SUGAR LAND, Texas, Jan. 23, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (Nasdaq:AAOI), a leading provider of fiber-optic access network products for the cable broadband, internet data center, and fiber-to-the-home markets, today announced that it will release financial results for its fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2013 after U.S. markets close on Thursday, February 27, 2014.

Applied Optoelectronics will host a conference call and webcast for analysts and investors to discuss its fourth quarter and year 2013 results and outlook for its first quarter of 2014 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern time / 3:30 p.m. Central time. Open to the public, investors may access the call by dialing (480) 629-9712.

A live webcast and presentation of the conference call, along with supplemental financials, will be accessible from the company's website at investors.ao-inc.com. Following the webcast, an archived version will be available on the website for one year. A telephonic replay of the call will be available two hours after the call and will run for five business days and may be accessed by dialing (303) 590-3030 and entering passcode 4664747.

CONTACT: Investor Relations Contacts:
         
         Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.
         James L. Dunn, Jr.
         Chief Financial Officer
         ir@ao-inc.com
         
         The Blueshirt Group, Investor Relations
         Maria Riley
         +1-415-217-7722
         ir@ao-inc.com

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