AAOI - Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.

Insider Sale by Kuo David C (*** See Remarks)

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Trade Summary

5 days ago, Kuo David C, serving as *** See Remarks at Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI), sold 29,000 shares at $100.13 per share, for a total transaction value of $2,903,700.00. Following this transaction, Kuo David C now holds 82,663 shares of AAOI.

This sale represents a 26.00% decrease in Kuo David C's stake in the company. This is considered a high-conviction trade given the significant change in ownership.

The trade was executed on Thursday, March 19, 2026 and publicly disclosed via SEC Form 4 filing on Monday, March 23, 2026, 4 days after the trade was made.

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

Kuo David C

*** See Remarks

David C. Kuo is a corporate executive at Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI), serving as Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer since June 2023.[[1]](https://www.insidertrades.com/applied-optoelectronics-inc-stock/david-c-kuo/)[[3]](https://ao-inc.com/about-us/our-leadership/david-c-kuo/) He has also held the roles of General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer since August 2013, and Corporate Secretary since November 2012.[[1]](https://www.insidertrades.com/applied-optoelectronics-inc-stock/david-c-kuo/)[[3]](https://ao-inc.com/about-us/our-leadership/david-c-kuo/) Previously, he was Assistant General Counsel from May 2009 to August 2013 and Asia Legal Manager from January 2011 to August 2013.[[1]](https://www.insidertrades.com/applied-optoelectronics-inc-stock/david-c-kuo/)[[3]](https://ao-inc.com/about-us/our-leadership/david-c-kuo/) Kuo holds a JD from South Texas College of Law and a BBA in Real Estate from Baylor University.[[1]](https://www.insidertrades.com/applied-optoelectronics-inc-stock/david-c-kuo/)[[3]](https://ao-inc.com/about-us/our-leadership/david-c-kuo/) As of 2025, he is approximately 41 years old, owns about 153,900 shares of AAOI stock valued at over $4.46 million, and receives an annual salary of $417,970.[[1]](https://www.insidertrades.com/applied-optoelectronics-inc-stock/david-c-kuo/) His most recent trade was selling 11,426 shares on May 14, 2025, at $19.10 per share.[[1]](https://www.insidertrades.com/applied-optoelectronics-inc-stock/david-c-kuo/) He is listed as an insider with the role * See Remarks.[[6]](https://www.gurufocus.com/insider/28482/david-c-kuo)

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Trade Price

$100.13

Quantity

29,000

Total Value

$2,903,700.00

Shares Owned

82,663

Trade Date

Thursday, March 19, 2026

5 days ago

SEC Filing Date

Monday, March 23, 2026

Filed 4 days after trade

TECHNOLOGYCOMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT

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