AAOI director awarded 1,166-share RSU grant
DeLaney Cynthia reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
DeLaney Cynthia reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
APPLIED OPTOELECTRONICS, INC. director Cynthia DeLaney reported an equity compensation grant and updated her reported holdings. She received 1,166 shares of common stock at $0.00 per share as a grant of Restricted Stock Units under the 2026 Equity Incentive Plan, bringing her directly held shares to 60,813. The RSU grant vests in equal monthly installments of 1/12 of the total starting on July 5, 2026 until fully vested. A separate entry reflects 2,380 shares held indirectly by her spouse, which she disclaims beneficial ownership of except for any indirect pecuniary interest.
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Insider Trade Summary
Grant/Award: 1,166 shares
Grant/Award
2 txns
Insider
DeLaney Cynthia
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Stock, $.001 par value | 1,166 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| holding | Common Stock, $.001 par value | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock, $.001 par value — 60,813 shares (Direct);
Common Stock, $.001 par value — 2,380 shares (Indirect, By Spouse)
Footnotes (2)
- F1. These shares are granted in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) under the Company's 2026 Equity Incentive Plan. The grant vests as to 1/12th of the total number of shares on the same day every month starting on July 5, 2026, until all shares have vested.
- F2. Held directly by Norman Stephan Kinsella, the spouse of Cynthia DeLaney. Ms. DeLaney disclaims beneficial ownership of all securities that may be deemed to be beneficially owned by her spouse, except to the extent of any indirect pecuniary interest therein.
Key Figures
RSU grant size: 1,166 shares
Grant price: $0.00 per share
Direct holdings after grant: 60,813 shares
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RSU grant size
1,166 shares
Restricted Stock Units granted to director as equity award
Grant price
$0.00 per share
Price per share for RSU grant (compensation, not purchase)
Direct holdings after grant
60,813 shares
Common stock directly held by Cynthia DeLaney after transaction
Indirect spouse holdings
2,380 shares
Common stock held by spouse, with beneficial ownership disclaimed
Vesting schedule
1/12 monthly
RSUs vest 1/12 each month starting July 5, 2026
Transaction code
A
Indicates grant, award, or other acquisition of common stock
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Units, RSUs, 2026 Equity Incentive Plan, beneficial ownership, +1 more
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Restricted Stock Units financial
"These shares are granted in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) under the Company's 2026 Equity Incentive Plan."
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
RSUs financial
"These shares are granted in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) under the Company's 2026 Equity Incentive Plan."
RSUs, or restricted stock units, are a form of company shares given to employees as part of their compensation. They are typically awarded with certain restrictions, such as a waiting period before they can be fully owned or sold, similar to earning a gift that becomes fully yours over time. For investors, RSUs can impact a company's stock offerings and reflect how much the company relies on stock-based incentives to attract and retain talent.
2026 Equity Incentive Plan financial
"These shares are granted in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) under the Company's 2026 Equity Incentive Plan."
beneficial ownership financial
"Ms. DeLaney disclaims beneficial ownership of all securities that may be deemed to be beneficially owned by her spouse,"
Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.
pecuniary interest financial
"except to the extent of any indirect pecuniary interest therein."
FAQ
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What insider transaction did AAOI director Cynthia DeLaney report?
Cynthia DeLaney reported receiving a grant of 1,166 shares of APPLIED OPTOELECTRONICS common stock as Restricted Stock Units at $0.00 per share. This is equity compensation under the company’s 2026 Equity Incentive Plan, not an open-market stock purchase.
How do the AAOI Restricted Stock Units granted to Cynthia DeLaney vest?
The 1,166 Restricted Stock Units granted to Cynthia DeLaney vest in 12 equal parts. One-twelfth of the total vests on the same day every month starting on July 5, 2026, continuing monthly until all shares have fully vested under the plan.
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