Applied Optoelectronics Enters Material Definitive Agreement

TL;DR

AOI just signed a big deal, creating a new financial obligation. Keep an eye on this.

AI Summary

On September 1, 2025, Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. entered into a material definitive agreement, creating a direct financial obligation. The company, incorporated in Delaware with EIN 76-0533927, is headquartered at 13139 Jess Pirtle Blvd., Sugar Land, Texas 77478.

Why It Matters

This filing indicates a significant new financial commitment or obligation for Applied Optoelectronics, Inc., which could impact its financial standing and future operations.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: medium — Entering into a material definitive agreement and creating a direct financial obligation can introduce new risks related to debt, performance, or market conditions.

Key Numbers

• 001-36083 — Commission File Number (SEC File Number for Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.)
• 76-0533927 — EIN (Employer Identification Number for Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.)

Key Players & Entities

• Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (company) — Registrant
• September 1, 2025 (date) — Date of earliest event reported
• Delaware (jurisdiction) — State of incorporation
• 76-0533927 (identifier) — I.R.S. Employer Identification No.
• 13139 Jess Pirtle Blvd. (address) — Principal executive offices
• Sugar Land, Texas 77478 (location) — Principal executive offices

FAQ

Key Financial Figures

• $0.001 — ch registered Common Stock, Par value $0.001 AAOI NASDAQ Global Market Indicate

Filing Documents

• aaoi_8k.htm (8-K) — 32KB
• aaoi_ex1001.htm (EX-10.1) — 50KB
• image_001.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 100KB
• image_002.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 98KB
• image_003.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 76KB
• 0001683168-25-006678.txt ( ) — 632KB
• aaoi-20250901.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 3KB
• aaoi-20250901_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 33KB
• aaoi-20250901_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 22KB
• aaoi_8k_htm.xml (XML) — 3KB

01

Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. On September 1, 2025, Prime World International Holdings Ltd. ("Prime World"), a wholly owned subsidiary of Applied Optoelectronics, Inc., entered into a Premises Lease Agreement (the "Lease Agreement") with International Games System Co., Ltd. (the "Lessor"), under which Prime World will lease a parcel of land with a total area of approximately 65,580 square feet, designated as Land No. 560-3, located in the Wugong Section of Wugu District, New Taipei City. The lease also includes a building on the parcel, totaling approximately 346,212 square feet, situated at No. 49, Wugong 6th Rd., Wugu Dist., New Taipei City (collectively, the "Leased Property"). The leasehold excludes approximately 54,086 square feet of the Leased Property that, as specified in the Lease Agreement, had previously been leased by the Lessor to an existing tenant. The lease term is for fifteen (15) years, commencing on November 1, 2025, and ending on October 31, 2040. A two-month renovation period from September 1 to October 31, 2025, will precede the lease term, during which no rent will be charged by the Lessor. During the lease term, the monthly rent will increase by three percent (3%) every five years. The monthly rent schedule, starting from November 1, 2025, through October 31, 2040, is as follows: Period Monthly Rent November 1, 2025 –October 31, 2030 NTD 6,800,000 November 1, 2030 –October 31, 2035 NTD 7,004,000 November 1, 2035 –October 31, 2040 NTD 7,214,120 Under the terms of the Lease Agreement, Prime World has the right, at its own expense, to modify the building within the Leased Property as necessary to accommodate its production needs. Except as otherwise agreed by both parties in the Lease Agreement, neither party may terminate the lease early during the lease term. Prime World holds additional rights under the Lease Agreement, including but not limited to: (i) the right of first refusal to purchase the Lease

03

Item 2.03 Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant. The information contained in Item 1.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K with respect to the Lease Agreement is incorporated by reference into Item 2.03.

Financial Statements and Exhibits

Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits 10.1 Translation of the Premises Lease Agreement, dated September 1, 2025, between Prime World International Holdings Ltd., Taiwan Branch and International Games System Co., Ltd. 104 Cover Page Interactive File (the cover page tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document) 2

SIGNATURES

SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. Date: September 4, 2025 APPLIED OPTOELECTRONICS, INC. By: /s/ David C. Kuo Name David C. Kuo Title: Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer 3

View Full Filing

View this 8-K filing on SEC EDGAR