Company Description
Universal Electronics Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, ships, and supports home entertainment control products, technology and software solutions, climate control solutions, wireless sensors and smart home control products, and audio-video accessories.
The company offers radio frequency (RF) capable and voice-enabled universal remote control products; and low-power RF and energy-harvesting microcontrollers, and embedded and cloud software to video service providers and consumer electronics original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), as well as distributes a portfolio of replacement remote controls, free-to-air antennas, and television and soundbar wall mounts directly to retailers.
It also provides wall-mount and handheld thermostat controllers and connected accessories for smart energy management systems to OEM customers, hotels, hospitality, and system integrators; proprietary and standards-based RF sensors for residential security, safety, and home automation applications; and integrated circuits, on which its software and universal device control database are embedded to OEMs, video service providers, smart home dealers, and private label customers.
The company offers software, firmware, and technology solutions that enables devices, such as smart TVs, hybrid set-top boxes, audio systems, smart speakers, game consoles, and other consumer electronic and smart home devices to wirelessly connect and interoperate within home networks; and cloud-enabled software for firmware update provisioning and digital rights management validation services to consumer electronics brands, as well as licenses intellectual property to OEMs and video service providers.
It has operations in the United States, the People’s Republic of China, rest of Asia, Europe, Latin America, and internationally.
Universal Electronics Inc. was incorporated in 1986 and is based in Scottsdale, Arizona.
| Country | United States |
| Founded | 1986 |
| IPO Date | Feb 12, 1993 |
| Industry | Consumer Electronics |
| Sector | Technology |
| Employees | 3,838 |
| CEO | Paul Arling |
Contact Details
Address: Scottsdale Quarter, Suite H300 Scottsdale, Arizona 85254-2494 United States | |
| Phone | 480 530 3000 |
| Website | uei.com |
Stock Details
| Ticker Symbol | UEIC |
| Exchange | NASDAQ |
| Stock Type | Common Stock |
| Fiscal Year | January - December |
| Reporting Currency | USD |
| CIK Code | 0000101984 |
| CUSIP Number | 913483103 |
| ISIN Number | US9134831034 |
| Employer ID | 33-0204817 |
| SIC Code | 3651 |
Key Executives
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Paul D. Arling | Chairman and Chief Executive Officer |
| Bryan M. Hackworth | Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President |
| Richard K. Carnifax | Senior Vice President of Global Operations |
| Cheung Hyen Chong | Executive Vice President of Global Sales |
| Ramzi S. Ammari | Senior Vice President of Corporate Planning and Strategy |
| Richard A. Firehammer Jr., Esq. | Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Head of Global Compliance and Secretary |
| Dr. Norman G. Sheridan Ph.D. | Senior Vice President of Engineering |
| Stephen L. Gutman | Senior Vice President of Global Sales of Subscription Broadcast |
| Hrag G. Ohannessian | Senior Vice President of Global Sales for Home Automation, Security and Hospitality |
| Arsham Hatambeiki | Senior Vice President of Product and Technology |
Latest SEC Filings
| Date | Type | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2025 | SCHEDULE 13D/A | Filing |
| Apr 17, 2025 | 8-K | Current Report |
| Apr 14, 2025 | DEF 14A | Other definitive proxy statements |
| Mar 27, 2025 | SCHEDULE 13D | Filing |
| Mar 21, 2025 | 8-K | Current Report |
| Mar 11, 2025 | 10-K | Annual Report |
| Feb 20, 2025 | 8-K | Current Report |
| Feb 14, 2025 | SCHEDULE 13G/A | Filing |
| Feb 13, 2025 | SCHEDULE 13G/A | Filing |
| Jan 2, 2025 | 8-K | Current Report |