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UnitedHealth Group (UNH) filed an 8-K announcing a leadership change. Wayne S. DeVeydt, currently a Managing Director at Bain Capital and former CFO of Elevance Health, will become Chief Financial Officer on 2 Sep 2025. Incumbent CFO John F. Rex, who has held the post since 2016, will transition to Strategic Advisor to the CEO.

Key compensation terms: (1) $1 million base salary; (2) target annual cash bonus equal to 200% of salary; (3) annual equity award target of $10 million, with a pro-rated $3 million 2025 grant split between RSUs/NSOs ($1.5 m) and performance-based RSUs ($1.5 m); (4) $1.2 million sign-on cash bonus subject to claw-back; (5) $5 million sign-on equity (50% RSUs, 50% NSOs) mirroring regular-award vesting; (6) retirement eligibility after age 60 and five years’ service; (7) severance of 2× base salary plus the prior two annual bonuses for terminations without cause or for good reason.

No related-party transactions under Item 404(a) were disclosed. An employment agreement (Ex. 10.1) and the press release (Ex. 99.1) are filed with the report.

UnitedHealth Group (UNH) ha presentato un modulo 8-K annunciando un cambiamento nella leadership. Wayne S. DeVeydt, attualmente Managing Director presso Bain Capital e ex CFO di Elevance Health, diventerà Chief Financial Officer il 2 settembre 2025. L'attuale CFO John F. Rex, in carica dal 2016, assumerà il ruolo di Consulente Strategico del CEO.

Termini chiave della retribuzione: (1) stipendio base di 1 milione di dollari; (2) bonus annuale in contanti target pari al 200% dello stipendio; (3) premio annuale in azioni target di 10 milioni di dollari, con una concessione prorata di 3 milioni di dollari per il 2025 suddivisa tra RSU/NSO (1,5 milioni) e RSU basate sulle performance (1,5 milioni); (4) bonus in contanti all'assunzione di 1,2 milioni di dollari soggetto a restituzione; (5) equity di benvenuto di 5 milioni di dollari (50% RSU, 50% NSO) con vesting conforme alle assegnazioni regolari; (6) idoneità alla pensione dopo i 60 anni e cinque anni di servizio; (7) indennità di licenziamento pari a 2× stipendio base più i due bonus annuali precedenti per cessazioni senza giusta causa o per giusta ragione.

Non sono state divulgate transazioni con parti correlate ai sensi dell'Item 404(a). Un accordo di lavoro (Ex. 10.1) e il comunicato stampa (Ex. 99.1) sono allegati al rapporto.

UnitedHealth Group (UNH) presentó un formulario 8-K anunciando un cambio en el liderazgo. Wayne S. DeVeydt, actualmente Director General en Bain Capital y ex CFO de Elevance Health, asumirá como Director Financiero el 2 de septiembre de 2025. El actual CFO John F. Rex, quien ha ocupado el cargo desde 2016, pasará a ser Asesor Estratégico del CEO.

Términos clave de compensación: (1) salario base de 1 millón de dólares; (2) bono anual en efectivo objetivo igual al 200% del salario; (3) premio anual en acciones objetivo de 10 millones de dólares, con una concesión prorrateada de 3 millones en 2025 dividida entre RSU/NSO (1.5 millones) y RSU basadas en desempeño (1.5 millones); (4) bono en efectivo por firma de 1.2 millones sujeto a recuperación; (5) acciones por firma de 5 millones (50% RSU, 50% NSO) con vesting acorde a las concesiones regulares; (6) elegibilidad para retiro tras los 60 años y cinco años de servicio; (7) indemnización por despido equivalente a 2× salario base más los dos bonos anuales anteriores para terminaciones sin causa o por buena razón.

No se divulgaron transacciones con partes relacionadas según el ítem 404(a). Un acuerdo laboral (Ex. 10.1) y el comunicado de prensa (Ex. 99.1) están archivados con el informe.

UnitedHealth Group(UNH)는 경영진 변경을 알리는 8-K 보고서를 제출했습니다. 현재 Bain Capital의 매니징 디렉터이자 전 Elevance Health CFO인 Wayne S. DeVeydt가 2025년 9월 2일부로 최고재무책임자(CFO)가 됩니다. 2016년부터 CFO를 맡아온 John F. Rex는 CEO의 전략 고문으로 전환됩니다.

주요 보상 조건: (1) 기본 연봉 100만 달러; (2) 연간 현금 보너스 목표는 연봉의 200%; (3) 연간 주식 보상 목표 1,000만 달러, 2025년에는 300만 달러가 RSU/NSO(150만 달러)와 성과 기반 RSU(150만 달러)로 나누어 지급됨; (4) 반환 조건이 붙은 120만 달러 서명 보너스; (5) 500만 달러 서명 주식(50% RSU, 50% NSO)으로 일반 주식 보상과 동일한 베스팅 조건; (6) 60세 이상 및 5년 근무 시 퇴직 자격; (7) 정당한 사유 없는 해고 또는 정당한 이유가 있는 해고 시 기본 연봉 2배와 직전 2년간 연간 보너스 지급.

항목 404(a)에 따른 관련 당사자 거래는 공개되지 않았습니다. 고용 계약서(Ex. 10.1)와 보도 자료(Ex. 99.1)가 보고서와 함께 제출되었습니다.

UnitedHealth Group (UNH) a déposé un formulaire 8-K annonçant un changement de direction. Wayne S. DeVeydt, actuellement Managing Director chez Bain Capital et ancien CFO d'Elevance Health, deviendra Directeur Financier à compter du 2 septembre 2025. Le CFO actuel, John F. Rex, en poste depuis 2016, deviendra Conseiller Stratégique auprès du CEO.

Principaux termes de rémunération : (1) salaire de base de 1 million de dollars ; (2) prime annuelle en espèces cible équivalente à 200 % du salaire ; (3) attribution annuelle d’actions cible de 10 millions de dollars, avec une attribution au prorata de 3 millions en 2025 répartie entre RSU/NSO (1,5 million) et RSU à performance (1,5 million) ; (4) prime de signature en espèces de 1,2 million soumise à récupération ; (5) attribution d’actions de signature de 5 millions (50 % RSU, 50 % NSO) avec un calendrier d’acquisition conforme aux attributions régulières ; (6) éligibilité à la retraite après 60 ans et cinq ans de service ; (7) indemnité de départ équivalente à deux fois le salaire de base plus les deux dernières primes annuelles en cas de licenciement sans cause ou pour bonne raison.

Aucune transaction avec des parties liées au titre de l’Item 404(a) n’a été divulguée. Un contrat de travail (Ex. 10.1) et le communiqué de presse (Ex. 99.1) sont joints au rapport.

UnitedHealth Group (UNH) hat ein 8-K eingereicht, das einen Führungswechsel ankündigt. Wayne S. DeVeydt, derzeit Managing Director bei Bain Capital und ehemaliger CFO von Elevance Health, wird am 2. September 2025 Chief Financial Officer. Der amtierende CFO John F. Rex, der das Amt seit 2016 innehat, wird zum Strategischen Berater des CEO wechseln.

Wesentliche Vergütungsbedingungen: (1) Grundgehalt von 1 Million US-Dollar; (2) zielgerichteter jährlicher Barbonus in Höhe von 200 % des Gehalts; (3) jährliche Aktienzuteilung mit einem Zielwert von 10 Millionen US-Dollar, mit einer anteiligen Zuteilung von 3 Millionen US-Dollar im Jahr 2025, aufgeteilt in RSUs/NSOs (1,5 Mio.) und leistungsabhängige RSUs (1,5 Mio.); (4) ein unter Vorbehalt rückzahlbarer Antrittsbonus von 1,2 Millionen US-Dollar; (5) Antrittsaktien im Wert von 5 Millionen US-Dollar (50 % RSUs, 50 % NSOs) mit regulärer Vesting-Regelung; (6) Rentenberechtigung nach Vollendung des 60. Lebensjahres und fünf Dienstjahren; (7) Abfindung in Höhe des Doppelten des Grundgehalts plus der letzten zwei Jahresboni bei Kündigungen ohne Grund oder aus wichtigem Grund.

Keine Transaktionen mit nahestehenden Personen gemäß Punkt 404(a) wurden offengelegt. Ein Arbeitsvertrag (Ex. 10.1) und die Pressemitteilung (Ex. 99.1) sind dem Bericht beigefügt.

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TL;DR: Seasoned industry CFO joins; limited immediate financial impact.

UnitedHealth recruits Wayne DeVeydt—ex-Elevance CFO and Bain MD—bringing deep payer expertise and capital-allocation experience. Compensation aligns with mega-cap peers and is heavily equity-weighted, preserving shareholder alignment. John Rex’s advisory role eases knowledge transfer, mitigating operational disruption. No guidance or cost impacts disclosed, so near-term earnings estimates remain unchanged; however, investors may view the move as a net positive given DeVeydt’s turnaround record at Elevance.

TL;DR: Transition structured, but rich sign-on package merits monitoring.

The board secures a proven executive yet grants $6.2 million in upfront cash/equity and generous severance (2× salary + 2-yr bonus), above median S&P 500 norms. Equity is performance-tilted, which partially offsets dilution concerns. Claw-back on the cash bonus is good practice. Succession planning appears orderly—Rex remains through hand-off—but shareholders should watch aggregate pay versus value creation over DeVeydt’s tenure.

UnitedHealth Group (UNH) ha presentato un modulo 8-K annunciando un cambiamento nella leadership. Wayne S. DeVeydt, attualmente Managing Director presso Bain Capital e ex CFO di Elevance Health, diventerà Chief Financial Officer il 2 settembre 2025. L'attuale CFO John F. Rex, in carica dal 2016, assumerà il ruolo di Consulente Strategico del CEO.

Termini chiave della retribuzione: (1) stipendio base di 1 milione di dollari; (2) bonus annuale in contanti target pari al 200% dello stipendio; (3) premio annuale in azioni target di 10 milioni di dollari, con una concessione prorata di 3 milioni di dollari per il 2025 suddivisa tra RSU/NSO (1,5 milioni) e RSU basate sulle performance (1,5 milioni); (4) bonus in contanti all'assunzione di 1,2 milioni di dollari soggetto a restituzione; (5) equity di benvenuto di 5 milioni di dollari (50% RSU, 50% NSO) con vesting conforme alle assegnazioni regolari; (6) idoneità alla pensione dopo i 60 anni e cinque anni di servizio; (7) indennità di licenziamento pari a 2× stipendio base più i due bonus annuali precedenti per cessazioni senza giusta causa o per giusta ragione.

Non sono state divulgate transazioni con parti correlate ai sensi dell'Item 404(a). Un accordo di lavoro (Ex. 10.1) e il comunicato stampa (Ex. 99.1) sono allegati al rapporto.

UnitedHealth Group (UNH) presentó un formulario 8-K anunciando un cambio en el liderazgo. Wayne S. DeVeydt, actualmente Director General en Bain Capital y ex CFO de Elevance Health, asumirá como Director Financiero el 2 de septiembre de 2025. El actual CFO John F. Rex, quien ha ocupado el cargo desde 2016, pasará a ser Asesor Estratégico del CEO.

Términos clave de compensación: (1) salario base de 1 millón de dólares; (2) bono anual en efectivo objetivo igual al 200% del salario; (3) premio anual en acciones objetivo de 10 millones de dólares, con una concesión prorrateada de 3 millones en 2025 dividida entre RSU/NSO (1.5 millones) y RSU basadas en desempeño (1.5 millones); (4) bono en efectivo por firma de 1.2 millones sujeto a recuperación; (5) acciones por firma de 5 millones (50% RSU, 50% NSO) con vesting acorde a las concesiones regulares; (6) elegibilidad para retiro tras los 60 años y cinco años de servicio; (7) indemnización por despido equivalente a 2× salario base más los dos bonos anuales anteriores para terminaciones sin causa o por buena razón.

No se divulgaron transacciones con partes relacionadas según el ítem 404(a). Un acuerdo laboral (Ex. 10.1) y el comunicado de prensa (Ex. 99.1) están archivados con el informe.

UnitedHealth Group(UNH)는 경영진 변경을 알리는 8-K 보고서를 제출했습니다. 현재 Bain Capital의 매니징 디렉터이자 전 Elevance Health CFO인 Wayne S. DeVeydt가 2025년 9월 2일부로 최고재무책임자(CFO)가 됩니다. 2016년부터 CFO를 맡아온 John F. Rex는 CEO의 전략 고문으로 전환됩니다.

주요 보상 조건: (1) 기본 연봉 100만 달러; (2) 연간 현금 보너스 목표는 연봉의 200%; (3) 연간 주식 보상 목표 1,000만 달러, 2025년에는 300만 달러가 RSU/NSO(150만 달러)와 성과 기반 RSU(150만 달러)로 나누어 지급됨; (4) 반환 조건이 붙은 120만 달러 서명 보너스; (5) 500만 달러 서명 주식(50% RSU, 50% NSO)으로 일반 주식 보상과 동일한 베스팅 조건; (6) 60세 이상 및 5년 근무 시 퇴직 자격; (7) 정당한 사유 없는 해고 또는 정당한 이유가 있는 해고 시 기본 연봉 2배와 직전 2년간 연간 보너스 지급.

항목 404(a)에 따른 관련 당사자 거래는 공개되지 않았습니다. 고용 계약서(Ex. 10.1)와 보도 자료(Ex. 99.1)가 보고서와 함께 제출되었습니다.

UnitedHealth Group (UNH) a déposé un formulaire 8-K annonçant un changement de direction. Wayne S. DeVeydt, actuellement Managing Director chez Bain Capital et ancien CFO d'Elevance Health, deviendra Directeur Financier à compter du 2 septembre 2025. Le CFO actuel, John F. Rex, en poste depuis 2016, deviendra Conseiller Stratégique auprès du CEO.

Principaux termes de rémunération : (1) salaire de base de 1 million de dollars ; (2) prime annuelle en espèces cible équivalente à 200 % du salaire ; (3) attribution annuelle d’actions cible de 10 millions de dollars, avec une attribution au prorata de 3 millions en 2025 répartie entre RSU/NSO (1,5 million) et RSU à performance (1,5 million) ; (4) prime de signature en espèces de 1,2 million soumise à récupération ; (5) attribution d’actions de signature de 5 millions (50 % RSU, 50 % NSO) avec un calendrier d’acquisition conforme aux attributions régulières ; (6) éligibilité à la retraite après 60 ans et cinq ans de service ; (7) indemnité de départ équivalente à deux fois le salaire de base plus les deux dernières primes annuelles en cas de licenciement sans cause ou pour bonne raison.

Aucune transaction avec des parties liées au titre de l’Item 404(a) n’a été divulguée. Un contrat de travail (Ex. 10.1) et le communiqué de presse (Ex. 99.1) sont joints au rapport.

UnitedHealth Group (UNH) hat ein 8-K eingereicht, das einen Führungswechsel ankündigt. Wayne S. DeVeydt, derzeit Managing Director bei Bain Capital und ehemaliger CFO von Elevance Health, wird am 2. September 2025 Chief Financial Officer. Der amtierende CFO John F. Rex, der das Amt seit 2016 innehat, wird zum Strategischen Berater des CEO wechseln.

Wesentliche Vergütungsbedingungen: (1) Grundgehalt von 1 Million US-Dollar; (2) zielgerichteter jährlicher Barbonus in Höhe von 200 % des Gehalts; (3) jährliche Aktienzuteilung mit einem Zielwert von 10 Millionen US-Dollar, mit einer anteiligen Zuteilung von 3 Millionen US-Dollar im Jahr 2025, aufgeteilt in RSUs/NSOs (1,5 Mio.) und leistungsabhängige RSUs (1,5 Mio.); (4) ein unter Vorbehalt rückzahlbarer Antrittsbonus von 1,2 Millionen US-Dollar; (5) Antrittsaktien im Wert von 5 Millionen US-Dollar (50 % RSUs, 50 % NSOs) mit regulärer Vesting-Regelung; (6) Rentenberechtigung nach Vollendung des 60. Lebensjahres und fünf Dienstjahren; (7) Abfindung in Höhe des Doppelten des Grundgehalts plus der letzten zwei Jahresboni bei Kündigungen ohne Grund oder aus wichtigem Grund.

Keine Transaktionen mit nahestehenden Personen gemäß Punkt 404(a) wurden offengelegt. Ein Arbeitsvertrag (Ex. 10.1) und die Pressemitteilung (Ex. 99.1) sind dem Bericht beigefügt.

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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): July 25, 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)


________________________________________________________________________________________________
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
_______________________________________ 

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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 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement

U.S. Bank Amendment
On July 25, 2025, Universal Electronics Inc. (the "Company") entered into a Tenth Amendment (the "Tenth Amendment") to the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (as amended, the "Credit Agreement") with U.S. Bank National Association. The Tenth Amendment allows for, among other things, the Company to grant a Lien (as defined in the Credit Agreement) in favor of Bank of China up to an amount not to exceed $21,000,000, which was increased from $11,500,000 (not including Property (as defined in the Credit Agreement) located in the United States). All other provisions of the Credit Agreement remain substantially the same.

The foregoing description of the Tenth Amendment does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Tenth Amendment, which is filed as Exhibit 10.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

Bank of China Amendments
As a continuation of the line of credit granted by Bank of China Limited in August 2024, on July 30, 2025, the Company's subsidiary Gemstar Technology (Yangzhou) Co. Ltd. ("GTY") entered into a Line of Credit Agreement (the "LOC") and agreed upon a form of Working Capital Loan Contract (the "WC Contract"), both with Bank of China Limited, Baoying Sub-Branch (collectively, the LOC and WC Contract is herein referred to as the "BOC Loan Contracts"). Subject to the terms and conditions of the BOC Loan Contracts, GTY's borrowing capacity has increased from 80,000,000 RMB up to 130,000,000 RMB for general business purposes until July 16, 2026.

The foregoing description of the BOC Loan Contracts does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the BOC Loan Contracts, which are filed as Exhibits 10.2 and 10.3 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and are incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
 
(d)Exhibits. The following exhibits are furnished with this report.

Exhibit No.Description
10.1
Tenth Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement signed July 25, 2025 (filed herewith)
10.2
Line of Credit Agreement signed July 30, 2025 (filed herewith)
10.3
Form of Working Capital Loan Contract (filed herewith)
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Cover Page to this Current Report on Form 8-K, formatted in Inline XBRL



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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 hereunto duly authorized.
 
  Universal Electronics Inc.
Date: July 31, 2025
  By: 
/s/ Bryan Hackworth
   Bryan Hackworth
   Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)


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