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[Form 4] UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC Insider Trading Activity

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Universal Electronics Inc. director John Mutch exercised 18,437 restricted stock units into the same number of shares of common stock on May 19, 2026. The resulting 23,574 common shares are held by the John Mutch Sole and Separate Property Trust, for which he disclaims beneficial ownership. This was a compensation-related derivative exercise with no reported share sales.

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Insider MUTCH JOHN
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 — 23,574 shares (Indirect, By John Mutch Sole and Separate Property Trust)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of UEI common stock. These shares are held by the John Mutch Sole and Separate Property Trust. Mr. Mutch disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares. 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.
RSUs exercised 18,437 units Restricted Stock Units converted to common stock on May 19, 2026
Common shares issued 18,437 shares Shares of Universal Electronics common stock received from RSU exercise
Shares held after transaction 23,574 shares Common stock held by John Mutch Sole and Separate Property Trust after exercise
Exercise transactions 1 transaction Derivative exercise/conversion counted in transaction summary
Net buy/sell shares 0 shares No net buying or selling; only derivative exercise reported
Restricted Stock Units financial
"The security title for the derivative transaction is listed as "Restricted Stock Units"."
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
"The transaction code description notes an "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.
beneficial ownership financial
"The footnote states that Mr. Mutch "disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares"."
Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.
indirect ownership financial
"The common stock is shown with ownership type "indirect" through the John Mutch Sole and Separate Property Trust."
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
MUTCH JOHN

(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)
XDirector10% 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)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock05/19/2026M18,437A(1)23,574IBy John Mutch Sole and Separate Property Trust(2)
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Units(1)05/19/2026M18,437 (3) (3)Common Stock18,437$00D
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 by the John Mutch Sole and Separate Property Trust. Mr. Mutch disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares.
3. 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/John Mutch, by Bryan Allison, pursuant to Limited Power of Attorney dated April 17, 202505/21/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Universal Electronics (UEIC) report for John Mutch?

Universal Electronics reported that director John Mutch exercised 18,437 restricted stock units into 18,437 shares of common stock. The transaction was recorded as a derivative exercise, not an open-market purchase or sale, and arose from prior equity compensation.

How many Universal Electronics (UEIC) shares are held after John Mutch’s RSU exercise?

After exercising 18,437 restricted stock units, 23,574 shares of Universal Electronics common stock are shown as held. These shares are owned by the John Mutch Sole and Separate Property Trust, and Mr. Mutch disclaims beneficial ownership of the trust-held shares.

Were any Universal Electronics (UEIC) shares sold in this Form 4 filing?

No sales were reported. The Form 4 only shows the exercise of 18,437 restricted stock units into common stock and the resulting holdings. There are no open-market sales, gifts, or tax-withholding dispositions associated with this specific transaction.

How were John Mutch’s Universal Electronics (UEIC) shares acquired in this transaction?

The shares were acquired through the exercise of restricted stock units, each representing a right to receive one share of common stock. This derivative exercise converted 18,437 RSUs into 18,437 shares, reflecting compensation rather than open-market buying activity.

What do the trust and beneficial ownership disclaimer mean for UEIC director John Mutch?

The Form 4 states the 23,574 Universal Electronics shares are held by the John Mutch Sole and Separate Property Trust. It also notes that Mr. Mutch disclaims beneficial ownership, indicating the trust, not he personally, is treated as the primary holder for these shares.

When were the Universal Electronics (UEIC) RSUs originally granted to John Mutch?

The footnotes state that 18,437 restricted stock units were granted on July 1, 2025. The RSUs were scheduled to vest 100% one year after grant or immediately before the company’s next annual stockholder meeting, whichever came first, leading to this later share issuance.