Super Micro Computer Issues Statement on Action by U.S. Attorney's Office

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Argus Mar 20 session

-33.32% close to close Open Argus

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News Market Reaction – SMCI

On Mar 20, the first trading day after this news, SMCI closed 33.32% below the previous close.

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Market Context

On Mar 20, the first trading day after this news, the stock closed 33.3% below the previous close. A...

Analysis

On Mar 20, the first trading day after this news, the stock closed 33.3% below the previous close. A negative reaction despite the company not being named as a defendant fits a pattern where legal or regulatory headlines weigh on sentiment. The statement detailed indictments of three associated individuals over alleged export-control violations and their immediate removal from roles. While Super Micro highlighted its compliance framework and cooperation with authorities, market participants could have focused on perceived legal and reputational risks when reassessing the stock.

Key Figures

Individuals indicted: 3 individuals

Individuals indicted

3 individuals

Indictment related to alleged export-control violations

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Key Terms

indictment, export-control violations, export control laws and regulations

3 terms

indictment regulatory

"has unsealed an indictment of three individuals associated with the Company"

An indictment is a formal, written accusation by a legal authority that someone is suspected of committing a crime; it does not by itself prove guilt but starts a criminal case. For investors, an indictment matters because it can damage reputation, distract or remove key executives, trigger regulatory scrutiny and legal costs, and cause share-price volatility—like a warning light on a company’s dashboard that signals potential operational and financial risks.

export-control violations regulatory

"in connection with an alleged conspiracy to commit export-control violations"

Export-control violations are breaches of laws that limit selling, sharing or shipping certain goods, technology or services across national borders, often to protect security or enforce sanctions. For investors, such violations can trigger heavy fines, criminal charges, lost sales, suspended licenses or blocked markets, and can also damage a company’s reputation and disrupt supply chains—similar to a driver getting fined and losing their license, which harms both short‑term income and long‑term business ability.

export control laws and regulations regulatory

"circumvent applicable export control laws and regulations"

Laws and regulations that limit the transfer, sale, sharing or use of goods, technology, software and technical information across borders for national security, trade control or safety reasons. They matter to investors because they can block or slow exports, partnerships and product launches, force costly compliance steps or trigger fines; think of them as customs and traffic lights that determine where a company can legally sell or share its products and know‑how, directly affecting revenue, costs and risk.

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SAN JOSE, Calif., March 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMCI) ("Supermicro" or the "Company") today issued the following statement:

Supermicro was informed today that the United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York has unsealed an indictment of three individuals associated with the Company in connection with an alleged conspiracy to commit export-control violations.

Supermicro is not named as a defendant in the indictment. The individuals charged are Yih-Shyan "Wally" Liaw, Senior Vice President of Business Development and a member of the Company's Board of Directors; Ruei-Tsang "Steven" Chang, a sales manager in Taiwan; and Ting-Wei "Willy" Sun, a contractor. Supermicro has placed the two employees on administrative leave and terminated its relationship with the contractor, effective immediately.

The conduct by these individuals alleged in the indictment is a contravention of the Company's policies and compliance controls, including efforts to circumvent applicable export control laws and regulations. Supermicro maintains a robust compliance program and is committed to full adherence to all applicable U.S. export and re-export control laws and regulations.

The Company has been cooperating fully with the government's investigation and will continue to do so. Supermicro has not been named as a defendant in the indictment.

About Super Micro Computer, Inc.

Supermicro (NASDAQ: SMCI) is a global leader in Application-Optimized Total IT Solutions. Founded and operating in San Jose, California, Supermicro is committed to delivering first-to-market innovation for Enterprise, Cloud, AI, and 5G Telco/Edge IT Infrastructure. We are a Total IT Solutions provider with server, AI, storage, IoT, switch systems, software, and support services. Supermicro's motherboard, power, and chassis design expertise further enables our development and production, enabling next-generation innovation from cloud to edge for our global customers. Our products are designed and manufactured in-house (in the US, Taiwan, and the Netherlands), leveraging global operations for scale and efficiency and optimized to improve TCO and reduce environmental impact (Green Computing). The award-winning portfolio of Server Building Block Solutions® allows customers to optimize for their exact workload and application by selecting from a broad family of systems built from our flexible and reusable building blocks that support a comprehensive set of form factors, processors, memory, GPUs, storage, networking, power, and cooling solutions (air-conditioned, free air cooling or liquid cooling).

Supermicro, Server Building Block Solutions, and We Keep IT Green are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Super Micro Computer, Inc.

All other brands, names, and trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Media Contact:
PR@supermicro.com

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SOURCE Super Micro Computer, Inc.