Form 4 Filing for Richard B. Black

Richard B. Black, a director at APPLIED OPTOELECTRONICS, INC., reported a transaction on September 15, 2026. The transaction involved the disposal of 2200 shares of Common Stock, $.001 par value, with a transaction price of $0.00. These shares were gifted to a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization via The Richard B. Black Revocable Trust, of which Mr. Black is the sole trustee. Following this transaction, the trust holds 159,092 shares. The filing also notes that Mr. Black, as trustee, directly owns 4,237 shares.