Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K filing by Universal Electronics Inc. (UEIC) reports a corporate governance event dated March 13, 2026. The company is incorporated in Delaware and trades on The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report focuses exclusively on personnel changes and does not contain financial performance data.
Material Changes
The primary material change reported is the announced retirement of Ramzi Ammari, Senior Vice President of Corporate Planning and Strategy. His retirement is effective May 29, 2026.
Management Commentary and Contingencies
- Severance Arrangement: A letter agreement was executed stating that if Mr. Ammari's employment is terminated without cause prior to May 29, 2026, he will receive a severance payment equal to his current base salary from the date of termination through May 29, 2026.
- Conditions: The severance payment is contingent upon the execution, delivery, and non-revocation of the Company's standard form of separation agreement and release.
- Leadership: The report was signed by Richard K. Carnifax, Interim Chief Executive Officer, on March 18, 2026.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the exact effective date of Ramzi Ammari's retirement (May 29, 2026).
- Confirm the terms of the separation agreement regarding the "without cause" termination clause.
- Monitor for subsequent filings regarding the appointment of a permanent replacement for the Senior Vice President role.
- Review the company's most recent 10-K or 10-Q for baseline financial data, as this 8-K contains none.