Applied Optoelec - AAOI STOCK NEWS

Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ: AAOI), a provider of fiber-optic access network products, has announced an upcoming investor session at the Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exhibition (OFC) in San Francisco.

The session will be held on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. Pacific time (3:00 p.m. Central time) and will be presented by Stefan Murry, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Strategy Officer. The event will be accessible through a live audio webcast on the company's investor website, with a replay available for one year after the event.

AOI serves various markets including internet datacenter, cable broadband, telecom and fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) sectors.

Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ: AAOI) reported Q4 2024 results with revenue of $100.3 million, up from $60.5 million in Q4 2023. The quarter showed strength in both datacenter and CATV businesses, with CATV revenue more than doubling sequentially due to increased 1.8 GHz amplifier orders.

Q4 2024 highlights include:

• GAAP gross margin of 28.7% vs 35.7% in Q4 2023
• GAAP net loss of $119.7 million ($2.60 per share)
• Non-GAAP net loss of $1.0 million ($0.02 per share)

For full year 2024, revenue was $249.4 million compared to $217.6 million in 2023, with GAAP net loss of $186.7 million. Q1 2025 outlook projects revenue between $94-104 million with non-GAAP gross margin of 29-30.5%.

Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ: AAOI), a provider of fiber-optic access network products, has announced the granting of inducement awards to 4 new employees. The Compensation Committee of its Board of Directors approved awards totaling 6,812 shares of common stock on February 21, 2025.

These awards, granted under the company's 2023 Equity Inducement Plan, consist of restricted stock units that will vest over a four-year period, contingent on continued employment. The plan is specifically designed for new hires who were not previously employed by Applied Optoelectronics, in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).

Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ: AAOI), a provider of fiber-optic access network products, has scheduled its fourth quarter and full year 2024 financial results conference call for Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. The company will discuss Q4 and full year 2024 results, along with providing outlook for Q1 2025.

The conference call will be accessible via phone at 844-890-1794 and through a live audio webcast on the company's Investor Relations website. A telephonic replay will be available until March 5, 2025, by dialing 877-344-7529 with passcode 7875033. The webcast recording will remain accessible on the website for one year.

Cambridge Industries USA (CIG USA) has filed Petitions with the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) challenging Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) patents. The Inter Partes Review (IPR) petitions aim to invalidate all claims in AAOI's patents, arguing they are unpatentable due to anticipation or obviousness.

The petitions are related to AAOI's ongoing patent infringement lawsuit against CIG USA in the Northern District of California. PTAB decisions on whether to proceed with the IPRs are expected by mid-2025, ahead of the scheduled District Court trial in June 2026.

Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) has completed two significant financial transactions: a debt exchange and a concurrent registered direct offering. The company exchanged approximately $76.7 million of its 5.25% 2026 Notes for $125 million of new 2.75% 2030 Notes, 1,487,874 shares of common stock, and about $89.6 thousand in cash. The new 2030 Notes have an initial conversion price of $43.31 per share.

Additionally, AAOI issued 1,036,458 shares of common stock at $33.97 per share in a registered direct offering, generating net proceeds of approximately $33.7 million. The company plans to use the proceeds for general corporate purposes, including potential capital expenditures and working capital. The transactions extend AAOI's debt maturity, reduce interest expenses, and strengthen its cash position by about $30.2 million.

Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) has announced two concurrent financial transactions: an exchange of approximately $76.7 million of its 2026 Convertible Notes for $125 million of new 2030 Notes, 1.49 million shares of common stock, and $89.6 thousand in cash; and a registered direct offering of 1.04 million shares at $33.97 per share.

The new 2030 Notes will bear a 2.75% interest rate, mature on January 15, 2030, and have an initial conversion price of $43.31 per share. The notes will be convertible under specific circumstances, with settlement in cash, stock, or a combination thereof. The company plans to use the proceeds from the registered direct offering for general corporate purposes, including potential capital expenditures and working capital.

Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ: AAOI) announces two concurrent transactions: a private exchange offer for its 5.25% Convertible Senior Notes due 2026 and a registered direct offering of common stock. The company plans to exchange approximately $80 million of 2026 Notes for a combination of new Convertible Senior Notes due 2030, common stock shares, and cash for accrued interest. The 2030 Notes will be senior, unsecured obligations, convertible under specific circumstances.

The concurrent registered direct offering's proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes, including capital expenditures, working capital, and potential acquisitions. Both transactions are expected to close around December 23, 2024, subject to customary conditions. Raymond James & Associates is acting as the exclusive financial advisor for the exchanges and sole placement agent for the registered direct offering.

Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Accelight Technologies (ATI) in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California on December 13, 2024. The complaint alleges that several ATI products, including 100G QSFP28 LR4, 400G QSFP-DD SR8, and other optical transceiver models, infringe on AAOI's patents. The company is pursuing monetary damages and a permanent injunction against ATI. AAOI's CEO, Dr. Thompson Lin, emphasized the company's significant investment in R&D and commitment to protecting its intellectual property rights.