APPLIED OPTOELECTRONICS, INC. (AAOI)

Chih-Hsiang (Thompson) Lin Equity award

Stefan J. Murry Equity award

Hung-Lun (Fred) Chang Equity award

Shu-Hua (Joshua) Yeh Equity award

David C. Kuo Equity award

Chih-Hsiang (Thompson) Lin grant (Equity)

Chih-Hsiang (Thompson) Lin — Employment Agreement | Termination without Cause or resignation for Good Reason (outside CIC Period): payment equal to one year's base salary, payment equal to full target bonus, and $15,000 for benefit continuation (COBRA), paid in installments over 12 months; Double-trigger severance: if terminated by company other than for Cause or executive resigns for Good Reason within Change of Control Period (1 year after CIC): lump sum equal to one year's base salary, lump sum equal to full target bonus, $10,000 for COBRA, and accelerated vesting of all equity awards; Tax gross-up payment for any excise taxes under Section 280G of the IRC; Non-compete provision for 12 months following separation; Change of Control Period: one year after a Change of Control; Requires execution of release agreement with 6-month cooperation and mutual non-disparagement

Stefan J. Murry — Employment Agreement | Termination without Cause or resignation for Good Reason (outside CIC Period): payment equal to 50% of base salary, 50% of full target bonus, and $15,000 for COBRA, paid in lump sum; Double-trigger severance: if terminated by company other than for Cause or resignation for Good Reason within Change of Control Period: lump sum equal to one year's base salary, lump sum equal to full target bonus, $15,000 for COBRA, and accelerated vesting of all equity awards; No tax gross-up payment; Non-compete provision for 12 months following separation; Change of Control Period: within six months prior to or within one year after a Change of Control; Requires execution of release agreement with 6-month cooperation and mutual non-disparagement