Form 4: AAOI Executive Sells 12,500 Shares Under 10b5-1 Plan

Applied Optoelectronics' Senior VP and Chief Legal Officer, David C. Kuo, sold 12,500 shares of common stock under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

Summary

• David C. Kuo, Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer of Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI), reported a sale of company common stock.
• The transaction involved the disposition of 12,500 shares of AAOI common stock.
• The shares were sold on December 23, 2025, at a weighted average price of $40.15 per share.
• This sale was executed pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by Mr. Kuo on May 15, 2025.
• Following this transaction, Mr. Kuo beneficially owns 130,948 shares of AAOI common stock directly.
• The actual sale prices for the transactions ranged from $40.025 to $40.220 per share.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The transaction is a routine sale of shares under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, which typically does not indicate a change in management's outlook or company performance.

Future Outlook

This filing does not contain any forward-looking statements or guidance regarding the company's future outlook.

Industry Context

This insider transaction report provides specific details about an executive's stock sale and does not offer broader industry context or trends.

Stakeholder Impact

• Shareholders: Provides transparency on insider holdings and transactions, but a 10b5-1 sale is generally not a strong signal of future performance or a change in management's confidence.

Key Dates

Keywords

AAOI, Applied Optoelectronics, David C. Kuo, Form 4, Insider Trading, Stock Sale, 10b5-1 Plan, Executive Transaction