Form 4: Applied Optoelectronics CEO Sells Shares to Cover Tax Obligations
SEC Form 4 Filing
Chih-Hsiang (Thompson) Lin, CEO of Applied Optoelectronics, sold 2,525 shares of common stock to cover tax obligations related to vesting of restricted stock units.
Summary
- On April 30, 2025, Chih-Hsiang (Thompson) Lin, the President and CEO of Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI), disposed of 2,525 shares of common stock.
- The transaction was executed to satisfy tax-withholding obligations upon the vesting of a restricted stock unit award granted on April 11, 2025.
- The shares were sold at a price of $10.05 per share.
- Following the transaction, Lin directly owns 1,367,068 shares of Applied Optoelectronics common stock.
Sentiment
Score: 5
Explanation: The document describes a routine transaction (stock sale for tax obligations) with no clear positive or negative implications for the company's overall outlook.
Industry Context
Executive stock transactions are a common occurrence and are often related to compensation and tax planning. This transaction appears to be a routine sale to cover tax obligations.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 04/11/2025 | Date of restricted stock unit award grant |
| 04/30/2025 | Date of stock sale transaction |
| 05/02/2025 | Date of signature on the Form 4 filing |
Keywords
Form 4, AAOI, Applied Optoelectronics, Chih-Hsiang Lin, Stock Sale, Tax Obligations, Restricted Stock Units, Beneficial Ownership
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