APPLIED OPTOELECTRONICS, INC. 8-K

What Happened

• On April 7, 2026, Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI) entered into a Purchase and Sale Agreement with SRPF D/Kirby Industrial, L.P. to acquire two properties at 14621 Kirby Drive and 11555 North Spectrum Boulevard in Pearland, Texas. The properties total approximately 388,133 square feet. The aggregate purchase price is $58,428,612.00. The Company must deposit $1,168,512.00 with the title company within three business days of the agreement, and closing is currently scheduled for April 17, 2026. The Company intends to use the sites for office, warehouse, manufacturing, and assembly purposes.

Key Details

• Seller: SRPF D/Kirby Industrial, L.P.; Addresses: 14621 Kirby Dr. and 11555 N. Spectrum Blvd., Pearland, TX.
• Size: ~388,133 square feet combined.
• Purchase price: $58,428,612.00; initial deposit required: $1,168,512.00 (due within 3 business days of the agreement).
• Closing: scheduled for April 17, 2026; agreement includes customary representations, warranties, closing conditions, termination rights (e.g., title issues, casualty/condemnation, failure of closing conditions).

Why It Matters

• This is a material real estate acquisition that adds substantial physical capacity (~388k sq ft) for AAOI’s operations and represents a significant cash commitment ($58.4M plus deposit). Investors should note the company disclosed the transaction under Item 1.01 (material definitive agreement) and Item 2.03 (creation of a direct financial obligation) in its Form 8‑K, and watch for updates at closing or any related financing disclosures.