APPLIED OPTOELECTRONICS, INC. 8K

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. disclosed a legal opinion supporting the validity of up to $600,000,000 of common stock to be issued under an equity distribution (ATM) program pursuant to its Form S-3 shelf registration.

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. filed a Form 8-K including a legal opinion from Haynes and Boone, LLP in connection with a shelf takedown under its Form S-3 registration statement, covering the issuance and sale from time to time of up to $600,000,000 of common stock pursuant to an Equity Distribution Agreement dated August 21, 2026 with Raymond James & Associates, Inc. and Needham & Company, LLC; the opinion states that, when issued and paid for in accordance with the Distribution Agreement, the shares will be validly issued, fully paid, and nonassessable under Delaware law, and the firm consents to the filing of its opinion as Exhibit 5.1 to the Form 8-K and to being named under “Legal Matters” in the prospectus supplement.

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1158114

Ticker

AAOI

Form

8K

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sec

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0001104659-26-099688

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9