Universal Electronics grants CFO 230K stock units
Universal Electronics’ CFO received time-based RSUs, performance stock units, and stock options with multi-year vesting and market-based conditions.
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC (UEIC) reported that Chief Financial Officer Sui Man Ho received multiple equity awards on August 31, 2026. These include two grants of 100,000 Performance Stock Units each, a grant of 30,000 restricted stock units, and a 30,000-share nonstatutory stock option at an exercise price of $4.56 per share.
The RSUs vest in three equal annual installments starting on the first anniversary of the grant date, while the stock options vest over three years, with 33.33% vesting on August 31, 2027, 33.33% on August 31, 2028, and the remainder on August 31, 2029. The performance stock units vest in three tranches only if both stock price market and service conditions are met by August 31, 2031, after which any unvested tranche expires. Following the 30,000-share RSU grant, the officer directly holds 50,846 shares of common stock, including prior RSUs and shares.
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Insider Trade Summary
Grant/Award: 260,000 shares
Grant/Award
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Insider
HO SUI MAN
Role
Chief Financial Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Performance Stock Units F3, F4 | 100,000 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Grant/Award | Performance Stock Units F3, F4 | 100,000 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Grant/Award | Employee Stock Option (Rt to Buy) F5 | 30,000 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Grant/Award | Common Stock F1, F2 | 30,000 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Holdings After Transaction:
Performance Stock Units — 200,000 contracts (Direct);
Employee Stock Option (Rt to Buy) — 30,000 contracts (Direct);
Common Stock — 50,846 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (5)
- F1. Grant of restricted stock units ("RSUs") granted on August 31, 2026, each of which represents a contingent right to receive one share of UEI common stock, with 1/3 of the RSUs vesting on each of the first three anniversaries of the grant date, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service with the Issuer through the applicable vesting date.
- F2. Includes prior awards of RSUs previously reported in Table II of Form 3. The total reported in column 5 includes the 30,000 newly awarded RSUs, 6,133 RSUs previously reported in Table II, and 14,713 shares of common stock.
- F3. Each performance stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of UEI common stock.
- F4. The performance stock unit award was approved by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors on August 31, 2026 with a grant date of August 31, 2026. The performance stock unit award will vest in three tranches with one stock market condition and three service conditions. Each tranche will vest only when both the stock price market and service conditions have been achieved. The stock price market condition must be met on or by the fifth anniversary of the grant date (August 31, 2031). Any unvested tranche will expire at close of business on August 31, 2031.
- F5. The nonstatutory stock option award was approved by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors on August 31, 2026 with a grant date of August 31, 2026. The stock option award will vest over a 3-year vesting schedule with 33.33% on August 31, 2027, 33.33% on August 31, 2028 and the remainder vesting on August 31, 2029.
Key Figures
Performance Stock Units grant 1: 100,000 units
Performance Stock Units grant 2: 100,000 units
Restricted Stock Units granted: 30,000 RSUs
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8 metrics
Performance Stock Units grant 1
100,000 units
Grant of Performance Stock Units on August 31, 2026, each unit for one common share
Performance Stock Units grant 2
100,000 units
Second grant of Performance Stock Units on August 31, 2026, each unit for one common share
Restricted Stock Units granted
30,000 RSUs
RSUs granted on August 31, 2026, vesting one-third per year over three years
Stock option shares
30,000 options
Nonstatutory stock option for 30,000 shares granted August 31, 2026
Stock option exercise price
$4.56 per share
Exercise price of nonstatutory stock option expiring August 31, 2036
Stock option expiration
August 31, 2036
Expiration date of the 30,000-share nonstatutory stock option
CFO common stock holdings after grant
50,846 shares
Direct common stock holdings after the 30,000 RSU grant on August 31, 2026
Performance Stock Unit expiration
August 31, 2031
Any unvested performance stock unit tranches expire at close of business on this date
Key Terms
restricted stock units ("RSUs"), Performance Stock Units, nonstatutory stock option, stock price market condition, +2 more
6 terms
restricted stock units ("RSUs") financial
"Grant of restricted stock units ("RSUs") granted on August 31, 2026"
Restricted stock units (RSUs) are a company promise to give an employee shares of stock (or cash equivalent) in the future, but only after certain conditions—usually staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance goals—are met. Investors watch RSUs because when they vest they increase the number of shares outstanding and can lead insiders to sell shares, affecting share price, company dilution and the true cost of employee pay.
Performance Stock Units financial
"Each performance stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share"
Performance stock units are a type of company award that grants employees shares of stock only if certain performance goals are met. They motivate employees to work toward specific company achievements, aligning their interests with those of shareholders. For investors, they can influence a company's future stock supply and reflect management’s confidence in reaching key targets.
nonstatutory stock option financial
"The nonstatutory stock option award was approved by the Compensation Committee"
A nonstatutory stock option (also called a non-qualified stock option) is an employee or contractor right to buy company shares at a set price that does not qualify for special tax treatment. When exercised, the difference between the market price and the set price is treated as ordinary income for the recipient and usually triggers payroll tax and withholding. For investors, these options matter because they create potential share dilution, affect reported compensation costs, and influence the timing of when new shares enter the market—similar to a coupon that lets someone buy stock at a discount but results in an immediate tax bill.
stock price market condition financial
"The performance stock unit award will vest in three tranches with one stock market condition"
service conditions financial
"The performance stock unit award will vest in three tranches with one stock market condition and three service conditions"
grant date financial
"with a grant date of August 31, 2026"
The grant date is the day a company formally gives an employee or contractor the right to receive stock-based compensation, such as stock options or restricted shares. It matters to investors because it fixes key terms—like the price, the start of the ownership clock, and when the award will affect the company’s financial statements and share count—so it can influence dilution, reported expenses, and potential future selling pressure.
FAQ
What equity awards did UEIC grant to its CFO on August 31, 2026?
On August 31, 2026, the UEIC Chief Financial Officer received 30,000 restricted stock units, two grants of 100,000 Performance Stock Units each, and a nonstatutory stock option for 30,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $4.56 per share.
How do the new RSUs for UEIC’s CFO vest?
The 30,000 restricted stock units granted on August 31, 2026 each represent a right to receive one UEI common share. One-third of the RSUs vest on each of the first three anniversaries of the grant date, subject to the CFO’s continued service with the company.
What are the vesting conditions for UEIC’s Performance Stock Units granted to the CFO?
Each Performance Stock Unit represents a right to receive one share of UEI common stock. The award vests in three tranches that require both stock price market and service conditions to be met by August 31, 2031; any unvested tranche expires at close of business on that date.
What are the key terms of the UEIC stock options granted to the CFO?
The nonstatutory stock option covers 30,000 shares of UEI common stock at an exercise price of $4.56 per share, expiring on August 31, 2036. It vests over three years: 33.33% on August 31, 2027, 33.33% on August 31, 2028, and the remainder on August 31, 2029.
Were the UEIC CFO’s August 31, 2026 transactions under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?
No. The filing indicates that the Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not affirmed, and the footnotes describe board-approved grants and vesting conditions but do not state that these awards were made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.
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