Common use of Participant Acknowledgment Clause in Contracts

Participant Acknowledgment. The Participant acknowledges receipt of a copy of this Notice, the Award Agreement and the Plan, and represents that he or she is familiar with the provisions thereof, and hereby accepts the SARs subject to all of the terms and provisions hereof and thereof. The Participant has reviewed this Notice, the Award Agreement and the Plan in their entirety, has had an opportunity to obtain the advice of legal counsel prior to executing this Notice, the Award Agreement, and fully understands all provisions of this Notice, the Award Agreement and the Plan. The Participant hereby agrees that all questions of interpretation and administration relating to this Notice, the Award Agreement and the Plan shall be resolved by the Committee. The Participant hereby acknowledges that he or she has had the opportunity to review with his or her own tax advisors the tax consequences of receiving this Notice, the Award Agreement and the Plan, and the transactions contemplated thereby, including any U.S. federal, state and local tax laws, and any other applicable taxing jurisdiction, prior to executing this Notice. The Participant attests that he or she is relying solely on such advisors and not on any statements or representations of the Company or any of its agents or affiliates. Further, the Participant hereby acknowledges and understands that he or she (and not the Company) shall be solely responsible for his or her tax liability that may arise as a result of receiving this Notice and the Award Agreement. Signature: Print Name: Dated: Subject to the terms and conditions of the Notice of Stock Appreciation Right Award (the “Notice”), this Stock Appreciation Right Award Agreement (the “Award Agreement”), and the Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. 2013 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan”), the individual set forth in the Notice (the “Participant”) is hereby granted Stock Appreciation Rights (the “SARs”) in Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (the “Company”). Unless otherwise specifically indicated, all terms used in this Award Agreement shall have the meaning as set forth in the Notice or the Plan.

Participant Acknowledgment. The Participant acknowledges receipt of a copy of this Notice, the Award Agreement and the Plan, and represents that he or she is familiar with the provisions thereof, and hereby accepts the SARs RSUs subject to all of the terms and provisions hereof and thereof. The Participant has reviewed this Notice, the Award Agreement and the Plan in their entirety, has had an opportunity to obtain the advice of legal counsel prior to executing this Notice, the Award Agreement, and fully understands all provisions of this Notice, the Award Agreement and the Plan. The Participant hereby agrees that all questions of interpretation and administration relating to this Notice, the Award Agreement and the Plan shall be resolved by the Committee. The Participant hereby acknowledges that he or she has had the opportunity to review with his or her own tax advisors the tax consequences of receiving this Notice, the Award Agreement and the Plan, and the transactions contemplated thereby, including any U.S. federal, state and local tax laws, and any other applicable taxing jurisdiction, prior to executing this Notice. The Participant attests that he or she is relying solely on such advisors and not on any statements or representations of the Company or any of its agents or affiliates. Further, the Participant hereby acknowledges and understands that he or she (and not the Company) shall be solely responsible for his or her tax liability that may arise as a result of receiving this Notice and the Award Agreement. Signature: Print Name: Dated: Subject to the terms and conditions of the Notice of Restricted Stock Appreciation Right Unit Award (the “Notice”), this Restricted Stock Appreciation Right Unit Award Agreement (the “Award Agreement”), and the Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. 2013 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan”), the individual set forth in the Notice (the “Participant”) is hereby granted Restricted Stock Appreciation Rights Units (the “SARsRSUs”) in Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (the “Company”). Unless otherwise specifically indicated, all terms used in this Award Agreement shall have the meaning as set forth in the Notice or the Plan.

Participant Acknowledgment. The Participant acknowledges receipt of a copy of this Notice, the Award Agreement and the Plan, and represents that he or she is familiar with the provisions thereof, and hereby accepts the SARs RSUs subject to all of the terms and provisions hereof and thereof. The Participant has reviewed this Notice, the Award Agreement and the Plan in their entirety, has had an opportunity to obtain the advice of legal counsel prior to executing this Notice, the Award Agreement, and fully understands all provisions of this Notice, the Award Agreement and the Plan. The Participant hereby agrees that all questions of interpretation and administration relating to this Notice, the Award Agreement and the Plan shall be resolved by the Committee. The Participant hereby acknowledges that he or she has had the opportunity to review with his or her own tax advisors the tax consequences of receiving this Notice, the Award Agreement and the Plan, and the transactions contemplated thereby, including any U.S. federal, state and local tax laws, and any other applicable taxing jurisdiction, prior to executing this Notice. The Participant attests that he or she is relying solely on such advisors and not on any statements or representations of the Company or any of its agents or affiliates. Further, the Participant hereby acknowledges and understands that he or she (and not the Company) shall be solely responsible for his or her tax liability that may arise as a result of receiving this Notice and the Award Agreement. Signature: Print Name: Dated: Subject to the terms and conditions of the Notice of Restricted Stock Appreciation Right Unit Award (the “Notice”), this Restricted Stock Appreciation Right Unit Award Agreement (the “Award Agreement”), and the Applied OptoelectronicsLGI Homes, Inc. 2013 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan”), the individual set forth in the Notice (the “Participant”) is hereby granted Restricted Stock Appreciation Rights Units (the “SARsRSUs”) in Applied OptoelectronicsLGI Homes, Inc. (the “Company”). Unless otherwise specifically indicated, all terms used in this Award Agreement shall have the meaning as set forth in the Notice or the Plan.

Participant Acknowledgment. The Participant acknowledges receipt of a copy of this Notice, the Award Agreement and the Plan, and represents that he or she is familiar with the provisions thereof, and hereby accepts the SARs subject to all of the terms and provisions hereof and thereof. The Participant has reviewed this Notice, the Award Agreement and the Plan in their entirety, has had an opportunity to obtain the advice of legal counsel prior to executing this Notice, Notice and the Award Agreement, and fully understands all provisions of this Notice, the Award Agreement and the Plan. The Participant hereby agrees that all questions of interpretation and administration relating to this Notice, the Award Agreement and the Plan shall be resolved by the CommitteeAdministrator. The Participant hereby acknowledges that he or she has had the opportunity to review with his or her own tax advisors the tax consequences of receiving this Notice, the Award Agreement and the Plan, and the transactions contemplated thereby, including any U.S. federal, state and local tax laws, and any other applicable taxing jurisdiction, prior to executing this Notice. The Participant attests that he or she is relying solely on such advisors and not on any statements or representations of the Company or any of its agents or affiliates. Further, the Participant hereby acknowledges and understands that he or she (and not the Company) shall be solely responsible for his or her tax liability that may arise as a result of receiving this Notice and the Award Agreement. Signature: Print Name: Dated: Subject to the terms and conditions of the Notice of Stock Appreciation Right Award (the “Notice”), this Stock Appreciation Right Award Agreement (the “Award Agreement”), and the Applied OptoelectronicsGuaranty Bancshares, Inc. 2013 2015 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan”), the individual set forth in the Notice (the “Participant”) is hereby granted Stock Appreciation Rights (the “SARs”) in Applied OptoelectronicsGuaranty Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company”). Unless otherwise specifically indicated, all terms used in this Award Agreement shall have the meaning as set forth in the Notice or the Plan.

Participant Acknowledgment. The Participant acknowledges receipt of a copy of this Notice, the Award Agreement and the Plan, and represents that he or she is familiar with the provisions thereof, and hereby accepts the SARs PSUs subject to all of the terms and provisions hereof and thereof. The Participant has reviewed this Notice, the Award Agreement and the Plan in their entirety, has had an opportunity to obtain the advice of legal counsel prior to executing this Notice, the Award Agreement, and fully understands all provisions of this Notice, the Award Agreement and the Plan. The Participant hereby agrees that all questions of interpretation and administration relating to this Notice, the Award Agreement and the Plan shall be resolved by the Committee. The Participant hereby acknowledges that he or she has had the opportunity to review with his or her own tax advisors the tax consequences of receiving this Notice, the Award Agreement and the Plan, and the transactions contemplated thereby, including any U.S. federal, state and local tax laws, and any other applicable taxing jurisdiction, prior to executing this Notice. The Participant attests that he or she is relying solely on such advisors and not on any statements or representations of the Company or any of its agents or affiliates. Further, the Participant hereby acknowledges and understands that he or she (and not the Company) shall be solely responsible for his or her tax liability that may arise as a result of receiving this Notice and the Award Agreement. SignatureSigned: Print Name: DatedDate: Subject to the terms and conditions of the Notice of Performance Restricted Stock Appreciation Right Unit Award (the “"Notice”"), this Performance Restricted Stock Appreciation Right Unit Award Agreement (the “this "Award Agreement”"), and the Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. 2013 2021 Equity Incentive Plan (the “"Plan”"), the individual set forth in the Notice (the “"Participant”") is hereby granted Performance Restricted Stock Appreciation Rights Units (the “SARs”"PSUs") in the Common Stock of Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (the “"Company”"). Unless otherwise specifically indicated, all terms used in this Award Agreement shall have the meaning as set forth in the Notice or the Plan.

Participant Acknowledgment. The Participant acknowledges receipt of a copy of this Notice, the Award Agreement and the Plan, and represents that he or she is familiar with the provisions thereof, and hereby accepts the SARs Covered Shares subject to all of the terms and provisions hereof and thereof. The Participant has reviewed this Notice, the Award Agreement and the Plan in their entirety, has had an opportunity to obtain the advice of legal counsel prior to executing this Notice, the Award Agreement, and fully understands all provisions of this Notice, the Award Agreement and the Plan. The Participant hereby agrees that all questions of interpretation and administration relating to this Notice, the Award Agreement and the Plan shall be resolved by the Committee. The Participant hereby acknowledges that he or she has had the opportunity to review with his or her own tax advisors the tax consequences of receiving this Notice, the Award Agreement and the Plan, and the transactions contemplated thereby, including any U.S. federal, state and local tax laws, and any other applicable taxing jurisdiction, prior to executing this Notice. The Participant attests that he or she is relying solely on such advisors and not on any statements or representations of the Company or any of its agents or affiliates. Further, the Participant hereby acknowledges and understands that he or she (and not the Company) shall be solely responsible for his or her tax liability that may arise as a result of receiving this Notice and the Award Agreement. Signature: Print Name: Dated: Subject to the terms and conditions of the Notice of Restricted Stock Appreciation Right Award (the “"Notice”"), this Restricted Stock Appreciation Right Award Agreement (the “"Award Agreement”"), and the Applied OptoelectronicsXxxxxx Industries, Inc. 2013 2014 Non-Employee Director Equity Incentive Plan (the “"Plan”"), the individual set forth in the Notice (the “"Participant”") is hereby granted Stock Appreciation Rights Shares of common stock (the “SARs”"Covered Shares") in Applied OptoelectronicsXxxxxx Industries, Inc. (the “"Company”"). Unless otherwise specifically indicated, all terms used in this Award Agreement shall have the meaning as set forth in the Notice or the Plan.

Participant Acknowledgment. The Participant acknowledges receipt of a copy of this Notice, the Award Agreement and the Plan, and represents that he or she is familiar with the provisions thereof, and hereby accepts the SARs Covered Shares subject to all of the terms and provisions hereof and thereof. The Participant has reviewed this Notice, the Award Agreement and the Plan in their entirety, has had an opportunity to obtain the advice of legal counsel prior to executing this Notice, Notice and the Award Agreement, and fully understands all provisions of this Notice, the Award Agreement and the Plan. The Participant hereby agrees that all questions of interpretation and administration relating to this Notice, the Award Agreement and the Plan shall be resolved by the CommitteeAdministrator. The Participant hereby acknowledges that he or she has had the opportunity to review with his or her own tax advisors the tax consequences of receiving this Notice, the Award Agreement and the Plan, and the transactions contemplated thereby, including any U.S. federal, state and local tax laws, and any other applicable taxing jurisdiction, prior to executing this Notice. The Participant attests that he or she is relying solely on such advisors and not on any statements or representations of the Company or any of its agents or affiliates. Further, the Participant hereby acknowledges and understands that he or she (and not the Company) shall be solely responsible for his or her tax liability that may arise as a result of receiving this Notice and the Award Agreement. Signature: Print Name: Dated: Subject to the terms and conditions of the Notice of Restricted Stock Appreciation Right Award (the “Notice”), this Restricted Stock Appreciation Right Award Agreement (the “Award Agreement”), and the Applied OptoelectronicsGuaranty Bancshares, Inc. 2013 2015 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan”), the individual set forth in the Notice (the “Participant”) is hereby granted Stock Appreciation Rights Shares of common stock (the “SARsCovered Shares”) in Applied OptoelectronicsGuaranty Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company”). Unless otherwise specifically indicated, all terms used in this Award Agreement shall have the meaning as set forth in the Notice or the Plan.

Participant Acknowledgment. The Participant acknowledges receipt of a copy of this Notice, the Award Agreement and the Plan, and represents that he or she is familiar with the provisions thereof, and hereby accepts the SARs RSUs subject to all of the terms and provisions hereof and thereof. The Participant has reviewed this Notice, the Award Agreement and the Plan in their entirety, has had an opportunity to obtain the advice of legal counsel prior to executing this Notice, the Award Agreement, and fully understands all provisions of this Notice, the Award Agreement and the Plan. The Participant hereby agrees that all questions of interpretation and administration relating to this Notice, the Award Agreement and the Plan shall be resolved by the Committee. The Participant hereby acknowledges that he or she has had the opportunity to review with his or her own tax advisors the tax consequences of receiving this Notice, the Award Agreement and the Plan, and the transactions contemplated thereby, including any U.S. federal, state and local tax laws, and any other applicable taxing jurisdiction, prior to executing this Notice. The Participant attests that he or she is relying solely on such advisors and not on any statements or representations of the Company or any of its agents or affiliates. Further, the Participant hereby acknowledges and understands that he or she (and not the Company) shall be solely responsible for his or her tax liability that may arise as a result of receiving this Notice and the Award Agreement. Signature: Print Name: Dated: Subject to the terms and conditions of the Notice of Restricted Stock Appreciation Right Unit Award (the “"Notice”"), this Restricted Stock Appreciation Right Unit Award Agreement (the “"Award Agreement”"), and the Applied OptoelectronicsPxxxxx Industries, Inc. 2013 2014 Equity Incentive Plan (the “"Plan”"), the individual set forth in the Notice (the “"Participant”") is hereby granted Restricted Stock Appreciation Rights Units (the “SARs”"RSUs") in Applied OptoelectronicsPxxxxx Industries, Inc. (the “"Company”"). Unless otherwise specifically indicated, all terms used in this Award Agreement shall have the meaning as set forth in the Notice or the Plan.

Participant Acknowledgment. The Participant acknowledges receipt of a copy of By accepting this NoticeAward electronically, the Award Agreement and the Plan, and represents that he or she is familiar with the provisions thereof, and hereby accepts the SARs subject to all of the terms and provisions hereof and thereof. The Participant has reviewed this Notice, the Award Agreement and the Plan in their entirety, has had an opportunity to obtain the advice of legal counsel prior to executing this Notice, the Award Agreement, and fully understands all provisions of this Notice, the Award Agreement and the Plan. The Participant hereby agrees that all questions of interpretation and administration relating to this Notice, the Award Agreement and the Plan shall be resolved by the Committee. The Participant hereby acknowledges that he or she has had received and read the opportunity to review with his or her own tax advisors the tax consequences of receiving Plan and this Notice, the Award Agreement and the Plan, and the transactions contemplated thereby, including any U.S. federal, state and local tax laws, and any other applicable taxing jurisdiction, prior to executing this Notice. The Participant attests that he or she agrees to be bound by all of the terms and conditions of the Restricted Stock Unit Award as set forth in this Agreement, subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan. The Participant hereby further acknowledges and agrees that his or her right to receive or retain this Award, any amount received pursuant to this Award (in cash or shares of Stock), and any profit or gain realized in connection with this Award, is relying solely subject to cancellation and recoupment in accordance with the Company’s Claw-back Policy, as in force from time to time, provided that any sale proceeds payable (before the deduction of any related sale or transfer costs or any tax charges) on any sale or transfer of any shares of Stock subject to this Award pursuant to the Company’s Claw-back Policy following the expiry of five years from the Grant Date is at least equal to the market value (for the purposes of Xxxxxxx 0, Xxxx 0 xx xxx Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003) of the shares of Stock, and such advisors sale proceeds shall be subject to the Company’s Claw-back Policy. The Participant understands that the Participant (and not on any statements or representations of the Company or any of its agents or affiliates. Further, the Participant hereby acknowledges and understands that he or she (and not the CompanyAffiliates) shall be solely responsible for his or her tax liability the Employment Tax consequences to the Participant that may arise as a result of receiving the transactions contemplated by this Notice and the Award Agreement. Signature: Print Name: Dated: Subject to The Participant acknowledges that he or she has consulted with any tax advisors he or she thinks advisable in connection with the terms and conditions of the Notice of Restricted Stock Appreciation Right Award (the “Notice”), this Stock Appreciation Right Award Agreement (the “Award Agreement”)Units, and is not relying, and will not rely, on the Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. 2013 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan”), the individual set forth in the Notice (the “Participant”) is hereby granted Stock Appreciation Rights (the “SARs”) in Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (the “Company”)Company or any Affiliate for any tax advice. Unless otherwise specifically indicated, all terms used in this Award Agreement shall have the meaning as set forth in the Notice or the Plan.By

Participant Acknowledgment. The Participant acknowledges receipt of a copy of this Notice, the Award Agreement and the Plan, and represents that he or she is familiar with the provisions thereof, and hereby accepts the SARs Covered Shares subject to all of the terms and provisions hereof and thereof. The Participant has reviewed this Notice, the Award Agreement and the Plan in their entirety, has had an opportunity to obtain the advice of legal counsel prior to executing this Notice, the Award Agreement, and fully understands all provisions of this Notice, the Award Agreement and the Plan. The Participant hereby agrees that all questions of interpretation and administration relating to this Notice, the Award Agreement and the Plan shall be resolved by the Committee. The Participant hereby acknowledges that he or she has had the opportunity to review with his or her own tax advisors the tax consequences of receiving this Notice, the Award Agreement and the Plan, and the transactions contemplated thereby, including any U.S. federal, state and local tax laws, and any other applicable taxing jurisdiction, prior to executing this Notice. The Participant attests that he or she is relying solely on such advisors and not on any statements or representations of the Company or any of its agents or affiliates. Further, the Participant hereby acknowledges and understands that he or she (and not the Company) shall be solely responsible for his or her tax liability that may arise as a result of receiving this Notice and the Award Agreement. Signature: Print Name: Dated: Subject to the terms and conditions of the Notice of Restricted Stock Appreciation Right Award (the “"Notice”"), this Restricted Stock Appreciation Right Award Agreement (the “"Award Agreement”"), and the Applied OptoelectronicsPxxxxx Industries, Inc. 2013 2014 Equity Incentive Plan (the “"Plan”"), the individual set forth in the Notice (the “"Participant”") is hereby granted Stock Appreciation Rights Shares of common stock (the “SARs”"Covered Shares") in Applied OptoelectronicsPxxxxx Industries, Inc. (the “"Company”"). Unless otherwise specifically indicated, all terms used in this Award Agreement shall have the meaning as set forth in the Notice or the Plan.

Participant Acknowledgment. The Participant acknowledges receipt of a copy of this Notice, the Award Agreement and the Plan, and represents that he or she is familiar with the provisions thereof, and hereby accepts the SARs RSUs subject to all of the terms and provisions hereof and thereof. The Participant has reviewed this Notice, the Award Agreement and the Plan in their entirety, has had an opportunity to obtain the advice of legal counsel prior to executing this Notice, the Award Agreement, and fully understands all provisions of this Notice, the Award Agreement and the Plan. The Participant hereby agrees that all questions of interpretation and administration relating to this Notice, the Award Agreement and the Plan shall be resolved by the Committee. The Participant hereby acknowledges that he or she has had the opportunity to review with his or her own tax advisors the tax consequences of receiving this Notice, the Award Agreement and the Plan, and the transactions contemplated thereby, including any U.S. federal, state and local tax laws, and any other applicable taxing jurisdiction, prior to executing this Notice. The Participant attests that he or she is relying solely on such advisors and not on any statements or representations of the Company or any of its agents or affiliates. Further, the Participant hereby acknowledges and understands that he or she (and not the Company) shall be solely responsible for his or her tax liability that may arise as a result of receiving this Notice and the Award Agreement. SignatureSigned: Print Name: DatedDate: Subject to the terms and conditions of the Notice of Restricted Stock Appreciation Right Unit Award (the “"Notice”"), this Restricted Stock Appreciation Right Unit Award Agreement (the “this "Award Agreement”"), and the Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. 2013 2021 Equity Incentive Plan (the “"Plan”"), the individual set forth in the Notice (the “"Participant”") is hereby granted Restricted Stock Appreciation Rights Units (the “SARs”"RSUs") in the Common Stock of Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (the “"Company”"). Unless otherwise specifically indicated, all terms used in this Award Agreement shall have the meaning as set forth in the Notice or the Plan.

Participant Acknowledgment. The Participant acknowledges receipt of a copy of this Notice, the Award Agreement and the Plan, and represents that he or she is familiar with the provisions thereof, and hereby accepts the SARs RSUs subject to all of the terms and provisions hereof and thereof. The Participant has reviewed this Notice, the Award Agreement and the Plan in their entirety, has had an opportunity to obtain the advice of legal counsel prior to executing this Notice, Notice and the Award Agreement, and fully understands all provisions of this Notice, the Award Agreement and the Plan. The Participant hereby agrees that all questions of interpretation and administration relating to this Notice, the Award Agreement and the Plan shall be resolved by the CommitteeAdministrator. The Participant hereby acknowledges that he or she has had the opportunity to review with his or her own tax advisors the tax consequences of receiving this Notice, the Award Agreement and the Plan, and the transactions contemplated thereby, including any U.S. federal, state and local tax laws, and any other applicable taxing jurisdiction, prior to executing this Notice. The Participant attests that he or she is relying solely on such advisors and not on any statements or representations of the Company or any of its agents or affiliates. Further, the Participant hereby acknowledges and understands that he or she (and not the Company) shall be solely responsible for his or her tax liability that may arise as a result of receiving this Notice and the Award Agreement. Signature: Print Name: Dated: Subject to the terms and conditions of the Notice of Restricted Stock Appreciation Right Unit Award (the “Notice”), this Restricted Stock Appreciation Right Unit Award Agreement (the “Award Agreement”), and the Applied OptoelectronicsGuaranty Bancshares, Inc. 2013 2015 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan”), the individual set forth in the Notice (the “Participant”) is hereby granted Restricted Stock Appreciation Rights Units (the “SARsRSUs”) in Applied OptoelectronicsGuaranty Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company”). Unless otherwise specifically indicated, all terms used in this Award Agreement shall have the meaning as set forth in the Notice or the Plan.

Participant Acknowledgment. The Participant acknowledges receipt of a copy of this Notice, the Award Agreement and the Plan, and represents that he or she is familiar with the provisions thereof, and hereby accepts the SARs subject to all of the terms and provisions hereof and thereof. The Participant has reviewed this Notice, the Award Agreement and the Plan in their entirety, has had an opportunity to obtain the advice of legal counsel prior to executing this Notice, the Award Agreement, and fully understands all provisions of this Notice, the Award Agreement and the Plan. The Participant hereby agrees that all questions of interpretation and administration relating to this Notice, the Award Agreement and the Plan shall be resolved by the Committee. The Participant hereby acknowledges that he or she has had the opportunity to review with his or her own tax advisors the tax consequences of receiving this Notice, the Award Agreement and the Plan, and the transactions contemplated thereby, including any U.S. federal, state and local tax laws, and any other applicable taxing jurisdiction, prior to executing this Notice. The Participant attests that he or she is relying solely on such advisors and not on any statements or representations of the Company or any of its agents or affiliates. Further, the Participant hereby acknowledges and understands that he or she (and not the Company) shall be solely responsible for his or her tax liability that may arise as a result of receiving this Notice and the Award Agreement. Signature: Print Name: Dated: Subject to the terms and conditions of the Notice of Stock Appreciation Right Award (the “Notice”), this Stock Appreciation Right Award Agreement (the “Award Agreement”), and the Applied OptoelectronicsLGI Homes, Inc. 2013 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan”), the individual set forth in the Notice (the “Participant”) is hereby granted Stock Appreciation Rights (the “SARs”) in Applied OptoelectronicsLGI Homes, Inc. (the “Company”). Unless otherwise specifically indicated, all terms used in this Award Agreement shall have the meaning as set forth in the Notice or the Plan.

Participant Acknowledgment. The Participant acknowledges receipt of a copy of By executing this NoticeAgreement, the Award Agreement and the Plan, and represents that he or she is familiar with the provisions thereof, and hereby accepts the SARs subject to all of the terms and provisions hereof and thereof. The Participant has reviewed this Notice, the Award Agreement and the Plan in their entirety, has had an opportunity to obtain the advice of legal counsel prior to executing this Notice, the Award Agreement, and fully understands all provisions of this Notice, the Award Agreement and the Plan. The Participant hereby agrees that all questions of interpretation and administration relating to this Notice, the Award Agreement and the Plan shall be resolved by the Committee. The Participant hereby acknowledges that he or she has had received and read the opportunity to review with his or her own tax advisors the tax consequences of receiving Plan and this Notice, the Award Agreement and the Plan, and the transactions contemplated thereby, including any U.S. federal, state and local tax laws, and any other applicable taxing jurisdiction, prior to executing this Notice. The Participant attests that he or she agrees to be bound by all of the terms and conditions of the Restricted Stock Award as set forth in this Agreement, subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan. The Participant hereby further acknowledges and agrees that his or her right to receive or retain this Award, any amount received pursuant to this Award (in cash or shares of Stock), and/or any profit or gain on the sale or transfer of any shares of Stock subject to this Award, is relying solely at all times subject to cancellation and recoupment in accordance with the Company’s Claw-back Policy, as in force from time to time, provided that any sale proceeds payable (before the deduction of any related sale or transfer costs or any tax charges) on any sale or transfer of any shares of Stock subject to this Award pursuant to the Company’s Claw-back Policy following the expiry of five years from the Grant Date is at least equal to the market value (for the purposes of Chapter 2, Part 7 of ITEPA) of the shares of Stock, and such advisors sale proceeds shall be subject to the Company’s Claw-back Policy. The Participant understands that the Participant (and not on any statements or representations of the Company or any of its agents or affiliates. Further, the Participant hereby acknowledges and understands that he or she (and not the CompanyAffiliates) shall be solely responsible for his or her the tax liability and social security contribution consequences to the Participant that may arise as a result of receiving the transactions contemplated by this Notice Agreement, including without limitation any election under Section 430(1) of ITEPA. The Participant acknowledges that he or she has consulted with any tax advisors he or she thinks advisable in connection with the Restricted Stock, and is not relying, and will not rely, on the Award Agreement. Signature: Print Name: Dated: Subject Company or any Affiliate for any tax advice, including, without limitation, in relation to the terms Participant’s election pursuant to Section 430(1) of ITEPA. By executing this Agreement, the Participant hereby consents to receive documents in relation to the Plan and conditions of the Notice of Stock Appreciation Right this Award (the “Notice”), this Stock Appreciation Right Award Agreement (the “Award Agreement”)by electronic delivery, and the Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. 2013 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan”), the individual set forth agrees to participate in the Notice (Plan through an on-line or electronic system established and maintained by the “Participant”Company or by a third party designated by the Company. SIGNED AS A DEED(7) is hereby granted Stock Appreciation Rights (the “SARs”) in Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (the “Company”). Unless otherwise specifically indicated, all terms used in this Award Agreement shall have the meaning as set forth by [NAME OF EMPLOYEE] in the Notice or presence of: Witness: Signature Name Address Occupation SIGNED AS A DEED(8) by OM ASSET MANAGEMENT plc acting by: Signature of Director Print name of Director in the Plan.presence of: Witness: Signature Name Address

Participant Acknowledgment. The Participant acknowledges receipt of a copy of this Notice, the Award Agreement and the Plan, and represents that he or she is familiar with the provisions thereof, and hereby accepts the SARs Covered Shares subject to all of the terms and provisions hereof and thereof. The Participant has reviewed this Notice, the Award Agreement and the Plan in their entirety, has had an opportunity to obtain the advice of legal counsel prior to executing this Notice, the Award Agreement, and fully understands all provisions of this Notice, the Award Agreement and the Plan. The Participant hereby agrees that all questions of interpretation and administration relating to this Notice, the Award Agreement and the Plan shall be resolved by the Committee. The Participant hereby acknowledges that he or she has had the opportunity to review with his or her own tax advisors the tax consequences of receiving this Notice, the Award Agreement and the Plan, and the transactions contemplated thereby, including any U.S. federal, state and local tax laws, and any other applicable taxing jurisdiction, prior to executing this Notice. The Participant attests that he or she is relying solely on such advisors and not on any statements or representations of the Company or any of its agents or affiliates. Further, the Participant hereby acknowledges and understands that he or she (and not the Company) shall be solely responsible for his or her tax liability that may arise as a result of receiving this Notice and the Award Agreement. Signature: Print Name: Dated: Subject to the terms and conditions of the Notice of Restricted Stock Appreciation Right Award (the “Notice”), this Restricted Stock Appreciation Right Award Agreement (the “Award Agreement”), and the Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. 2013 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan”), the individual set forth in the Notice (the “Participant”) is hereby granted Stock Appreciation Rights Shares of common stock (the “SARsCovered Shares”) in Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (the “Company”). Unless otherwise specifically indicated, all terms used in this Award Agreement shall have the meaning as set forth in the Notice or the Plan.

Participant Acknowledgment. The Participant acknowledges receipt of a copy of By executing this NoticeAgreement, the Award Agreement and the Plan, and represents that he or she is familiar with the provisions thereof, and hereby accepts the SARs subject to all of the terms and provisions hereof and thereof. The Participant has reviewed this Notice, the Award Agreement and the Plan in their entirety, has had an opportunity to obtain the advice of legal counsel prior to executing this Notice, the Award Agreement, and fully understands all provisions of this Notice, the Award Agreement and the Plan. The Participant hereby agrees that all questions of interpretation and administration relating to this Notice, the Award Agreement and the Plan shall be resolved by the Committee. The Participant hereby acknowledges that he or she has had received and read the opportunity to review with his or her own tax advisors the tax consequences of receiving Plan and this Notice, the Award Agreement and the Plan, and the transactions contemplated thereby, including any U.S. federal, state and local tax laws, and any other applicable taxing jurisdiction, prior to executing this Notice. The Participant attests that he or she agrees to be bound by all of the terms and conditions of the Restricted Stock Award as set forth in this Agreement, subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan. The Participant hereby further acknowledges and agrees that his or her right to receive or retain this Award, any amount received pursuant to this Award (in cash or shares of Stock), and/or any profit or gain on the sale or transfer of any shares of Stock subject to this Award, is relying solely at all times subject to cancellation and recoupment in accordance with the Company’s Claw-back Policy, as in force from time to time, provided that any sale proceeds payable (before the deduction of any related sale or transfer costs or any tax charges) on any sale or transfer of any shares of Stock subject to this Award pursuant to the Company’s Claw-back Policy following the expiry of five years from the Grant Date is at least equal to the market value (for the purposes of Chapter 2, Part 7 of ITEPA) of the shares of Stock, and such advisors sale proceeds shall be subject to the Company’s Claw-back Policy. The Participant understands that the Participant (and not on any statements or representations of the Company or any of its agents or affiliates. Further, the Participant hereby acknowledges and understands that he or she (and not the CompanyAffiliates) shall be solely responsible for his or her the tax liability and social security contribution consequences to the Participant that may arise as a result of receiving the transactions contemplated by this Notice Agreement, including without limitation any election under Section 430(1) of ITEPA. The Participant acknowledges that he or she has consulted with any tax advisors he or she thinks advisable in connection with the Restricted Stock, and is not relying, and will not rely, on the Award Agreement. Signature: Print Name: Dated: Subject Company or any Affiliate for any tax advice, including, without limitation, in relation to the terms Participant’s election pursuant to Section 430(1) of ITEPA. By executing this Agreement, the Participant hereby consents to receive documents in relation to the Plan and conditions of the Notice of Stock Appreciation Right this Award (the “Notice”), this Stock Appreciation Right Award Agreement (the “Award Agreement”)by electronic delivery, and the Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. 2013 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan”), the individual set forth agrees to participate in the Notice (Plan through an on-line or electronic system established and maintained by the “Participant”) is hereby granted Stock Appreciation Rights (Company or by a third party designated by the “SARs”) in Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (the “Company”). Unless otherwise specifically indicated, all terms used in this Award Agreement shall have the meaning as set forth by [NAME OF EMPLOYEE] in the Notice or presence of: Witness: Signature Name Address Occupation SIGNED AS A DEED(8) by OM ASSET MANAGEMENT plc acting by: Signature of Director Print name of Director in the Plan.presence of: Witness: Signature Name Address EXHIBIT A ELECTION UNDER SECTION 430 OF THE INCOME TAX (EARNINGS AND PENSIONS) ACT 2003 PART A - To be completed by the Employee

Participant Acknowledgment. The Participant acknowledges receipt of a copy of this Notice, the Award Agreement and the Plan, and represents that he or she is familiar with the provisions thereof, and hereby accepts the SARs subject to all of the terms and provisions hereof and thereof. The Participant has reviewed this Notice, the Award Agreement and the Plan in their entirety, has had an opportunity to obtain the advice of legal counsel prior to executing this Notice, the Award Agreement, and fully understands all provisions of this Notice, the Award Agreement and the Plan. The Participant hereby agrees that all questions of interpretation and administration relating to this Notice, the Award Agreement and the Plan shall be resolved by the Committee. The Participant hereby acknowledges that he or she has had the opportunity to review with his or her own tax advisors the tax consequences of receiving this Notice, the Award Agreement and the Plan, and the transactions contemplated thereby, including any U.S. federal, state and local tax laws, and any other applicable taxing jurisdiction, prior to executing this Notice. The Participant attests that he or she is relying solely on such advisors and not on any statements or representations of the Company or any of its agents or affiliates. Further, the Participant hereby acknowledges and understands that he or she (and not the Company) shall be solely responsible for his or her tax liability that may arise as a result of receiving this Notice and the Award Agreement. Signature: Print Name: Dated: Subject to the terms and conditions of the Notice of Stock Appreciation Right Award (the “"Notice”"), this Stock Appreciation Right Award Agreement (the “"Award Agreement”"), and the Applied OptoelectronicsPxxxxx Industries, Inc. 2013 2014 Equity Incentive Plan (the “"Plan”"), the individual set forth in the Notice (the “"Participant”") is hereby granted Stock Appreciation Rights (the “"SARs”") in Applied OptoelectronicsPxxxxx Industries, Inc. (the “"Company”"). Unless otherwise specifically indicated, all terms used in this Award Agreement shall have the meaning as set forth in the Notice or the Plan.