Ameriprise reports 13.2% stake in Universal Electronics
Ameriprise and Columbia entities report a 13.2% beneficial stake in Universal Electronics Inc., with the Columbia Small Cap Value Discovery Fund alone holding 9.0%.
Universal Electronics Inc. (UEIC) is the subject of an amended Schedule 13G filing in which Ameriprise Financial, Inc. and its subsidiary Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC report beneficial ownership of 1,696,584 shares of UEIC common stock, representing 13.2% of the class as of August 31, 2026.
Within this total, Columbia Small Cap Value Discovery Fund reports beneficial ownership of 1,157,275 shares, or 9.0% of the outstanding common stock. Ameriprise and Columbia Management Investment Advisers report only shared voting and dispositive power over 1,696,584 shares and disclaim beneficial ownership except to the extent of any pecuniary interest.
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Key Figures
Beneficial ownership (AFI and CMIA):1,696,584 sharesPercent of class (AFI and CMIA):13.2%Shared voting power (AFI and CMIA):1,696,584 shares+5 more
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Beneficial ownership (AFI and CMIA)1,696,584 sharesUniversal Electronics Inc. common stock reported as beneficially owned as of August 31, 2026
Percent of class (AFI and CMIA)13.2%Percentage of Universal Electronics Inc. common stock class as of August 31, 2026
Shared voting power (AFI and CMIA)1,696,584 sharesShares over which AFI and CMIA report shared voting power
Shared dispositive power (AFI and CMIA)1,696,584 sharesShares over which AFI and CMIA report shared dispositive power
Fund beneficial ownership1,157,275 sharesUniversal Electronics Inc. common stock beneficially owned by Columbia Small Cap Value Discovery Fund
Fund percent of class9.0%Percentage of Universal Electronics Inc. common stock held by Columbia Small Cap Value Discovery Fund as of August 31, 2026
Fund sole voting power1,157,275 sharesShares for which the Fund reports sole voting power and no shared voting power
Fund shared dispositive power1,157,275 sharesShares for which the Fund reports shared dispositive power and no sole dispositive power
Key Terms
beneficially own, shared voting power, shared dispositive power, sole voting power, +1 more
5 terms
beneficially ownfinancial
"CMIA may be deemed to beneficially own the shares reported herein by the Fund"
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.
shared voting powerfinancial
"Shared Voting Power 1,696,584.00"
Shared voting power occurs when two or more parties jointly have the right to vote or decide how a block of company shares is cast, like co-owners who must agree before moving a piece of furniture. Investors care because who controls voting rights affects board elections, major corporate decisions and takeover outcomes, and shared control can alter regulatory disclosures and the practical influence any holder has over a company’s direction and value.
shared dispositive powerfinancial
"Shared Dispositive Power 1,696,584.00"
sole voting powerfinancial
"Sole Voting Power 1,157,275.00"
Sole voting power is the exclusive right to cast votes attached to a shareholder’s stock without needing approval from anyone else. Like holding the only remote control for a TV, it lets that holder decide corporate matters such as board members, mergers, and policy changes, making it important to investors because it concentrates control and can strongly influence a company’s strategy and the value of its shares.
Schedule 13Gregulatory
"disclaims beneficial ownership of any shares reported on this Schedule"
A Schedule 13G is a formal document that investors file with the government when they acquire a large ownership stake in a company, usually for investment purposes rather than control. It helps keep the public informed about who owns significant parts of a company's shares, which can influence how the company is managed and how investors make decisions. Filing this schedule is important for transparency and understanding the ownership landscape of publicly traded companies.
FAQ
What percentage of Universal Electronics Inc. (UEIC) shares do Ameriprise and Columbia report owning?
Ameriprise Financial, Inc. and Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC report beneficial ownership of 1,696,584 shares of Universal Electronics Inc. common stock, representing 13.2% of the outstanding class as of August 31, 2026.
How many UEIC shares does Columbia Small Cap Value Discovery Fund hold and what is its stake?
Columbia Small Cap Value Discovery Fund reports beneficial ownership of 1,157,275 shares of Universal Electronics Inc. common stock, representing 9.0% of the outstanding shares as of August 31, 2026.
Do Ameriprise and Columbia have sole or shared voting power over UEIC shares?
Ameriprise Financial, Inc. and Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC report shared voting power over 1,696,584 shares and no sole voting power in Universal Electronics Inc. common stock as of August 31, 2026.
What dispositive power do Ameriprise and Columbia report over UEIC shares?
Ameriprise Financial, Inc. and Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC report shared dispositive power over 1,696,584 shares of Universal Electronics Inc. common stock and no sole dispositive power over any shares.
Which UEIC holder in this filing owns more than 5% of the class directly?
As of August 31, 2026, only Columbia Small Cap Value Discovery Fund directly owns more than 5% of Universal Electronics Inc.’s common stock. Other Columbia-managed funds or accounts each hold less than 5% individually.
Do Ameriprise and Columbia disclaim beneficial ownership of UEIC shares?
Yes. Ameriprise Financial, Inc. and Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC state that they disclaim beneficial ownership of any shares reported on the Schedule, except to the extent of any pecuniary interest.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
(Amendment No. 2)
Universal Electronics Inc.
(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock
(Title of Class of Securities)
(CUSIP Number)
08/31/2026
(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)
Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:
Rule 13d-1(b)
Rule 13d-1(c)
Rule 13d-1(d)
schemaVersion:
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP No.
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Ameriprise Financial, Inc.
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
1,696,584.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
1,696,584.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
1,696,584.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
13.2 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP No.
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
MINNESOTA
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
1,696,584.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
1,696,584.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
1,696,584.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
13.2 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IA
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP No.
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Columbia Small Cap Value Discovery Fund
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
MASSACHUSETTS
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
1,157,275.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
1,157,275.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
1,157,275.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
9.0 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IV
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
Universal Electronics Inc.
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
15147 N Scottsdale Rd, Suite H300, Scottsdale, AZ 85254
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
(a) Ameriprise Financial, Inc. ("AFI")
(b) Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC ("CMIA")
(c) Columbia Small Cap Value Discovery ("FUND")
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
(a) 145 Ameriprise Financial Center, Minneapolis, MN 55474
(b) 290 Congress Street, Boston, MA 02210
(c) 290 Congress Street, Boston, MA 02210
(c)
Citizenship:
(a) Delaware
(b) Minnesota
(c) Massachusetts
(d)
Title of class of securities:
Common Stock
(e)
CUSIP No.:
Item 3.
If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)
Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)
Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)
Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)
Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)
An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)
An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)
A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)
A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)
A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)
A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J),
please specify the type of institution:
(k)
Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.
Ownership
(a)
Amount beneficially owned:
Incorporated by reference to Items (5)-(9) and (11) of the cover page pertaining to each reporting person.
CMIA and AFI do not directly own any shares of Common Stock of the issuer. As the investment adviser to the Fund and various other unregistered and registered investment companies and other managed accounts, CMIA may be deemed to beneficially own the shares reported herein by the Fund. Accordingly, the shares reported herein by CMIA include those shares separately reported herein by the Fund.
As the parent holding company of CMIA, AFI may be deemed to beneficially own the shares reported herein by CMIA. Accordingly, the shares reported herein by AFI include those shares separately reported herein by CMIA.
Each of AFI and CMIA, and the subsidiaries identified on the attached Exhibit I, disclaims beneficial ownership of any shares reported on this Schedule.
(b)
Percent of class:
The information required by Item 4(b) is set forth in Rows (5)-(9) and (11) of the cover page for each Reporting Person hereto and is incorporated herein by reference for each Reporting Person.
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
The information required by Item 4(c) is set forth in Rows (5)-(9) and (11) of the cover page for each Reporting Person hereto and is incorporated herein by reference for each Reporting Person.
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
The information required by Item 4(c) is set forth in Rows (5)-(9) and (11) of the cover page for each Reporting Person hereto and is incorporated herein by reference for each Reporting Person.
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
The information required by Item 4(c) is set forth in Rows (5)-(9) and (11) of the cover page for each Reporting Person hereto and is incorporated herein by reference for each Reporting Person.
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
The information required by Item 4(c) is set forth in Rows (5)-(9) and (11) of the cover page for each Reporting Person hereto and is incorporated herein by reference for each Reporting Person.
Item 5.
Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Not Applicable
Item 6.
Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required.
To the knowledge of AFI, CMIA and the Fund, no other persons besides AFI, CMIA and the Fund and those persons for whose shares of common stock CMIA and AFI report beneficial ownership have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from or the proceeds from the sale of the securities of the issuer reported herein. As of August 31, 2026, only the Fund owned more than 5% of the class of securities reported herein.
Any remaining shares reported herein by CMIA are held by various other funds or accounts managed by CMIA which each have the right to receive any dividends paid by the issuer and could terminate their respective investment advisory relationship with CMIA and then subsequently direct the use of proceeds from the sale of the common stock owned by such fund or account. To CMIA's knowledge, none of these other funds or accounts own more than 5% of the outstanding shares of the issuer as of August 31, 2026.
Item 7.
Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary.
AFI: See Exhibit I
Item 8.
Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
Not Applicable
Item 9.
Notice of Dissolution of Group.
Not Applicable
Item 10.
Certifications:
By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under § 240.14a-11.
SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
Ameriprise Financial, Inc.
Signature:
/s/ Michael G. Clarke
Name/Title:
Michael G. Clarke, Senior Vice President, North America Head of Operations & Investor Services
Date:
09/04/2026
Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC
Signature:
/s/ Michael G. Clarke
Name/Title:
Michael G. Clarke, Senior Vice President, North America Head of Operations & Investor Services
Date:
09/04/2026
Columbia Small Cap Value Discovery Fund
Signature:
/s/ Michael G. Clarke
Name/Title:
Michael G. Clarke, Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Date:
09/04/2026
Comments accompanying signature:
Contact Information
Charles Chiesa
VP Fund Treasurer Global Operations and Investor Services
Telephone: 617-385-9593
Exhibit Information
Exhibit Index
Exhibit I Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company.
Exhibit II Joint Filing Agreement
