Applied Optoelectronics Announces Equity Grants To Employees Under Inducement Plan
Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ: AAOI), a provider of fiber-optic network products, has announced inducement awards of 24,721 shares of common stock to one new employee. The grant, dated November 1, 2024, was made under the company's 2023 Equity Inducement Plan. The awards consist of restricted stock units that vest over a four-year period, contingent on continued employment. This plan is exclusively used for equity awards to new employees as an inducement for joining the company, in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).
Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ: AAOI), un fornitore di prodotti per reti in fibra ottica, ha annunciato premi di indizione di 24.721 azioni di capitale comune a un nuovo dipendente. La concessione, datata 1 novembre 2024, è stata effettuata nell'ambito del Piano di Induzione Azionaria 2023 della società. I premi consistono in unità di azioni vincolate che maturano su un periodo di quattro anni, condizionatamente alla continua occupazione. Questo piano è utilizzato esclusivamente per le attribuzioni di capitale ai nuovi dipendenti come incentivo per entrare a far parte dell'azienda, in conformità con la Regola di Quotazione Nasdaq 5635(c)(4).
Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ: AAOI), un proveedor de productos de redes de fibra óptica, ha anunciado premios de inducción de 24,721 acciones de acciones comunes a un nuevo empleado. La concesión, con fecha del 1 de noviembre de 2024, se realizó bajo el Plan de Inducción de Capital 2023 de la compañía. Los premios consisten en unidades de acciones restringidas que se adquieren durante un período de cuatro años, condicionadas a la continuidad del empleo. Este plan se utiliza exclusivamente para premios de capital a nuevos empleados como un incentivo para unirse a la empresa, de acuerdo con la Regla de Cotización de Nasdaq 5635(c)(4).
Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ: AAOI)는 광섬유 네트워크 제품의 제공업체로, 한 신규 직원에게 24,721주의 보통주 유인 보상을 발표했습니다. 이 보상은 2024년 11월 1일자로 회사의 2023년 주식 유인 계획에 따라 이루어졌습니다. 보상은 계속 고용 조건에 따라 4년 동안 분할되는 제한 주식 단위로 이루어집니다. 이 계획은 새로운 직원에게 회사 합류를 유도하기 위해 주식 보상을 제공하는 데만 사용됩니다. 이는 Nasdaq 상장 규칙 5635(c)(4)에 따라 시행됩니다.
Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ: AAOI), un fournisseur de produits de réseaux en fibre optique, a annoncé des récompenses d'incitation de 24,721 actions ordinaires à un nouvel employé. La concession, datée du 1er novembre 2024, a été effectuée dans le cadre du Plan d'Incitation à l'Équité 2023 de l'entreprise. Les récompenses sont constituées d'unités d'actions restreintes qui s'acquièrent sur une période de quatre ans, sous réserve d'une poursuite de l'emploi. Ce plan est utilisé exclusivement pour les récompenses de capitaux propres destinées aux nouveaux employés en tant qu'incitation à rejoindre l'entreprise, conformément à la Règle de Cotation Nasdaq 5635(c)(4).
Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ: AAOI), ein Anbieter von Produkten für Glasfasernetzwerke, hat Induktionspreise von 24.721 Aktien des Stammkapitals an einen neuen Mitarbeiter bekannt gegeben. Die Gewährung, datiert auf den 1. November 2024, erfolgte im Rahmen des Aktieninduktionsplans 2023 des Unternehmens. Die Auszeichnungen bestehen aus eingeschränkten Aktieneinheiten, die über einen Zeitraum von vier Jahren erworben werden, abhängig von der fortgesetzten Beschäftigung. Dieser Plan wird ausschließlich für Aktienauszeichnungen an neue Mitarbeiter als Anreiz zur Unternehmenszugehörigkeit verwendet, gemäß der Nasdaq-Listing-Regel 5635(c)(4).
- Successful attraction of new talent through equity incentives
- Implementation of long-term retention strategy through 4-year vesting period
- Potential shareholder dilution from new stock issuance
SUGAR LAND, Texas, Nov. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (NASDAQ: AAOI), a leading provider of fiber-optic access network products for the internet datacenter, cable broadband, telecom and fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) markets, today announced that the Compensation Committee of its Board of Directors granted inducement awards for 24,721 shares of common stock to one new employee, with a grant date of November 1, 2024, pursuant to the Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. 2023 Equity Inducement Plan (the “Inducement Plan”).
The Inducement Plan is used exclusively for the grant of equity awards to individuals who were not previously employees of Applied Optoelectronics, or following a bona fide period of non-employment, as an inducement material to such individuals’ entering into employment with Applied Optoelectronics, pursuant to Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).
The inducement awards are comprised of restricted stock units which vest over a four-year period, subject to the employee’s continued service on the applicable vesting dates. The restricted stock units are subject to the terms and conditions of the Inducement Plan and restricted stock unit agreements covering the grants.
About Applied Optoelectronics
Applied Optoelectronics Inc. (AOI) is a leading developer and manufacturer of advanced optical products, including components, modules and equipment. AOI's products are the building blocks for broadband fiber access networks around the world, where they are used in the internet datacenter, CATV broadband, telecom and FTTH markets. AOI supplies optical networking lasers, components and equipment to tier-1 customers in all four of these markets. In addition to its corporate headquarters, wafer fab and advanced engineering and production facilities in Sugar Land, TX, AOI has engineering and manufacturing facilities in Taipei, Taiwan and Ningbo, China. For additional information, visit www.ao-inc.com.
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