San Diego, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/11/2016 -- Applied Optoelectronics Inc is under investigation over potential securities laws violations. The investigation was announced for investors in NASDAQ:AAOI shares in connection certain financial statements made by Applied Optoelectronics Inc was announced.

Investors who purchased shares of Applied Optoelectronics Inc (NASDAQ:AAOI), have certain options and should contact the Shareholders Foundation at mail@shareholdersfoundation.com or call +1(858) 779 - 1554.

The investigation by a law firm focuses on whether a series of statements by Applied Optoelectronics regarding its business, its prospects and its operations were materially false and misleading at the time they were made.

Shares of Applied Optoelectronics Inc (NASDAQ:AAOI) reached as high as $22.11 per share in August 2015.

On February 24, 2016, Applied Optoelectronics Inc reported its fourth quarter and year 2015 results. Applied Optoelectronics Inc reported that its annual Total Revenue rose from $130.45 million in 2014 to $189.90 million in 2015 and that its Net Income increased from $4.28 million in 2014 to $10.79 million in 2015. Applied Optoelectronics Inc also issued its first quarter 2016 business outlook.

On April 18, 2016, Applied Optoelectronics Inc announced its preliminary first quarter 2016 results. Shares of Applied Optoelectronics Inc (NASDAQ:AAOI) declined from $16.11 per share on April 18, 2016, to as low as $11.01 per share on April 21, 2016.

On May 9, 2016 Applied Optoelectronics Inc reported its first quarter 2016 results and issued its outlook for its second quarter 2016. Shares of Applied Optoelectronics Inc (NASDAQ:AAOI) declined on May 9, 2016 to as low as $10.26 per share.

Those who purchased shares of Applied Optoelectronics Inc have certain options and should contact the Shareholders Foundation.

Contact:
Shareholders Foundation, Inc.
Michael Daniels
3111 Camino Del Rio North - Suite 423
92108 San Diego
Phone: +1-(858)-779-1554
Fax: +1-(858)-605-5739
mail@shareholdersfoundation.com