David Kuo sells AAOI common shares (NASDAQ: AAOI) in four Rule 144 transactions

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

AAOI affiliate reported resale transactions under Rule 144 by David Kuo, consisting of multiple open-market common stock dispositions. Sales listed: 12,500 shares on 12/23/2025 for $501,881.25; 12,000 shares on 01/28/2026 for $540,670.80; 2,533 shares on 02/10/2026 for $126,653.80; and 17,467 shares on 02/11/2026 for $876,251.00. The filing lists Raymond James & Associates as broker-dealer on the notice.

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Corporate Governance Analyst

Multiple Rule 144 resale notices show routine affiliate dispositions by David Kuo.

These entries list specific common stock sales with dates and gross proceeds: 12,500 shares on 12/23/2025 for $501,881.25 and subsequent sales through 02/11/2026. The filing names Raymond James & Associates as the broker-dealer handling the notice.

The transactions are presented as completed dispositions; they do not disclose motivations, remaining holdings, or any company proceeds. Subsequent filings may provide additional ownership context or confirm whether sales were pursuant to pre-arranged plans.

Form 144 Filer Information	UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 144 NOTICE OF PROPOSED SALE OF SECURITIES PURSUANT TO RULE 144 UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
FORM 144

144: Filer Information

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Submission Contact Information
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144: Issuer Information

Name of Issuer

SEC File Number

Address of Issuer

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Name of Person for Whose Account the Securities are To Be Sold

See the definition of "person" in paragraph (a) of Rule 144. Information is to be given not only as to the person for whose account the securities are to be sold but also as to all other persons included in that definition. In addition, information shall be given as to sales by all persons whose sales are required by paragraph (e) of Rule 144 to be aggregated with sales for the account of the person filing this notice.

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144: Securities Information

Title of the Class of Securities To Be Sold	Name and Address of the Broker	Number of Shares or Other Units To Be Sold	Aggregate Market Value	Number of Shares or Other Units Outstanding	Approximate Date of Sale	Name the Securities Exchange
COMMON	RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC. 880 CARILLON PARKWAY ST. PETERSBURG FL 33716	29000	2903700.40	75198817	03/19/2026	NASDAQ

Furnish the following information with respect to the acquisition of the securities to be sold and with respect to the payment of all or any part of the purchase price or other consideration therefor:

144: Securities To Be Sold

Title of the Class	Date you Acquired	Nature of Acquisition Transaction	Name of Person from Whom Acquired	Is this a Gift?	Date Donor Acquired	Amount of Securities Acquired	Date of Payment	Nature of Payment *
COMMON	05/14/2025	PSU	ISSUER			29000	05/14/2025	N/A

* If the securities were purchased and full payment therefor was not made in cash at the time of purchase, explain in the table or in a note thereto the nature of the consideration given. If the consideration consisted of any note or other obligation, or if payment was made in installments describe the arrangement and state when the note or other obligation was discharged in full or the last installment paid.

Furnish the following information as to all securities of the issuer sold during the past 3 months by the person for whose account the securities are to be sold.

144: Securities Sold During The Past 3 Months

Name and Address of Seller	Title of Securities Sold	Date of Sale	Amount of Securities Sold	Gross Proceeds
David Kuo 5123 Hawthorne Springs Ln Sugar Land TX 77479	common	12/23/2025	12500	501881.25
David Kuo 5123 Hawthorne Springs Ln Sugar Land TX 77479	common	01/28/2026	12000	540670.80
David Kuo 5123 Hawthorne Springs Ln Sugar Land TX 77479	Common	02/10/2026	2533	126653.80
David Kuo 5123 Hawthorne Springs Ln Sugar Land TX 77479	Common	02/11/2026	17467	876251.00

144: Remarks and Signature

Remarks

Date of Notice

ATTENTION:

The person for whose account the securities to which this notice relates are to be sold hereby represents by signing this notice that he does not know any material adverse information in regard to the current and prospective operations of the Issuer of the securities to be sold which has not been publicly disclosed. If such person has adopted a written trading plan or given trading instructions to satisfy Rule 10b5-1 under the Exchange Act, by signing the form and indicating the date that the plan was adopted or the instruction given, that person makes such representation as of the plan adoption or instruction date.

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ATTENTION: Intentional misstatements or omission of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations (See 18 U.S.C. 1001)

FAQ

What did the AAOI Form 144 disclose about David Kuo's transactions?

The Form 144 lists four common stock sales by David Kuo on specific dates. It shows 12,500 shares on 12/23/2025, 12,000 shares on 01/28/2026, 2,533 shares on 02/10/2026, and 17,467 shares on 02/11/2026, each with gross proceeds.

How much gross proceeds were reported for the 01/28/2026 AAOI sale?

The filing reports gross proceeds of $540,670.80 for the sale of 12,000 shares on 01/28/2026. The entry appears as a completed resale transaction under Rule 144 in the Form 144 excerpt.

Which broker‑dealer is named on the AAOI Form 144 notice?

The notice lists Raymond James & Associates, Inc. at 880 Carillon Parkway, St. Petersburg, FL as the broker-dealer associated with the resale filings on the excerpt provided.

Does the Form 144 excerpt state whether these sales were part of a trading plan?

The excerpt does not state that the sales were made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 or other pre-arranged trading plan. The filing shows transaction dates, share counts, and gross proceeds only.

Are the listed transactions primary company sales or affiliate resales?

The entries are affiliate resales reported under Rule 144 by an individual (David Kuo) and identify the security as common stock; the filing format and details indicate resale transactions rather than primary company issuances.