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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001683168-26-005221"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "AAOI"
cik: "0001158114"
company_name: "APPLIED OPTOELECTRONICS, INC."
filed_at: "2026-07-01T20:06:00+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-07-01T20:07:28.519168+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.75
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Applied Optoelectronics enters $94.1M design-build contract for cleanroom expansion in Houston

## Summary
- Contract with LCC3 Solution Inc. for design-build of ~195,591 sq ft ISO Class 6 cleanroom, 36,500 sq ft office, and 73,780 sq ft support space.
- Total contract amount ~$94.1M; payments based on progress with 10% retainage.
- Target substantial completion by January 10, 2027; liquidated damages capped at $4.9M for delays.
- Design-builder eligible for incentives up to $6M for schedule milestones, $4.9M for cleanroom validation, and $4.9M for warranty performance.
- Project located at 11555 North Spectrum Blvd., Houston, TX.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001683168-26-005221
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: AAOI
- cik: 0001158114
- company_name: APPLIED OPTOELECTRONICS, INC.
- filed_at: 2026-07-01T20:06:00+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.75
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 1.01, 2.03, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1158114/000168316826005221/0001683168-26-005221-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1158114/000168316826005221/aaoi_8k.htm

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