Universal Electronics (UEIC) Form 4: RSU Vestings, PSUs and Options Disclosed

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Bryan M. Hackworth, SVP and CFO of Universal Electronics Inc. (UEIC), filed a Form 4 reporting equity activity tied to compensation on 08/07/2025 and 08/09/2025. The form shows vesting-related acquisitions of 2,334 and 1,346 restricted stock units (RSUs) and withholding dispositions of 1,233 and 711 shares to cover taxes at prices of $6.35 and $5.41. The filing lists changing indirect beneficial ownership figures of 71,105, 69,872, 71,218 and 70,507 shares held via the Hackworth Living Trust.

The report also discloses aggregate equity awards and holdings: 18,036 RSUs, 116,235 performance stock units (PSUs), and 115,760 stock options, all reported as direct holdings, and a listed disposition of 11,200 common shares that appears without additional context. The filing includes a disclaimer that certain shares are held in the Hackworth Living Trust and that Mr. Hackworth disclaims beneficial ownership of those trust-held shares.

Positive

• 3,680 RSUs vested across 08/07/2025 and 08/09/2025 (2,334 and 1,346), showing routine compensation vesting
• Significant long-term equity awards disclosed: 116,235 PSUs and 115,760 stock options
• Indirect beneficial ownership reported via Hackworth Living Trust with figures listed after each transaction (e.g., 70,507 shares)

Negative

• Tax-withholding dispositions reduced delivered shares: 1,233 and 711 shares withheld at $6.35 and $5.41 respectively
• Disposition of 11,200 shares is listed without date, price or explanatory context on the form
• Trust-held shares disclaimer means reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership for certain reported shares, reducing direct ownership clarity

Insights

Financial Analyst

RSU vestings and tax-withholding sales are routine; large equity awards suggest long-term alignment but minimal immediate trading impact.

The Form 4 documents compensation-driven equity events on 08/07/2025 and 08/09/2025: 3,680 RSUs vested in total (2,334 and 1,346) with tax withholding dispositions of 1,233 and 711 shares at $6.35 and $5.41. Material long-term holdings include 116,235 PSUs and 115,760 options, indicating meaningful equity exposure from compensation plans. These items are typical corporate compensation mechanics and do not, by themselves, signal a change in company fundamentals; impact is assessed as neutral for investors.

Corporate Governance Expert

Disclosure shows standard executive equity vesting and trust-held shares; an unexplained 11,200-share disposition warrants attention for completeness.

The filing appropriately reports RSU vesting events and associated tax-withholding share dispositions and specifies that certain shares are held indirectly in the Hackworth Living Trust, with a disclaimer of beneficial ownership. The presence of an entry showing a 11,200 share disposition without supporting date/price/context is notable from a disclosure completeness perspective and may merit clarification in subsequent filings or amendments. Overall governance disclosure appears routine but should fully document any standalone disposals.

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^*

Hackworth Bryan M

(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)

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/07/2025

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	08/07/2025		M		2,334	A	(1)	71,105	I(2)	Hackworth Family Trust
Common Stock	08/07/2025		F		1,233(3)	D	$6.35(4)	69,872	I(2)	Hackworth Family Trust
Common Stock	08/09/2025		M		1,346	A	(1)	71,218	I(2)	Hackworth Family Trust
Common Stock	08/09/2025		F		711(3)	D	$5.41(4)	70,507	I(2)	Hackworth Family Trust
Common Stock								11,200	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)	08/07/2025		M			2,334	(5)	(5)	Common Stock	2,334	$0	18,036(6)	D
Restricted Stock Units	(1)	08/09/2025		M			1,346	(5)	(5)	Common Stock	1,346	$0	16,690(6)	D
Performance Stock Units	(7)							(8)	(8)	Common Stock	116,235		116,235(9)	D
Employee Stock Option (Rt to Buy)	(10)							(11)	(11)	Common Stock	115,760		115,760(12)	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 Hackworth Living Trust. Mr. Hackworth disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares.

3. This transaction represents a withholding of shares to cover taxes applicable to a vesting of RSUs also reported on this Form 4.

4. Price determined in accordance with the terms of the Company's applicable Stock Incentive Plan.

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

6. This figure represents an aggregate number of restricted stock units held by Reporting Person.

7. Each performance stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of UEI common stock.

8. The performance stock units vest in accordance with the vesting schedule of each PSU grant.

9. This figure represents an aggregate number of performance stock units held by Reporting Person.

10. Exercise Price determined in accordance with the terms of the Company's applicable Stock Incentive Plan.

11. The Exercisable and Expiration Dates were reported at the time the Stock Options were granted.

12. This figure represents an aggregate number of stock options held by Reporting Person.

Remarks:

	/s/Bryan M. Hackworth, by Bryan Allison, pursuant to Limited Power of Attorney dated May 8, 2024	08/11/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What transactions did Bryan M. Hackworth report on the UEIC Form 4?

The Form 4 reports RSU vestings on 08/07/2025 (2,334 RSUs) and 08/09/2025 (1,346 RSUs), plus tax-withholding dispositions of 1,233 and 711 shares.

How many performance stock units and options does Hackworth hold according to the filing?

The filing discloses aggregate holdings of 116,235 performance stock units (PSUs) and 115,760 stock options.

Were any shares sold on the Form 4 and at what prices?

Yes. Tax-withholding dispositions of 1,233 shares at $6.35 and 711 shares at $5.41 are reported; a disposition of 11,200 shares is also listed without additional price or date details.

Does Hackworth beneficially own the reported shares directly?

Several share figures are reported as indirect through the Hackworth Living Trust, and the filing states Mr. Hackworth disclaims beneficial ownership of trust-held shares.

When was the Form 4 signed and filed?

The signature block shows the report signed on 08/11/2025 by Bryan M. Hackworth via a limited power of attorney.