Universal Electronics Insider Boosts Stake with Fresh RSU Grant

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Universal Electronics Inc. (UEIC) – Form 4 insider transaction dated 07/01/2025

Director Satjiv S. Chahil reported two related equity transactions:

• Exercise/settlement of 1,250 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) indirectly owned through the Satjiv Chahil Trust. Post-conversion, the trust now holds 151,250 UEIC shares.
• Grant of 18,437 new RSUs 07/01/2026. After the grant, Mr. Chahil directly holds 18,437 unvested RSUs.

No shares were sold; the transactions increase the director’s total potential equity exposure. RSUs carry no exercise price

Because the aggregate share count involved (~19.7 k shares) is small relative to UEIC’s outstanding shares, the market impact is likely limited. Nonetheless, insider accumulation and fresh equity awards can be interpreted as a modestly positive signal regarding the director’s long-term outlook.

Positive

• Increased insider ownership: 1,250 RSUs converted to common shares with no shares sold, signaling continued commitment.
• New equity grant: 18,437 RSUs provide future alignment incentives between the director and shareholders.

Negative

• None.

Insights

Sell-Side Equity Analyst

TL;DR – Director converts 1,250 RSUs to stock and receives 18,437 new RSUs; no sales recorded.

The filing shows a routine equity compensation event. The conversion of 1,250 RSUs to common shares

Corporate Governance Specialist

TL;DR – Routine director compensation; reinforces alignment, minimal governance concerns.

UEIC’s grant size and one-year vesting cycle are consistent with mid-cap board compensation norms. The trust structure is disclosed, and the director disclaims beneficial ownership of trust-held shares, reducing conflict-of-interest risks. No red flags such as accelerated vesting, option repricing, or concurrent sales appear. Governance impact is neutral, with a slight positive tilt due to increased skin-in-the-game.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

CHAHIL SATJIV S

(Last) (First) (Middle)

15147 N SCOTTSDALE RD STE H300

(Street)

SCOTTSDALE AZ 85254

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC [ UEIC ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/01/2025

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	07/01/2025		M		1,250	A	(1)	151,250	I(2)	Satjiv Chahil Trust

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Units	(1)	07/01/2025		M			1,250	(3)	(3)	Common Stock	1,250	$0	0	D
Restricted Stock Units	(1)	07/01/2025		A		18,437		(4)	(4)	Common Stock	18,437	$0	18,437	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of UEI common stock.

2. These shares are held in the Satjiv Chahil Trust. Mr. Chahil disclaims ownership of the shares held by the Trust.

3. The restricted stock units vest in accordance with the vesting schedule of each RSU grant.

4. Restricted stock units awarded on July 1, 2025 as director compensation and vest on July 1, 2026.

Remarks:

	/s/Satjiv S. Chahil, by Bryan Allison, pursuant to Limited Power of Attorney dated February 26, 2025	07/02/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

How many UEIC shares did Director Satjiv Chahil acquire on 07/01/2025?

He converted 1,250 RSUs into an equal number of common shares.

Did the UEIC director sell any stock in this Form 4 filing?

No. The filing shows only acquisition and grant transactions; no dispositions were reported.

What is the size of the new RSU award to the UEIC director?

Mr. Chahil received 18,437 restricted stock units as part of director compensation.

When do the 18,437 RSUs granted to the UEIC director vest?

The units vest in full on 07/01/2026.

How many UEIC shares does the Satjiv Chahil Trust hold after the reported transactions?

The trust holds 151,250 common shares following the conversion.

What transaction code was used for the RSU conversion in the UEIC Form 4?

Transaction Code M, indicating a conversion or exercise of derivative securities.