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.
It 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.
The company also provides wireless and wired controllers, smart thermostats and connected peripherals for sensing and smart energy management to OEM customers, hotels, utilities, and system integrators; proprietary and standards-based RF wireless remote controls and sensor 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.
It offers software, firmware, and technology solutions that enables devices, such as smart TVs, hybrid set-top boxes, 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 headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona.
| Country | United States |
| Founded | 1986 |
| IPO Date | Feb 12, 1993 |
| Industry | Consumer Electronics |
| Sector | Technology |
| Employees | 3,099 |
| CEO | Richard Carnifax |
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 |
|---|---|
| Richard K. Carnifax | Chief Operating Officer, Interim Chief Executive Officer and Principal Executive Officer |
| Cheung Hyen Chong | Consultant |
| Ramzi S. Ammari | Senior Vice President of Corporate Planning and Strategy |
| Wade Michael Jenke | Chief Financial Officer, Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer |
| Arsham Hatambeiki | Senior Vice President of Product and Technology |
| Ryan Hochgesang J.D. | Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary |
| Dr. Norman G. Sheridan Ph.D. | Senior Vice President of Engineering |
| Hrag G. Ohannessian | Senior Vice President of Global Sales for Home Automation, Security and Hospitality |
| Joseph Lee Haughawout | Senior Vice President of Product and Development |
| Jonathan Hooker | Senior Vice President of Global Sales and Retail |
Latest SEC Filings
| Date | Type | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2026 | PRE 14A | Other preliminary proxy statements |
| Mar 18, 2026 | 8-K | Current Report |
| Mar 12, 2026 | 10-K | Annual Report |
| Mar 12, 2026 | 8-K | Current Report |
| Dec 30, 2025 | 8-K | Current Report |
| Dec 22, 2025 | 8-K | Current Report |
| Nov 21, 2025 | 8-K | Current Report |
| Nov 18, 2025 | SCHEDULE 13G/A | Filing |
| Nov 17, 2025 | SCHEDULE 13G/A | Filing |
| Nov 6, 2025 | 10-Q | Quarterly Report |