Applied Optoelectronics enhances severance packages for four senior executives

APPLIED OPTOELECTRONICS, INC.

Non-CIC severance increased to 9 months base salary & target bonus (from 6 months); COBRA up to 12 months (formerly $15k).
CIC severance increased to 15 months base salary & target bonus (from 12 months); COBRA up to 15 months; full equity acceleration added.
Affected executives: CFO/CSO Stefan Murry, SVP NA GM Fred Chang, SVP Asia GM Joshua Yeh, and Chief Legal Officer David Kuo.
Amendment approved by Compensation Committee on February 13, 2026; severance subject to execution of release of claims.

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