Form 4: Applied Optoelectronics Executive Yeh Shu-Hua Reports Stock Disposals for Tax Obligations
SEC Form 4
Yeh Shu-Hua, a Senior Vice President at Applied Optoelectronics, reported the disposal of company stock to cover tax obligations related to vesting restricted stock units.
Summary
- Yeh Shu-Hua (Joshua) Yeh, a Senior Vice President and Asia General Manager at Applied Optoelectronics, filed a Form 4.
- The form reports the disposal of common stock to satisfy tax-withholding obligations upon the vesting of restricted stock unit awards.
- The transactions occurred on April 22, 2025.
- A total of 6,140 shares were disposed of at a price of $10.05 per share.
- These disposals reduced Yeh's direct holdings of Applied Optoelectronics common stock from 288,882 to 283,818 shares.
Sentiment
Score: 5
Explanation: Neutral sentiment as the filing relates to routine stock disposals for tax purposes, which is a normal part of executive compensation.
Industry Context
Form 4 filings are a routine part of corporate governance, providing transparency into the transactions of company insiders. Disposals to cover tax obligations are common and don't necessarily indicate a negative outlook on the company.
Stakeholder Impact
- The stock disposal has a minimal impact on shareholders as it is a small percentage of the total outstanding shares.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 06/11/2021 | Date of restricted stock unit award granted related to one of the tax obligations. |
| 06/27/2022 | Date of restricted stock unit award granted related to one of the tax obligations. |
| 06/26/2023 | Date of restricted stock unit award granted related to one of the tax obligations. |
| 04/29/2024 | Date of restricted stock unit award granted related to one of the tax obligations. |
| 04/22/2025 | Date of stock disposal transactions. |
| 04/24/2025 | Date of signature on the Form 4. |
Keywords
Form 4, insider trading, stock disposal, restricted stock units, tax withholding, AAOI, Applied Optoelectronics, Yeh Shu-Hua
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