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Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (NASDAQ: AAOI) generates frequent news as a developer and manufacturer of optical and HFC networking products that support AI datacenters, CATV and broadband fiber access networks. News coverage for AAOI often centers on product announcements, customer orders, operational expansion and financial results that reflect activity in its internet data center, CATV, telecom and fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) markets.
Investors following AAOI news will see updates on high-speed optical transceivers and semiconductor lasers, including announcements of 800G data center transceivers for hyperscale customers and ultra high-power pump lasers designed for silicon photonics and co-packaged optics in AI data centers. The company also issues news about its QuantumLink HFC Remote Management software, such as new AI, analytics, alarms and network map modules intended to enhance broadband network operations.
Another key category of AAOI news involves corporate and operational developments. The company and the City of Sugar Land have announced plans to expand AOI’s operations by onshoring part of its international manufacturing to Sugar Land, including a new facility for manufacturing optical transceivers for AI-focused data centers. Additional items include lease agreements for facilities in Texas and New Taipei City, as well as credit facilities and equity distribution agreements disclosed via Form 8-K.
Regular press releases also cover quarterly financial results and outlook, where management discusses revenue trends, gross margins, non-GAAP metrics and demand in its datacenter and CATV businesses. For anyone tracking AAOI, this news feed provides a consolidated view of product milestones, customer activity, manufacturing expansion and capital markets actions related to Applied Optoelectronics.
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), a leading provider of fiber-optic access network products, has announced the date for its Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results Conference Call. The company will release its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, on Thursday, November 7, 2024. A conference call and webcast for analysts and investors will be held at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time / 3:30 p.m. Central Time on the same day.
To participate in the call, investors can dial 844-890-1794. A live audio webcast and supplemental financials will be available on the company's Investor Relations website. An archived version of the webcast will be accessible for one year after the call. Additionally, a telephonic replay will be available for a week, accessible by dialing 877-344-7529 with passcode 6590897.
Applied Optoelectronics Inc. (NASDAQ: AAOI) is showcasing its cutting-edge 1.6T OSFP DR8 LPO module at ECOC 2024, demonstrating high-speed connectivity with the Optical Internetworking Forum. This module doubles current data rates, supporting AI, machine learning, and advanced data center operations. AOI is collaborating with OIF to demonstrate the CEI-224G Linear standard, addressing current network needs and future scalability.
Additional demonstrations include:
- 800G OSFP DR8 LPO modules in an 800G switch
- ELSFP 1311nm uncooled module for high data rate connectivity
- EEI and co-packaging architecture static conceptual demonstration
Applied Optoelectronics Inc. (NASDAQ: AAOI) has unveiled its new Quantum18™ product series, designed to simplify 1.8GHz upgrades for cable operators and integrate with legacy Motorola housings. The series includes:
1. Quantum18 1.8GHz Node: Offers multiple compatibility options, including upgrades within existing GS7000 housings and interoperability with DOCSIS 3.1, DOCSIS 4.0 RPDs, PON, and switching functionality.
2. Quantum18 1.8GHz System Amplifier and Broadband Line Extender: Compatible with Motorola housings, these products boost signal quality and offer remote management features.
All Quantum18 products feature field-upgradable diplex filters for future spectrum adaptability. AOI will showcase the products at SCTE® Cable-Tec Expo® 2024 and plans to ship in early 2025.
Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ: AAOI), a leading provider of fiber-optic access network products, has announced its participation in the Rosenblatt 4th Annual Technology Summit: The Age of AI. The company will present virtually in a fireside chat format on Tuesday, August 20th, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time. Stefan Murry, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Strategy Officer, will represent the company at the event.
The presentation will be available for viewing on the investor relations section of Applied Optoelectronics' website at investors.ao-com. This participation highlights the company's engagement with investors and its presence in the technology sector, particularly in the context of AI advancements.
Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ: AAOI) reported Q2 2024 results with revenue of $43.3 million, up from $41.6 million in Q2 2023. The company faced challenges with non-GAAP gross margin at 22.5%, below expectations due to product mix. GAAP net loss widened to $26.1 million, or $0.66 per share. Despite a slower start to 2024, AAOI remains optimistic about H2, citing new 400G product orders from a large hyperscale customer and expected improvements in datacenter and CATV businesses. For Q3 2024, AAOI forecasts revenue between $60-66 million and non-GAAP gross margin of 24-26%.
Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ: AAOI) has announced equity grants to 3 new employees under its 2023 Equity Inducement Plan. The Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors approved inducement awards for 16,145 shares of common stock, with a grant date of July 29, 2024. These awards, in the form of restricted stock units, will vest over a four-year period, contingent on the employees' continued service. The Inducement Plan is specifically designed for granting equity awards to new hires as an incentive for joining Applied Optoelectronics, in compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).
Applied Optoelectronics Inc (NASDAQ: AAOI) has confirmed that its facilities in Taipei, Taiwan, suffered no known damage from Typhoon Gaemi, which made landfall on July 25, 2024. The company's R&D, manufacturing, and administration facility, located approximately 75 miles north of the storm's landfall, is expected to continue production operations as usual. Dr. Thompson Lin, AOI's founder, president, and CEO, expressed relief that Taipei was spared the worst of the storm's destruction and extended sympathies to those affected in Taiwan and throughout Asia.
Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ: AAOI), a leading provider of fiber-optic access network products, has announced the date for its Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results Conference Call. The company will release its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2024, on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. A conference call and webcast for analysts and investors will be held at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time / 3:30 p.m. Central Time on the same day.
To participate in the call, investors can dial 844-890-1794. A live audio webcast and supplemental financials will be available on the company's Investor Relations website. An archived version of the webcast will be accessible for one year after the call. A telephonic replay will be available until August 13, 2024, by dialing 877-344-7529 and entering passcode 1655990.
Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ: AAOI) announced that its operations were not materially impacted by Hurricane Beryl, which made landfall near Matagorda, Texas on July 8, 2024. The company confirmed that its Sugar Land headquarters, located approximately 70 miles from the storm's path, sustained no damage. Production operations are expected to continue as usual, with potential staffing constraints due to local recovery efforts and electrical power stability. Dr. Thompson Lin, the company's founder and CEO, extended sympathies to those affected by the hurricane.
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