Company: AAOI
Filing Date: 2025-03-10
Form Type: DEF 14A
Source: 0001104659-25-022149
Chunk: 44

Company: APPLIED OPTOELECTRONICS, INC.
Filing Date: 2025-03-10
Form: DEF 14A
Chunk 44
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462; Dr. Murry — $526,563; Dr. Chang — $481,427; Mr. Yeh — $481,427; and Mr. Kuo — $300,890). The amounts included for RSUs granted in 2024, 2023 and 2022 represent the aggregate grant date fair value computed in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718, disregarding the estimate of time-based forfeitures. The assumptions used in calculating the grant date fair value of the RSUs are reported in Note B to the consolidated financial statements included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 (the “Annual Report”). The amounts reported in this column do not correspond to the actual economic value that may be received by the NEOs for the RSUs. See the “2024 Grants of Plan-Based Awards” table below for additional information. (3) Amounts in this column for 2024, 2023, and 2022 reflect amounts earned pursuant to our annual cash incentive plan based on the Company’s achievement of performance metrics and targets established by the compensation committee. The performance metrics and targets for these awards are described in the section titled “Compensation Discussion and Analysis” above. See the “2024 Grants of Plan-Based Awards” table below for additional information. (4) Includes life insurance premiums paid by us for the benefit of the NEOs and the Company’s 401(k) matching contributions and mandatory foreign pension contribution made by the Company on behalf of the executive officers. The 401(k) matching contributions for each executive in the 2024 year were as follows: for each of Dr. Lin — $13,200, Dr. Murry — $13,200, Dr. Chang — $13,200 and Mr. Kuo — $13,200. The foreign pension contribution made by the Company on behalf of Mr. Yeh for 2024 was $3,366. The 401(k) matching contributions for each executive in the 2023 year were as follows: for each of Dr. Lin — $12,200, Dr. Murry — $12,200, Dr. Chang — $12,200 and Mr. Kuo — $11,535. The foreign pension

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