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Applied Optoelectronics Secures $600 Million Equity Distribution Agreement

PUBLIC · AAOIAug 21, 2026•about 23 hours ago

Amount Raised

$600 Million

Round Type

Post-IPO Equity

Sugar LandManufacturingHardwareElectronicsTelecommunications

Investors

Needham & Company, LlcRaymond James & Associates, Inc.

Description

On August 21, 2026, Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. entered into an Equity Distribution Agreement with Raymond James & Associates, Inc. and Needham & Company, LLC. This agreement allows the company to issue and sell shares of its common stock with an aggregate offering price of up to $600 million

Company Information

Company

Applied Optoelectronics

Location

Sugar Land, Texas, United States

About

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AOI) is a leading developer and manufacturer of advanced optical products, including components, modules and equipment. AOI's products are the building blocks for broadband fiber access networks around the world, used in internet datacenter, CATV broadband, telecom and FTTH markets. AOI supplies optical networking lasers, components and equipment to tier-1 customers in these markets.

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