SEC Form 6-K filed by Universe Pharmaceuticals Inc.

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of August 2025

Commission file number: 001-40231

Universe Pharmaceuticals INC

265 Jingjiu Avenue

Jinggangshan Economic and Technological Development Zone

Ji’an, Jiangxi, China 343100

+86-0796-8403309

(Address of principal executive offices)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F ☒       Form 40-F ☐

Adjournment of Annual General Meeting

On August 26, 2025, Universe Pharmaceuticals INC (the “Company”) convened the 2025 annual general meeting of shareholders (the “2025 Annual General Meeting”). However, due to a lack of quorum, the 2025 Annual General Meeting was adjourned to September 2, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., Beijing Time at 265 Jingjiu Avenue, Jinggangshan Economy and Technology Development Zone, Ji’an City, Jiangxi 343100, the People’s Republic of China.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.