Shareholders Approve Board Declassification and Expanded Equity Plan

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Universal Electronics shareholders voted to declassify the board, moving to annual director elections, and approved an expansion of the equity compensation plan by 375,000 shares.

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• Board Declassification Approved

  Shareholders approved an amendment to declassify the Board of Directors, transitioning to annual elections for all directors starting with the 2027 annual meeting. This follows proxy statements filed in March and April 2026 seeking this approval.

• Equity Compensation Plan Expanded

  The 2018 Equity and Incentive Compensation Plan was amended to increase the number of shares available for issuance by 375,000. This represents approximately 3% potential dilution for existing shareholders.

• Directors Re-elected

  Five Class II directors were re-elected. However, due to the approved declassification, their terms will effectively expire at the 2027 annual meeting, rather than the previously scheduled 2028.

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Shareholders of Universal Electronics Inc. approved a significant corporate governance change to declassify the board, meaning all directors will be elected annually starting in 2027. This enhances accountability to shareholders. Additionally, the company's equity compensation plan was expanded by 375,000 shares, representing approximately 3% potential dilution, which will be used to incentivize employees.