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[8-K] Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. Reports Material Event

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Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) has strengthened its liquidity profile. On 31 Jul 2025 the company executed a three-year, $35 million secured revolving Credit Facility with BOKF, NA dba BOK Financial. The agreement includes an accordion that can expand total commitments to $75 million, subject to lender approval, and will be used for general working-capital and operating needs.

Borrowings are secured by substantially all domestic assets (foreign-subsidiary assets excluded) and accrue interest at Term SOFR + 0.10% plus an Applicable Margin. Interest is payable monthly and the outstanding principal is due at maturity. The facility contains customary representations, financial covenants and default provisions typical for similar credit arrangements.

Items 1.01 and 2.03 of the Form 8-K disclose the entry into, and creation of, this direct financial obligation. The Loan and Security Agreement and Revolving Note are filed as Exhibits 10.1 and 10.2, respectively. No earnings figures were provided in the filing.

Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) ha rafforzato il proprio profilo di liquidità. Il 31 luglio 2025 la società ha stipulato una linea di credito revolving garantita triennale da 35 milioni di dollari con BOKF, NA operante come BOK Financial. L'accordo prevede una clausola di estensione (accordion) che può aumentare l'impegno totale fino a 75 milioni di dollari, previa approvazione del finanziatore, e sarà utilizzata per esigenze generali di capitale circolante e operative.

I prestiti sono garantiti da quasi tutti gli asset nazionali (esclusi quelli delle filiali estere) e maturano interessi al Term SOFR + 0,10% più un margine applicabile. Gli interessi sono pagabili mensilmente e il capitale residuo è dovuto alla scadenza. La linea di credito include rappresentazioni, covenant finanziari e clausole di default consueti per accordi di credito simili.

Gli articoli 1.01 e 2.03 del Modulo 8-K comunicano l'ingresso e la creazione di questo obbligo finanziario diretto. Il Loan and Security Agreement e la Revolving Note sono depositati come Allegati 10.1 e 10.2, rispettivamente. Nel deposito non sono stati forniti dati sugli utili.

Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) ha fortalecido su perfil de liquidez. El 31 de julio de 2025, la empresa ejecutó una línea de crédito revolvente garantizada a tres años por 35 millones de dólares con BOKF, NA operando como BOK Financial. El acuerdo incluye una cláusula de expansión (accordion) que puede aumentar el compromiso total hasta 75 millones de dólares, sujeto a la aprobación del prestamista, y se utilizará para necesidades generales de capital de trabajo y operativas.

Los préstamos están garantizados por casi todos los activos domésticos (excluyendo activos de subsidiarias extranjeras) y devengan intereses a Term SOFR + 0,10% más un margen aplicable. Los intereses se pagan mensualmente y el principal pendiente vence al vencimiento. La línea contiene representaciones habituales, convenios financieros y disposiciones de incumplimiento típicas para acuerdos de crédito similares.

Los puntos 1.01 y 2.03 del Formulario 8-K revelan la entrada y creación de esta obligación financiera directa. El Loan and Security Agreement y la Revolving Note están archivados como Anexos 10.1 y 10.2, respectivamente. No se proporcionaron cifras de ganancias en la presentación.

Applied Optoelectronics(AAOI)는 유동성 프로필을 강화했습니다. 2025년 7월 31일, 회사는 BOKF, NA가 운영하는 BOK Financial과 3년 만기 3,500만 달러 규모의 담보 회전 신용 시설을 체결했습니다. 이 계약에는 대출 기관 승인에 따라 총 약정을 7,500만 달러까지 확장할 수 있는 확장 조항(accordion)이 포함되어 있으며, 일반 운전자본 및 운영 자금으로 사용될 예정입니다.

차입금은 거의 모든 국내 자산(해외 자회사 자산 제외)을 담보로 하며, 이자는 Term SOFR + 0.10%에 적용 마진을 더한 비율로 발생합니다. 이자는 매월 지급되며 만기 시 원금 잔액을 상환해야 합니다. 이 시설에는 유사 신용 계약에서 일반적으로 포함되는 진술, 재무 약정 및 채무 불이행 조항이 포함되어 있습니다.

8-K 양식의 항목 1.01 및 2.03은 이 직접 금융 의무의 체결 및 생성 사실을 공개합니다. 대출 및 담보 계약서와 회전 어음은 각각 증빙자료 10.1 및 10.2로 제출되었습니다. 제출서에는 수익 수치가 제공되지 않았습니다.

Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) a renforcé son profil de liquidité. Le 31 juillet 2025, la société a conclu une facilité de crédit renouvelable garantie de 35 millions de dollars sur trois ans avec BOKF, NA opérant sous le nom de BOK Financial. L'accord comprend une option d'extension (accordion) pouvant porter les engagements totaux à 75 millions de dollars, sous réserve de l'approbation du prêteur, et sera utilisée pour les besoins généraux de fonds de roulement et d'exploitation.

Les emprunts sont garantis par presque tous les actifs nationaux (à l'exclusion des actifs des filiales étrangères) et portent intérêt au taux Term SOFR + 0,10 % plus une marge applicable. Les intérêts sont payables mensuellement et le principal restant est dû à l'échéance. La facilité comprend des déclarations habituelles, des engagements financiers et des clauses de défaut typiques pour des accords de crédit similaires.

Les points 1.01 et 2.03 du formulaire 8-K divulguent la conclusion et la création de cette obligation financière directe. Le Loan and Security Agreement et la Revolving Note sont déposés en tant qu'annexes 10.1 et 10.2 respectivement. Aucun chiffre de bénéfices n'a été fourni dans le dépôt.

Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) hat sein Liquiditätsprofil gestärkt. Am 31. Juli 2025 schloss das Unternehmen eine dreijährige besicherte revolvierende Kreditfazilität über 35 Millionen US-Dollar mit BOKF, NA, tätig als BOK Financial, ab. Die Vereinbarung beinhaltet eine Erweiterungsklausel (Accordion), die die Gesamtverpflichtungen auf 75 Millionen US-Dollar erhöhen kann, vorbehaltlich der Zustimmung des Kreditgebers, und wird für allgemeine Betriebskapital- und Betriebskosten verwendet.

Die Kredite sind durch nahezu alle inländischen Vermögenswerte (ausgenommen ausländische Tochtergesellschaftsvermögen) besichert und verzinsen sich mit Term SOFR + 0,10 % zuzüglich einer anwendbaren Marge. Die Zinsen sind monatlich zahlbar, und der ausstehende Kapitalbetrag ist bei Fälligkeit fällig. Die Fazilität enthält übliche Zusicherungen, finanzielle Auflagen und Verzugsklauseln, wie sie bei ähnlichen Kreditvereinbarungen üblich sind.

Die Punkte 1.01 und 2.03 des Formulars 8-K legen den Abschluss und die Entstehung dieser direkten finanziellen Verpflichtung offen. Der Darlehens- und Sicherungsvertrag sowie die revolvierende Note sind als Anlagen 10.1 bzw. 10.2 eingereicht. Im Einreichungsdokument wurden keine Gewinnzahlen angegeben.

Positive
  • $35 million revolving credit line improves immediate liquidity and working-capital flexibility.
  • Accordion feature up to $75 million offers additional borrowing capacity without new negotiations.
  • Competitive pricing at Term SOFR + 0.10% plus margin indicates favorable borrowing terms.
Negative
  • Facility is secured by nearly all domestic assets, increasing collateral encumbrance.
  • New financial covenants and default provisions may restrict operational flexibility.
  • Exposure to floating SOFR rates could raise interest expense if rates climb.

Insights

TL;DR: New $35 m revolver adds flexibility; modestly positive.

The credit line immediately boosts short-term liquidity and offers headroom up to $75 m via the accordion. Pricing at SOFR + 0.10% (before margin) is competitive, suggesting the lender’s confidence in AAOI’s credit quality. While covenants may restrict leverage, the facility provides working-capital support without equity dilution. Because the borrowing base excludes foreign assets, offshore expansion remains ring-fenced. Overall impact is mildly accretive to financial flexibility but not transformational.

TL;DR: Secured debt introduces lien; covenant risk moderate.

The revolver is secured by nearly all U.S. assets, which subordinates future unsecured creditors and could raise recovery risk. Financial covenants (not disclosed in detail) may tighten headroom if operating volatility persists. Variable-rate exposure links interest cost to SOFR movements. Nonetheless, the three-year tenor and accordion option provide manageable near-term liquidity. Net credit impact is balanced: liquidity positive offset by incremental secured leverage.

Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) ha rafforzato il proprio profilo di liquidità. Il 31 luglio 2025 la società ha stipulato una linea di credito revolving garantita triennale da 35 milioni di dollari con BOKF, NA operante come BOK Financial. L'accordo prevede una clausola di estensione (accordion) che può aumentare l'impegno totale fino a 75 milioni di dollari, previa approvazione del finanziatore, e sarà utilizzata per esigenze generali di capitale circolante e operative.

I prestiti sono garantiti da quasi tutti gli asset nazionali (esclusi quelli delle filiali estere) e maturano interessi al Term SOFR + 0,10% più un margine applicabile. Gli interessi sono pagabili mensilmente e il capitale residuo è dovuto alla scadenza. La linea di credito include rappresentazioni, covenant finanziari e clausole di default consueti per accordi di credito simili.

Gli articoli 1.01 e 2.03 del Modulo 8-K comunicano l'ingresso e la creazione di questo obbligo finanziario diretto. Il Loan and Security Agreement e la Revolving Note sono depositati come Allegati 10.1 e 10.2, rispettivamente. Nel deposito non sono stati forniti dati sugli utili.

Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) ha fortalecido su perfil de liquidez. El 31 de julio de 2025, la empresa ejecutó una línea de crédito revolvente garantizada a tres años por 35 millones de dólares con BOKF, NA operando como BOK Financial. El acuerdo incluye una cláusula de expansión (accordion) que puede aumentar el compromiso total hasta 75 millones de dólares, sujeto a la aprobación del prestamista, y se utilizará para necesidades generales de capital de trabajo y operativas.

Los préstamos están garantizados por casi todos los activos domésticos (excluyendo activos de subsidiarias extranjeras) y devengan intereses a Term SOFR + 0,10% más un margen aplicable. Los intereses se pagan mensualmente y el principal pendiente vence al vencimiento. La línea contiene representaciones habituales, convenios financieros y disposiciones de incumplimiento típicas para acuerdos de crédito similares.

Los puntos 1.01 y 2.03 del Formulario 8-K revelan la entrada y creación de esta obligación financiera directa. El Loan and Security Agreement y la Revolving Note están archivados como Anexos 10.1 y 10.2, respectivamente. No se proporcionaron cifras de ganancias en la presentación.

Applied Optoelectronics(AAOI)는 유동성 프로필을 강화했습니다. 2025년 7월 31일, 회사는 BOKF, NA가 운영하는 BOK Financial과 3년 만기 3,500만 달러 규모의 담보 회전 신용 시설을 체결했습니다. 이 계약에는 대출 기관 승인에 따라 총 약정을 7,500만 달러까지 확장할 수 있는 확장 조항(accordion)이 포함되어 있으며, 일반 운전자본 및 운영 자금으로 사용될 예정입니다.

차입금은 거의 모든 국내 자산(해외 자회사 자산 제외)을 담보로 하며, 이자는 Term SOFR + 0.10%에 적용 마진을 더한 비율로 발생합니다. 이자는 매월 지급되며 만기 시 원금 잔액을 상환해야 합니다. 이 시설에는 유사 신용 계약에서 일반적으로 포함되는 진술, 재무 약정 및 채무 불이행 조항이 포함되어 있습니다.

8-K 양식의 항목 1.01 및 2.03은 이 직접 금융 의무의 체결 및 생성 사실을 공개합니다. 대출 및 담보 계약서와 회전 어음은 각각 증빙자료 10.1 및 10.2로 제출되었습니다. 제출서에는 수익 수치가 제공되지 않았습니다.

Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) a renforcé son profil de liquidité. Le 31 juillet 2025, la société a conclu une facilité de crédit renouvelable garantie de 35 millions de dollars sur trois ans avec BOKF, NA opérant sous le nom de BOK Financial. L'accord comprend une option d'extension (accordion) pouvant porter les engagements totaux à 75 millions de dollars, sous réserve de l'approbation du prêteur, et sera utilisée pour les besoins généraux de fonds de roulement et d'exploitation.

Les emprunts sont garantis par presque tous les actifs nationaux (à l'exclusion des actifs des filiales étrangères) et portent intérêt au taux Term SOFR + 0,10 % plus une marge applicable. Les intérêts sont payables mensuellement et le principal restant est dû à l'échéance. La facilité comprend des déclarations habituelles, des engagements financiers et des clauses de défaut typiques pour des accords de crédit similaires.

Les points 1.01 et 2.03 du formulaire 8-K divulguent la conclusion et la création de cette obligation financière directe. Le Loan and Security Agreement et la Revolving Note sont déposés en tant qu'annexes 10.1 et 10.2 respectivement. Aucun chiffre de bénéfices n'a été fourni dans le dépôt.

Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) hat sein Liquiditätsprofil gestärkt. Am 31. Juli 2025 schloss das Unternehmen eine dreijährige besicherte revolvierende Kreditfazilität über 35 Millionen US-Dollar mit BOKF, NA, tätig als BOK Financial, ab. Die Vereinbarung beinhaltet eine Erweiterungsklausel (Accordion), die die Gesamtverpflichtungen auf 75 Millionen US-Dollar erhöhen kann, vorbehaltlich der Zustimmung des Kreditgebers, und wird für allgemeine Betriebskapital- und Betriebskosten verwendet.

Die Kredite sind durch nahezu alle inländischen Vermögenswerte (ausgenommen ausländische Tochtergesellschaftsvermögen) besichert und verzinsen sich mit Term SOFR + 0,10 % zuzüglich einer anwendbaren Marge. Die Zinsen sind monatlich zahlbar, und der ausstehende Kapitalbetrag ist bei Fälligkeit fällig. Die Fazilität enthält übliche Zusicherungen, finanzielle Auflagen und Verzugsklauseln, wie sie bei ähnlichen Kreditvereinbarungen üblich sind.

Die Punkte 1.01 und 2.03 des Formulars 8-K legen den Abschluss und die Entstehung dieser direkten finanziellen Verpflichtung offen. Der Darlehens- und Sicherungsvertrag sowie die revolvierende Note sind als Anlagen 10.1 bzw. 10.2 eingereicht. Im Einreichungsdokument wurden keine Gewinnzahlen angegeben.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 31, 2025

 

 

 

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware 001-36083 76-0533927

(State of incorporation)

(Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

 

13139 Jess Pirtle Blvd.
Sugar Land
, Texas 77478

(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)

 

(281) 295-1800

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

 

¨Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

¨Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

¨Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

¨Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Trading Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, Par value $0.001 AAOI NASDAQ Global Market

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

 

Emerging growth company ¨

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o

 

 

   

 

 

Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.

 

On July 31, 2025, Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (the “Company”) entered into a Loan and Security Agreement (the “Credit Facility”) with BOKF, NA dba BOK Financial, as agent for secured parties. The Credit Facility provides the Company with a three-year, $35 million revolving line of credit. The Credit Facility includes an accordion feature that allows the Company to request additional lender commitments in an aggregate amount not to exceed $40 million (for a total aggregate amount of $75 million) pursuant to certain conditions. Borrowings under the Credit Facility will be used for general working capital purposes and business operations.

 

The Company's obligations under the Credit Facility will be secured by substantially all of the Company's assets excluding assets of the Company’s foreign subsidiaries. As defined in the Loan and Security Agreement, borrowings under the Revolving Advances will bear interest at a rate equal to Term Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) plus 0.10% and the Applicable Margin, and on all other Obligations at the same rate unless otherwise agreed. The Company will make monthly payments of accrued interest, and the principal shall be repaid upon maturity.

 

The Credit Facility requires the Company to maintain certain financial covenants and contains representations and warranties, and events of default applicable to the Company that are customary for agreements of this type.

 

The foregoing description of the Credit Facility does not purport to be a complete statement of the parties’ rights and obligations under the Credit Facility and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Loan and Security Agreement and Revolving Note, dated July 31, 2025, copies of which are attached as Exhibit 10.1 and 10.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated by reference herein.

 

Item 2.03 Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant.

 

The information contained in Item 1.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K with respect to the Credit Facility is incorporated by reference herein and made a part hereof.

 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d) Exhibits

 

10.1Loan and Security Agreement, dated July 31, 2025, between Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. and BOKF, NA dba BOK Financial.
10.2Revolving Note, dated July 31, 2025, between Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. and BOKF, NA dba BOK Financial.
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SIGNATURES

 

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

 

Date: August 6, 2025

APPLIED OPTOELECTRONICS, INC.

 
       
       
  By: /s/ David C. Kuo  
  Name:

David C. Kuo

 
  Title: Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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FAQ

What is the size of Applied Optoelectronics’ new credit facility?

The company obtained a $35 million revolving line of credit with the option to expand to $75 million via an accordion feature.

Who is the lender for AAOI’s new revolver?

The facility is provided by BOKF, NA dba BOK Financial, acting as agent for secured parties.

What assets secure the credit facility?

Borrowings are secured by substantially all of AAOI’s domestic assets, excluding assets of its foreign subsidiaries.

What interest rate applies to the borrowings?

Loans accrue interest at Term SOFR plus 0.10% and an Applicable Margin, with interest payable monthly.

How long does the credit facility last?

The revolver has a three-year term; principal is due upon maturity.

Where can I find the full agreement details?

The Loan and Security Agreement (Ex. 10.1) and Revolving Note (Ex. 10.2) are attached to the Form 8-K.
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