Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. filings document the operations, governance and capital structure of a Nasdaq-listed manufacturer of optical and HFC networking products. Its Form 8-K reports cover operating and financial results, changes in the certifying accountant, material definitive agreements, and financing arrangements tied to common stock issuance.
Proxy materials describe board elections, auditor ratification, advisory executive compensation votes, certificate-of-incorporation amendments, and equity incentive plan matters. Other material-event filings address agreements supporting manufacturing infrastructure, including cleanroom design-build work, and identify the company’s common stock registered on the Nasdaq Global Market.
Applied Optoelectronics’ Chief Financial Officer Stefan J. Murry reported small, pre‑planned stock sales. On January 12, 2026, he sold 3,000 shares of common stock at a weighted average price of $33.7473 per share. On January 13, 2026, he sold another 934 shares at a weighted average price of $35.0005 per share.
Both transactions were executed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan that Murry adopted on August 12, 2025, meaning the sales were scheduled in advance. After these trades, he continued to beneficially own 283,037 shares of Applied Optoelectronics common stock, held directly.
Applied Optoelectronics insider Stefan Murry has filed a Form 144 notice to sell 1,000 shares of common stock. The planned sale, with an aggregate market value of $35,000, is to be executed through Raymond James & Associates on NASDAQ, with an approximate sale date of January 13, 2026. The filing notes that 68,278,417 shares of common stock were outstanding.
The securities to be sold were acquired on October 23, 2024 as restricted stock units (RSUs) from the issuer, with 2,777 shares acquired and payment described as non-cash (N/A). Over the past three months, Murry has sold 3,000 common shares on January 13, 2026 for gross proceeds of $101,086 and 4,000 common shares on December 10, 2025 for gross proceeds of $126,006.
An AAOI insider has filed a Rule 144 notice to sell 3,000 shares of common stock through Raymond James & Associates on NASDAQ, with an indicated aggregate market value of $101,086.00. The filing notes that 68,278,417 shares of the issuer’s common stock were outstanding.
The shares to be sold come from restricted stock units (RSUs) acquired from the issuer, including 223 shares on 05/23/2024 and 2,777 shares on 10/23/2024. The form also reports that Stefan Murry sold 4,000 common shares on 12/10/2025 for gross proceeds of $126,006.00, providing recent context for the planned sale.
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. director Elizabeth G. Loboa reported a sale of company stock. On December 15, 2025, she sold 4,121 shares of common stock at a weighted average price of $30.2316 per share, with individual sale prices ranging from $30.19 to $30.29. After these transactions, she beneficially owns 122,870 shares of Applied Optoelectronics common stock.
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. reported stock transactions by its chief financial officer involving company common shares. On December 10, 2025, the CFO sold 3,000 shares of common stock at a weighted average price of $30.4042 per share, in multiple trades priced between $30.00 and $30.51, under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on August 12, 2025. That same day, the CFO sold an additional 1,000 shares at a weighted average price of $35.00 per share, also pursuant to the plan.
On December 11, 2025, the CFO made a bona fide gift of 1,000 shares to a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization at a reported price of $0.00 per share. After these transactions, the reporting person beneficially owned 286,971 shares of Applied Optoelectronics common stock.
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. entered an Equity Distribution Agreement allowing it to sell shares of common stock in an at‑the‑market offering for up to $180 million through Raymond James & Associates, Inc. and Needham & Company, LLC.
Sales will be made from time to time under Rule 415, including through Nasdaq, with the company directing size, timing, and minimum price via placement notices. The company may suspend offers at any time, and either party may terminate the agreement; the program ends once all designated shares are sold.
The Sales Agents will receive a 2% commission on the gross sales price of shares sold, plus limited expense reimbursements, including up to $10,000 for blue sky/FINRA matters and up to $30,000 for certain termination-related out‑of‑pocket costs. The shares are registered on the company’s automatic shelf registration statement on Form S‑3ASR (No. 333‑283905), as supplemented by a prospectus supplement filed on November 7, 2025.
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI) launched an at‑the‑market offering of up to $180,000,000 of common stock through Raymond James and Needham as sales agents. Shares may be sold from time to time on Nasdaq or in other permitted transactions, with the Agents using commercially reasonable efforts and no obligation to sell a specific amount.
The company will pay up to 2.0% sales commissions and intends to use net proceeds for general corporate purposes, including debt repayment, working capital, capital expenditures and potential acquisitions. There is no escrow arrangement. As context, 68,279,888 shares were outstanding as of November 6, 2025.
The supplement includes an illustrative dilution scenario at a $29.10 share price and outlines standard ATM distribution methods and risk factors, including pricing variability and potential dilution from future financings and equity awards.
Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) reported Q3 2025 results with revenue of $118.6 million versus $65.2 million a year ago and a net loss of $17.9 million (basic and diluted loss per share $0.28 vs $0.42). Gross profit was $33.3 million.
Year‑to‑date, revenue reached $321.4 million with a net loss of $36.2 million. Cash and cash equivalents were $136.9 million as of September 30, 2025, supported by net financing cash inflows of $348.2 million, including a public offering of common stock generating $342.6 million. Operating cash flow used was $144.9 million and investing used $125.7 million.
Q3 revenue mix was led by CATV $70.6M (59.5%) and Data Center $43.9M (37.0%). Accounts receivable were $224.0 million, with $193.7 million due from DigiComm. The company exchanged most 2026 convertibles into $125.0 million 2030 notes and retired the remaining 2026 notes on July 30, 2025 by issuing 239,404 shares. As of November 3, 2025, shares outstanding were 68,278,417.
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI) announced third‑quarter results by issuing a press release for the period ended September 30, 2025. The company furnished the release as part of an 8‑K dated November 6, 2025.
The company stated the information under Item 2.02 and the attached exhibits is furnished and not deemed filed under the Exchange Act. The press release is included as Exhibit 99.1; the cover page interactive data is provided as Exhibit 104.
Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI), through its subsidiary Prime World International Holdings, signed a new premises lease with International Games System Co., Ltd. to take the remaining portion of its New Taipei City facility, adding approximately 54,086 square feet and becoming the sole tenant at No. 49, Wugong 6th Road.
The lease runs from December 1, 2025 to October 31, 2040, following a rent‑free renovation period from November 1–30, 2025. Monthly rent is scheduled at NTD 1,292,000 through October 31, 2030, NTD 1,330,760 from November 1, 2030 to October 31, 2035, and NTD 1,370,683 from November 1, 2035 to October 31, 2040, reflecting ~3% increases about every five years. Prime World may modify the building at its expense and holds key protections: a right of first refusal to purchase, lease enforceability against any successor owner, a right of first refusal to renew, and no early termination during the first eight years; after that, termination requires 12 months’ notice and three months’ rent.