UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
_______________________________________ 
FORM 10-Q
_______________________________________ 
(Mark One)
ýQUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2023
OR
¨TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from            to            
Commission File Number: 0-21044
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UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Delaware33-0204817
(State or Other Jurisdiction of

Incorporation or Organization)
(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)
201 E. Sandpointe Avenue, 8th Floor
Santa Ana, California
92707
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)(Zip Code)
15147 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite H300, Scottsdale, Arizona 85254-2494
(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)
(480) 530-3000
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (714) 918-9500code)
__________________________________ _____________________
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per shareUEICNasdaq Global Select Market
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  ý    No  ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, anyevery Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes  ý    No  ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer," "smaller reporting company," and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
Large accelerated filerAccelerated filer
Non-accelerated filerSmaller reporting company
Large accelerated filer¨Accelerated filerý
Non-accelerated filer
¨  (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
Smaller reporting company¨
Emerging growth company¨
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).    Yes  ¨    No  ý
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).Yes ☐ No ☒
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date: 14,305,74912,857,436 shares of Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share, of the registrant were outstanding on November 6, 2017.May 5, 2023.




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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except share-related data)
(Unaudited)
March 31, 2023December 31, 2022
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$56,906 $66,740 
Accounts receivable, net106,371 112,346 
Contract assets7,021 7,996 
Inventories122,688 140,181 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets6,859 6,647 
Income tax receivable2,525 4,130 
Total current assets302,370 338,040 
Property, plant and equipment, net61,791 62,791 
Goodwill— 49,085 
Intangible assets, net24,969 24,470 
Operating lease right-of-use assets20,236 21,599 
Deferred income taxes5,636 6,242 
Other assets1,965 1,936 
Total assets$416,967 $504,163 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable$50,766 $71,373 
Line of credit85,000 88,000 
Accrued compensation20,268 20,904 
Accrued sales discounts, rebates and royalties4,400 6,477 
Accrued income taxes3,766 5,585 
Other accrued liabilities23,607 24,134 
Total current liabilities187,807 216,473 
Long-term liabilities:
Operating lease obligations13,983 15,027 
Deferred income taxes2,636 2,724 
Income tax payable723 723 
Other long-term liabilities779 810 
Total liabilities205,928 235,757 
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 5,000,000 shares authorized; none issued or outstanding— — 
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized; 25,196,612 and 24,999,951 shares issued on March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively252 250 
Paid-in capital329,729 326,839 
Treasury stock, at cost, 12,348,491 and 12,295,305 shares on March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively(369,006)(368,194)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)(19,271)(21,187)
Retained earnings269,335 330,698 
Total stockholders' equity211,039 268,406 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity$416,967 $504,163 
 September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016
ASSETS   
Current assets:   
Cash and cash equivalents$48,560
 $50,611
Restricted cash4,799
 4,623
Accounts receivable, net153,355
 124,592
Inventories, net154,520
 129,879
Prepaid expenses and other current assets9,988
 7,439
Assets held for sale12,403
 
Income tax receivable3,262
 1,054
Deferred income taxes
 5,960
Total current assets386,887
 324,158
Property, plant, and equipment, net109,149
 105,351
Goodwill48,624
 43,052
Intangible assets, net30,159
 28,549
Deferred income taxes18,349
 10,430
Long-term restricted cash

4,600
Other assets4,040
 4,896
Total assets$597,208
 $521,036
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY   
Current liabilities:   
Accounts payable$106,872
 $97,157
Line of credit114,000
 49,987
Accrued compensation33,328
 35,580
Accrued sales discounts, rebates and royalties7,790
 8,358
Accrued income taxes994
 375
Other accrued expenses25,840
 24,410
Total current liabilities288,824
 215,867
Long-term liabilities:   
Long-term contingent consideration14,000
 10,500
Deferred income taxes6,376
 7,060
Income tax payable791
 791
Other long-term liabilities1,598
 6,308
Total liabilities311,589
 240,526
Commitments and contingencies
 
Stockholders' equity:   
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 5,000,000 shares authorized; none issued or outstanding
 
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized; 23,687,651 and 23,575,340 shares issued on September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively237
 236
Paid-in capital262,776
 250,481
Treasury stock, at cost, 9,352,551 and 9,022,587 shares on September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively(243,197) (222,980)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)(17,831) (22,821)
Retained earnings283,634
 275,594
Total stockholders' equity285,619
 280,510
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity$597,208

$521,036
See Note 4 for further information concerning our purchases from related party vendors.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC.
CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited) 
 Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2017 2016 2017 2016
Net sales$175,652
 $169,185
 $514,638
 $490,829
Cost of sales132,582
 127,400
 386,783
 367,941
Gross profit43,070
 41,785

127,855

122,888
Research and development expenses5,415
 4,955
 15,859
 15,292
Factory transition restructuring charges446
 81
 6,145
 1,598
Selling, general and administrative expenses32,997
 28,628
 94,701
 86,867
Operating income4,212
 8,121

11,150

19,131
Interest income (expense), net(721) (228) (1,676) (753)
Other income (expense), net61
 335
 2
 1,726
Income before provision for income taxes3,552
 8,228

9,476

20,104
Provision for income taxes1,824
 421
 2,945
 2,956
Net income1,728
 7,807

6,531

17,148
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest
 
 
 30
Net income attributable to Universal Electronics Inc.$1,728

$7,807

$6,531

$17,118
        
Earnings per share attributable to Universal Electronics Inc.:       
Basic$0.12
 $0.54

$0.45

$1.19
Diluted$0.12
 $0.53

$0.44

$1.16
Shares used in computing earnings per share:       
Basic14,381
 14,510
 14,412
 14,441
Diluted14,666
 14,848
 14,689
 14,740
See Note 4 for further information concerning our purchases from related party vendors.
Three Months Ended March 31,
 20232022
Net sales$108,377 $132,410 
Cost of sales83,684 96,142 
Gross profit24,693 36,268 
Research and development expenses8,360 7,806 
Selling, general and administrative expenses26,782 29,023 
Goodwill impairment49,075 — 
Operating income (loss)(59,524)(561)
Interest income (expense), net(975)(296)
Other income (expense), net(214)360 
Income (loss) before provision for income taxes(60,713)(497)
Provision for income taxes650 2,413 
Net income (loss)$(61,363)$(2,910)
Earnings (loss) per share:
Basic$(4.81)$(0.23)
Diluted$(4.81)$(0.23)
Shares used in computing earnings (loss) per share:
Basic12,74912,812
Diluted12,74912,812
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.



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UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC.
CONSOLIDATED COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) STATEMENTS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited) 
 Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2017 2016 2017 2016
Net income$1,728
 $7,807
 $6,531
 $17,148
Other comprehensive income (loss):       
Change in foreign currency translation adjustment2,999
 (540) 4,990
 (1,858)
Total comprehensive income (loss)4,727

7,267

11,521

15,290
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest
 
 
 30
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Universal Electronics Inc.$4,727

$7,267

$11,521

$15,260
See Note 4 for further information concerning our purchases from related party vendors.
Three Months Ended March 31,
 20232022
Net income (loss)$(61,363)$(2,910)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Change in foreign currency translation adjustment1,916 1,849 
Comprehensive income (loss)$(59,447)$(1,061)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWSSTOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
 Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2017 2016
Cash provided by (used for) operating activities:   
Net income$6,531
 $17,148
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used for) operating activities:   
Depreciation and amortization23,202
 18,994
Provision for doubtful accounts167
 123
Provision for inventory write-downs2,189
 2,398
Deferred income taxes(953) 1,413
Tax benefit from exercise of stock options and vested restricted stock
 2,230
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation
 (2,292)
Shares issued for employee benefit plan591
 763
Employee and director stock-based compensation9,476
 7,638
Performance-based common stock warrants1,122
 3,219
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:   
Restricted cash4,623
 
Accounts receivable(24,440) (11,359)
Inventories(21,217) (4,470)
Prepaid expenses and other assets(2,422) (86)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses1,488
 7,699
Accrued income taxes(1,517) (4,737)
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities(1,160) 38,681
Cash used for investing activities:   
Acquisition of property, plant, and equipment(29,922) (28,914)
Acquisition of net assets of Residential Control Systems, Inc.(8,894) 
Acquisition of intangible assets(1,275) (1,373)
Increase in restricted cash
 (4,797)
Deposit received toward sale of Guangzhou factory
 4,797
Deconsolidation of Encore Controls LLC
 48
Net cash used for investing activities(40,091)
(30,239)
Cash provided by (used for) financing activities:   
Borrowings under line of credit115,000
 92,987
Repayments on line of credit(50,987) (107,987)
Proceeds from stock options exercised1,107
 4,813
Treasury stock purchased(20,217) (2,188)
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation
 2,292
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities44,903
 (10,083)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash(5,703) (3,184)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents(2,051) (4,825)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year50,611
 52,966
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$48,560
 $48,141
    
Supplemental cash flow information:   
Income taxes paid$5,770
 $6,034
Interest paid$1,697
 $926
See Note 4The following summarizes the changes in total equity for further information concerning our purchases from related party vendors.the three months ended March 31, 2023:
 Common Stock
Issued
Common Stock
in Treasury
Paid-in
Capital
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
Retained
Earnings
Totals
 SharesAmountSharesAmount
Balance at December 31, 202225,000 $250 (12,295)$(368,194)$326,839 $(21,187)$330,698 $268,406 
Net loss(61,363)(61,363)
Currency translation adjustment1,916 1,916 
Shares issued for employee benefit plan and compensation189 350 352 
Purchase of treasury shares(53)(812)(812)
Shares issued to directors— — 
Employee and director stock-based compensation2,540 2,540 
Balance at March 31, 202325,197 252 (12,348)(369,006)329,729 (19,271)269,335 211,039 

The following summarizes the changes in total equity for the three months ended March 31, 2022:
Common Stock
Issued
Common Stock
in Treasury
Paid-in
Capital
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
Retained
Earnings
Totals
SharesAmountSharesAmount
Balance at December 31, 202124,679 $247 (11,861)$(355,159)$314,094 $(13,524)$330,291 $275,949 
Net loss(2,910)(2,910)
Currency translation adjustment1,849 1,849 
Shares issued for employee benefit plan and compensation145 323 324 
Purchase of treasury shares(225)(7,354)(7,354)
Shares issued to directors— — — 
Employee and director stock-based compensation2,499 2,499 
Balance at March 31, 202224,831 248 (12,086)(362,513)316,916 (11,675)327,381 270,357 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.


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UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
 Three Months Ended March 31,
 20232022
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)$(61,363)$(2,910)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used for) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization5,692 6,045 
Provision for credit losses(204)
Deferred income taxes701 269 
Shares issued for employee benefit plan352 324 
Employee and director stock-based compensation2,540 2,499 
Impairment of goodwill49,075 — 
Impairment of long-term assets49 — 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable and contract assets7,723 (5,087)
Inventories18,056 (4,599)
Prepaid expenses and other assets1,408 (1,464)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities(26,051)(13,174)
Accrued income taxes(208)332 
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities(2,025)(17,969)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of term deposit— (7,487)
Acquisition of net assets of Qterics, Inc.— (939)
Acquisitions of property, plant and equipment(3,261)(1,785)
Acquisitions of intangible assets(1,570)(1,410)
Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities(4,831)(11,621)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Borrowings under line of credit14,000 42,000 
Repayments on line of credit(17,000)(13,000)
Treasury stock purchased(812)(7,354)
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities(3,812)21,646 
Effect of foreign currency exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents834 759 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents(9,834)(7,185)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period66,740 60,813 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$56,906 $53,628 
Supplemental cash flow information:
Income taxes paid$2,065 $1,375 
Interest paid$1,413 $302 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2017MARCH 31, 2023
(Unaudited)
Note 1 — Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies

In the opinion of management, the accompanying consolidated financial statements of Universal Electronics Inc. and its subsidiaries contain all the adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented. All such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. Information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements, which are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("U.S. GAAP"), have been condensed or omitted pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission.Commission ("SEC"). As used herein, the terms "Company," "we," "us," and "our" refer to Universal Electronics Inc. and its subsidiaries, unless the context indicates to the contrary.

Our results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2023 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the "Risk Factors," "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations," "Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk," and the "Financial Statements and Supplementary Data" included in Items 1A, 7, 7A, and 8, respectively, of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.2022.

Estimates Judgments and Assumptions

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires us to make estimates judgments and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. On an on-going basis, we evaluate our estimates and assumptions, including those related to revenue recognition, allowancesrecognition; allowance for sales returns and doubtful accounts,credit losses; inventory valuation, our review forvaluation; impairment of long-lived assets, intangible assets and goodwill,goodwill; business combinations,combinations; income taxes and related valuation allowances and stock-based compensation expense and performance-based common stock warrants.expense. Actual results may differ from these estimatesassumptions and assumptions,estimates, and they may be adjusted as more information becomes available. Any adjustment may be material.

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

See Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20162022 for a summary of our significant accounting policies.

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

None.

Recent Accounting PronouncementsUpdates Not Yet Effective

In May 2014,March 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-04, "Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB")Reporting", in January 2021, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2014-09, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers," which will supersede most existing U.S.ASU 2021-01, "Reference Rate Reform", and in December 2022, the FASB issued ASU 2022-06, "Deferral of the Sunset Date of Topic 848". This guidance is intended to provide temporary optional expedients and exceptions to GAAP revenue recognition guidance. This new standard requires an entityguidance on contract modifications and hedge accounting to recognize revenue to depictease the transfer of goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which an entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. In addition, ASU 2014-09 contains expanded disclosure requirements relatingfinancial reporting burden related to the nature, amount, timing,expected market transition from the London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR") and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from contracts with customers. As initially proposed, ASU 2014-09 would have been effective for fiscal periods beginning after December 15, 2016 and permits the use of either the full retrospective or modified retrospective transition method. In August 2015, the FASB postponed the effective date of this new revenue standard by one year. We have largely completed our review of customer contract terms and our assessment of the impact of adopting this standard on our revenue recognition policy,other interbank offered rates to alternative reference rates. The amendments in these ASUs are elective and are currently in the process of modifying certain revenue recognition processes and controls to comply with ASU 2014-09, including the new disclosure requirements. The impact of this new guidance is primarilyeffective upon issuance for all entities through December 31, 2024. These amendments are not expected to accelerate revenue recognition for those contractual arrangements under which we manufacture and sell customized products that have no alternative use, as defined under ASU 2014-09 and related guidance and interpretations. In particular, to the extent that we have the right to payment such as a firm order or other contractual commitment from the customer, revenue associated with customized products will be recognized as those products are manufactured rather than when title for those products transfers to the customer. We also expect revenue recognition to be accelerated for licensing arrangements that contain minimum guarantees. We expect to implement ASU 2014-09 on January 1, 2018, using the modified retrospective transition method. Thus prior periods will not be restated. The impact of the transition to this new accounting method, which will include a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the adoption date, could have a material impact on our consolidated statement of financial position, results of operations.operations and cash flows.
In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-11, "Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory," which states that inventory should be measured at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Net realizable value is defined as estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less reasonably predictable costs of completion, disposal and transportation. ASU 2015-11 is effective for fiscal periods beginning after December 15, 2016 and must be applied prospectively. The adoption of ASU 2015-11 did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial position or results of operations.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2017MARCH 31, 2023
(Unaudited)


In November 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-17, "Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes." This new guidance requires all deferred tax assets and liabilities, along with any related valuation allowance, be classified as non-current on the balance sheet. ASU 2015-17 is effective for fiscal periods beginning after December 15, 2016 and may be adopted either prospectively or retrospectively. We prospectively adopted ASU 2015-17 effective January 1, 2017, and thus prior period balance sheets have not been adjusted. The adoption of ASU 2015-17 had no impact on our consolidated results of operations or cash flows.
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, "Leases," which changes the accounting for leases and requires expanded disclosures about leasing activities. This new guidance will require lessees to recognize a right of use asset and a lease liability at the commencement date for all leases with terms greater than twelve months. Accounting by lessors is largely unchanged. ASU 2016-02 is effective for fiscal periods beginning after December 15, 2018 and must be adopted using a modified retrospective approach. Early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact that ASU 2016-02 will have on our consolidated financial statements.
In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-09,"Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting," which amends Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 718, "Compensation - Stock Compensation." ASU 2016-09 requires excess tax benefits and tax deficiencies to be recorded as a discrete adjustment to income tax expense when stock awards vest or are settled, rather than in paid-in capital when they impact income taxes payable. This new guidance also requires cash flows related to excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation to be presented with other income tax cash flows in operating activities, rather than separately as a financing activity, in the statement of cash flows. Additionally, ASU 2016-09 impacts the calculation of diluted weighted-average shares under the treasury stock method as the assumed proceeds from an employee vesting in or exercising a stock-based award are no longer increased or decreased by the amount of excess tax benefits or deficiencies taken to paid-in capital. We elected to adopt the provisions of ASU 2016-09 prospectively effective January 1, 2017. We also made the accounting policy election, as allowed by ASU 2016-09, to account for forfeitures of stock-based awards as they occur, rather than estimating forfeitures. The cumulative effect of adopting ASU 2016-09 was an increase of $1.5 million to deferred tax assets and an increase to retained earnings of $1.5 million, as of January 1, 2017, as a result of recognizing previously unrecognized excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation. There was no cumulative effect impact related to the change in accounting policy to account for forfeitures of stock-based awards when they occur as a result of our minimal historical forfeitures experience.
In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-15, "Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments," which amends ASC 230, "Statement of Cash Flows". This new guidance addresses eight specific cash flow issues with the objective of reducing the existing diversity in practice in how certain transactions are classified in the statement of cash flows. ASU 2016-15 is effective for fiscal periods beginning after December 15, 2017 and must be adopted retrospectively. Early adoption is permitted as long as all amendments are adopted in the same period. We are currently evaluating the impact that ASU 2016-15 will have on our consolidated financial statements.
In October 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-16, "Intra-Entity Transfers of Assets Other Than Inventory," which changes the accounting for income tax consequences of intra-entity transfers of assets other than inventory. Current guidance prohibits the recognition of current and deferred income taxes for an intra-entity asset transfer until the asset has been sold to an outside party. Under this new guidance, the income tax consequences of an intra-entity transfer of an asset other than inventory will be recognized when the transfer occurs. ASU 2016-16 is effective for fiscal periods beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption is permitted. The impact of the adoption of ASU 2016-16 could be material depending on the size of any intra-entity transfers we may implement in future periods.
In November 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-18,"Restricted Cash," which amends ASC 230, "Statement of Cash Flows." This new guidance addresses the classifications and presentation of changes in restricted cash in the statement of cash flows. ASU 2016-18 is effective for fiscal periods beginning after December 15, 2017 and must be adopted retrospectively. Early adoption is permitted. The adoption of ASU 2016-18 will modify our current disclosures by reclassifying certain amounts within the consolidated statement of cash flows, but is not expected to have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.
In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, "Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment." This guidance simplifies how an entity is required to test goodwill for impairment by eliminating Step 2 from the goodwill impairment test. Instead, if the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, an impairment loss will be recognized in an amount equal to that excess, limited to the total amount of goodwill allocated to the reporting unit. ASU 2017-04 is effective for fiscal periods beginning after December 31, 2019. Early adoption is permitted. We do not expect the adoption of ASU 2017-04 to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
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Note 2 — Cash, and Cash Equivalents and Restricted CashTerm Deposit
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents were held in the following geographic regions:
(In thousands)September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016(In thousands)March 31, 2023December 31, 2022
United States$4,795
 $3,277
North AmericaNorth America$7,244 $6,825 
People's Republic of China ("PRC")22,120
 22,142
People's Republic of China ("PRC")13,98115,633
Asia (excluding the PRC)846
 5,260
Asia (excluding the PRC)14,89218,850
Europe13,317
 19,630
Europe9,36313,042
South America7,482
 302
South America11,42612,390
Total cash and cash equivalents$48,560
 $50,611
Total cash and cash equivalents$56,906 $66,740 
Restricted Cash
In connection with a court order issued in a now settled litigation matter,On January 25, 2022, we previously placed $4.6 million of cash into a collateralized surety bond. This bond had certain restrictions for liquidation and was therefore classified as restricted cash. On February 10, 2017, the $4.6 million surety bond was returned to us upon final settlement of the related litigation matter.
In connection with the pending sale of our Guangzhou factory in the PRC (Note 10), the buyer made a cash deposit of RMB 32 million ($4.8 million based on September 30, 2017 exchange rates)entered into an escrow$8.6 million, one-year term deposit cash account on September 29, 2016. Underwith Banco Santander (Brasil) S.A., denominated in Brazilian Real. The term deposit earned interest at a variable annual rate based upon the termsBrazilian CDI overnight interbank rate. As of the escrow account, these funds will not be paid to us until the closeDecember 31, 2022, all of the sale. Accordingly, this term deposit is presented as restricted cash within our consolidated balance sheet.was redeemed.

Note 3 — Revenue and Accounts Receivable, Net and

Revenue ConcentrationsDetails    
Accounts receivable,
The pattern of revenue recognition was as follows:
Three Months Ended March 31,
(In thousands)20232022
Goods and services transferred at a point in time$86,681 $109,086 
Goods and services transferred over time21,69623,324
Net sales$108,377 $132,410 

Our net sales to external customers by geographic area were as follows:
Three Months Ended March 31,
(In thousands)20232022
United States$33,429 $43,827 
Asia (excluding PRC)27,10033,064 
Europe24,02622,660
People's Republic of China12,12819,292
Latin America6,9486,488
Other4,7467,079
Total net sales$108,377 $132,410 
(In thousands)September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016
Trade receivables, gross$147,194
 $120,965
Allowance for doubtful accounts(1,052) (904)
Allowance for sales returns(459) (539)
Net trade receivables145,683
 119,522
Other7,672
 5,070
Accounts receivable, net$153,355
 $124,592

AllowanceSpecific identification of the customer billing location was the basis used for Doubtful Accountsattributing revenues from external customers to geographic areas.
Changes in the allowance for doubtful accounts were as follows:
(In thousands)Nine Months Ended September 30,
2017 2016
Balance at beginning of period$904
 $822
Additions (reductions) to costs and expenses167
 123
(Write-offs)/Foreign exchange effects(19) 15
Balance at end of period$1,052
 $960
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Sales Returns
The allowance for sales returns at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 included reserves for items returned prior to period-end that were not completely processed, and therefore had not yet been removed from the allowance for sales returns balance. If these returns had been fully processed, the allowance for sales returns balance would have been approximately $0.3 million and $0.4 million on September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively. The value of these returned goods was included in our inventory balance at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016.
Significant Customers
Net sales to the following customers totaled more than 10% of our net sales:
 Three Months Ended March 31,
20232022
 $ (thousands)% of Net Sales$ (thousands)% of Net Sales
Comcast Corporation$14,720 13.6 %$19,884 15.0 %
Daikin Industries Ltd.$19,667 18.1 %$17,141 12.9 %

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 Three Months Ended September 30,
 2017 2016
 $ (thousands) % of Net Sales $ (thousands) % of Net Sales
Comcast Corporation$36,811
 21.0% $35,554
 21.0%
AT&T20,117
 11.5
 21,139
 12.5
Accounts Receivable, Net


Accounts receivable, net were as follows:
 Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2017 2016
 $ (thousands) % of Net Sales $ (thousands) % of Net Sales
Comcast Corporation$122,009
 23.7% $111,529
 22.7%
AT&T61,057
 11.9
 60,709
 12.4
(In thousands)March 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Trade receivables, gross$101,280 $108,030 
Allowance for credit losses(780)(957)
Allowance for sales returns(343)(618)
Trade receivables, net100,157 106,455 
Other (1)
6,214 5,891 
Accounts receivable, net$106,371 $112,346 

(1)Other accounts receivable is primarily comprised of value added tax and supplier rebate receivables.

Allowance for Credit Losses

Changes in the allowance for credit losses were as follows:
(In thousands)Three Months Ended March 31,
20232022
Balance at beginning of period$957 $1,285 
Additions (reductions) to costs and expenses(204)
Write-offs/Foreign exchange effects(178)(18)
Balance at end of period$780 $1,063 

Trade receivables associated with these significant customers that totaled more than 10% of our accounts receivable, net were as follows:
March 31, 2023December 31, 2022
$ (thousands)% of Accounts Receivable, Net$ (thousands)% of Accounts Receivable, Net
Comcast Corporation$14,668 13.8 %$15,367 13.7 %
Daikin Industries Ltd.$10,655 10.0 %$— (1)— %(1)
 September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016
 $ (thousands) % of Accounts Receivable, Net $ (thousands) % of Accounts Receivable, Net
Comcast Corporation$26,553
 17.3% $23,716
 19.0%
AT&T (1)

 
 14,108
 11.3

(1) Trade receivables associated with this customer did not total more than 10% of our accounts receivable, net for the indicated period.

(1)
Trade receivables associated with this customer did not total more than 10% of our accounts receivable, net at September 30, 2017.
Note 4 — Inventories Net and Significant Supplier

Inventories net were as follows:
(In thousands)March 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Raw materials$48,006 $58,759 
Components22,054 25,226 
Work in process3,755 2,616 
Finished goods48,873 53,580 
Inventories$122,688 $140,181 
(In thousands)September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016
Raw materials$36,803
 $33,059
Components18,556
 15,046
Work in process6,596
 5,860
Finished goods95,690
 80,119
Reserve for excess and obsolete inventory(3,125) (4,205)
Inventories, net$154,520
 $129,879

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Reserve for Excess and Obsolete Inventory
Changes in the reserve for excess and obsolete inventory were as follows:
(In thousands)Nine Months Ended September 30,
2017 2016
Balance at beginning of period$4,205
 $3,045
Additions charged to costs and expenses (1)
1,960
 2,120
Sell through (2)
(950) (781)
(Write-offs)/Foreign exchange effects(2,090) (726)
Balance at end of period$3,125
 $3,658

(1)
The additions charged to costs and expenses do not include inventory directly written-off that was scrapped during production totaling $0.2 million and $0.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. These amounts are production waste and are not included in management's reserve for excess and obsolete inventory.
(2)
These amounts represent the reduction in reserves associated with inventory items that were sold during the period.
Significant Supplier
We purchase integrated circuits, components and finished goods from multiple sources.
Purchases from the following supplier totaled more than 10% of our total inventory purchases:
Three Months Ended March 31,
20232022
$ (thousands)% of Total Inventory Purchases$ (thousands)% of Total Inventory Purchases
Qorvo International Pte Ltd.$— (1)— %(1)$7,552 10.4 %
(1) Purchases associated with this supplier did not total more than 10% of our total inventory purchases for the indicated period.
There were no purchases from suppliers that totaled more than 10% of our total accounts payable at March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022.

Note 5 — Long-lived Tangible Assets

Long-lived tangible assets by geographic area, which include property, plant, and equipment, net and operating lease right-of-use assets, were as follows:
(In thousands)March 31, 2023December 31, 2022
United States$16,252 $16,427 
People's Republic of China41,121 42,893 
Mexico14,012 14,402 
Vietnam6,969 6,923 
All other countries3,673 3,745 
Total long-lived tangible assets$82,027 $84,390 

Property, plant, and equipment are shown net of accumulated depreciation of $171.8 million and $170.5 million at March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.

Depreciation expense was $4.6 million and $5.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

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 Three Months Ended September 30,
 2017 2016
 $ (thousands) 
% of Total
Inventory Purchases
 $ (thousands) 
% of Total
Inventory Purchases
Texas Instruments$13,115
 12.4% $12,353
 13.0%

 Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2017 2016
 $ (thousands) 
% of Total
Inventory Purchases
 $ (thousands) 
% of Total
Inventory Purchases
Texas Instruments$33,693
 11.3% $32,294
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Related Party Supplier
We purchase certain printed circuit board assemblies from a related party supplier. The supplier is considered a related party for financial reporting purposes because our Senior Vice President of Strategic Operations owns 40% of this vendor. Inventory purchases from this supplier were as follows:
 Three Months Ended September 30,
 2017 2016
 $ (thousands) 
% of Total
Inventory Purchases
 $ (thousands) 
% of Total
Inventory Purchases
Related party supplier$1,378
 1.3% $1,382
 1.5%
 Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2017 2016
 $ (thousands) 
% of Total
Inventory Purchases
 $ (thousands) 
% of Total
Inventory Purchases
Related party supplier$3,962
 1.3% $4,971
 1.8%
Total accounts payable to this supplier were as follows:
 September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016
 $ (thousands) % of Accounts Payable $ (thousands) % of Accounts Payable
Related party supplier$1,763
 1.6% $1,690
 1.7%
Our payment terms and pricing with this supplier are consistent with the terms offered by other suppliers in the ordinary course of business. The accounting policies that we apply to our transactions with our related party supplier are consistent with those applied in transactions with independent third parties. Corporate management routinely monitors purchases from our related party supplier to ensure these purchases remain consistent with our business objectives.
Note 56 — Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Net

Goodwill

During the three months ended March 31, 2023, a decline in our financial performance, overall negative trend in the video service provider channel and an uncertain economic environment, contributed to a significant decline in our market capitalization. We considered this to be an impairment trigger. We, therefore, performed a quantitative valuation analysis under an income approach to estimate our reporting unit's fair value. The income approach used projections of estimated operating results and cash flows that were discounted using a discount rate based on the weighted-average cost of capital. The main assumptions supporting the cash flow projections include, but are not limited to, revenue growth, margins, discount rate, and terminal growth rate. The financial projections reflect our best estimate of economic and market conditions over the projected period, including forecasted revenue growth, margins, capital expenditures, depreciation and amortization. In addition to our valuation analysis under an income approach, we also considered the implied control premium compared to our market capitalization.

We determined that the implied control premium over our market capitalization to be substantial, therefore, we recorded an impairment charge of $49.1 million during the three months ended March 31, 2023.

Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill were as follows:
(In thousands) 
Balance at December 31, 2016$43,052
Goodwill acquired during the period (1)
5,494
Foreign exchange effects78
Balance at September 30, 2017$48,624
(In thousands)
Balance at December 31, 2022$49,085 
Goodwill impairment(49,075)
Foreign exchange effects(10)
Balance at March 31, 2023$— 

(1) During the second quarter of 2017, we recorded $5.5 million of goodwill related to the Residential Control Systems, Inc. acquisition. Refer to Note 18 for further information about this acquisition.
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Intangible Assets, Net

The components of intangible assets, net were as follows:
 March 31, 2023December 31, 2022
(In thousands)
Gross (1)
Accumulated
Amortization (1)
Net
Gross (1)
Accumulated
Amortization (1)
Net
Capitalized software development costs (2 years)$1,818 $(51)$1,767 $1,647 $(44)$1,603 
Customer relationships
(10-15 years)
6,340 (3,260)3,080 6,340 (3,080)3,260 
Developed and core technology
(5-15 years)
4,520 (3,784)736 4,520 (3,693)827 
Distribution rights (10 years)312 (292)20 308 (281)27 
Patents (10 years)30,497 (11,271)19,226 29,388 (10,790)18,598 
Trademarks and trade names
(10 years)
450 (310)140 450 (295)155 
Total intangible assets, net$43,937 $(18,968)$24,969 $42,653 $(18,183)$24,470 

(1)This table excludes the gross value of fully amortized intangible assets totaling $44.0 million and $43.7 million at March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.

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 September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016
(In thousands)
Gross (1)
 
Accumulated
Amortization (1)
 Net 
Gross (1)
 
Accumulated
Amortization (1)
 Net
Distribution rights$340
 $(155) $185
 $302
 $(119) $183
Patents12,593
 (4,996) 7,597
 12,038
 (4,775) 7,263
Trademarks and trade names (2)
2,786
 (1,518) 1,268
 2,400
 (1,310) 1,090
Developed and core technology12,560
 (5,567) 6,993
 12,585
 (4,068) 8,517
Capitalized software development costs142
 (59) 83
 142
 (5) 137
Customer relationships (2)
32,534
 (18,613) 13,921
 27,703
 (16,344) 11,359
Order backlog (2)
150
 (38) 112
 
 
 
Total intangible assets, net$61,105
 $(30,946) $30,159

$55,170
 $(26,621) $28,549
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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This table excludes the gross value of fully amortized intangible assets totaling $6.0 million and $10.2 million at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.
(2)
During the second quarter of 2017, we purchased a trade name valued at $0.4 million, which is being amortized ratably over eight years; customer relationships valued at $5.0 million, which are being amortized ratably over 10 years; and order backlog valued at $0.2 million, which is being amortized ratably over one year. Refer to Note 18 for further information regarding the purchase of these intangible assets.
Amortization expense is recorded in selling, general and administrative expenses, except amortization expense related to capitalized software development costs, and order backlog, which areis recorded in cost of sales. Amortization expense by income statement of operations caption was as follows:
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In thousands)(In thousands)Three Months Ended March 31,
2017 2016 2017 201620232022
Cost of sales$54
 $21
 $128
 $63
Cost of sales$$12 
Selling, general and administrative expenses1,715
 1,551
 5,032
 4,618
Selling, general and administrative expenses1,057 921 
Total amortization expense$1,769
 $1,572

$5,160

$4,681
Total amortization expense$1,065 $933 
 
Estimated future annual amortization expense related to our intangible assets at September 30, 2017, isMarch 31, 2023, was as follows:
(In thousands)
2023 (remaining 9 months)$3,667 
20244,720 
20254,035 
20263,339 
20272,740 
Thereafter6,468 
Total$24,969 

Note 7 — Leases

We have entered into various operating lease agreements for automobiles, offices and manufacturing facilities throughout the world. At March 31, 2023, our operating leases had remaining lease terms of up to 38 years, including any reasonably probable extensions.

Lease balances within our consolidated balance sheet were as follows:
(In thousands)March 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Assets:
Operating lease right-of-use assets$20,236 $21,599 
Liabilities:
Other accrued liabilities$5,222 $5,509 
Long-term operating lease obligations13,983 15,027 
Total lease liabilities$19,205 $20,536 
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(In thousands) 
2017 (remaining 3 months)$1,776
20187,046
20196,901
20205,740
20212,289
Thereafter6,407
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Operating lease expense, including variable and short-term lease costs, which were insignificant to the total operating lease cash flows, and supplemental cash flow information were as follows:
(In thousands)Three Months Ended March 31,
20232022
Cost of sales$792 $635 
Selling, general and administrative expenses1,076 1,108 
Total operating lease expense$1,868 $1,743 
Operating cash outflows from operating leases$1,831 $1,679 
Operating lease right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations$— $2,959 

The weighted average remaining lease liability term and the weighted average discount rate were as follows:
March 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Weighted average lease liability term (in years)5.05.1
Weighted average discount rate3.87 %3.82 %

The following table reconciles the undiscounted cash flows for each of the first five years and thereafter to the operating lease liabilities recognized in our consolidated balance sheet at March 31, 2023. The reconciliation excludes short-term leases that are not recorded on the balance sheet.
(In thousands)March 31, 2023
2023 (remaining 9 months)$4,620 
20245,223 
20254,216 
20262,633 
20271,918 
Thereafter2,879 
Total lease payments21,489 
Less: imputed interest(2,284)
Total lease liabilities$19,205 

At March 31, 2023, we had one operating lease with a three-year term that had not yet commenced. The total initial lease liability, which is immaterial to the balance sheet, is not reflected within the above maturity schedule.

Note 68 — Line of Credit


Our Amended and Restated Credit Agreement ("Amended Credit Agreement") with U.S. Bank National Association ("U.S. Bank") provided for a $125.0 million revolving line of credit ("Credit Line") that was to expire on November 1, 2019. On October 27, 2017, we entered into a Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement ("Second Amended Credit Agreement") with U.S. Bank as administrative agent, sole lead arranger and sole book runner, and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association which replaces the Amended ("U.S. Bank") provides for a $125.0 million revolving line of credit ("Credit Agreement. Under the Second Amended Credit Agreement, the Credit Line was increased to $170.0 million and the expiration date remainedLine") that expires on November 1, 2019.2023. The Credit Line may be used for working capital and other general corporate purposes including acquisitions, share repurchases and capital expenditures. Amounts available for borrowing under the Credit Line are reduced by the balance of any outstanding letters of credit. Therecredit, of which there were no outstanding letters of creditnone at September 30, 2017.March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022.

All obligations under the Credit Line are secured by substantially all of our U.S. personal property and tangible and intangible assets, as well as 65%a guaranty of our ownership interest in Enson Assets Limited,the Credit Line by our wholly-owned subsidiary, that controls our manufacturing factories in the PRC.Universal Electronics BV.
The interest rate applicable to outstanding Credit Line balances
At March 31, 2023, under the Second Amended Credit Agreement, is the same as under the Amended Credit Agreement. Wewe may elect to pay interest on the Credit Line based on LIBOR plus an applicable margin (varying from 1.25% to 1.75%) or base rate (based on the prime rate of U.S. Bank or as otherwise specified in the Second Amended Credit Agreement) plus an applicable margin (varying from 0.00% to 0.50%). The applicable margins are calculated quarterly and vary based on our cash flow leverage ratio as set forth in the Amended Credit Agreement and Second Amended
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Credit Agreement. The interest raterates in effect at September 30, 2017 was 2.48%.March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 were 6.10% and 5.62%, respectively. There are no commitment fees or unused line fees under the Amended Credit Agreement or the Second Amended Credit Agreement.

The Amended Credit Agreement and Second Amended Credit Agreement includeincludes financial covenants requiring a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio and a maximum cash flow leverage ratio. In addition, the Amended Credit Agreement and Second Amended Credit Agreement also containcontains other customary affirmative and negative covenants and events of default. As of September 30, 2017,At March 31, 2023, we were in compliance with the covenants and conditions of the Second Amended Credit Agreement.

At September 30, 2017,March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, we had $114.0$85.0 million and $88.0 million outstanding under the Credit Line.Line, respectively. Our total interest expense on borrowings was $0.8$1.4 million and $0.3 million during the three months ended SeptemberMarch 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

On May 3, 2023, we executed an amendment to our Second Amended Credit Agreement, which extends the term to April 30, 20172024. Under the amended agreement, we may elect to pay interest on the Credit Line based on the Secured Overnight Financing Rate ("SOFR") plus an applicable margin (varying from 2.00% to 2.75%), or base rate (based on the prime rate of U.S. Bank or as otherwise specified in the Second Amended Credit Agreement) plus an applicable margin (varying from 0.00% to 0.75%). From May 3, 2023 to March 31, 2024 (unless we elect to terminate earlier), our fixed charge coverage ratio and 2016, respectively,cash flow leverage ratio-based covenants are temporarily replaced with EBITDA-based covenants. Additionally, from May 3, 2023 to March 31, 2024 (unless we elect to terminate the temporary covenant provision earlier) the applicable margins are fixed at 2.75% and $1.8 million0.75% for SOFR and $0.9 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016,base rate borrowing, respectively.

Note 79 — Income Taxes
We utilize our estimated annual effective tax rate to determine our provision for income taxes for interim periods. The income tax provision is computed by taking the estimated annual effective tax rate and multiplying it by the year-to-date pre-tax book income.
We recorded income tax expense of $1.8$0.7 million and $0.4$2.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2023 and 2016, respectively,2022, respectively. The difference in income tax recorded for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and our effective 2022 is primarily due to the mix of pre‐tax rate was 51.4%income among jurisdictions, including losses not benefited as a result of a valuation allowance and 5.1%a discrete benefit related to the impairment of goodwill. In addition, China received the high technology exemption during the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. We recorded incomeMarch 31, 2023, which reduced the deferred tax expense of $2.9 million and $3.0 million forassets to the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively, and ournew rate.

The difference between the Company's effective tax rate was 31.1% and 14.7%the 21.0% U.S. federal statutory rate for the three months ended March 31, 2023 primarily related to the mix of pre-tax income and loss among jurisdictions and permanent tax items including a tax on global intangible low-taxed income. The permanent tax item related to global intangible low-taxed income also reflects recent legislative changes requiring the capitalization of research and experimentation costs, as well as limitations on the creditability of certain foreign income taxes.

At December 31, 2022, we assessed the realizability of the Company's deferred tax assets by considering whether it is more likely than not some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the nineperiods in which those temporary differences become deductible. We considered taxable income in carryback years, the scheduled reversal of deferred tax liabilities, tax planning strategies and projected future taxable income in making this assessment. At December 31, 2022, we had a three-year cumulative operating loss for our U.S. operations and, accordingly, have provided a full valuation allowance on our U.S. federal and state deferred tax assets. During the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. The higher effective tax rate in both periodsMarch 31, 2023, there was primarily dueno change to the nondeductibility of certain transactions in the PRC as a result of the pending sale of our Guangzhou factory (Note 10). In addition, during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, we received tax refunds from the Chinese government totaling $1.8 million for various tax incentives relating to fiscal year 2015.valuation allowance position.

At September 30, 2017,March 31, 2023, we had gross unrecognized tax benefits of $3.8$3.2 million, including interest and penalties, of which, $3.5 million, if not for the valuation allowance recorded against the state Research and Experimentation income tax credit, valuation allowance, would affect the annual effective tax rate if these tax benefits are realized. Further, we are unaware of any positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amountamounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly changeincrease within the next twelve months. However, basedBased on federal, state and foreign statute expirations in various jurisdictions, we do not anticipate a decrease in unrecognized tax benefits of approximately $0.1 million within the next twelve months. We have classified uncertain tax positions as non-current income tax liabilities unless they are expected to be paid within one year.

We have elected to classify interest and penalties as a component of tax expense. Accrued interest and penalties of $0.3 million and $0.3 millionare immaterial at September 30, 2017March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2016, respectively,2022 and are included in ourthe unrecognized tax benefits.

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Note 810 — Accrued Compensation

The components of accrued compensation were as follows:
(In thousands)September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016(In thousands)March 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Accrued bonusAccrued bonus$1,770 $3,348 
Accrued commissionAccrued commission159 609 
Accrued salary/wagesAccrued salary/wages4,858 4,433 
Accrued social insurance (1)
$17,506
 $19,974
Accrued social insurance (1)
7,093 7,037 
Accrued salary/wages7,721
 7,903
Accrued vacation/holiday2,844
 2,411
Accrued vacation/holiday3,897 3,300 
Accrued bonus (2)
1,985
 2,421
Accrued commission851
 933
Accrued medical insurance claims284
 122
Other accrued compensation2,137
 1,816
Other accrued compensation2,491 2,177 
Total accrued compensation$33,328
 $35,580
Total accrued compensation$20,268 $20,904 
 
(1)
(1)PRC employers are required by law to remit the applicable social insurance payments to their local government. Social insurance is comprised of various components such as pension, medical insurance, job injury insurance, unemployment insurance, and a housing assistance fund, and is administered in a manner similar to social security in the United States. This amount represents our estimate of the amounts due to the PRC government for social insurance on March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022.

Note 11 — Other Accrued Liabilities

The components of other accrued liabilities were as follows:
(In thousands)March 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Contract liabilities$1,935 $1,134 
Duties479 470 
Expense associated with fulfilled performance obligations1,429 1,120 
Freight and handling fees2,043 2,497 
Interest1,417 1,413 
Operating lease obligations5,222 5,509 
Product warranty claims costs522 522 
Professional fees2,385 2,293 
Sales and value added taxes3,135 3,750 
Other5,040 5,426 
Total other accrued liabilities$23,607 $24,134 

Note 12 — Commitments and Contingencies

Product Warranties

Changes in the liability for product warranty claims costs were as follows:
(In thousands)Three Months Ended March 31,
20232022
Balance at beginning of period$522 $1,095 
Accruals for warranties issued during the period— 221 
Settlements (in cash or in kind) during the period— (331)
Foreign currency translation gain (loss)— — 
Balance at end of period$522 $985 

Effective January 1, 2008, the Chinese Labor Contract Law was enacted in the PRC. This law mandated that PRC employers remit the applicable social insurance payments to their local government. Social insurance is comprised of various components such as pension, medical insurance, job injury insurance, unemployment insurance, and a housing assistance fund, and is administered in a manner similar to social security in the United States. This amount represents our estimate of the amounts due to the PRC government for social insurance on September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016.
(2)
Accrued bonus includes an accrual for an extra month of salary ("13th month salary") to be paid to employees in certain geographies where it is the customary business practice. This 13th month salary is paid to these employees if they remain employed with us through December 31st. The total accrued for the 13th month salary was $0.7 million and $0.7 million at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.
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Litigation
Note 9 — Other Accrued Expenses
The components of other accrued expenses were as follows:Roku Matters

(In thousands)September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016
Advertising and marketing$272
 $213
Deferred revenue79
 1,431
Deposit for sale of Guangzhou factory4,799
 
Duties757
 1,127
Freight and handling fees2,176
 1,919
Product development485
 454
Product warranty claim costs218
 134
Professional fees1,691
 1,313
Property, plant, and equipment1,564
 1,017
Sales taxes and VAT2,587
 2,715
Short-term contingent consideration3,400
 
Third-party commissions685
 853
Tooling (1)
1,769
 1,520
Unrealized loss on foreign currency exchange contracts86
 1,623
URC court order and settlement agreement (Note 2)
 6,622
Utilities392
 331
Other4,880
 3,138
Total other accrued expenses$25,840
 $24,410
2018 Lawsuit
(1)
The tooling accrual balance relates to unearned revenue for tooling that will be sold to customers.

Note 10 — Commitments and Contingencies
Product Warranties
ChangesOn September 5, 2018, we filed a lawsuit against Roku, Inc. ("Roku") in the liabilityUnited States District Court, Central District of California, alleging that Roku is willfully infringing nine of our patents that are in four patent families related to remote control set-up and touchscreen remotes. On December 5, 2018, we amended our complaint to add additional details supporting our infringement and willfulness allegations. We have alleged that this complaint relates to multiple Roku streaming players and components therefor and certain universal control devices, including but not limited to the Roku App, Roku TV, Roku Express, Roku Streaming Stick, Roku Ultra, Roku Premiere, Roku 4, Roku 3, Roku 2, Roku Enhanced Remote and any other Roku product that provides for product warranty claim costs werethe remote control of an external device such as follows:
a TV, audiovisual receiver, sound bar or Roku TV Wireless Speakers. In October 2019, the Court stayed this lawsuit pending action by the Patent Trial and Appeals Board (the "PTAB") with respect to Roku's requests for Inter Partes Review ("IPR") (see discussion below). This lawsuit continues to be stayed until such time as the IPR's and all appeals with respect to them have concluded.
(In thousands)Nine Months Ended September 30,
2017 2016
Balance at beginning of period$134
 $35
Accruals for warranties issued during the period169
 100
Settlements (in cash or in kind) during the period(85) 
Balance at end of period$218
 $135


International Trade Commission Investigation of Roku, TCL, Hisense and Funai
Restructuring Activities
On April 16, 2020, we filed a complaint with the International Trade Commission (the "ITC") against Roku, TCL Electronics Holding Limited and Salerelated entities (collectively, "TCL"), Hisense Co., Ltd. and related entities (collectively, "Hisense"), and Funai Electric Company, Ltd. and related entities (collectively, "Funai") claiming that certain of Guangzhou Factorytheir televisions, set-top boxes, remote control devices, human interface devices, streaming devices, and sound bars infringe certain of our patents. We asked the ITC to issue a permanent limited exclusion order prohibiting the importation of these infringing products into the United States and a cease and desist order to stop these parties from continuing their infringing activities. On May 18, 2020, the ITC announced that it instituted its investigation as requested by us. Prior to the trial, which ended on April 23, 2021, we dismissed TCL, Hisense and Funai from this investigation as they either removed or limited the amount of our technology from their televisions as compared to our patent claims that we asserted at the time. On July 9, 2021, the Administrative Law Judge (the "ALJ") issued his Initial Determination (the "ID") finding that Roku is infringing our patents and as a result is in violation of §337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the "Tariff Act"). On July 23, 2021, Roku and we filed petitions to appeal certain portions of the ID. On November 10, 2021, the full ITC issued its final determination affirming the ID and issuing a Limited Exclusion Order (the "LEO") and Cease and Desist Order (the "CDO") against Roku, which became effective on January 9, 2022. Roku continues to be subject to the LEO and CDO. On October 25, 2022, we filed our brief opposing Roku's appeal of the LEO.
In the first quarter
2020 Lawsuit

As a companion case to our ITC complaint, on April 9, 2020, we filed separate actions against each of 2016, we implemented a plan to reduce the impact of rising labor rates in China by transitioning manufacturing activities from our southern-most China factory, locatedRoku, TCL, Hisense, and Funai in the cityUnited States District Court, Central District of GuangzhouCalifornia, alleging that Roku is willfully infringing five of our patents and TCL, Hisense, and Funai are willfully infringing six of our patents by incorporating our patented technology into certain of their televisions, set-top boxes, remote control devices, human interface devices, streaming devices and sound bars. These matters have been and continue to be stayed pending the final results of the open IPR matters mentioned below.

Inter Partes Reviews

Throughout these litigation matters against Roku and the others identified above, Roku has filed multiple IPR requests with the PTAB on all patents at issue in the Guangdong province,2018 Lawsuit, the ITC Action, and the 2020 Lawsuit (see discussion above). To date, the PTAB has denied Roku's request fourteen times, and granted Roku's request twelve times. Roku has since filed two IPRs on two of our patents not yet asserted against it, and we are awaiting the PTAB's institution decision with respect to those new IPR requests. Of the twelve IPR requests granted by the PTAB, the results were mixed, with the PTAB upholding the validity of many of our other China factories where labor rates are rising at a slower rate. As a result,patent claims and invalidating others. We have appealed all but one PTAB decision that resulted in an invalidation of our patent claims and we incurred severance costs of $0.4 million and $0.1 million during the three months ended September 2017 and 2016, respectively, and $6.1 million and $1.6 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively, which are included within operating expenses. All operations in our Guangzhou factory ceased in July 2017. Accordingly, wewill continue to do not expect to incur significant further severance or other restructuring costs related to this factory transition. At September 30, 2017, we had $0.2 million of unpaid severance costs included within accrued compensation.so.

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On September 26, 2016, we entered into an agreement to sell our Guangzhou manufacturing facility for RMB 320 million (approximately $48.0 million based on September 30, 2017 exchange rates). Under the terms of this agreement, we have up to 24 months to cease all operations within the facility. The closing of the sale will be subject to customary due diligence and local regulatory approval and per the terms of the agreement could take up to approximately 28 months from the execution of the agreement. In accordance with the terms of the agreement, the buyer deposited 10% of the purchase price into an escrow account at agreement inception, which we have presented as restricted cash in our consolidated balance sheet (also refer to Note 2). The remaining balance of the purchase price is to be placed into the escrow account prior to the closing of the sale and will be released to us upon closing. Since all operations at our Guangzhou manufacturing facility ceased as of the end of July 2017, the related building and land lease assets of $12.4 million are classified as assets held for sale in our September 30, 2017 consolidated balance sheet.
Litigation
On or about June 10, 2015, FM Marketing GmbH ("FMH") and Ruwido Austria GmbH ("Ruwido"), filed a Summons in Summary Proceedings in Belgium court against one of our subsidiaries, Universal Electronics BV ("UEBV") and one of its customers, Telenet N.V. ("Telenet"), claiming that one of the products that UEBV previously supplied to Telenet violates two design patents and one utility patent owned by FMH and/or Ruwido. By this summons, FMH and Ruwido sought to enjoin Telenet and UEBV from continued distribution and use of the product at issue. After the September 29, 2015 hearing, the court issued its ruling in our and Telenet’s favor, rejecting FMH and Ruwido’s request entirely. On October 22, 2015, Ruwido filed its notice of appeal in this ruling. The parties have fully briefed and argued before the appellate court and we are awaiting the appellate court’s ruling. In addition, on or about February 9, 2016, Ruwido filed a writ of summons for proceeding on the merits with respect to asserted patents. UEBV and Telenet have replied, denying all of Ruwido's allegations and in June 2017, a hearing was held before the trial court. During this hearing, Ruwido sought to have a second product which we are currently selling to Telenet included in this case. In September 2017, the Court ruled in our favor that our current product cannot be made part of this case. The Court also refused to rule on whether the original product (which we are no longer selling) infringes the Ruwido patent, instead deciding to wait until the European Patent Office has ruled on our Opposition (see below). Finally, the Court ruled that our original product (which we are no longer selling) infringes certain of Ruwido’s design rights, but stay any decision of compensation and/or damages until all aspects of the case have been decided. We are presently deciding whether to appeal this Court’s rulings and have until later this year to file notice of appeal. Finally, in September 2015, UEBV filed an Opposition with the European Patent Office seeking to invalidate the one utility patent asserted against UEBV and Telenet by Ruwido. The hearing on this opposition was held in July 2017. During this hearing the panel requested additional information. We are in the process of assembling this additional information and scheduling a date for rehearing. On September 5, 2017, Ruwido and FMH filed a patent infringement case on the merits against UEBV and Telenet alleging the same claims of infringement as in the Belgium Courts (see above). This matter is in its early stages and as such we have not yet answered. But, as in the Belgium case, UEBV and Telenet will deny all claims of infringement and vigorously defend against these claims.
On January 26, 2017, OpenTV, Inc., Nagra USA, Inc., Nagravision SA, and Kudelski SA (collectively, the “Kudelski Group”) filed a request with the U.S. International Trade Commission (“ITC”)Investigation Request Made by Roku against UEI and certain UEI Customers

On April 8, 2021, Roku made a request to institute an investigation pursuant to Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, concerning certain remote control devices we supply Comcast Corporation (“Comcast”), which request was accepted by the ITC. On July 21, 2017, the Kudelski Group filed a motion to terminate the investigation as to all parties, including us and this motion was accepted by the ITC on August 11, 2017.
On March 15, 2017, one of our employee’s filed a lawsuitto initiate an investigation against us and certain of our employees in the Superior Court of California, County of Orange,customers claiming hostile work environment based on sexual orientation, intentional infliction of emotional distress, failure to prevent hostile work environment, retaliation, and constructive termination. We have answered by denying all of the employee’s claims and have filed a countersuit against this employee claiming, among other things that he has breached his duty of loyalty to us, that he stole certain of our property, that he converted certainand those customers' remote control devices and televisions infringe two of Roku's recently acquired patents, the '511 patent and the '875 patent. On May 10, 2021, the ITC announced its decision to initiate the requested investigation. Immediately prior to trial Roku stipulated to summary determination as to its complaint against us and two of our propertycustomers with respect to his own benefit. Weone of the two patents at issue. This stipulation resulted in the complaint against us and two of our customers with respect to that patent not going to trial. The trial was thus shortened and ended on January 24, 2022. On June 24, 2022, the ALJ, pursuant to Roku's stipulation, found the '511 patent invalid as indefinite. Thereafter, on June 28, 2022, the ALJ issued her ID fully exonerating us and our customers finding the '875 patent invalid and that Roku failed to prove it established the requisite domestic industry and thus no violation of the Tariff Act. In advance of the full Commission's review, Roku and we filed petitions to appeal certain portions of the ID. In addition, the PTAB granted our request for an IPR with respect to the '875 patent. On October 28, 2022, the full ITC issued its final determination affirming the ID, ruling there was no violation of the Tariff Act and terminated the investigation. In December 2022, Roku filed an appeal, which remains pending. As a companion to its ITC request, Roku also filed a lawsuit against us in Federal District Court in the Central District of California alleging that we are infringing the same two patents they alleged being infringed in the ITC investigation explained above. This District Court case has been stayed pending the ITC case, and will likely continue to be stayed pending the conclusion of the '875 IPR investigation, even after Roku's appeal of the ITC case has concluded.

Court of International Trade Action against the United States of America, et. al.

On October 9, 2020, we and our subsidiaries, Ecolink Intelligent Technology, Inc. ("Ecolink") and RCS Technology, LLC ("RCS"), filed an amended complaint (20-cv-00670) in the Court of International Trade (the "CIT") against the United States of America; the Office of the United States Trade Representative; Robert E. Lighthizer, U.S. Trade Representative; U.S. Customs & Border Protection; and Mark A. Morgan, U.S. Customs & Border Protection Acting Commissioner, challenging both the substantive and procedural processes followed by the United States Trade Representative ("USTR") when instituting Section 301 Tariffs on imports from China under Lists 3 and 4A.

Pursuant to this complaint, Ecolink, RCS and we are alleging that USTR's institution of Lists 3 and 4A tariffs violated the Trade Act of 1974 (the "Trade Act") on the grounds that the USTR failed to make a determination or finding that there was an unfair trade practice that required a remedy and moreover, that Lists 3 and 4A tariffs were instituted beyond the 12-month time limit provided for in the governing statute. Ecolink, RCS and we also allege that the manner in which the Lists 3 and 4A tariff actions were implemented violated the Administrative Procedures Act (the "APA") by failing to provide adequate opportunity for comments, failed to consider relevant factors when making its decision and failed to connect the record facts to the choices it made by not explaining how the comments received by USTR came to shape the final implementation of Lists 3 and 4A.

Ecolink, RCS and we are asking the CIT to declare that the defendants' actions resulting in the tariffs on products covered by Lists 3 and 4A are unauthorized by and contrary to the Trade Act and were arbitrarily and unlawfully promulgated in violation of the APA; to vacate the Lists 3 and 4A tariffs; to order a refund (with interest) of any Lists 3 and 4A duties paid by Ecolink, RCS and us; to permanently enjoin the U.S. government from applying Lists 3 and 4A duties against Ecolink, RCS and us; and award Ecolink, RCS and us our costs and reasonable attorney's fees.

In July 2021, the CIT issued a preliminary injunction suspending liquidation of all unliquidated entries subject to Lists 3 and 4A duties and has asked the parties to develop a process to keep track of the entries to efficiently and effectively deal with liquidation process and duties to be paid or refunded when finally adjudicated. On February 5, 2022, the CIT heard oral arguments on dispositive motions filed on behalf of plaintiffs and defendants. On April 1, 2022, the CIT issued its opinion on these dispositive motions, ruling that the USTR had the legal authority to promulgate List 3 and List 4A under Section 307(a)(1)(B) of the Trade Act, but that the USTR violated the APA when it promulgated List 3 and List 4A concluding that the USTR failed to adequately explain its decision as required under the APA. The Court ordered that List 3 and List 4A be remanded to the USTR for reconsideration or further explanation regarding its rationale for imposing the tariffs. The Court declined to vacate List 3 and List 4A, which means that they are still in place while on remand. The Court's preliminary injunction regarding liquidation of entries also remains in effect. The Court initially set a deadline of June 30, 2022, for the early stagesUSTR to complete this process, which was extended to August 1, 2022.

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On August 1, 2022, the USTR provided the Court with that further explanation and also purported to respond to the significant comments received during the original notice-and-comment process. On September 14, 2022, the lead plaintiff filed its comments to the USTR's August 1, 2022 filing, asserting that the USTR did not adequately respond to the Court's remand order and requested the Court to vacate the List 3 and List 4A tariffs and issue refunds immediately. On March 17, 2023, the CIT sustained the List 3 and List 4 tariffs, concluding that USTR’s rationale in support of the tariffs was not impermissibly post hoc. The court also concluded that USTR adequately explained its reliance on presidential direction and adequately responded to significant comments regarding the harm to the US economy, efficacy of the tariffs, and alternatives to the tariffs. We expect lead plaintiffs to appeal this case as discovery has recently commenced.decision.

There are no other material pending legal proceedings to which we or any of our subsidiaries is a party or of which our respective property is the subject. However, as is typical in our industry and to the nature and kind of business in which we are engaged, from time to time, various claims, charges and litigation are asserted or commenced by third parties against us or by us against third parties arising from or related to product liability, infringement of patent or other intellectual property rights, breach of warranty, contractual relations, or employee relations. The amounts claimed may be substantial, but may not bear any reasonable relationship to the merits of the claims or the extent of any real risk of court awards assessed against us or in our favor. However, no assurances can be made as to the outcome of any of these matters, nor can we estimate the range of potential losses to us. In our opinion, final
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judgments, if any, which might be rendered against us in potential or pending litigation would not have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows. Moreover, we believe that our products do not infringe any third parties' patents or other intellectual property rights.

We maintain directors' and officers' liability insurance which insures our individual directors and officers against certain claims, as well as attorney's fees and related expenses incurred in connection with the defense of such claims.

Note 1113 — Treasury Stock

From time to time, our Board of Directors authorizes management to repurchase shares of our issued and outstanding common stock onstock. Our share repurchase programs typically utilize various methods to effect the repurchases, including open market. Repurchases maymarket repurchases, negotiated block transactions, accelerated share repurchases or open market solicitations for shares, some or all of which could be made whenever we deem aeffected through Rule 10b5-1 plans. We do not currently have any approved repurchase to be a good useprograms in progress.

We also repurchase shares of our cashissued and the repurchase enhances shareholder value. As of September 30, 2017, we had 114,271 shares available for repurchase on the open market under the Board's authorizations. On October 23, 2017, our Board increased these repurchase authorizations by 300,000 shares bringing the total authorization as of the approval date to 386,434 shares. Shares may also be tendered by employeesoutstanding common stock to satisfy the cost of stock option exercises and/or income tax withholding obligations in connection withrelating to the vestingstock-based compensation of restricted stock.our employees and directors.
Repurchased shares of our common stock were as follows:
 Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In thousands)2017 2016
Shares repurchased330
 40
Cost of shares repurchased$20,217
 $2,188
Three Months Ended March 31,
(In thousands)20232022
Open market shares repurchased— 175 
Stock-based compensation related shares repurchased53 50 
Total shares repurchased53 225 
Cost of open market shares repurchased$— $5,721 
Cost of stock-based compensation related shares repurchased812 1,633 
Total cost of shares repurchased$812 $7,354 

Repurchased shares are recorded as shares held in treasury at cost. We hold these shares for future use as management and the Board of Directors deem appropriate, which has included compensating our outside directors.appropriate.
Note 12 — Business Segment and Foreign Operations
Reportable Segment
An operating segment, in part, is a component of an enterprise whose operating results are regularly reviewed by the chief operating decision maker to make decisions about resources to be allocated to the segment and assess its performance. Operating segments may be aggregated only to a limited extent. Our chief operating decision maker, the Chief Executive Officer, reviews financial information presented on a consolidated basis, accompanied by disaggregated information about revenues for purposes of making operating decisions and assessing financial performance. Accordingly, we only have a single operating and reportable segment.
Foreign Operations
Our net sales to external customers by geographic area were as follows:
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 Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In thousands)2017 2016 2017 2016
United States$85,762
 $88,243
 $253,259
 $263,053
Asia (excluding PRC)26,113
 22,099
 77,679
 64,290
People's Republic of China23,437
 19,899
 61,015
 59,978
Europe18,877
 19,389
 56,041
 53,716
Latin America13,567
 13,032
 44,593
 32,273
Other7,896
 6,523
 22,051
 17,519
Total net sales$175,652
 $169,185

$514,638

$490,829
Specific identification of the customer billing location was the basis used for attributing revenues from external customers to geographic areas.

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Long-lived tangible assets by geographic area were as follows:
(In thousands)September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016
United States$14,233
 $11,948
People's Republic of China95,165
 94,113
All other countries3,791
 4,186
Total long-lived tangible assets$113,189
 $110,247
Note 1314 — Stock-Based Compensation

Stock-based compensation expense for each employee and director is presented in the same income statement of operations caption as their cash compensation. Stock-based compensation expense by income statement of operations caption and the related income tax benefit were as follows:
Three Months Ended March 31,
(In thousands)20232022
Cost of sales$36 $39 
Research and development expenses283 333 
Selling, general and administrative expenses:
Employees2,006 1,727 
Outside directors215 400 
Total employee and director stock-based compensation expense$2,540 $2,499 
Income tax benefit$271 $428 
 Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In thousands)2017 2016 2017 2016
Cost of sales$19
 $14
 $53
 $43
Research and development expenses149
 136
 412
 409
Selling, general and administrative expenses:       
Employees1,843
 1,748
 5,562
 5,324
Outside directors1,910
 770
 3,449
 1,862
Total employee and director stock-based compensation expense$3,921

$2,668

$9,476

$7,638
        
Income tax benefit$603
 $812
 2,307
 2,281


Stock Options


Stock option activity was as follows:
 
Number of Options
(in 000's)
 Weighted-Average Exercise Price 
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term
(in years)
 
Aggregate Intrinsic Value
(in 000's)
Outstanding at December 31, 2016652
 $39.27
    
Granted92
 62.70
    
Exercised(45) 24.87
   $1,893
Forfeited/canceled/expired(168) 46.44
    
Outstanding at September 30, 2017 (1)
531
 $42.26
 4.49 $11,391
Vested and expected to vest at September 30, 2017 (1)
531
 $42.26
 4.49 $11,390
Exercisable at September 30, 2017 (1)
378
 $35.35
 3.94 $10,731
Number of Options
(in thousands)
Weighted-Average Exercise PriceWeighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term
(in years)
Aggregate Intrinsic Value
(in thousands)
Outstanding at December 31, 2022782 $44.16 
Granted236 24.77 
Exercised— — $— 
Forfeited/canceled/expired(93)51.39 
Outstanding at March 31, 2023 (1)
925 $38.49 4.48$— 
Vested and expected to vest at March 31, 2023 (1)
925 $38.49 4.48$— 
Exercisable at March 31, 2023 (1)
565 $44.27 3.10$— 
(1)
The aggregate intrinsic value represents the total pre-tax value (the difference between our closing stock price on the last trading day of the third quarter of 2017 and the exercise price, multiplied by the number of in-the-money options) that would have been received by the option holders had they all exercised their options on September 30, 2017.
(1)The aggregate intrinsic value represents the total pre-tax value (the difference between our closing stock price on the last trading day of the first quarter of 2023 and the exercise price, multiplied by the number of in-the-money options) that would have been received by the option holders had they all exercised their options on March 31, 2023. This amount will change based on the fair market value of our stock.
On September 11, 2017, the independent members of our Board of Directors voluntarily surrendered 150,000 stock options originally granted to them in February 2016, resulting in the acceleration and recording of $1.2 million of stock-based compensation expense during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017. This amount represented all remaining unamortized compensation expense associated with the surrendered stock options as of the surrender date.stock.
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The assumptions we utilized in the Black-Scholes option pricing model and the resulting weighted average fair value of stock option grants were the following:
 Three Months Ended March 31,
 20232022
Weighted average fair value of grants$10.83 $14.87 
Risk-free interest rate3.86 %1.78 %
Expected volatility45.89 %49.42 %
Expected life in years4.704.65
 Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2017 2016 2017 2016
Weighted average fair value of grants$
 $
 $19.61
 $17.96
Risk-free interest rate% % 1.75% 1.36%
Expected volatility% % 34.25% 41.38%
Expected life in years0.00
 0.00
 4.52
 4.55

As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2023, we expect to recognize $2.4$4.2 million of total unrecognized pre-tax stock-based compensation expense related to non-vested stock options over a remaining weighted-average life of 1.82.3 years.

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Restricted Stock

Non-vested restricted stock award activity was as follows:
Shares
(in thousands)
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
Non-vested at December 31, 2022$376 $36.82 
Granted103 24.77 
Vested(162)37.01 
Forfeited(2)37.97 
Non-vested at March 31, 2023$315 $32.77 
 
Shares
(in 000's)
 Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
Non-vested at December 31, 2016153
 $57.43
Granted132
 64.14
Vested(59) 61.28
Forfeited(4) 60.71
Non-vested at September 30, 2017222
 $60.34

As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2023, we expect to recognize $9.8$9.3 million of total unrecognized pre-tax stock-based compensation expense related to non-vested restricted stock awards over a weighted-average life of 1.71.9 years.

Note 1415 — Performance-Based Common Stock Warrants

On March 9, 2016, we issued common stock purchase warrants to Comcast to purchase up to 725,000 shares of our common stockCorporation ("Comcast") at a price of $54.55 per share. The right to exercise the warrants is subject to vesting over three successive two-year periods (with the first two-year period commencing onOn January 1, 2016) based on the level of purchases of goods and services from us by Comcast and its affiliates, as defined in the warrants. The table below presents the purchase levels and number of warrants that will vest in each period based upon achieving these purchase levels.
 Incremental Warrants That Will Vest
Aggregate Level of Purchases by Comcast and AffiliatesJanuary 1, 2016 - December 31, 2017 January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019 January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021
$260 million100,000
 100,000
 75,000
$300 million75,000
 75,000
 75,000
$340 million75,000
 75,000
 75,000
Maximum Potential Warrants Earned by Comcast250,000
 250,000
 225,000
If total aggregate purchases by Comcast and its affiliates are below $260 million in any2023, all 275,000 of the two-year periods above, novested and outstanding warrants will vest related to that two-year period. If total aggregate purchases of goods and services by Comcast and its affiliates exceed $340 million during either the first or second two-year period, the amount of any such excess will count toward aggregate purchases in the following two-year period. To fully vest in the rights to purchase allexpired unexercised.

Note 16 — Other Income (Expense)

Other income (expense), net consisted of the underlying shares, Comcast and its affiliates must purchase an aggregate of $1.02 billion in goods and services from us duringfollowing:
Three Months Ended March 31,
(In thousands)20232022
Net gain (loss) on foreign currency exchange contracts (1)
$(194)$915 
Net gain (loss) on foreign currency exchange transactions(238)(578)
Other income (expense)218 23 
Other income (expense), net$(214)$360 

(1)This represents the six-year vesting period.gains (losses) incurred on foreign currency hedging derivatives (see Note 18 for further details).

Note 17 — Earnings (Loss) Per Share

Earnings (loss) per share was calculated as follows:
Three Months Ended March 31,
(In thousands, except per-share amounts)20232022
BASIC
Net income (loss)$(61,363)$(2,910)
Weighted-average common shares outstanding12,749 12,812 
Basic earnings (loss) per share$(4.81)$(0.23)
DILUTED
Net income (loss)$(61,363)$(2,910)
Weighted-average common shares outstanding for basic12,749 12,812 
Dilutive effect of stock options, restricted stock and common stock warrants— — 
Weighted-average common shares outstanding on a diluted basis12,749 12,812 
Diluted earnings (loss) per share$(4.81)$(0.23)

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September 30, 2017MARCH 31, 2023
(Unaudited)


Any and all warrants that vest will expire on January 1, 2023. The warrants provide for certain adjustments that may be made to the exercise price and the number of shares issuable upon exercise due to customary anti-dilution provisions. Additionally, in connection with the warrants, we have also entered into a registration rights agreement with Comcast under which Comcast may from time to time request that we register the shares of common stock underlying vested warrants with the SEC.
Because the warrants contain performance criteria under which Comcast must achieve specified aggregate purchase levels for the warrants to vest, as detailed above, the measurement date for the warrants is the date on which the warrants vest. Through September 30, 2017, 100,000 of the warrants had vested.
The fair value of the warrants is determined using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The assumptions we utilized and the resulting fair value of the warrants were the following:
 Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2017 2016 2017 2016
Fair value$24.17
 $38.32
 $24.17
 $38.32
Price of Universal Electronics Inc. common stock$62.10
 $74.99
 $62.10
 $74.99
Risk-free interest rate1.93% 1.32% 1.93% 1.32%
Expected volatility34.41% 40.54% 34.41% 40.54%
Expected life in years5.26
 6.25
 5.26
 6.25
The impact to net sales recorded in connection with the warrants and the related income tax benefit were as follows:
 Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in thousands)2017 2016 2017 2016
Reduction/(increase) to net sales$(141) $1,160
 $1,122
 $3,219
Income tax (benefit)/expense53
 (426) (418) (1,182)
At September 30, 2017, we estimated the number of warrants that will vest based on the combination of purchases already made and projected future purchases that will be made by Comcast and its affiliates. These estimates may increase or decrease based on actual future purchases. The aggregate unrecognized estimated fair value of unvested warrants at September 30, 2017 was $14.2 million.
Note 15 — Other Income (Expense), Net
Other income (expense), net consisted of the following:
 Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In thousands)2017 2016 2017 2016
Net gain (loss) on foreign currency exchange contracts (1)
$(1,488) $(218) $(2,852) $(894)
Net gain (loss) on foreign currency exchange transactions1,176
 439
 2,512
 2,455
Other income (expense)373
 114
 342
 165
Other income (expense), net$61
 $335

$2

$1,726
(1)
This represents the gains (losses) incurred on foreign currency hedging derivatives (see Note 17 for further details).
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Note 16 — Earnings Per Share
Earnings per share was calculated as follows:
 Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In thousands, except per-share amounts)2017 2016 2017 2016
BASIC       
Net income attributable to Universal Electronics Inc.$1,728
 $7,807
 $6,531
 $17,118
Weighted-average common shares outstanding14,381
 14,510
 14,412
 14,441
Basic earnings per share attributable to Universal Electronics Inc.$0.12
 $0.54

$0.45

$1.19
        
DILUTED       
Net income attributable to Universal Electronics Inc.$1,728
 $7,807
 $6,531
 $17,118
Weighted-average common shares outstanding for basic14,381
 14,510
 14,412
 14,441
Dilutive effect of stock options, restricted stock and common stock warrants285
 338
 277

299
Weighted-average common shares outstanding on a diluted basis14,666
 14,848
 14,689
 14,740
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Universal Electronics Inc.$0.12
 $0.53

$0.44

$1.16
Thefollowing number of stock options, and shares of restricted stock and common stock warrants were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per common share were as follows:their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive:
Three Months Ended March 31,
(In thousands)20232022
Stock options825 828 
Restricted stock awards369 356 
Common stock warrants— 275 
 Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In thousands)2017 2016 2017 2016
Stock options165
 
 153
 111
Restricted stock awards30
 5
 30
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Note 1718 — Derivatives

The following table sets forth the total net fair value of derivatives:
 March 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Fair Value Measurement UsingTotal BalanceFair Value Measurement UsingTotal Balance
(In thousands)Level 1Level 2Level 3Level 1Level 2Level 3
Foreign currency exchange contracts$— $19 $— $19 $— $100 $— $100 
  September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016
  Fair Value Measurement Using Total Balance Fair Value Measurement Using Total Balance
(In thousands) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3  Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 
Foreign currency exchange contracts $
 $(385) $
 $(385) $
 $(1,584) $
 $(1,584)

We held foreign currency exchange contracts, which resulted in a net pre-tax loss of $1.5$0.2 million and $0.2pre-tax gain of $0.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2023 and 2016,2022, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, we had a net pre-tax loss of $2.9 million and $0.9 million, respectively (see Note 15).
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Details of foreign currency exchange contracts held were as follows:
Date Held Type Position Held 
Notional Value
(in millions)
 Forward Rate 
Unrealized Gain/(Loss) Recorded at Balance Sheet
Date
(in thousands)(1)
 Settlement Date
September 30, 2017 USD/Euro USD $17.0
 1.2039
 $299
 October 27, 2017
September 30, 2017 USD/Chinese Yuan Renminbi USD $22.0
 6.6174
 $111
 October 20, 2017
September 30, 2017 USD/Brazilian Real USD $4.5
 3.2330
 $(86) October 20, 2017
September 30, 2017 USD/Brazilian Real BRL $1.0
 3.3660
 $61
 October 20, 2017
             
December 31, 2016 USD/Euro USD $18.0
 1.0513
 $(61) January 27, 2017
December 31, 2016 USD/Chinese Yuan Renminbi Chinese Yuan Renminbi $25.0
 6.7230
 $(974) January 13, 2017
December 31, 2016 USD/Chinese Yuan Renminbi Chinese Yuan Renminbi $10.0
 6.6757
 $(457) January 13, 2017
December 31, 2016 USD/Brazilian Real USD $2.0
 3.4775
 $(131) January 13, 2017
December 31, 2016 USD/Brazilian Real USD $4.0
 3.2316
 $39
 January 13, 2017
Date HeldCurrencyPosition HeldNotional Value
(in millions)
Forward Rate
Unrealized Gain/(Loss) Recorded at Balance Sheet
Date
(in thousands)(1)
Settlement Date
March 31, 2023USD/Chinese Yuan RenminbiCNY$39.0 6.8553 $(76)April 14, 2023
March 31, 2023USD/EuroUSD$20.0 1.0914 $95 April 14, 2023
December 31, 2022USD/EuroUSD$26.0 1.0529 $(428)January 6, 2023
December 31, 2022USD/Chinese Yuan RenminbiCNY$31.0 7.0358 $528 January 6, 2023
(1)Unrealized gains on foreign currency exchange contracts are recorded in prepaid expenses and other current assets. Unrealized losses on foreign currency exchange contracts are recorded in other accrued liabilities.

(1)
Unrealized gains on foreign currency exchange contracts are recorded in prepaid expenses and other current assets. Unrealized losses on foreign currency exchange contracts are recorded in other accrued expenses.
Note 1819 — Business Combination

On April 6, 2017,February 17, 2022, we acquired substantially all of the net assets of Residential Control Systems, Inc. ("RCS"),Qterics, a U.S.-based designerprovider of multimedia connectivity solutions and manufacturerservices for internet-enabled consumer products. Under the terms of energy management and control products for the residential, small commercial and hospitality markets. TheAsset Purchase Agreement ("APA"), we paid a cash purchase price of $12.6 million was comprised of $8.9 million in cash and $3.7 million of contingent consideration. Additionally, we incurred $0.1 million in acquisition costs, consisting primarily of accounting related expenses, which are included within selling, general and administrative expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2017.approximately $0.9 million. The acquisition of these assets will allow us to expand our product offering of home sensing, monitoring and control solutions to include smart thermostat, sensing and monitoring products sold and marketed by RCS.customer base in the OEM market.

Our consolidated income statement for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2023 includes net sales of $0.8$0.5 million and $2.2 million, respectively, anda net lossesloss of $3.0 thousand attributable to Qterics. Our consolidated income statement for the three months ended March 31, 2022 includes net sales of $0.3 million and $0.7net income of $0.1 million respectively, attributable to RCSQterics for the period commencing on April 6, 2017.February 17, 2022.
Contingent Consideration
We are required to make additional earnout payments of up to $10.0 million upon the achievement of certain operating income levels attributable to RCS over the period commencing on the acquisition date through June 30, 2022. The amount of contingent consideration is calculated at the end of each calendar year and is based on the agreed upon percentage of operating income as defined in the RCS Asset Purchase Agreement ("APA"). Operating income will be calculated using certain revenues, costs and expenses directly attributable to RCS as specified in the APA. At the acquisition date, the value of earnout contingent consideration was estimated using a valuation methodology based on projections of future operating income calculated inIn accordance with the APA. Such projections were then discounted using an average discount rate of 24.8% to reflect the risk in achieving the projected operating income levels as well as the time value of money. The fair value measurementterms of the earnout contingent considerationAPA, the initial purchase price was based primarily on significant inputs not observable in an active marketsubject to adjustment for differences between the initial estimated working capital balances and thus represents a Level 3 measurement as definedthe final adjusted balances. This calculation was completed at March 31, 2022.

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September 30, 2017MARCH 31, 2023
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under U.S. GAAP. The fair value of earnout consideration is presented as long-term contingent consideration in our consolidated balance sheet at September 30, 2017.
Purchase Price Allocation

Using the acquisition method of accounting, the acquisition date fair value of the consideration transferred was allocated to the net tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values on the acquisition date. The excess of the purchase price over the estimated fair value of net assets acquired is recorded as goodwill. The goodwill is expected to be deductible for income tax purposes.
Management's purchase price allocation was as follows:

(In thousands)Estimated LivesPreliminary Fair Value
Accounts receivable$787 
Property, plant and equipment5 years
Customer relationships6 years1,340 
Developed technology6 years440 
Trade names6 years50 
Goodwill (1)
713 
Operating lease ROU assets3 years149 
Other assets
Other accrued liabilities(6)
Short-term operating lease obligation(48)
Deferred revenue(1,539)
Long-term operating lease obligation(101)
Long-term deferred revenue(851)
     Cash paid$939 

(1)Our consolidated goodwill balance was impaired during the following:three months ended March 31, 2023. Please see Note 6 for further information.
(in thousands)Estimated Lives Preliminary Fair Value
Accounts receivable  $429
Inventories  1,508
Prepaid expenses and other current assets  7
Property, plant and equipment1-4 years 14
Current liabilities  (408)
Net tangible assets acquired  1,550
Trade name8 years 400
Customer relationships10 years 5,000
Order backlog1 year 150
Goodwill  5,494
Total purchase price  12,594
Less: Contingent consideration  (3,700)
Cash paid  $8,894

Management's determination of the fair value of intangible assets acquired are based primarily on significant inputs not observable in an active market and thus represent Level 3 fair value measurements as defined under U.S. GAAP.

The fair value assigned to the RCSQterics developed technology and trade namenames intangible asset wasassets were determined utilizing a relief from royalty method. Under the relief from royalty method, the fair value of the intangible asset is estimated to be the present value of the royalties saved because the company owns the intangible asset. Revenue projections and estimated useful life were significant inputs into estimating the value of the RCSQterics developed technology and trade name.names.

The fair value assigned to RCSQterics customer relationships and order backlog intangible assets were determined utilizing a multi-period excess earnings approach. Under the multi-period excess earnings approach, the fair value of the intangible asset is estimated to be the present value of future earnings attributable to the asset and utilizes revenue and cost projections, including an assumed contributory asset charge.

The developed technology, trade name,names and customer relationships and order backlog intangible assets are expected to be deductible for income tax purposes.

Pro Forma Results (Unaudited)(unaudited)

The following unaudited pro forma financial information presents theof combined results of our operations and the operations of RCSQterics as if thisthe transaction had occurred on January 1, 2016. This unaudited pro forma financial information2021, is not intended to represent or be indicative ofimmaterially different from the consolidated results of operations that would have been achieved had the acquisition actually been completed as of January 1, 2016, and should not be taken as a projection of the future consolidated results of our operations.
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 Three Months Ended September 30, 2017 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017
(In thousands, except per-share amounts)2017 2016 2017 2016
Net sales$175,652
 $170,658
 $515,200
 $497,172
Net income1,751
 7,525
 6,292
 16,892
Net income attributable to Universal Electronics Inc.1,751
 7,525
 6,292
 16,892
Basic earnings per share attributable to Universal Electronics Inc.$0.12
 $0.52
 $0.44
 $1.17
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Universal Electronics Inc.$0.12
 $0.51
 $0.43
 $1.14

For purposes of determining pro formanet sales, net income attributable to Universal Electronics Inc., adjustments were made to all periods presented(loss) and income (loss) per share amounts reported in the table above. The pro forma net income and net income attributable to Universal Electronics Inc. assumes that amortizationConsolidated Statements of acquired intangible assets began at January 1, 2016 rather than on April 6, 2017. The result is a net increase in amortization expense of $0.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, and a net increase in amortization expense of $0.2 million and $0.5 millionOperations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively. Additionally, acquisition costs totaling $0.1 million are excluded from pro forma net income attributable to Universal Electronics Inc. All adjustments have been made netMarch 31, 2022.

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and the related notes that appear elsewhere in this document.report.

Cautionary Statement

All statements in this report are made as of the date this Form 10-Q is filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise these statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. We make forward-looking statements in Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and elsewhere in this report based on the beliefs and assumptions of our management and on information available to us through the date this Form 10-Q is filed with the SEC. Forward-looking statements include information related to the future effects on our business of the coronavirus pandemic ("COVID-19"); supply chain issues; other future demand and recovery trends and expectations; the delay by or failure of our customers to order products from us; continued availability of cash through borrowing under our revolving line of credit; the effects of natural or other events beyond our control, including the effects of political unrest, war (including the conflict between Russia and Ukraine) or terrorist activities may have on us or the economy; the economic environment's including increases in interest rates and recessionary effects on us or our customers; the effects of doing business internationally; our expectations regarding our ability to meet our liquidity requirements; our capital expenditures and other investment spending expectations; and other statements that are preceded by, followed by, or include the words "believes," "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "estimates," "foresees," or similar expressions; and similar statements concerning anticipated future events and expectations that are not historical facts.

We caution you that these statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to numerous evolving risks and uncertainties that we may not be able to accurately predict or assess, including the risks and uncertainties we describe in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 ("2022 Form 10-K"), Part II, Item 1A of this report, and other factors we describe from time to time in our periodic filings with the SEC.

Overview

We design, develop, manufacture, ship and manufacturesupport control and sensor technology solutions and a broad line of pre-programmeduniversal control systems, audio-video ("AV") accessories, wireless security and smart home products that are used by the world's leading brands in the video services, consumer electronics, security, home automation, climate control and home appliance markets. Our product and technology offerings include:

easy-to-use, voice-enabled, automatically-programmed universal remote control products, AV accessories, softwarecontrols with two-way radio frequency ("RF") as well as infrared ("IR") remote controls, sold primarily to video service providers (cable, satellite, Internet Protocol television ("IPTV") and intelligent wireless security, sensingOver the Top ("OTT") services), original equipment manufacturers ("OEMs"), retailers, and automation components dedicated to redefining the home entertainment and automation experience. Our customers operate primarily in the consumer electronics market and include subscription broadcasters, OEMs, international retailers, private label brands, pro-security dealers and companies in the computing industry. We also sell customers;
integrated circuits ("ICs"), on which our software and universal device control database is embedded, sold primarily to OEMs, video service providers, and private label customers;
software, firmware and technology solutions that can enable devices such as TVs, set-top boxes, audio systems, smart speakers, game consoles and other consumer electronic and smart home devices to wirelessly connect and interact with home networks and interactive services to control and deliver home entertainment, smart home services and device or system information;
cloud-services that support our embedded software and hardware solutions (directly or indirectly) enabling real-time device identification and system control;
intellectual property that we license primarily to OEMs and video service providers;
proprietary and standards-based RF sensors designed for residential security, safety and home automation applications;
embedded and cloud-enabled software for reliable firmware update and digital rights management validation services to major consumer electronics brands;
wall-mount and handheld thermostat controllers and connected accessories for smart energy management systems, primarily to OEM customers, as well as hotels and hospitality system integrators; and
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AV accessories sold, directly and indirectly, to consumers including universal remote controls, television wall mounts and stands and digital television antennas.

A key factor in creating products and software for control of entertainment devices is our proprietary device knowledge. Each year our device control databaselibrary continues to OEMs that manufacture televisions, digital audiogrow across AV and video players, streamer boxes, cable converters, satellite receivers, set-top boxes, room air conditioning equipment, game consoles, and wireless mobile phones and tablets.
Since our beginning in 1986, we have compiled an extensive device control code database that covers approximately one million individual device functions and approximately 8,000 unique consumer electronic brands. QuickSet®smart home platforms, supporting many common smart home protocols, including IR, HDMI-CEC, Zigbee (Rf4CE), our proprietary software, can automatically detect, identify and enable the appropriate control commands for home entertainment, automation and appliances like air conditioners. Our library is regularly updated with new control functions captured directly from devices, remote controls and manufacturer specifications to ensure the accuracy and integrity of our database and control engine. Our universal remote control library contains device codes that are capable of controlling virtually all set-top boxes, televisions, audio components, DVD players, Blu-Ray players, and CD players,Z-Wave, IP, as well as mostHome Network and Cloud Control.

Our technology also includes other remote controlled home entertainment devices and home automation control modules, worldwide.as well as wired Consumer Electronics Control ("CEC") and wireless IP control protocols commonly found on many of the latest HDMI and internet connected devices. Our proprietary software automatically detects, identifies and enables the appropriate control commands for many home entertainment and automation devices in the home. Our libraries are continuously updated with device control codes used in newly introduced AV and Internet of Things ("IoT") devices. These control codes are captured directly from original control devices or from the manufacturer's written specifications to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the library.
With the wider adoption of more advanced technologies, emerging radio frequency ("RF") technologies, such as RF4CE, Bluetooth, and Bluetooth Smart, have increasingly become a focus in our development efforts. Several new recently released platforms utilize RF to effectively implement popular features like voice search.
We have developed a comprehensive patent portfolio of more than 400 pending and issued patents related to remote controls and home automation.
We operate as one business segment. We have 24one domestic subsidiary and 25 international subsidiaries located in Argentina, Brazil, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, France, Germany, Hong Kong (3), India, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico (2), the Netherlands, People's Republic of China (6)(the "PRC") (7), Singapore, Spain, United Kingdom and the United Kingdom.Vietnam.

To recap our results for the three months ended September 30, 2017:March 31, 2023:

Net sales increased 3.8%decreased 18.2% to $175.7$108.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2023 from $169.2$132.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016.March 31, 2022.
Our gross margin percentage decreased from 24.7%to 22.8% for the three months ended September 30, 2016 to 24.5%March 31, 2023 from 27.4% for the three months ended September 30, 2017.March 31, 2022.
Operating expenses, as a percentpercentage of net sales, increased from 19.9%to 77.7% for the three months ended September 30, 2016 to 22.1%March 31, 2023 from 27.8% for the three months ended September 30, 2017.March 31, 2022.
Our operating income decreased from $8.1loss was $59.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016March 31, 2023 compared to $4.2an operating loss of $0.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017, and ourMarch 31, 2022. Our operating marginloss percentage decreased from 4.8%increased to 54.9% for the three months ended September 30, 2016 to 2.4%March 31, 2023 from 0.4% for the three months ended September 30, 2017.March 31, 2022.
Our effectiveIncome tax rate increasedexpense decreased to 51.4%$0.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017, compared to 5.1%March 31, 2023 from $2.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016.March 31, 2022.

Our strategic business objectives for 20172023 include the following:
continue
increase new product development efforts in high-growth HVAC OEM channel to developgrow our market penetration with existing customers and acquire new customers with the goal of achieving market the advanced remoteshare leadership in climate control products and technologies that our customer base is adopting;channel within two years;
continue to broaden our home control and home automation product offerings;solutions with the aim of acquiring new customers that represent market share leaders in their respective channels and regions;
further penetrate internationalexpand our software and service platform, QuickSet, to deliver a complete smart entertainment and smart home managed service platform;
invest in creating sustainable technology solutions that offer product differentiation across our global product portfolio;
explore and expand product offerings in our core subscription broadcasting markets;channel beyond traditional entertainment remote controls;
acquire new customers in historically strong regions;
increase our share with existing customers; and
continue to seek acquisitions or strategic partners that complement and strengthen our existing business.business; and
expedite our long-term factory planning strategy to optimize our manufacturing footprint and reduce our manufacturing concentration in the PRC.

We intend for the following discussion of our financial condition and results of operations to provide information that will assist in understanding our consolidated financial statements, the changes in certain key items in those financial statements from period

to period, and the primary factors that accounted for those changes, as well as how certain accounting principles, policies and estimates affect our consolidated financial statements.



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Macroeconomic Conditions

We have been negatively impacted and we expect to continue to be negatively impacted by adverse macroeconomic conditions, in particular reduced consumer spending. Inflation has increased our component and logistics costs. While we have been able to increase sales prices on certain products, there may be a delay in our ability to increase prices and we may not be able to fully offset the impact of increased material costs which would negatively impact our gross profit. Our cost of labor, materials and borrowing may continue to increase, which would negatively impact our financial results. In addition, we expect recessionary pressures in the global economy will ultimately negatively impact our sales demand.

We have also been negatively impacted by supply chain difficulties including obtaining ICs and other long-lead time components. While we have seen improvement in this area during the first quarter 2023 this may continue to affect us in 2023. We continue to take production and inventory control steps as required to mitigate the effects caused by these shortages including advanced purchasing of long-lead time components; however, we cannot guarantee that these steps will continue to allow us to meet our short-term IC and other component parts needs. As such, these supply constraints may continue to cause difficulty and delays in our ability to fulfill customer orders and may at times result in increased logistics costs.

Goodwill and Long-Lived Assets Impairment Trigger

Goodwill
During the three months ended March 31, 2023, a decline in our financial performance, overall negative trend in the video service provider channel and an uncertain economic environment, contributed to a significant decline in our market capitalization. We considered this to be an impairment trigger. We, therefore, performed a quantitative valuation analysis indicating a significant implied control premium over our market capitalization. As a result of the substantial implied control premium, we recorded an impairment charge of $49.1 million during the three months ended March 31, 2023.

Long-Lived Assets
During the three months ended March 31, 2023, market conditions deteriorated and our stock price declined significantly, which we considered to be a trigger of potential impairment for our long-lived asset group. As such, we performed a recoverability test using non-discounted forecasted cash flows, which resulted in total cash flows in excess of the carrying value of the asset group by approximately 11% to 57%. This test indicated no current recoverability issues.

In addition, certain future events and circumstances, including adverse changes in general business and economic conditions in the United States and worldwide and changes in consumer behavior could result in changes to our assumptions and judgments used in the impairment tests. A downward revision of these assumptions could cause the total undiscounted cash flows of the long-lived asset group to fall below its respective carrying values and a non-cash impairment charge would be required. Such a charge may have a material effect on the consolidated financial statements.

Manufacturing Footprint

We are currently in the process of opening a new factory in Vietnam and expect it to commence manufacturing operations in the second quarter 2023. We have incurred startup costs in the first quarter 2023 which we expect will continue into the second quarter 2023. We are currently evaluating our global manufacturing footprint with the expectation that if our Vietnam factory is successful and operating efficiently, we will subsequently reduce our manufacturing capacity, most likely, by shutting down an existing facility in China. If this were to occur, we would record an impairment charge and severance expense in amounts that are not presently calculable; however, such amounts could be material. We are analyzing other various scenarios, including potentially downsizing our factory in Monterrey, Mexico in the second half of 2024.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles accepted in the United States of AmericaU.S. GAAP requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. On an on-goingongoing basis, we evaluate our estimates and judgments, including those related to revenue recognition, allowances for sales returns and doubtful accounts, inventory valuation, our review for impairment of long-lived assets, intangible assets and goodwill business combinations,and income taxes, stock-based compensation expense and performance-based common stock warrants.taxes. Actual results may differ from these judgments and estimates, and they may be adjusted as more information becomes available. Any adjustment may be significant and may have a material impact on our consolidated financial position or resultsstatements.

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An accounting policyestimate is deemed to be critical if it requires an accounting estimate to be made based on assumptions about matters that are highly uncertain at the time the estimate is made, if different estimates reasonably may have been used, or if changes in the estimate that are reasonably likely to occur may materially impact the financial statements. WeWith the exception of the following policies, we do not believe that there have been any significant changes during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2023 to the items that we disclosed as our critical accounting policies and estimates in Item 7, "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" contained in our Annual Report2022 Form 10-K.

Goodwill

We evaluate the carrying value of goodwill on Form 10-K for our fiscal year ended December 31 2016.of each year and between annual evaluations if events occur or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of the reporting unit below its carrying amount. Such circumstances may include, but are not limited to: (1) a significant adverse change in legal factors or in business climate, (2) a decline in macroeconomic conditions, (3) a significant decline in our financial performance or (4) a significant decline in the price of our common stock for a sustained period of time.

We perform our annual impairment test, and any required interim tests, using the optional qualitative assessment, weighing the relative impact of factors that are specific to our single reporting unit including our market capitalization compared to control premiums, as well as industry and macroeconomic factors. Based on the qualitative assessment performed, we consider the aggregation of the relevant factors, and conclude whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of our single reporting unit is less than the carrying value. If we conclude that it is more likely than not that the fair value of our single reporting unit is less than the carrying value, or if we decide not to elect the qualitative assessment, we perform a quantitative impairment test, using cash flow projections, discounted by our weighted-average cost of capital.

Determining the fair value of a reporting unit is judgmental in nature and involves the use of significant estimates and assumptions. These estimates and assumptions include revenue growth rates and operating margins used to calculate projected future cash flows and risk-adjusted discount rates. In addition, we make certain judgments and assumptions in determining our reporting unit. We base our fair value estimates on assumptions we believe to be reasonable but that are unpredictable and inherently uncertain. Actual future results may differ from those estimates.

Long-Lived and Intangible Assets Impairment

We assess the impairment of long-lived and intangible assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. Factors considered important which may trigger an impairment review may include the following, but are not limited to: (1) significant underperformance relative to historical or projected future operating results; (2) significant changes in the manner or use of the assets or strategy for the overall business; (3) significant negative industry or economic trends; or (4) a significant decline in our stock price for a sustained period.

We conduct an impairment review when we determine that the carrying value of a long-lived or intangible asset may not be recoverable based upon the existence of one or more of the above indicators of impairment. The asset is impaired if its carrying value exceeds the sum of the undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use and eventual disposition of the asset. In assessing recoverability, we make assumptions regarding estimated future cash flows and other factors.

Determining the recoverability of long-lived or intangible assets is judgmental in nature and involves the use of significant estimates and assumptions. These estimates and assumptions include revenue growth rates and operating margins used to calculate projected future cash flows and the future market value of our asset group. In addition, we make certain judgments and assumptions in determining our asset group. We base our recoverability estimates on assumptions we believe to be reasonable but that are unpredictable and inherently uncertain. Actual future results may differ from those estimates.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

See Note 1 contained in the "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements" for a discussion of recent accounting pronouncements.

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Results of Operations

The following table sets forth our reported results of operations expressed as a percentage of net sales for the periods indicated.
Three Months Ended March 31,
20232022
Net sales100.0 %100.0 %
Cost of sales77.2 72.6 
Gross profit22.8 27.4 
Research and development expenses7.7 5.9 
Selling, general and administrative expenses24.7 21.9 
Goodwill impairment45.3 — 
Operating income (loss)(54.9)(0.4)
Interest income (expense), net(0.9)(0.2)
Other income (expense), net(0.2)0.3 
Income (loss) before provision for income taxes(56.0)(0.3)
Provision for income taxes0.6 1.8 
Net income (loss)(56.6)%(2.1)%
 Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2017 2016 2017 2016
Net sales100.0 % 100.0 % 100.0 % 100.0 %
Cost of sales75.5
 75.3

75.2

75.0
Gross profit24.5
 24.7
 24.8
 25.0
Research and development expenses3.1
 2.9
 3.1
 3.1
Factory transition restructuring charges0.2
 0.1
 1.2
 0.3
Selling, general and administrative expenses18.8
 16.9
 18.4
 17.7
Operating income2.4
 4.8

2.1

3.9
Interest income (expense), net(0.4) (0.1) (0.3) (0.2)
Other income (expense), net0.0
 0.2
 0.0
 0.4
Income before provision for income taxes2.0
 4.9

1.8

4.1
Provision for income taxes1.0
 0.3
 0.6
 0.6
Net income1.0
 4.6

1.2

3.5
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest
 
 
 0.0
Net income attributable to Universal Electronics Inc.1.0 % 4.6 %
1.2 %
3.5 %


Three Months Ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2023 versus Three Months Ended September 30, 2016March 31, 2022
Net sales. Net sales for the three months ended September 30, 2017 were $175.7 million, an increase of 3.8% compared to $169.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016. Net sales by our Business and Consumer lines were as follows:
 Three Months Ended September 30,
 2017 2016
 $ (millions) % of total $ (millions) % of total
Business$163.1
 92.8% $157.2
 92.9%
Consumer12.6
 7.2
 12.0
 7.1
Total net sales$175.7
 100.0% $169.2
 100.0%
Net sales in our Business lines (subscription broadcasting, OEM, and computing companies) were 92.8% of net sales for the three months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2023 were $108.4 million compared to 92.9%$132.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016. Net salesMarch 31, 2022. Sales in our Business lines for the three months ended September 30, 2017 increased by 3.8% to $163.1 million from $157.2 million driven primarily by increased sales of home security products, increased sales tovideo service provider and consumer electronics companies in Asia, and the rollout of higher end platforms in Europe. These increaseschannels were partially offset by a decrease in sales to North American satellite broadcasting customers as certain customers arelower than in the process of depleting their current stock of inventory in preparation for the launch of their new advanced platforms.prior year period primarily due to lower customer demand.
Net sales in our Consumer lines (One For All® retail and private label) were 7.2% of net sales for the three months ended September 30, 2017 compared to 7.1% for the three months ended September 30, 2016. Net sales in our Consumer lines for the three months ended September 30, 2017 increased by 5.0% to $12.6 million from $12.0 million in the three months ended September 30, 2016 driven primarily by growth in international markets outside of Europe.
Gross profit. Gross profit for the three months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2023 was $43.1$24.7 million compared to $41.8$36.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016.March 31, 2022. Gross profit as a percentpercentage of sales decreased to 24.5%22.8% for the three months ended September 30, 2017 compared to 24.7%March 31, 2023 from 27.4% for the three months ended September 30, 2016. TheMarch 31, 2022. Gross profit as a percentage of sales was impacted by lower demand, resulting in fewer production units and, in turn, manufacturing inefficiencies including a significant amount of unabsorbed overhead. We also incurred start-up costs associated with our Vietnam factory, which is expected to commence manufacturing operations in the second quarter 2023. A decrease in royalty income also affected our gross margin percentage was unfavorably impacted by price reductions granted to certain large volume customers, manufacturing inefficiencies experienced due to our factory transition activitiesrate as television sales were down versus the comparable period in China, and lower-margin projects undertaken in Latin America. These impacts were partially offset by raw material cost savings.the prior year.

Research and development ("R&D") expenses.R&D expenses increased 9.3% to $5.4$8.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2023 from $5.0$7.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016 primarily driven byMarch 31, 2022. The increase in R&D efforts dedicatedexpenses is due to developing newan increase in product offerings for newdevelopment activities as we continue to expand our portfolio of products in climate control, home security and existing product categories.home automation.
Factory transition restructuring charges. In the first quarter of 2016, we implemented a plan to reduce the impact of rising labor rates in China by transitioning manufacturing activities from our southern-most China factory, located in the city of Guangzhou in the Guangdong province, to our other China factories where labor rates are rising at a slower rate. As a result, we incurred severance costs of $0.4 million and $0.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. We ceased manufacturing operations in our Guangzhou factory during the third quarter of 2017 and as a result, we do not expect to incur a significant amount of additional severance costs associated with the transition of manufacturing activities from this location.
Selling, general and administrative ("SG&A") expenses. SG&A expenses increased 15.3%decreased to $33.0$26.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2023 from $28.6$29.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016. The increase was primarilyMarch 31, 2022, due to incremental expense recorded to reflect an increase in the value of contingent consideration to be paid in connection with our acquisition of the net assets of Ecolink Intelligent Technology, Inc. ("Ecolink"); increased stock-based compensation expense; and increased payroll and benefits attributable to annual merit increases and additional headcount to support product development efforts. Partially offsetting these increases was a decrease in outside legal expenses related to a specific legal matter, as well as a decrease in variable expenses.

Goodwill impairment. During the three months ended March 31, 2023, we recorded a non-cash goodwill impairment charge of $49.1 million, due to our market capitalization being significantly less than the carrying value of our equity.

Interest income (expense), net. Interest expense, net increased to $1.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023 from $0.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022, as a result of a higher legal fees in the prior year period related to patent litigation matters.average loan balance and a higher interest rate.
Interest
Other income (expense), net. Net interestOther expense, net was $0.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023, due to net foreign currency losses partially offset by fixed asset sales, compared to other income, net of $0.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022, due to net foreign currency gains.

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Provision for income taxes. Income tax expense was $0.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2023, relative to a pre-tax loss of $60.7 million, compared to net interestincome tax expense of $0.2$2.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016 asMarch 31, 2022, relative to a resultpre-tax loss of an increased level of borrowings on our line of credit.
Other income (expense), net. Net other income was $0.1 million$0.5 million. Consistent with 2022, we expect the U.S. to be in a pre-tax loss position without benefit for the three months ended September 30, 2017 compared to net other income of $0.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016. This change was driven primarily by foreign currency losses associated with fluctuations in the Chinese Yuan Renminbi and British Pound exchange rates versus the U.S. Dollar.

Provision for income taxes. Income tax expense was $1.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017 compared to $0.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016. Our effective tax rate was 51.4% for the three months ended September 30, 2017 compared to 5.1% for the three months ended September 30, 2016. The increase in our effective tax rate was primarily due to the nondeductibility of certain transactions in China as a result of the pending sale of our Guangzhou factory.full year 2023. In addition, during the three months ended September 30, 2016, we received tax refunds from the Chinese government totaling $1.8 million for various tax incentives relating to fiscal year 2015.
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 versus Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016
Net sales. Net sales for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 were $514.6 million, an increase of 4.8% compared to $490.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016. Net sales by our Business and Consumer lines were as follows:
 Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2017 2016
 $ (millions) % of total $ (millions) % of total
Business$477.9
 92.9% $456.3
 93.0%
Consumer36.7
 7.1
 34.5
 7.0%
Total net sales$514.6
 100.0% $490.8
 100.0%
Net sales in our Business lines (subscription broadcasting, OEM, and computing companies) were 92.9% of net sales for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 compared to 93.0% for the nine months ended September 30, 2016. Net sales in our Business lines for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 increased by 4.7% to $477.9 million from $456.3 million driven primarily by increased sales of home security products, increased market share in Latin America, the rollout of higher end platforms in Europe and increased sales to consumer electronics companies in Asia. These increases were partially offset by a decrease in sales to North American satellite broadcasting customers as certain customers are in the process of depleting their current stock of inventory in preparation for the launch of their new advanced platforms.
Net sales in our Consumer lines (One For All® retail and private label) were 7.1% of net sales for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 compared to 7.0% for the nine months ended September 30, 2016. Net sales in our Consumer lines for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 increased by 7.1% to $36.7 million from $34.5 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2016 driven primarily by growth in international markets outside of Europe and in the U.S. market.
Gross profit. Gross profit for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 was $127.9 million compared to $122.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016. Gross profit as a percent of sales decreased slightly to 24.8% for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 compared to 25.0% for the nine months ended September 30, 2016. The gross margin percentage was unfavorably impacted by price reductions granted to certain large volume customers, manufacturing inefficiencies experienced due to factory transition activities in China, and lower-margin projects undertaken in Latin America. These impacts were partially offset by the weakening of the Chinese Yuan Renminbi relative to the U.S. Dollar.
Research and development expenses. R&D expenses increased 3.7% to $15.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 from $15.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016.
Factory transition restructuring charges. In the first quarter of 2016,2023, we implemented a plan to reducereceived the impact of rising labor costshigh technology exemption approval at our Yangzhou entity in China by transitioning manufacturing activities from our southern-most China factory, locatedresulting in the city of Guangzhou in the Guangdong province, to our other China factories where labor rates are rising at a slowerlower tax rate. As a result, we incurred severance costs of $6.1 million and $1.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. We ceased manufacturing operationsdeferred tax assets at our Yangzhou entity were remeasured resulting in our Guangzhou factory during the third quarter of 2017 and as a result, we do not expect to incur a significant amount of additional severance costs associated with the transition of manufacturing activities from this location.
Selling, general and administrative expenses. SG&A expenses increased 9.0% to $94.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 from $86.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016. The increase was primarily due to incremental expense recorded to reflect an increaseexpense. Further, in the value of contingent consideration to be paid in connection with our acquisition of the net assets of Ecolink; increased stock-based compensation expense; increased headcount and other direct costs associated with product development efforts asfirst quarter 2023, we also received a result of an increase in the number of higher end customer products; additional expense to support our implementation of a new ERP system; and additional expense as a result of the acquisition of the net assets of Residential Control Systems, Inc. ("RCS") in April 2017. Partially offsetting these increases was a decrease in legal expense as a result of higher legal fees, including the recording of a $2.0 million legal settlement, in the prior year perioddiscrete benefit related to patent litigation matters.our goodwill impairment.


Interest income (expense), net. Net interest expense was $1.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 compared to net interest expense of $0.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 as a result of an increased level of borrowings on our line of credit.
Other income (expense), net. Net other income was $2.0 thousand for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 compared to net other income of $1.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016. This change was driven primarily by a decrease in foreign currency gains associated with fluctuations in the Chinese Yuan Renminbi exchange rate versus the U.S. Dollar.
Provision for income taxes. Income tax expense was $2.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 compared to $3.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016. Our effective tax rate was 31.1% for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 compared to 14.7% for the nine months ended September 30, 2016. The increase in our effective tax rate was primarily due to the nondeductibility of certain transactions in China as a result of the pending sale of our Guangzhou factory. In addition, during the nine months ended September 30, 2016, we received tax refunds from the Chinese government totaling $1.8 million for various tax incentives relating to fiscal year 2015.
Liquidity and Capital Resources

Sources and Uses of Cash
(In thousands)Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 
Increase
(Decrease)
 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016
Cash provided by (used for) operating activities$(1,160) $(39,841) $38,681
Cash used for investing activities(40,091) (9,852) (30,239)
Cash provided by (used for) financing activities44,903
 54,986
 (10,083)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash(5,703) (2,519) (3,184)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents$(2,051)
$2,774

$(4,825)
 September 30, 2017 
Increase
(Decrease)
 December 31, 2016
Cash and cash equivalents$48,560
 $(2,051) $50,611
Working capital98,063
 (10,228) 108,291
Net cash used for operating activities was $1.2 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 compared to $38.7 million of net cash provided by operating activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2016. The decrease in net cash provided by operating activities was primarily due to working capital needs associated with accounts receivable and inventories. Cash outflows associated with accounts receivable have increased primarily as a result of collection timing. Days sales outstanding have increased from 72 days at September 30, 2016 to 79 days at September 30, 2017. With respect to inventories, cash outflows increased during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 largely as a result of carrying increased inventory levels while we transition manufacturing operations between our factories in China. In addition, we had some buildup of inventory related to the anticipated rollout of higher end platforms to certain customers as well as further anticipated growth in home security product sales. Our inventory turns decreased from 4.2 turns at September 30, 2016 to 3.6 turns at September 30, 2017.
Net cash used for investing activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 was $40.1 million compared to $30.2 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2016. The increase in cash used for investing activities was driven primarily by our acquisition of the net assets of RCS for $8.9 million in April 2017.
Net cash provided by financing activities was $44.9 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 compared to $10.1 million of net cash used for financing activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2016. The increase in cash provided by financing activities was driven primarily by net borrowings on our line of credit of $64.0 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2017, compared to net payments of $15.0 million on our line of credit during the nine months ended September 30, 2016. This was partially offset by an increase of $18.0 million in treasury stock purchases and a $3.7 million decrease in proceeds from the exercise of stock options.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2017, we repurchased 329,964 shares of our common stock at a cost of $20.2 million compared to our repurchase of 39,531 shares at a cost of $2.2 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2016. We hold these shares as treasury stock and they are available for reissue. Presently, we have no plans to distribute these shares, although we may change these plans if necessary to fulfill our on-going business objectives.

From time to time, our Board of Directors authorizes management to repurchase shares of our issued and outstanding common stock on the open market. Repurchases may be made whenever we deem a repurchase to be a good use of our cash and the repurchase enhances shareholder value. As of September 30, 2017, we had 114,271 shares available for repurchase on the open market under the Board's authorizations. On October 23, 2017, our Board increased these repurchase authorizations by 300,000 shares bringing the total authorization as of the approval date to 386,434 shares.
Contractual Obligations
The following table summarizes our contractual obligations and the effect these obligations are expected to have on our liquidity and cash flow in future periods.
 Payments Due by Period
(In thousands)Total 
Less than
1 year
 
1 - 3
years
 
4 - 5
years
 
After
5  years
Operating lease obligations$13,732
 $4,570
 $5,192
 $3,321
 $649
Purchase obligations(1)
7,037
 7,037
 
 
 
Contingent consideration (2)
17,400
 3,400
 13,000
 1,000
 
Total contractual obligations$38,169
 $15,007
 $18,192
 $4,321
 $649
(1)
Purchase obligations primarily consist of contractual payments to purchase property, plant and equipment.
(2)
Contingent consideration consists of contingent payments related to our purchases of the net assets of Ecolink and RCS.
Liquidity
Historically, we have utilized cash provided from operations as our primary source of liquidity, as internally generated cash flows have been sufficient to support our business operations, capital expenditures and discretionary share repurchases. More recently,In addition, we have utilized our revolving line of credit to fund an increased level ofpast share repurchases and our acquisitions of the net assets of Ecolink and RCS.acquisitions. We anticipate that we will continue to utilize both cash flows from operations and our revolving line of credit to support ongoing business operations, capital expenditures and future discretionary share repurchases. Our working capital needs have typically been greatest during the third and fourth quarters when accounts receivable and inventories increase in connectionexpenses associated with the fourth quarter holiday selling season and when inventory levels increase in anticipation ofour long-term factory closures in observance of Chinese New Year.planning strategy. We believe our current cash balances, anticipated cash flow to be generated from operations and available borrowing resources will be sufficient to cover expected cash outlays duringfor at least the next twelve months;months and for the foreseeable future thereafter; however, because our cash is located in various jurisdictions throughout the world, we may at times need to increase borrowing from our revolving line of credit or take on additional debt until we are able to transfer cash among our various entities.

Our liquidity is subject to various risks including the risks discussed under "Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk."

(In thousands)September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016(In thousands)March 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Cash and cash equivalents$48,560
 $50,611
Cash and cash equivalents$56,906 $66,740 
Available borrowing resources11,000
 35,000
Available borrowing resources$40,000 $37,000 

Cash, cash equivalents and term deposit – On March 31, 2023, we had $7.2 million, $14.0 million, $14.9 million, $9.4 million and $11.4 million of cash and cash equivalents in North America, the PRC, Asia (excluding the PRC), Europe, and South America, respectively. We attempt to mitigate our exposure to liquidity, credit and other relevant risks by placing our cash, cash equivalents, and term deposits with financial institutions we believe are high quality.

Our cash balances are held in numerous locations throughout the world. The majority of our cash is held outside of the United States and may be repatriated to the United States but, under current law, wouldmay be subject to United States federal and state income taxes less applicableand foreign tax credits. Repatriationwithholding taxes. Additionally, repatriation of some foreign balances is restricted by local laws. We have not provided for the United States federal tax liability on these amounts for financial statement purposes as this cash is considered indefinitely reinvested outside

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Available Borrowing Resources Our intent is to meet our domestic liquidity needs through ongoing cash flows, external borrowings, or both. We utilize a variety of tax planning strategies in an effort to ensure that our worldwide cash is available in the locations in which it is needed.
On September 30, 2017, we had $4.8 million, $22.1 million, $0.8 million, $13.3 million and $7.5 million of cash and cash equivalents in the United States, the People's Republic of China ("PRC"), Asia (excluding the PRC), Europe, and South America, respectively. On December 31, 2016,we had $3.3 million, $22.1 million, $5.3 million, $19.6 million, and $0.3 million of cash and cash equivalents in the United States, the PRC, Asia (excluding the PRC), Europe and South America, respectively. We attempt to mitigate our exposure to liquidity, credit and other relevant risks by placing our cash and cash equivalents with financial institutions we believe are high quality.

Our Amended and Restated Credit Agreement ("Amended Credit Agreement") with U.S. Bank National Association ("U.S. Bank") provided for a $125.0 million revolving line of credit ("Credit Line") that was to expire on November 1, 2019. On October 27, 2017, we entered into a Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement ("Second Amended Credit Agreement") with U.S. Bank as administrative agent, sole lead arranger and sole book runner, and Wells Fargo, National Association which replaces("U.S. Bank") provides for a $125.0 million revolving line of credit ("Credit Line") that expires on November 1, 2023. On May 3, 2023, we executed an amendment to extend the Amended Credit Agreement. Under theterm of our Second Amended Credit Agreement the Credit Line was increased to $170.0 million and the expiration date remained November 1, 2019.April 30, 2024. The Credit Line may be used for working capital and other general corporate purposes including acquisitions, share repurchases and capital expenditures. Amounts available for borrowing under the Credit Line are reduced by the balance of any outstanding letters of credit. Therecredit, of which there were no outstanding letters of creditnone at September 30, 2017.
All obligations under the Credit Line are secured by substantially all of our U.S. personal property and tangible and intangible assets as well as 65% of our ownership interest in Enson Assets Limited, our wholly-owned subsidiary that controls our manufacturing factories in the PRC.
The interest rate applicable to outstanding Credit Line balances under the Second Amended Credit Agreement is the same as under the Amended Credit Agreement. We may elect to pay interest on the Credit Line based on LIBOR plus an applicable margin (varying from 1.25% to 1.75%) or base rate (based on the prime rate of U.S. Bank or as otherwise specified in the Amended Credit Agreement) plus an applicable margin (varying from 0.00% to 0.50%). The applicable margins are calculated quarterly and vary based on our cash flow leverage ratio as set forth in the Amended Credit Agreement and Second Amended Credit Agreement. The interest rate in effect at September 30, 2017 was 2.48%. There are no commitment fees or unused line fees under the Amended Credit Agreement or the Second Amended Credit Agreement.
The Amended Credit Agreement and Second Amended Credit Agreement include financial covenants requiring a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio and a maximum cash flow leverage ratio. In addition, the Amended Credit Agreement and Second Amended Credit Agreement also contain other customary affirmative and negative covenants and events of default. As of September 30, 2017, we were in compliance with the covenants and conditions of the Amended Credit Agreement.
March 31, 2023. At September 30, 2017,March 31, 2023, we had an outstanding balance of $114.0$85.0 million on our Credit Line and $11.0$40.0 million of availability.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We do not participateSee Note 8 contained in any material off-balance sheet arrangements.the "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements" for further information regarding our Credit Line.


Factors That May Affect Financial ConditionSources and Future ResultsUses of Cash


Forward-Looking StatementsOur cash flows were as follows:
We caution that
(In thousands)Three Months Ended March 31, 2023Increase
(Decrease)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2022
Cash provided by (used for) operating activities$(2,025)$15,944 $(17,969)
Cash provided by (used for) investing activities(4,831)6,790 (11,621)
Cash provided by (used for) financing activities(3,812)(25,458)21,646 
Effect of foreign currency exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents834 75 759 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents$(9,834)$(2,649)$(7,185)
March 31, 2023Increase
(Decrease)
December 31, 2022
Cash and cash equivalents$56,906 $(9,834)$66,740 
Working capital$114,563 $(7,004)$121,567 

Net cash used for operating activities was $2.0 million during the following important factors, among others (including but not limitedthree months ended March 31, 2023 compared to factors discussed$18.0 million during the three months ended March 31, 2022. Net loss was $61.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023, which includes the impairment of goodwill of $49.1 million, compared to net loss of $2.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022. Inventories decreased by $18.1 million during the three months ended March 31, 2023 compared to an increase of $4.6 million during the three months ended March 31, 2022. During the three months ended March 31, 2023, because of lower demand in "Management's Discussionthe video service provider and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,"consumer electronics channels, as well as those discussedample supply of certain items with long lead times, we purchased fewer components and raw materials than in the first quarter 2022. Our inventory turns decreased slightly to 2.7 turns at March 31, 2023 from 2.8 turns at March 31, 2022. Changes in accounts receivable and contract assets resulted in cash inflows of $7.7 million during the three months ended March 31, 2023, largely as a result of a decrease in sales. Changes in accounts receivable and contract assets resulted in cash outflows of $5.1 million during the three months ended March 31, 2022, largely as a result of an increase in days sales outstanding compared to the fourth quarter 2021, offset partially by a decrease in sales. Days sales outstanding were 83 days at March 31, 2023 compared to 88 days at March 31, 2022. Changes in accounts payable and accrued liabilities resulted in cash outflows of $26.1 million during the three months ended March 31, 2023 due primarily to a decrease in inventory purchases. Changes in accounts payable and accrued liabilities resulted in cash outflows of $13.2 million during the three months ended March 31, 2022 due to the timing of inventory purchases and payments.

Net cash used for investing activities during the three months ended March 31, 2023 was $4.8 million, of which $3.2 million and $1.6 million was used for capital expenditures, and the development of patents, respectively. Net cash used for investing activities during the three months ended March 31, 2022 was $11.6 million, of which $7.5 million, $0.9 million, $1.8 million and $1.4 million was used for our 2016 Annual Reportterm deposit investment, acquisition of Qterics Inc., capital expenditures, and the development of patents, respectively.

Future cash flows used for investing activities are largely dependent on Form 10-K, orthe timing and amount of capital expenditures. We estimate that we will incur expenditures of between $9.0 million and $12.0 million during the remainder of 2023, which includes amounts associated with our factory in Vietnam, which we anticipate commencing operations in the second quarter of 2023.

Net cash used for financing activities was $3.8 million during the three months ended March 31, 2023 compared to net cash provided by financing activities of $21.6 million during the three months ended March 31, 2022. The primary financing
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activities during the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022 were borrowings and repayments on our other reports filed from time to time with the Securitiesline of credit and Exchange Commission), may affect our actual results and may contribute to or cause our actual consolidated results to differ materially from those expressed in anyrepurchases of shares of our forward-looking statements. The factors included herecommon stock. Net repayments on our line of credit were $3.0 million during the three months ended March 31, 2023 compared to net borrowings on our line of credit of $29.0 million during the three months ended March 31, 2022. During the three months ended March 31, 2023, we repurchased 53,186 shares of our common stock at a cost of $0.8 million compared to our repurchase of 224,638 shares at a cost of $7.4 million during the three months ended March 31, 2022.

Future cash flows used for financing activities are not exhaustive. Further, any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date onaffected by our financing needs which such statement is made, and we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which such statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. New factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for management to predict all such factors, nor can we assess the impact of each such factorare largely dependent on the businesslevel of cash provided by or used in operations and the extentlevel of cash used in investing activities. Additionally, future repurchases of shares of our common stock related to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from thoseemployee stock compensation programs will impact our cash flows used for financing activities. See Note 13 contained in any forward-looking statement. Therefore, forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as a prediction of actual future results.the "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements" for further information regarding our share repurchase programs.
While we believe that the forward-looking statements made in this report are based on reasonable assumptions, the actual outcome of such statements is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including the significant percentage of
Material Cash Commitments – The following table summarizes our revenue attributable to a limited number of customers; the failure of our markets to continue growing and expanding in the manner we anticipated; the failure of our customers to grow and expand as we anticipated; the effects of natural or other events beyond our control, including the effects political unrest, war or terrorist activities may have on us or the economy; the economic environment's effect on us or our customers; the growth of, acceptance ofmaterial cash commitments and the demand for our products and technologies in various markets and geographical regions, including cable, satellite, consumer electronics, retail, and digital media and interactive technology; our successful integration of the Ecolink and RCS assets and business lines; our inabilityeffect these commitments are expected to add profitable complementary products which are accepted by the marketplace; our inability to attract and retain a quality workforce at adequate levels in all regions of the world, and particularly Asia; our inability to continue to maintain our operating costs at acceptable levels through our cost containment efforts; an unfavorable ruling in any or all of the litigation matters to which we are party; our inability to continue selling our products or licensing our technologies at higher or profitable margins; our inability to obtain orders or maintain our order volume with new and existing customers; our inability to develop new and innovative technologies and products that are accepted by our

customers; the sale of our Guangzhou facility not occurring as or within the time frame anticipated by management; our inability to successfully and profitably restructure our manufacturing facilities and activities; possible dilutive effect our stock incentive programs may have on our earnings per sharecash flows in future periods:

 Payments Due by Period
(In thousands)TotalLess than
1 year
1 - 3
years
4 - 5
years
After
5 years
Credit Line$85,000 $— $85,000 $— $— 
Inventory purchases11,377 11,377 — — — 
Operating lease obligations22,949 6,661 9,372 4,036 2,880 
Property, plant, and equipment purchases1,039 1,039 — — — 
Software license3,414 105 578 998 1,733 
Total material cash commitments$123,779 $19,182 $94,950 $5,034 $4,613 
We anticipate meeting our material cash commitments with our cash generated from operations and stock price; the continued ability to identify and execute on opportunities that maximize stockholder value,available borrowing resources, including the effects repurchasing the company's shares have on the company's stock value; our inability to continue to obtain adequate quantities of component parts or secure adequate factory production capacity on a timely basis; and other factors listed from time to time in our press releases and filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.Credit Line.


ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

We are exposed to various market risks, including interest rate and foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations. We have established policies, procedures and internal processes governing our management of these risks and the use of financial instruments to mitigate our risk exposure.

Interest Rate Risk

We are exposed to interest rate risk related to our debt. From time to time, we borrow amounts on our Credit Line for working capital and other liquidity needs. Under our Amended Credit Agreement andthe Second Amended Credit Agreement, we may elect to pay interest on outstanding borrowings on our Credit Line based on LIBOR or a base rate (based on the prime rate of U.S. Bank) plus an applicable margin as defined in the Second Amended Credit Agreement. After May 3, 2023, under the Second Amended Credit Agreement, andwe may elect to pay interest on the Credit Line based on the Secured Overnight Financing Rate ("SOFR") or a base rate (based on the prime rate of U.S. Bank) plus an applicable margin as defined in the Second Amended Credit Agreement. Accordingly, changes in interest rates would impact our results of operations in future periods. A 100 basis point increase in interest rates would have an approximately $0.7$0.6 million annual impact on net income based on our outstanding line of creditCredit Line balance at September 30, 2017.March 31, 2023.

We cannot make any assurances that we will not need to borrow additional amounts in the future or that funds from the existing Credit Line will continue to be available to us or that other funds will be extended to us under comparable terms or at all. If funding is not available to us at a time when we need to borrow, we would have to use our cash reserves, including potentially repatriating cash from foreign jurisdictions, which may have a material adverse effect on our operating results, financial position and cash flows.

Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk

At September 30, 2017,March 31, 2023, we had wholly-owned subsidiaries in Argentina, Brazil, Caymanthe British Virgin Islands, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, the Netherlands, the PRC, Singapore, Spain, United Kingdom and the United Kingdom.Vietnam. We are exposed to foreign currency exchange rate risk inherent in our sales commitments, anticipated sales, anticipated purchases, operating
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expenses, assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than the U.S. Dollar. The most significant foreign currencies to our operations are the Chinese Yuan Renminbi, Euro, British Pound, Argentinian Peso, Mexican Peso, Indian Rupee, Hong Kong Dollar, Brazilian Real, Indian RupeeJapanese Yen, Korean Won and Japanese Yen.Vietnamese Dong. Our most significant foreign currency exposure is to the Chinese Yuan Renminbi as this is the functional currency of our China-based factories where the majority of our products are manufactured. If the Chinese Yuan Renminbi were to strengthen against the U.S. Dollar, our manufacturing costs would increase. We are generally a net payor of the Euro, Mexican Peso, Indian Rupee, andHong Kong Dollar, Japanese Yen, Korean Won and Vietnamese Dong and therefore benefit from a stronger U.S. Dollar and are adversely affected by a weaker U.S. Dollar relative to the foreign currency. For the Euro, British Pound Argentinian Peso and Brazilian Real, we are generally a net receiver of the foreign currency and therefore benefit from a weaker U.S. Dollar and are adversely affected by a stronger U.S. Dollar relative to the foreign currency. Even where we are a net receiver, a weaker U.S. Dollar may adversely affect certain expense figures taken alone.

From time to time, we enter into foreign currency exchange agreements to manage the foreign currency exchange rate risks inherent in our forecasted income and cash flows denominated in foreign currencies. The terms of these foreign currency exchange agreements normally last less than nine months. We recognize the gains and losses on these foreign currency contracts in the same period as the remeasurement losses and gains of the related foreign currency-denominated exposures.

It is difficult to estimate the impact of fluctuations on reported income, as it depends on the opening and closing rates, the average net balance sheet positions held in a foreign currency and the amount of income generated in local currency. We routinely forecast what these balance sheet positions and income generated in local currency may be and we take steps to minimize exposure as we deem appropriate. Alternatively, we may choose not to hedge the foreign currency risk associated with our foreign currency exposures, primarily if such exposure acts as a natural foreign currency hedge for other offsetting amounts denominated in the same currency or the currency is difficult or too expensive to hedge. We do not enter into any derivative transactions for speculative purposes.

The sensitivity of earnings and cash flows to variability in exchange rates is assessed by applying an approximate range of potential rate fluctuations to our assets, obligations and projected results of operations denominated in foreign currency with all other variables held constant. The analysis includes all of our foreign currency contracts offset by the underlying exposures. Based on our overall foreign currency rate exposure at September 30, 2017,March 31, 2023, we believe that movements in foreign currency rates may have a material effect on our financial position and results of operations. We estimate that if the exchange rates for the Chinese Yuan Renminbi, Euro, British Pound, Argentinian Peso, Mexican Peso, Indian Rupee, Hong Kong Dollar, Brazilian Real, Indian RupeeJapanese Yen, Korean Won and Japanese YenVietnamese Dong relative to the U.S. Dollar fluctuate 10% from September 30, 2017,March 31, 2023, net income in the thirdsecond quarter of 20172023 would fluctuate by approximately $11.5$6.2 million.


ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Rule 13a-15(d) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(d)of 1934 (the "Exchange Act") defines "disclosure controls and procedures" to mean controls and procedures of a company that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the Commission'sSEC's rules and forms. The definition further states that disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that the information required to be disclosed by a company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to the company's management, including its principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

An evaluation was performed under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our principal executive and principal financial officers, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on that evaluation, our principal executive and principal financial officers have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective, as of the end of the period covered by this report,Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in Securities and Exchange CommissionSEC rules and forms and is accumulated and communicated to our management to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.

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Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There have been no changes in internal controls or in other factors that may significantly affect our internal controlscontrol over financial reporting during the most recent fiscal quarter covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.10-Q that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.


PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

We are subject to lawsuits arising out of the conduct of our business. The discussion of our litigation matters contained in "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - Note 10"12" is incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

The reader should carefully consider, in connection with the other information in this report, the risk factors discussed in "Part I, Item
1A: Risk Factors" of the Company's 2016 Annual Report on2022 Form 10-K incorporated herein by reference.and in the periodic reports we have filed since then. These factors may cause our actual results to differ materially from those stated in forward-looking statements contained in this document and elsewhere.

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
During the three months ended September 30, 2017, we repurchased 90,494 shares of our issued and outstanding common stock for $5.3 million. We make stock repurchases under ongoing and systematic programs approved by our Board of Directors when we deem a repurchase to be a good use of our cash and the repurchase enhances shareholder value. On September 30, 2017, we had 114,271 shares available for repurchase on the open market under the Board's authorizations. On October 23, 2017, our Board increased these repurchase authorizations by 300,000 shares bringing the total authorizations as of the approval date to 386,434 shares. Shares may also be tendered by employees to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of restricted stock.
The following table sets forth, for the three months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2023, our total stock repurchases, average price paid per share and the maximum number of shares that may yet be purchased on the open market under our plans or programs:
Period
Total Number of Shares Purchased (1)
Weighted 
Average
Price Paid
per Share
Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or ProgramsMaximum Number of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs
January 1, 2023 - January 31, 2023— $— — — 
February 1, 2023 - February 28, 202338,037 17.39 — — 
March 1, 2023 - March 31, 202315,149 9.94 — — 
Total53,186 $15.26 — 

(1)Of the repurchases in February and March, 38,037 and 15,149 shares, respectively, represent common shares of the Company that were owned and tendered by employees to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of restricted shares.

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Period 
Total Number of Shares Purchased (1)
 
Weighted Average
Price Paid
per Share (2)
 Total Number  of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs 
Maximum Number of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs (3)
July 1, 2017 - July 31, 2017 1,354
 $67.21
 
 200,000
August 1, 2017 - August 31, 2017 38,462
 57.33
 35,729
 164,271
September 1, 2017 - September 30, 2017 50,678
 59.91
 50,000
 114,271
Total 90,494
 $58.92
 85,729
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(1)
Of the repurchases in July, August and September, 1,354, 2,733 and 678 shares, respectively, represent common shares of the company that were owned and tendered by employees to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of restricted shares.
(2)
For shares tendered in connection with the vesting of restricted shares, the average price paid per share is an average calculated using the daily high and low of the Company's common stock at the time of vesting.
(3)
The Company may purchase shares from time to time in open market purchases. The Company may make all or part of the purchases pursuant to accelerated share repurchases or Rule 10b5-1 plans.

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

EXHIBIT INDEX

10.1
101.INSInline XBRL Instance Document
101.SCHInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CALInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEFInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LABInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PREInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)







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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirement of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
 






Dated:May 9, 2023
Dated:November 8, 2017UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC.
By:
/s/ Bryan M. Hackworth
Bryan M. Hackworth
Chief Financial Officer (principal financial officer
and principal accounting officer)



EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No.Description
101.INSXBRL Instance Document
101.SCHXBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CALXBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEFXBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LABXBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PREXBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document



























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