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AAOI - Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.

Insider Purchase by Yeh William H (Dir)

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Trade Summary

6 months ago, Yeh William H, serving as Dir at Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI), purchased 18,000 shares at $22.54 per share, for a total transaction value of $405,700.00. Following this transaction, Yeh William H now holds 253,819 shares of AAOI.

This purchase represents a 8.00% increase in Yeh William H's stake in the company. This is considered a high-conviction trade given the significant change in ownership.

The trade was executed on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 and publicly disclosed via SEC Form 4 filing on Thursday, August 14, 2025, 1 day after the trade was made.

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. operates in the TECHNOLOGY sector, specifically within the COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT industry. Insider buying activity in this sector can provide valuable signals about industry trends and company-specific developments.

Yeh William H

Dir

William H. Yeh (age 72-73) has served as an independent director of Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI) since May 2000 and as Lead Independent Director since April 2018, where he chairs executive sessions, approves board agendas, and acts as liaison between independent directors and management.[[1]](https://fintool.com/app/research/companies/AAOI/people/william-yeh)[[2]](https://ao-inc.com/about-us/our-leadership/) He is Chairman of the Compensation Committee and a member of the Nominating & Corporate Governance Committee, with his Class II director term expiring at the 2027 annual meeting.[[1]](https://fintool.com/app/research/companies/AAOI/people/william-yeh)[[2]](https://ao-inc.com/about-us/our-leadership/) Yeh brings extensive expertise in real estate investment, development, finance, and banking. He has been CEO and President of Golden Star Management, Inc. (real estate investment/management) since 1997, President of Pearlyeh Investments Inc. (real estate development) since 2005, President of Stonemetal Capital, LLC (equity financing) since 2014, and President of Pearl Yeh Charitable Foundation LLC (cultural exchange/education) since 2014.[[1]](https://fintool.com/app/research/companies/AAOI/people/william-yeh)[[2]](https://ao-inc.com/about-us/our-leadership/) Previously, he served as Vice Chairman of Central Bancorp, Inc. (1997-2014) and Advisor for Hanmi Bank Texas region (2014-2019), and held roles including President/CEO of Alusuisse of America (until 1981) and Chairman of GSI Group (2006-2012).[[2]](https://ao-inc.com/about-us/our-leadership/) Yeh holds a B.S. from National Cheng Kung University (Taiwan) and an M.S. from University of Houston–Clear Lake.[[1]](https://fintool.com/app/research/companies/AAOI/people/william-yeh)[[2]](https://ao-inc.com/about-us/our-leadership/)

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Trade Price

$22.54

Quantity

18,000

Total Value

$405,700.00

Shares Owned

253,819

Trade Date

Wednesday, August 13, 2025

193 days ago

SEC Filing Date

Thursday, August 14, 2025

Filed 1 day after trade

TECHNOLOGYCOMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT

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