Eric Singer (UEIC) receives 31,017 RSUs and reports over 1.5M indirect shares
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Singer Eric reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC director and ten-percent owner Eric Singer received an award of 31,017 restricted stock units as director compensation on May 26, 2026. These units vest on the earlier of May 26, 2027 or the date of the next annual meeting of stockholders.
Following the grant, Singer holds 112,001 shares of Common Stock directly. In addition, 1,544,647 shares of Common Stock are owned indirectly through a group, including Toro 18, which is referenced in the filing as the direct owner of those shares.
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Insider Trade Summary
2 transactions reported
Mixed
2 txns
Insider
Singer Eric
Role
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 31,017 | $0.00 | -- |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 112,001 shares (Direct, null);
Common Stock — 1,544,647 shares (Indirect, By Group)
Footnotes (1)
- Represents restricted stock units awarded on May 26, 2026 as director compensation and vest on the earlier of (i) May 26, 2027 and (ii) the date of the next annual meeting of stockholders. Shares of the Issuer's Common Stock owned directly by Toro 18. Immersion, as the sole member of Toro 18, may be deemed to beneficially own the shares owned directly by Toro 18. Mr. Martin, as the Chief Strategy Officer of Toro 18, may be deemed to beneficially own the shares owned directly by Toro 18. Mr. Singer, as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Toro 18, may be deemed to beneficially own the securities owned directly by Toro 18.
Key Figures
RSU grant: 31,017 units
Grant price per unit: $0.0000 per unit
Direct holdings after grant: 112,001 shares
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RSU grant
31,017 units
Restricted stock units awarded May 26, 2026 as director compensation
Grant price per unit
$0.0000 per unit
Stated transaction price for RSU award
Direct holdings after grant
112,001 shares
Common Stock directly owned by Eric Singer after the transaction
Indirect group holdings
1,544,647 shares
Common Stock owned indirectly by a group including Toro 18
RSU vesting date
May 26, 2027
Vests on earlier of this date or next annual meeting of stockholders
Key Terms
restricted stock units, director compensation, beneficially own, annual meeting of stockholders, +1 more
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restricted stock units financial
"Represents restricted stock units awarded on May 26, 2026 as director compensation"
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.
director compensation financial
"Represents restricted stock units awarded on May 26, 2026 as director compensation"
beneficially own financial
"may be deemed to beneficially own the shares owned directly by Toro 18"
Beneficially own means having the economic rights and risks of a security—such as the right to receive dividends, sell the shares, or profit from price changes—whether or not your name appears on the official share register. Think of it like renting a car: you use it and reap the benefits even if the title lists someone else. Investors care because beneficial ownership determines who truly controls value, must be disclosed under securities rules, and can signal potential influence or trading activity that affects a stock’s price.
annual meeting of stockholders financial
"vest on the earlier of (i) May 26, 2027 and (ii) the date of the next annual meeting of stockholders"
Common Stock financial
"Shares of the Issuer's Common Stock owned directly by Toro 18"
Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.
FAQ
What insider transaction did UEIC director Eric Singer report on this Form 4?
Eric Singer reported receiving 31,017 restricted stock units of Universal Electronics Inc. Common Stock as director compensation on May 26, 2026. This is a stock-based award, not an open-market purchase or sale, and reflects equity compensation rather than cash payment.
What are the vesting terms for Eric Singer’s 31,017 restricted stock units at UEIC?
The 31,017 restricted stock units vest on the earlier of May 26, 2027, or the date of Universal Electronics Inc.’s next annual meeting of stockholders. This means vesting is tied to either a one-year period or the company’s next shareholder meeting.
Are Eric Singer’s reported UEIC transactions open-market buys or sells?
The filing does not show any open-market buys or sells. It reports a grant of restricted stock units as director compensation and an indirect holding entry, meaning the activity reflects compensation and ownership reporting rather than discretionary trading in the open market.
How is Toro 18 connected to Eric Singer’s Universal Electronics Inc. holdings?
Toro 18 directly owns shares of Universal Electronics Inc. Common Stock. The filing states Immersion, its Chief Strategy Officer Mr. Martin, and President and CEO Mr. Singer may be deemed to beneficially own the securities held by Toro 18, reflecting an indirect ownership relationship.