Form 4: Applied Optoelectronics CFO Stefan J. Murry Reports Stock Disposals to Cover Tax Obligations
SEC Form 4 Filing
Stefan J. Murry, CFO of Applied Optoelectronics, reported the disposal of common stock to cover tax withholding obligations related to vesting restricted stock units.
Summary
- On April 22, 2025, Stefan J. Murry, the Chief Financial Officer of Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. [AAOI], reported the disposal of common stock to cover tax obligations.
- The transactions involved the surrender of shares to the issuer to satisfy tax-withholding obligations upon the vesting of restricted stock unit awards.
- A total of 6,575 shares were disposed of at a price of $10.05 per share.
- These disposals reduced Murry's direct holdings of Applied Optoelectronics common stock from 234,920 to 229,402 shares.
Sentiment
Score: 5
Explanation: Neutral sentiment as the filing reflects routine transactions related to executive compensation and tax obligations.
Industry Context
This is a routine Form 4 filing, reflecting insider transactions related to equity compensation. It's common for executives to sell shares to cover tax liabilities associated with vesting equity awards.
Stakeholder Impact
- The stock disposal has a minimal impact on shareholders as it is a routine transaction.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| June 11, 2021 | Date of restricted stock unit award grant related to one of the tax obligation settlements. |
| June 27, 2022 | Date of restricted stock unit award grant related to one of the tax obligation settlements. |
| June 26, 2023 | Date of restricted stock unit award grant related to one of the tax obligation settlements. |
| April 29, 2024 | Date of restricted stock unit award grant related to one of the tax obligation settlements. |
| 04/22/2025 | Date of the stock disposal transactions. |
| 04/24/2025 | Date of signature on the Form 4 filing. |
Keywords
Form 4, insider trading, stock disposal, tax withholding, restricted stock units, Applied Optoelectronics, AAOI, Stefan J. Murry, CFO
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