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Form 4: Applied Optoelectronics CFO Stefan Murry Reports Stock Disposals for Tax Obligations

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SEC Form 4

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Stefan J. Murry, CFO of Applied Optoelectronics, reported the disposal of common stock to cover tax obligations related to vesting restricted stock units.

Summary

  • On July 22, 2024, Stefan J. Murry, the Chief Financial Officer of Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. disposed of shares of common stock to satisfy tax-withholding obligations.
  • These disposals were related to the vesting of restricted stock unit awards granted on June 11, 2021, June 27, 2022, June 26, 2023 and April 29, 2024.
  • The transactions involved the disposal of 1,090 shares, 1,475 shares, 1,924 shares, 3,065 shares and 701 shares at a price of $9.68 per share.
  • Following these transactions, Murry directly owns 228,961 shares of Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. common stock.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: Neutral sentiment as the filing relates to routine tax obligations.

Industry Context

This is a routine transaction; executives often sell shares to cover tax obligations when stock options or restricted stock units vest.

Key Dates

DateDescription
June 11, 2021Date of restricted stock unit award grant related to disposal of 1,090 shares.
June 27, 2022Date of restricted stock unit award grant related to disposal of 1,475 shares.
June 26, 2023Date of restricted stock unit award grant related to disposal of 1,924 shares.
April 29, 2024Date of restricted stock unit award grant related to disposal of 701 shares.
07/22/2024Date of stock disposal transactions.
07/24/2024Date of signature on the Form 4.

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