[8-K] UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Universal Electronics Inc. (UEIC) furnished a press release reporting results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, as Exhibit 99.

The Board authorized management to continue the October 2023 share repurchase program, permitting buybacks up to the lesser of $3.5 million or 778,362 shares. Repurchases may occur from time to time via open‑market and/or privately negotiated transactions, including plans under Rule 10b5‑1, and can be discontinued at any time.

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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): November 6, 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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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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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:

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class			Trading Symbol(s)			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).

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 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition

Financial Results for the Quarter Ended September 30, 2025

On November 6, 2025, Universal Electronics Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release reporting financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025 and certain other information.

A copy of the Company's press release is attached as Exhibit 99 and incorporated herein by reference.

Item 8.01 Other Events

Share Repurchase Program

On November 4, 2025, the Company's Board of Directors of the Company authorized management to continue the share repurchase program approved in October 2023 (the "Share Repurchase Program"). Pursuant to this authorization, the Company may, from time to time, repurchase up to the lesser of $3.5 million worth of its common stock or 778,362 shares (the total remaining number of shares available for repurchase under the Share Repurchase Program). This authorization will remain in effect until such time as the Board of Directors terminates the authorization or the Share Repurchase Program is executed in full. The Company may utilize various methods to effect the repurchases, including in privately negotiated and/or open-market transactions, and pursuant to plans complying with Rule 10b5-1 promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Neither this authorization nor the Share Repurchase Program obligates the Company to repurchase any shares of its common stock, and any repurchase of shares will be subject to market and other conditions and may be discontinued at any time.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d)Exhibits. The following exhibits are furnished with this report.

Exhibit No.    Description

99        Press Release of the Company, dated November 6, 2025 reporting financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025 and certain other information.

104         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: November 6, 2025

By:

/s/ Sui Man Ho

Sui Man Ho

Interim Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer)

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FAQ

What did UEIC (UEIC) announce in this 8-K?

UEIC furnished a press release with financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, and authorized continuation of its share repurchase program.

How much stock can UEIC repurchase under the authorization?

Up to the lesser of $3.5 million worth of common stock or 778,362 shares.

Is UEIC obligated to repurchase shares?

No. The authorization does not obligate UEIC to repurchase any shares and repurchases may be discontinued at any time.

How long is the repurchase authorization effective?

It remains in effect until the Board terminates the authorization or the program is executed in full.

What methods may UEIC use to repurchase shares?

UEIC may repurchase in open‑market and/or privately negotiated transactions, including plans complying with Rule 10b5‑1.

When did the Board approve the continuation of the program?

On November 4, 2025.

Where can I find the quarterly results details?

In the press release furnished as Exhibit 99 to this report.