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Form 8-K · Current Report · Filed 2025-03-13

Applied Optoelectronics Announces Material Agreement with Amazon

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. announced a material definitive agreement with Amazon.com, Inc. on March 13, 2025, under which the Company issued a warrant to a wholly-owned subsidiary of Amazon to purchase up to 7,945,399 shares of common stock. The warrant may be exercised before 5:00 p.m., Seattle time, on March 13, 2035, at an exercise price of $23.6954 per share. The warrant and shares have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933 and were offered in reliance upon exemptions from registration requirements.

Filer
Applied Optoelectronics Inc. AAOI · NASDAQ
Filed
Accession
0001683168-25-001580
CIK
0001158114
Signal
Medium impactTechnology

Items reported

Item 1.01

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement

Material Agreement Amendment
Item 3.02

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities

Unregistered Stock Issuance
Item 9.01

Financial Statements and Exhibits

Exhibits Furnished

Market reaction

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$17.30

Next session

+27.8%

Since filing

+445.2%

Latest close

$94.32

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About Applied Optoelectronics Inc.

Applied Optoelectronics Inc. is a prominent developer and manufacturer of optical communications products. The primary function of the company is to supply advanced optical components, modules, and equipment that are essential for high-speed communication networks. Applied Optoelectronics serves several key industries, including internet data centers, broadband service providers, and telecommunications. Their product offerings are critical in supporting increased data transmission rates demanded by these sectors. Noteworthy features of this company include its focus on vertically integrated manufacturing processes, which allow for greater control over production quality and cost. It extensively employs its semiconductor technology to produce lasers, detectors, and transceiver modules. This integration is vital for delivering cost-effective and reliable solutions that are foundational to the infrastructure of modern data communication systems. In the financial market, Applied Optoelectronics Inc. holds a significant role due to its contribution to the increasing demand for fast and efficient data services. As technology continues to advance and data consumption grows, the products offered by Applied Optoelectronics are essential for supporting global communication networks, thereby underscoring its importance in the optical networking industry.

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