APPLIED OPTOELECTRONICS INC
For the period ended Dec 31, 2024. Filed Feb 28, 2025.
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FY2024 · Filed Feb 28, 2025
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Item 16. Form 10-K Summary
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| Number · Exhibit Description · Form · File No. · Exhibit · Filing Date | ||||||
| 3.1 | Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the registrant, as currently in effect | 10-Q | 001-36083 | 3.1 | November 14, 2013 | |
| 3.2 | Certificate of Amendment to the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. | 8-K | 001-36083 | 3.1 | September 7, 2023 | |
| 3.3 | Amended and Restated Bylaws of the registrant, as currently in effect | 10-Q | 001-36083 | 3.2 | November 14, 2013 | |
| 4.1 | Common Stock Specimen | 8-K | 001-36083 | 4.1 | November 14, 2016 | |
| 4.2 | Indenture, dated as of December 5, 2023, between Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. and Computershare Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee | 8-K | 001-36083 | 4.1 | December 5, 2023 | |
| 4.3 | Form of 5.250% Convertible Senior Note due 2026 | 8-K | 001-36083 | 4.2 | December 5, 2023 | |
| 4.4 | First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of December 5, 2023, between Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. and Computershare Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee | 8-K | 001-36083 | 4.3 | December 5, 2023 | |
| 4.5 | Indenture, dated as of December 23, 2024, between Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. and Computershare Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee | 8-K | 001-36083 | 4.1 | December 23, 2024 | |
| 4.6 | Form of 2.750% Convertible Senior Note due 2030 | 8-K | 001-36083 | 4.2 | December 23, 2024 | |
| 4.7 | First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of December 23, 2024, between Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. and Computershare Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee | 8-K | 001-36083 | 4.3 | December 23, 2024 | |
| 4.8 | Description of Company's Common Stock | 10-K | 001-36083 | 4.7 | February 23, 2024 | |
| 10.1 | Form of Indemnification Agreement between the registrant each of its Directors and certain of its Executive Officers | S-1 | 333-190591 | 10.1 | August 13, 2013 | |
| 10.2 | † | Amended and Restated 2013 Equity Incentive Plan | 10-K | 001-36083 | 10.6 | March 9, 2017 |
| 10.2.1 | † | Form of Restricted Stock Award Agreement under 2013 Equity Incentive Plan | S-1 | 333-190591 | 10.6.1 | August 13, 2013 |
| 10.2.2 | † | Form of Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement under 2013 Equity Incentive Plan | S-1 | 333-190591 | 10.6.2 | August 13, 2013 |
| 10.2.3 | † | Form of Stock Appreciation Right Award Agreement under 2013 Equity Incentive Plan | S-1 | 333-190591 | 10.6.3 | August 13, 2013 |
| 10.2.4 | † | Form of Notice of Stock Option Award and Stock Option Award Agreement under 2013 Equity Incentive Plan | S-1 | 333-190591 | 10.6.4 | August 13, 2013 |
| 10.3 | † | 2021 Equity Incentive Plan | 10-Q | 001-36083 | 10.1 | August 5, 2021 |
| 10.3.1 | † | Form of Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement under 2021 Equity Incentive Plan | 10-Q | 001-36083 | 10.4.1 | August 5, 2021 |
| 10.3.2 | † | Form of Performance Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement under 2021 Equity Incentive Plan | 10-Q | 001-36083 | 10.4.2 | August 5, 2021 |
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| Number · Exhibit Description · Form · File No. · Exhibit · Filing Date | ||||||
| 10.4 | † | Applied Optoelectronic, Inc. 2023 Equity Inducement Plan | 10-Q | 001-36083 | 10.1 | November 9, 2023 |
| 10.5 | † | Amended and Restated Employment Agreement regarding Change of Control or Separation of Service between the registrant and Chih-Hsiang (Thompson) Lin, dated April 16, 2013 | S-1 | 333-190591 | 10.12.1 | August 13, 2013 |
| 10.6 | † | Employment Agreement, dated August 5, 2016, between Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. and Stefan J. Murry | 10-Q/A | 001-36083 | 10.20 | August 9, 2016 |
| 10.7 | † | Employment Agreement, dated August 5, 2016, between Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. and Mr. Joshua Yeh | 10-Q/A | 001-36083 | 10.21 | August 9, 2016 |
| 10.8 | † | Employment Agreement, dated August 5, 2016, between Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. and Dr. Fred Chang | 10-Q/A | 001-36083 | 10.22 | August 9, 2016 |
| 10.9 | † | Employment Agreement, dated August 5, 2016, between Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. and David C. Kuo | 10-K | 001-36083 | 10.9 | February 28, 2018 |
| 10.10 | Supply Agreement, effective November 8, 2017, between Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. and Facebook, Inc. | 8-K | 001-36083 | 10.1 | February 24, 2018 | |
| 10.11 | Master Purchase Agreement, effective January 2, 2018, between Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. and Facebook, Inc. | 8-K | 001-36083 | 10.2 | February 21, 2018 | |
| 10.12 | Translation of Lease Agreement between Global Technology, Inc. and the People’s Republic of China in Zhejiang Province, Ningbo City, Land Resources Bureau | 10-K | 001-36083 | 10.30 | February 28, 2018 | |
| 10.12.1 | Translation of Investment and Construction Agreement between Global Technology, Inc. and the People’s Republic of China in Zhejiang Province, Ningbo City, Land Resources Bureau | 10-K | 001-36083 | 10.30.1 | February 28, 2018 | |
| 10.13 | Translation of Construction Agreement between Global Technology, Inc. and Zhejiang Xinyu Construction Group Co., Ltd. dated February 8, 2018 | 10-Q | 001-36083 | 10.5 | May 8, 2018 | |
| 10.14 | First Amendment to Lease, dated October 8, 2018, between Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. and GIG VAOI Breckinridge, LLC. | 8-K | 001-36083 | 10.1 | October 12, 2018 | |
| 10.15 | Purchase Agreement, dated as of February 28, 2019 by and among Applied Optoelectronics, Inc., Raymond James & Associates, Inc. and Cowen and Company, LLC | 8-K | 001-36083 | 10.1 | March 5, 2019 | |
| 10.16 | Translation of the Working Capital Loan Contract, between Global Technology, Inc. and Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Co., Ltd., dated April 30, 2019 | 8-K | 001-36083 | 10.1 | May 6, 2019 | |
| 10.17 | Translation of the Working Capital Loan Contract (RMB 30,000,000), between Global Technology, Inc. and Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Co., Ltd., dated May 7, 2019 | 8-K | 001-36083 | 10.1 | May 13, 2019 | |
| 10.17.1 | Translation of the Working Capital Loan Contract (USD 2,000,000), between Global Technology, Inc. and Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Co., Ltd., dated May 8, 2019 | 8-K | 001-36083 | 10.2 | May 13, 2019 | |
| 10.18 | Translation of the Financing Credit Line Agreement, dated May 24, 2019, between Global Technology, Inc. and Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Co., Ltd. | 8-K | 001-36083 | 10.1 | May 31, 2019 | |
| 10.18.1 | Translation of the Maximum Mortgage Contract (Security Agreement), dated May 24, 2019, between Global Technology, Inc. and Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Co., Ltd. | 8-K | 001-36083 | 10.2 | May 31, 2019 | |
| 10.19 | Second Amendment to Lease, dated November 11, 2019, between Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. and ROIB2 Breckinridge, LLC. | 8-K | 001-36083 | 10.1 | November 18, 2019 | |
| Incorporated By Reference | |||||
| Number | Exhibit Description | Form | File No. | Exhibit | Filing Date |
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| 10.20 | Paycheck Protection Program Loan Promissory Note, dated April 17, 2020, executed by Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. | 8-K | 001-36083 | 10.1 | April 22, 2020 |
| 10.21 | Translation of the Maximum Loan Contract between Global Technology, Inc. and China Zheshang Bank Co., Ltd., dated June 7, 2022. | 8-K | 001-36083 | 10.1 | June 10, 2022 |
| 10.21.1 | Translation of the Maximum Mortgage Contract, between Global Technology, Inc. and China Zheshang Bank Co., Ltd., dated June 7, 2022. | 8-K | 001-36083 | 10.2 | June 10, 2022 |
| 10.22 | Statement of Work No. 1 – Foundry between Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. and Microsoft Corporation, effective December 16, 2022 | 8-K | 001-36083 | 10.1 | May 3, 2023 |
| 10.22.1 | Microsoft Corporation Purchase Order Terms & Conditions (included as Appendix C to Exhibit 10.1) | 8-K | 001-36083 | 10.2 | May 3, 2023 |
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| Number | Exhibit Description | Form | File No. | Exhibit | Filing Date |
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| 10.23 | Third Amendment to Lease, dated June 9, 2023, between Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. and Albany Road-Breck Exchange LLC | 8-K | 001-36083 | 10.1 | June 14, 2023 | |
| 10.24 | Statement of Work No. 2 – Design and Assembly, between Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. and Microsoft Corporation, effective June 21, 2023 | 8-K | 001-36083 | 10.1 | June 21, 2023 | |
| 10.24.1 | Microsoft Corporation Purchase Order Terms & Conditions (included as Appendix J to Exhibit 10.1) | 8-K | 001-36083 | 10.2 | June 21, 2023 | |
| 10.25 | Form of Exchange Agreement, dated as of November 30, 2023, between Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. and the applicable Noteholders | 8-K | 001-36083 | 10.1 | December 1, 2023 | |
| 10.26 | ** | Purchase Agreement, dated as of November 30, 2023, by and between Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. and Raymond James & Associates, Inc. | 8-K | 001-36083 | 10.1 | December 5, 2023 |
| 10.27 | Translation of the Asset Pool Agreement, between Global Technology, Inc. and China Zheshang Bank Co., Ltd., dated December 21, 2023 | 8-K | 001-36083 | 10.1 | December 27, 2023 | |
| 10.27.1 | Translation of the Pledge Contract, between Global Technology, Inc. and China Zheshang Bank Co., Ltd., dated December 21, 2023 | 8-K | 001-36083 | 10.2 | December 27, 2023 | |
| 10.28 | Translation of the Financing Credit Line Agreement, dated May 24, 2024, between Global Technology, Inc. and Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Co., Ltd. | 8-K | 001-36083 | 10.1 | May 30, 2024 | |
| 10.28.1 | Translation of the Maximum Mortgage Contract (Security Agreement), dated May 24, 2024, between Global Technology, Inc. and Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Co., Ltd. | 8-K | 001-36083 | 10.2 | May 30, 2024 | |
| 10.29 | Translation of the Land and Building Lease Agreement, dated October 7, 2024, between Prime World International Holdings Ltd., Taiwan Branch and San Ho Enterprise Co., Ltd. | 8-K | 001-36083 | 10.1 | October 10, 2024 | |
| 10.30 | Form of Exchange Agreement, dated December 18, 2024, between Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. and the applicable Noteholders | 8-K | 001-36083 | 10.1 | December 20, 2024 | |
| 10.31 | Translation of the Construction Contract, dated December 26, 2024, between Prime World International Holdings Ltd., Taiwan Branch and Chyi Ding Technologies Co., Ltd. | 8-K | 001-36083 | 10.1 | December 31, 2024 | |
| 19 | * | Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. Insider Trading Policy and Guidelines | ||||
| 21 | Subsidiaries of the registrant | S-1 | 333-190591 | 21.1 | August 13, 2013 | |
| 23.1 | * | Consent of Grant Thornton LLP | ||||
| 31.1 | * | Certification of Principal Executive Officer Required Under Rule 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. | ||||
| 31.2 | * | Certification of Principal Financial Officer Required Under Rule 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. | ||||
| 32.1 | * | Certification of Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer Required Under Rule 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and 18 U.S.C. §1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. | ||||
| 97 | Compensation Recovery Policy | 10-K | 001-36083 | 97 | February 23, 2024 | |
| 101.INS | Inline XBRL Instance Document | |||||
| 101.SCH | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document | |||||
| 101.CAL | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document | |||||
| 101.DEF | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document | |||||
| 101.LAB | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document | |||||
| 101.PRE | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document | |||||
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101) | |||||
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