---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001104659-26-099688"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "AAOI"
cik: "0001158114"
company_name: "APPLIED OPTOELECTRONICS, INC."
filed_at: "2026-08-21T20:14:19+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-08-21T20:15:14.723998+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.6
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Applied Optoelectronics enters $600M at-the-market equity distribution agreement with Raymond James and Needham

## Summary
- Up to $600M of common stock may be sold via ATM program through Raymond James and Needham.
- Sales agents receive 2% commission; company reimburses up to $10,000 for blue-sky/FINRA fees.
- Company has no obligation to sell any shares; may suspend or terminate offering at any time.
- Shares registered under S-3ASR; prospectus supplement filed Aug 21, 2026.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001104659-26-099688
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: AAOI
- cik: 0001158114
- company_name: APPLIED OPTOELECTRONICS, INC.
- filed_at: 2026-08-21T20:14:19+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.6
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 1.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1158114/000110465926099688/0001104659-26-099688-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1158114/000110465926099688/tm2623389d2_8k.htm

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