---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000101984-26-000095"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "UEIC"
cik: "0000101984"
company_name: "UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC"
filed_at: "2026-06-22T20:12:22+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-22T20:13:38.890086+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.55
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Universal Electronics monetizes tariff refund claims for $7.6M

## Summary
- Received $7.6M from sale of claims for tariffs paid to CBP that were ruled unlawful by the Supreme Court on Feb 20, 2026.
- Purchase price is discounted from aggregate amount payable by CBP; subject to full/partial refund if claims are impaired.
- Company retains post-closing cooperation obligations with the Buyer regarding the Claims.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000101984-26-000095
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: UEIC
- cik: 0000101984
- company_name: UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC
- filed_at: 2026-06-22T20:12:22+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.55
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/101984/000010198426000095/0000101984-26-000095-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/101984/000010198426000095/ueic-20260617.htm

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- Plain text: https://secwatch.observer/filing/0000101984-26-000095.txt

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