SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) _ Universal Electronics Inc. (UEIC) on Thursday reported a loss of $2.9 million in its first quarter.

On a per-share basis, the Scottsdale, Arizona-based company said it had a loss of 23 cents. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs and stock option expense, were 47 cents per share.

The remote control maker posted revenue of $132.4 million in the period.

For the current quarter ending in July, Universal Electronics expects its per-share earnings to range from 53 cents to 63 cents.

The company said it expects revenue in the range of $133 million to $143 million for the fiscal second quarter.

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