AAOI 8-K: Acquisition

Filed with the SEC on Nov 12, 2026 · accession 0001683168-26-008616

AAOI filed a 8-K (current report) with the SEC on Nov 12, 2026. Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. acquired Buildings 1, 2 and 3 at Hightower Business Park – Phase I in Houston, Texas for an aggregate cash purchase price of $102,250,000, exercising purchase options under its existing leases. The stock moved -5.4% by the first close after the filing.

Summary of the filing

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. acquired Buildings 1, 2 and 3 at Hightower Business Park – Phase I in Houston, Texas for an aggregate cash purchase price of $102,250,000, exercising purchase options under its existing leases. In connection with the acquisition, the company terminated the three related leases without penalty.

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Key details

Aggregate cash purchase price for the property$102.3M

AcquirerApplied Optoelectronics, Inc.

SellerHightower Phase I Owner, LLC

Senior vice president and chief legal officerDavid C. Kuo

How AAOI stock reacted

Close before

$55.86

Nov 11, 2026

First close after

-5.39%

$52.85

5 trading days

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Frequently asked questions

What did AAOI file with the SEC on Nov 12, 2026?

AAOI filed a 8-K (Acquisition). Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. acquired Buildings 1, 2 and 3 at Hightower Business Park – Phase I in Houston, Texas for an aggregate cash purchase price of $102,250,000, exercising purchase options under its existing leases. In connection with the acquisition, the company terminated the three related leases without penalty.

What does a acquisition mean for AAOI stock?

A contract important enough that investors need to know about it — a big customer contract, a loan, a merger agreement or a partnership.

How do I read a 8-K?

A report of a major event, filed within four business days: results, deals, leadership changes, bankruptcy and more. The "Item" number tells you the topic (e.g. 2.02 results, 5.02 executive change, 1.01 new agreement, 1.03 bankruptcy). Exhibits (99.1 press release) usually hold the details.

Why are SEC filings important?

Public companies must tell the SEC about anything that can change their value — results, leadership changes, big deals, new shares, bankruptcy. Filings are the official source, often before the news. A 8-K (current report): A report of a major event, filed within four business days: results, deals, leadership changes, bankruptcy and more.

How did AAOI stock react to this filing?

AAOI closed at $55.86 before the filing and $52.85 on Nov 12, 2026 (-5.39%).

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