<SEC-DOCUMENT>0001209191-23-008847.txt : 20230213
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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001209191-23-008847
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	4
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20230209
FILED AS OF DATE:		20230213
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20230213

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			Carnifax Richard K
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001938060

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	000-21044
		FILM NUMBER:		23620690

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		15147 N. SCOTTSDALE ROAD
		STREET 2:		SUITE H300
		CITY:			SCOTTSDALE
		STATE:			AZ
		ZIP:			85254

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 January 30, 2023 and ratified and approved by the Board of Directors on February 9, 2023, and granted on February 9, 2023. The Restricted Stock Units will vest over a 3 year vesting schedule of 33.33% on February 9, 2024, 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 January 30, 2023 and ratified and approved by the Board of Directors on February 9, 2023, and granted on February 9, 2023. The Stock Options will vest over a 3-year vesting schedule of 33.33% on February 9, 2024, and 8.33% quarterly thereafter, and will expire on February 9, 2030.</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/Richard Carnifax by Valerie J. Ballard, pursuant to Limited Power of Attorney dated July 11, 2022</signatureName>
        <signatureDate>2023-02-13</signatureDate>
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