "Board") of Universal Electronics Inc. (the "Company") unanimously appointed Sui Man Ho (a.k.a. Raymond Ho) as Interim Chief Financial Officer, principal financial officer and principal accounting officer of the Company, effective immediately.

Raymond Ho, age 53, has served as the Company's Senior Vice President, Finance since May 2025. Mr. Ho joined the Company in April 2011 as Chief Financial Officer – Asia; in May 2018, he was promoted to Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer – Asia, and in September 2022, he was promoted to Senior Vice President, Finance – Global Operations. Prior to joining the Company, from June 2008 until March 2011, Mr. Ho was the Chief Financial Officer at Yau Lee Holdings Limited (HKEX: 406), a construction company listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Prior to that, Mr. Ho held various roles at American Standard Companies, a conglomerate manufacturing heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, plumbing fixtures and automotive parts, including as Regional Senior Audit Manager from November 2002 until December 2004, as Regional Audit Director from January 2005 until December 2005, and as Regional Financial Controller at Trane (NYSE: TT) from January 2006 until May 2008. Before joining American Standard Companies, Mr. Ho was a Staff Accountant at Arthur Andersen & Co., an accounting firm, from September 1994 until June 2002, and a Senior Manager at PricewaterhouseCoopers, an accounting firm, from July 2002 until November 2002. Mr. Ho is a Certified Public Accountant in Hong Kong, a fellow member of the Chartered Association of Certified Accountants, and an associate member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants. Mr. Ho holds a Bachelor of Business Administration, with a major in Accountancy and minor in Computer Science, and a Master of Business Administration from the Chinese University of Hong Kong under the Executive Master of Business Administration programme.

There is no arrangement or understanding between Mr. Ho and any other person pursuant to which he was selected as an officer of the Company. Additionally, there are no family relationships between Mr. Ho and any of the Company’s directors or executive officers, and Mr. Ho has no direct or indirect material interest in any transaction required to be disclosed pursuant to Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

In connection with his appointment, Mr. Ho’s base salary will be increased to $341,250 (which is a 5% increase) and his target bonus amount will be $25,000, which is subject to achievement of performance objectives.

In connection with his appointment, the Company expects to enter into its form of indemnification agreement with Mr. Ho.

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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: September 18, 2025						By: /s/ Richard K. Carnifax
						Richard K. Carnifax
						Interim Chief Executive Officer
						(Principal Executive Officer)

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FAQ

Who was appointed as interim CFO of Universal Electronics (UEIC)?

The Board appointed Sui Man Ho (aka Raymond Ho) as Interim Chief Financial Officer, principal financial officer and principal accounting officer.

What is Raymond Ho's compensation following the appointment?

His base salary will be increased to $341,250 (a 5% increase) and his target bonus amount is $25,000, subject to performance objectives.

What relevant experience does the new interim CFO have?

Mr. Ho joined the company in April 2011, served as Senior Vice President, Finance since May 2025, and previously held senior finance roles including CFO–Asia and Senior VP Finance–Global Operations; he was also CFO at Yau Lee Holdings Limited.

Are there any disclosed conflicts of interest or related-party relationships for Mr. Ho?

The filing states there are no family relationships with the company’s directors or executive officers and no material interests in transactions requiring disclosure under Item 404(a).

Will the company provide indemnification to the interim CFO?

The company expects to enter into its form of indemnification agreement with Mr. Ho in connection with his appointment.