<SEC-DOCUMENT>0001209191-22-008825.txt : 20220211
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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001209191-22-008825
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	4
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20220210
FILED AS OF DATE:		20220211
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20220211

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			Ammari Ramzi
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001801194

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	000-21044
		FILM NUMBER:		22620891

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		15147 N. SCOTTSDALE ROAD
		CITY:			SCOTTSDALE
		STATE:			AZ
		ZIP:			85268

ISSUER:		

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000101984
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	HOUSEHOLD AUDIO & VIDEO EQUIPMENT [3651]
		IRS NUMBER:				330204817
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		15147 N SCOTTSDALE RD
		STREET 2:		SUITE H300
		CITY:			SCOTTSDALE
		STATE:			AZ
		ZIP:			85254
		BUSINESS PHONE:		480-530-3000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		15147 N SCOTTSDALE RD
		STREET 2:		SUITE H300
		CITY:			SCOTTSDALE
		STATE:			AZ
		ZIP:			85254
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        <footnote id="F1">Restricted Stock Grant was approved by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors on December 30,2021 and ratified and approved by the Board of Directors on February 10, 2022, and granted on February 10, 2022. The Restricted Stock Units will vest over a 3 year vesting schedule of 33.33% on February 10, 2023, and 8.33% quarterly thereafter.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F2">Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of UEI common stock.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F3">Stock Option Grant was approved by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors on December 30, 2021 and ratified and approved by the Board of Directors on February 10, 2022, and granted on February 10, 2022.  The Stock Options will vest over a 3-year vesting schedule of 33.33% on February 10, 2023, and 8.33% quarterly thereafter, and will expire on February 10, 2029.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F4">Exercise Price determined in accordance with the terms of the Company's applicable Stock Incentive Plan.</footnote>
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        <signatureName>/s/Ramzi Ammari, by Valerie J. Ballard, pursuant to Limited Power of Attorney dated January 22, 2020</signatureName>
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