Universal Electronics (NASDAQ: UEIC) director converts 18,437 RSUs into common stock

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC director Romulo Pontual exercised 18,437 restricted stock units into common stock. On May 19, 2026, 18,437 RSUs converted into 18,437 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $0.00 per share. Following the transaction, Pontual directly owns 40,270 shares of Universal Electronics common stock. Each restricted stock unit represented a contingent right to receive one share of common stock, granted on July 1, 2025 with 100% vesting upon the earlier of one year after grant or immediately before the company’s next annual stockholder meeting.

Insider Trade Summary

18,437 shares exercised/converted

Mixed 2 txns

Insider PONTUAL ROMULO

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise	Restricted Stock Units	18,437	$0.00	--
Exercise	Common Stock	18,437	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 0 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 40,270 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

1. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of UEI common stock. On July 1, 2025, the reporting person was granted 18,437 restricted stock units, with 100% vesting upon the earlier of (i) one year following the date of grant and (ii) immediately prior to the Company's next annual meeting of stockholders.

Key Figures

RSUs exercised: 18,437 units Common shares received: 18,437 shares Exercise price: $0.00 per share +3 more

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RSUs exercised 18,437 units Restricted stock units converted to common stock on May 19, 2026

Common shares received 18,437 shares Shares of UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC common stock from RSU conversion

Exercise price $0.00 per share Conversion of restricted stock units into common stock

Shares owned after 40,270 shares Total common stock directly held by Romulo Pontual after transaction

RSU grant size 18,437 units Restricted stock units granted on July 1, 2025

RSU vesting condition 100% cliff vesting Earlier of one year after grant or before next annual meeting

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Units, derivative security, vesting

3 terms

Restricted Stock Units financial

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

Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.

derivative security financial

"transaction_code_description: Exercise or conversion of derivative security"

A derivative security is a financial contract whose value comes from the price or performance of something else, such as a stock, bond, commodity, or market index. For investors it acts like an insurance policy or a wager: it can be used to protect against losses, lock in prices, or amplify gains and losses, so it can change a portfolio’s risk and potential return without owning the underlying asset directly.

vesting financial

"with 100% vesting upon the earlier of (i) one year following the date of grant"

Vesting is the process by which you earn full ownership of something, like company stock or a retirement benefit, over time. It’s like earning the right to keep a gift piece by piece the longer you stay with a company, making sure employees stay committed before they receive all the benefits.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

PONTUAL ROMULO

(Last) (First) (Middle)

15147 N SCOTTSDALE RD STE H300

(Street)

SCOTTSDALE ARIZONA 85254

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

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)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/19/2026

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

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

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

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	05/19/2026		M		18,437	A	(1)	40,270	D

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)	05/19/2026		M			18,437	(2)	(2)	Common Stock	18,437	$0	0	D

Explanation of Responses:

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

2. On July 1, 2025, the reporting person was granted 18,437 restricted stock units, with 100% vesting upon the earlier of (i) one year following the date of grant and (ii) immediately prior to the Company's next annual meeting of stockholders.

Remarks:

	/s/Romulo Pontual by Bryan Allison, pursuant to Limited Power of Attorney dated February 26, 2025	05/21/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did UEIC director Romulo Pontual report on this Form 4?

Director Romulo Pontual reported exercising 18,437 restricted stock units into 18,437 shares of UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC common stock. This is a compensation-related derivative conversion, not an open-market stock purchase or sale, and reflects previously granted equity vesting into actual shares.

How many UEIC shares does Romulo Pontual hold after the reported Form 4 transaction?

After the transaction, Romulo Pontual directly holds 40,270 shares of UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC common stock. These shares result from the conversion of 18,437 restricted stock units into common stock plus his prior holdings, as disclosed in the Form 4 filing’s total shares following transaction field.

What are the key details of the 18,437 UEIC restricted stock units reported on this Form 4?

The 18,437 restricted stock units were granted on July 1, 2025, each representing a contingent right to one UEIC share. They vest 100% upon the earlier of one year after the grant date or immediately before Universal Electronics’ next annual meeting of stockholders, then convert into common stock.

Was Romulo Pontual’s UEIC Form 4 transaction an open-market buy or sell of shares?

The Form 4 does not show any open-market buys or sells. Instead, it records an exercise or conversion of 18,437 restricted stock units into common stock at an exercise price of $0.00, a typical non-cash equity compensation event rather than a market trade.

Does Romulo Pontual have remaining UEIC derivative securities after this Form 4 transaction?

The derivative summary in the Form 4 is empty after this transaction, indicating no remaining derivative securities are reported. The 18,437 restricted stock units converted fully into common shares, and no additional RSUs or similar instruments are listed as outstanding in this filing.