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APPLIED OPTOELECTRONICS, INC.

For the period ended Dec 31, 2025. Filed Feb 26, 2026.

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FY2025 · Filed Feb 26, 2026

AAOI$52.10+3.9%Stored close · as of Nov 9, 2026

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Item 16. Form 10-K Summary

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Incorporated By Reference
Number · Exhibit Description · Form · File No. · Exhibit · Filing Date
3.1Restated Certificate of Incorporation8-K001-360833.2June 12, 2025
3.2Amended and Restated Bylaws of the registrant, as currently in effect10-Q001-360833.2November 14, 2013
3.3Amendment No. 1 to the Amended and Restated By-laws of Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.8-K001-360833.1April 2, 2025
4.1Common Stock Specimen8-K001-360834.1November 14, 2016
4.2Indenture, dated as of December 23, 2024, between Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. and Computershare Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee8-K001-360834.1December 23, 2024
4.3Form of 2.750% Convertible Senior Note due 20308-K001-360834.1 Exhibit ADecember 23, 2024
4.4First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of December 23, 2024, between Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. and Computershare Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee8-K001-360834.3December 23, 2024
4.5Warrant to Purchase Common Stock of Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. by and between Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. and Amazon.com NV Investment Holdings LLC, dated as of March 13, 20258-K001-360834.1March 13, 2025
4.6*Description of the Company's Common Stock
Incorporated By Reference
Number · Exhibit Description · Form · File No. · Exhibit · Filing Date
10.1†Form of Indemnification Agreement between the registrant each of its Directors and certain of its Executive OfficersS-1333-19059110.1August 13, 2013
10.2†Amended and Restated 2021 Equity Incentive PlanS-8333-28646499.1April 10, 2025
10.2.1†Form of Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement under 2021 Equity Incentive Plan10-Q001-3608310.4.1August 5, 2021
10.2.2†Form of Performance Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement under 2021 Equity Incentive Plan10-Q001-3608310.4.2August 5, 2021
10.3†Applied Optoelectronic, Inc. 2023 Equity Inducement Plan10-Q001-3608310.1November 9, 2023
10.4†Amended and Restated Employment Agreement regarding Change of Control or Separation of Service between the registrant and Chih-Hsiang (Thompson) Lin, dated April 16, 2013S-1333-19059110.12.1August 13, 2013
10.5†Employment Agreement, dated August 5, 2016, between Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. and Stefan J. Murry10-Q/A001-3608310.20August 9, 2016
10.6†Employment Agreement, dated August 5, 2016, between Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. and Mr. Joshua Yeh10-Q/A001-3608310.21August 9, 2016
10.7†Employment Agreement, dated August 5, 2016, between Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. and Dr. Fred Chang10-Q/A001-3608310.22August 9, 2016
10.8†Employment Agreement, dated August 5, 2016, between Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. and David C. Kuo10-K001-3608310.9February 28, 2018
10.9Translation of Lease Agreement between Global Technology, Inc. and the People’s Republic of China in Zhejiang Province, Ningbo City, Land Resources Bureau10-K001-3608310.30February 28, 2018
10.10Statement of Work No. 1 – Foundry between Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. and Microsoft Corporation, effective December 16, 20228-K001-3608310.1May 3, 2023
10.10.1Microsoft Corporation Purchase Order Terms & Conditions (included as Appendix C to Exhibit 10.10)8-K001-3608310.1 (Appendix C)May 3, 2023
Incorporated By Reference
NumberExhibit DescriptionFormFile No.ExhibitFiling Date
10.11Statement of Work No. 2 – Design and Assembly, between Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. and Microsoft Corporation, effective June 21, 20238-K001-3608310.1June 21, 2023
10.11.1Microsoft Corporation Purchase Order Terms & Conditions (included as Appendix J to Exhibit 10.11)8-K001-3608310.1 (Appendix C)June 21, 2023
10.12Translation 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-K001-3608310.1October 10, 2024
10.13Form of Exchange Agreement, dated December 18, 2024, between Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. and the applicable Noteholders8-K001-3608310.1December 20, 2024
10.14Transaction Agreement, by and between Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. and Amazon.com, Inc., dated as of March 13, 20258-K001-3608310.1March 13, 2025
10.15Lease, dated April 3, 2025, between Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. and Albany Road-Breck Exchange, LLC8-K001-3608310.1April 9, 2025
10.16Translation of the Land and Building Lease Agreement, dated June 7, 2025, between Prime World International Holdings Ltd., Taiwan Branch and San Ho Electric Machinery Industry Co., Ltd.8-K001-3608310.1June 11, 2025
10.17Translation of the RMB Working Capital Loan Contract (RMB 96,800,000), between Global Technology, Inc. and China Construction Bank Co., Ltd., dated June 12, 20258-K001-3608310.1June 18, 2025
10.18Translation of the Maximum Loan (Credit) Contract (Credit Line Agreement), dated June 26, 2025, between Global Technology, Inc. and China Construction Bank Co., Ltd.8-K001-3608310.1July 1, 2025
10.18.1Translation of the Maximum Mortgage Contract (Security Agreement), dated June 26, 2025, between Global Technology, Inc. and China Construction Bank Co., Ltd.8-K001-3608310.2July 1, 2025
10.19Translation of the Working Capital Loan Contract (RMB82,000,000), between Global Technology, Inc. and Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Co., Ltd., dated July 18, 20258-K001-3608310.1July 23, 2025
Incorporated By Reference
NumberExhibit DescriptionFormFile No.ExhibitFiling Date
10.20Translation of the Financing Credit Line Agreement, dated July 29, 2025, between Global Technology, Inc. and Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Co., Ltd.8-K001-3608310.1August 4, 2025
10.20.1Translation of the Maximum Mortgage Contract (Security Agreement), dated July 29, 2025, between Global Technology, Inc. and Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Co., Ltd.8-K001-3608310.2August 4, 2025
10.21Loan and Security Agreement, dated July 31, 2025, between Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. and BOKF, NA dba BOK Financial8-K001-3608310.1August 6, 2025
10.21.1Revolving Note, dated July 31, 2025, between Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. and BOKF, NA dba BOK Financial8-K001-3608310.2August 6, 2025
10.22Translation of the Agreement to Terminate Land and Building Lease dated August 20, 2025, between Prime World International Holdings Ltd., and San Ho Electric Machinery Industry Co., Ltd.8-K001-3608310.1August 26, 2025
10.23Translation of the Premises Lease Agreement, dated September 1, 2025, between Prime World International Holdings Ltd., Taiwan Branch and International Games System Co., Ltd.8-K001-3608310.1September 4, 2025
10.24Lease Agreement, dated September 19, 2025, by and between Applied Optoelectronics, Inc., and Coleman Logistics Assets, LLC8-K001-3608310.1September 24, 2025
10.25Translation of the Premise Lease Agreement, dated October 28, 2025, between Prime World International Holdings Ltd., Taiwan Branch and International Games System Co., Ltd.8-K001-3608310.1November 3, 2025
10.26Translation of the Approval Notice of Credit Line, dated October 20, 20258-K001-3608310.1December 3, 2025
10.26.1Translation of the General Agreement for Financial Transaction, dated November 27, 2025, between Prime World International Holdings Ltd. and Taishin International Bank8-K001-3608310.2December 3, 2025
10.26.2Translation of the Loan Agreement, dated November 27, 2025, between Prime World International Holdings Ltd. and Taishin International Bank8-K001-3608310.3December 3, 2025
10.26.3Translation of the Promissory Note, dated November 27, 2025, between Prime World International Holdings Ltd. and Taishin International Bank8-K001-3608310.4December 3, 2025
Incorporated By Reference
Number · Exhibit Description · Form · File No. · Exhibit · Filing Date
19Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. Insider Trading Policy and Guidelines10-K001-3608319February 28, 2025
21Subsidiaries of the registrantS-1333-19059121.1August 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.
97Compensation Recovery Policy10-K001-3608397February 23, 2024
101.INSInline XBRL Instance Document
101.SCHInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CALInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEFInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LABInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PREInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)
  • Filed herewith.

† Management contract, compensatory plan or arrangement.

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