APPLIED OPTOELECTRONICS, INC. 8-K

What Happened
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI) announced on February 13, 2026 that it held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new manufacturing facility. The company issued a press release describing the event; that press release is attached to the Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference. The disclosure was made under Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure) of Form 8-K.

Key Details

• Date of filing/disclosure: February 13, 2026.
• Event: Groundbreaking ceremony for a new manufacturing facility (details provided in company press release).
• Exhibit: Press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to the Form 8-K.
• Filing section: Reported under Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure) of Form 8-K.

Why It Matters
A groundbreaking for a new manufacturing facility signals the company is investing in production capacity, which can be important for operations and future product supply. The 8-K itself does not provide financial details, timeline, location, or capital expenditure amounts — investors should review the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) and watch for follow-up filings or guidance that disclose costs, capacity, completion dates, or impacts on revenue and margins.