Applied Optoelectronics officer plans 4,000-share sale

Officer Stefan J. Murry files a Rule 144 notice to sell 4,000 AAOI shares after completing two 4,000-share sales in recent months.

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

APPLIED OPTOELECTRONICS, INC. (AAOI) is the issuer of common stock covered by a Rule 144 notice filed for the account of officer Stefan J. Murry. The notice lists a proposed sale of 4,000 shares of AAOI common stock through Raymond James & Associates on NASDAQ.

The filing also reports that Stefan Murry sold 4,000 shares of AAOI common stock on July 10, 2026 and 4,000 shares on August 10, 2026. AAOI had 84,906,289 shares outstanding of common stock as of the date referenced in the notice.

Key Figures

Proposed shares to be sold: 4,000 shares AAOI shares outstanding: 84,906,289 shares Shares sold July 10, 2026: 4,000 shares +4 more

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Proposed shares to be sold 4,000 shares Rule 144 notice for AAOI common stock through Raymond James & Associates

AAOI shares outstanding 84,906,289 shares Common stock outstanding as referenced in the Form 144 securities information

Shares sold July 10, 2026 4,000 shares Common stock sale reported in past 3 months section

Aggregate proceeds July 10, 2026 sale $488,364.00 Sale of 4,000 AAOI common shares on July 10, 2026

Shares sold August 10, 2026 4,000 shares Common stock sale reported in past 3 months section

Aggregate proceeds August 10, 2026 sale $579,170.00 Sale of 4,000 AAOI common shares on August 10, 2026

Aggregate market value of proposed sale $421,313.60 Aggregate market value associated with 4,000-share proposed sale

Key Terms

Rule 144, restricted securities, RSU, attorney-in-fact

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Rule 144 regulatory

"See the definition of "person" in paragraph (a) of Rule 144."

Rule 144 is a U.S. securities regulation that sets conditions under which restricted or insider-held shares can be legally resold to the public, such as required holding periods, availability of public information, limits on how much can be sold at once, and certain filing requirements. For investors it matters because it determines when previously locked-up shares can enter the market — like a release valve that can increase supply, affect share price, and signal insider intent.

restricted securities regulatory

"Securities to be sold under Rule 144 are typically restricted securities."

Restricted securities are shares or other investment instruments that come with legal or contractual limits on when and how they can be sold, like stock given to founders or bought in a private offering. Think of them as assets in a locked box that can’t be freely traded until certain conditions — such as a waiting period, company registration, or specific approvals — are met. For investors this matters because restricted securities are less liquid and can affect timing, price, and perceived value when they eventually enter the market.

RSU financial

"Common | 05/19/2026 | RSU | Issuer"

Restricted stock units (RSUs) are a form of company shares given to employees as part of their compensation, usually with certain restrictions or conditions, such as remaining with the company for a set period. When these restrictions lift, employees receive actual shares that they can sell or hold. For investors, RSUs can impact a company's stock supply and reflect the company's commitment to attracting and retaining talent.

attorney-in-fact regulatory

"as attorney-in-fact for Stefan John Murry"

An attorney-in-fact is the person or entity given legal authority through a power of attorney to act on behalf of another for specific tasks, such as signing documents, voting shares, or handling transactions. For investors, this matters because it lets a trusted representative make timely decisions or complete paperwork when the owner cannot, much like handing keys to someone to run errands on your behalf—so checks on scope and limits of that authority are important.

FAQ

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What does the Form 144 filing disclose for APPLIED OPTOELECTRONICS, INC. (AAOI)?

It discloses a Rule 144 notice for a proposed sale of 4,000 shares of AAOI common stock for the account of officer Stefan J. Murry, to be executed through Raymond James & Associates on NASDAQ.

How many AAOI shares has Stefan J. Murry recently sold under Rule 144?

The filing reports that Stefan J. Murry sold 4,000 shares of AAOI common stock on July 10, 2026 and another 4,000 shares on August 10, 2026, in addition to the newly noticed proposed sale of 4,000 shares.

What aggregate values are associated with Stefan J. Murry’s recent AAOI share sales?

The filing lists aggregate sale proceeds of $488,364.00 for the 4,000 shares sold on July 10, 2026 and $579,170.00 for the 4,000 shares sold on August 10, 2026.

How many APPLIED OPTOELECTRONICS, INC. (AAOI) shares are outstanding in this Form 144?

The notice states that AAOI had 84,906,289 shares outstanding of common stock as of the date referenced in the securities information section; this is a baseline figure and not the amount being sold.

What is the origin of the AAOI shares covered by this Form 144 notice?

The securities to be sold section states that the 4,000 shares of common stock originated from RSUs issued by the issuer, with an acquisition date of May 19, 2026.

Who is executing the proposed Rule 144 sale for AAOI shares?

The proposed sale of 4,000 shares of AAOI common stock is listed as being executed through Raymond James & Associates, Inc., with the shares to be sold on the NASDAQ market.

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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

Filer CIK	0001587599
Filer CCC	XXXXXXXX
Is this a LIVE or TEST Filing?	LIVE TEST
Submission Contact Information
Name
Phone
E-Mail Address

144: Issuer Information

Name of Issuer	APPLIED OPTOELECTRONICS, INC.
SEC File Number	001-36083
Address of Issuer	13139 JESS PIRTLE BLVD SUGAR LAND TEXAS 77478
Phone	281-295-1800
Name of Person for Whose Account the Securities are To Be Sold	Murry Stefan J.
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.
Relationship to Issuer	Officer

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 and Associates 880 Carillon Parkway St. Petersburg FL 33716	4000	421313.60	84906289	09/10/2026	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	05/19/2026	RSU	Issuer			4000	05/19/2026	NA

* 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
Stefan Murry 2007 Milford St. Houston TX 77098	Common	07/10/2026	4000	488364.00
Stefan Murry 2007 Milford St. Houston TX 77098	Common	08/10/2026	4000	579170.00

144: Remarks and Signature

Remarks
Date of Notice	09/10/2026
Date of Plan Adoption or Giving of Instruction, If Relying on Rule 10b5-1	08/12/2025
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.
Signature	Rashida Mitchell, as duly authorized representative of Raymond James & Associates, Inc., as attorney-in-fact for Stefan John Murry
ATTENTION: Intentional misstatements or omission of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations (See 18 U.S.C. 1001)