Form 4: AAOI CFO Sells Shares, Makes Charitable Gift

Applied Optoelectronics Chief Financial Officer Stefan J. Murry reported the sale of 4,000 common shares under a Rule 10b5-1 plan and a gift of 1,000 shares.

Summary

• Stefan J. Murry, Chief Financial Officer of Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI), reported transactions involving the company's common stock.
• On December 10, 2025, Murry sold 3,000 shares of common stock at a weighted average price of $30.4042 per share.
• Also on December 10, 2025, Murry sold an additional 1,000 shares of common stock at a weighted average price of $35.00 per share.
• These sales were executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on August 12, 2025.
• On December 11, 2025, Murry made a bona fide gift of 1,000 shares to a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
• Following these transactions, Murry beneficially owns 286,971 shares of Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. common stock.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The transactions are routine insider sales executed under a pre-arranged 10b5-1 plan, which mitigates concerns about opportunistic selling. The charitable gift is a positive personal action but not directly related to company performance, leading to a neutral sentiment.

Positives

• The gift of 1,000 shares to a 501(c)3 non-profit organization demonstrates philanthropic activity.

Negatives

• The sale of 4,000 shares by a Chief Financial Officer, even if pre-planned, could be perceived as a slight negative by some investors.

Future Outlook

NA

Management Comments

• "These sales were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the Reporting Person on August 12, 2025."
• "The reporting person undertakes to provide upon request by SEC staff, the issuer, or a security holder of the issuer, full information regarding the number of shares sold during each transaction."
• "Bona fide gift of shares to a 501(c)3 non-profit organization."

Industry Context

This filing is a routine disclosure of insider transactions and does not provide information to analyze broader industry trends or competitors.

Stakeholder Impact

• Shareholders: Minor impact. Routine insider selling under a 10b5-1 plan is generally not viewed as a strong signal of management's view on future stock performance, unlike un-planned sales. The reduction in beneficial ownership is minimal relative to the total outstanding shares.

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Keywords

Applied Optoelectronics, AAOI, Stefan J. Murry, CFO, insider trading, Form 4, stock sale, Rule 10b5-1, common stock, beneficial ownership, charitable gift