Applied Optoelectronics launches at-the-market offering of up to $600 million at $129.10/share

Filed August 21, 2026 · ~1 min read

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  At-the-market offering of up to $600 million of common stock through Raymond James and Needham, sold over time at prevailing market prices rather than in a single transaction.

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  Proceeds for general corporate purposes including debt repayment, working capital, and capital expenditures; no specific allocation or acquisition plans disclosed.

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  New investors pay $129.10/share for $26.20 net tangible book value, experiencing immediate dilution of $102.90 per share, while existing holders gain $5.98/share.

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