Super Micro director vests 3,650 RSUs; 1,970 withheld

Super Micro Computer, Inc. (SMCI) director and ten-percent owner Liang Chiu-Chu Sara Liu reported an RSU vesting and related share movements.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Super Micro Computer, Inc. (SMCI) director and ten-percent owner Liang Chiu-Chu Sara Liu reported an RSU vesting and related share movements. On August 17, 2026, 3,650 Restricted Stock Units were exercised and converted into 3,650 shares of common stock, exhausting this RSU award. Of these, 1,970 shares of SMCI common stock were withheld at $38.28 per share to satisfy tax withholding and remittance obligations, which the footnote states was not a market transaction and is exempt under Rule 16b-3(e). Following these transactions, indirect holdings reported include 40,426,120 shares held by spouse and 25,332,520 shares held by a joint account with spouse.

Insider Trade Summary

3,650 shares exercised/converted

Exercise 5 txns

Insider Liu Liang Chiu-Chu Sara

Role Director, 10% Owner

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise	Restricted Stock Units F1, F3	3,650	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise	Common Stock F1	3,650	--	--
Tax Withholding	Common Stock F2	1,970	$38.28	$75K
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 0 contracts (Direct); Common Stock — 637,506 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 40,426,120 shares (Indirect, By Spouse); Common Stock — 25,332,520 shares (Indirect, By Joint Account w/ Spouse)

Footnotes (3)

1. F1. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of SMCI common stock.
2. F2. Represents shares of SMCI common stock that have been withheld by SMCI to satisfy tax withholding and remittance obligations in connection with the net settlement of vested restricted stock units and not a market transaction. Transaction exempt from Section 16(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Act") pursuant to Rule 16b-3(e) promulgated under the Act.
3. F3. Subject to the Reporting Person's continued service to SMCI, the restricted stock units vested in two equal tranches on August 17, 2026 and February 17, 2027. Vested units were settled in shares of SMCI common stock.

Key Figures

RSUs Exercised: 3,650 units Common Shares Issued from RSUs: 3,650 shares Shares Withheld for Taxes: 1,970 shares +3 more

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RSUs Exercised 3,650 units Restricted Stock Units converted into SMCI common stock on August 17, 2026

Common Shares Issued from RSUs 3,650 shares Shares of SMCI common stock received upon RSU settlement

Shares Withheld for Taxes 1,970 shares SMCI common shares withheld to satisfy tax obligations on RSU vesting

Tax Withholding Price $38.28 per share Per-share value used for shares withheld for tax obligations

Indirect Holdings by Spouse 40,426,120 shares Post-transaction indirect ownership reported as held by spouse

Indirect Holdings by Joint Account 25,332,520 shares Post-transaction indirect ownership reported as held by joint account with spouse

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Units, net settlement, Section 16(b), Rule 16b-3(e)

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Restricted Stock Units financial

"Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share"

Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.

net settlement financial

"in connection with the net settlement of vested restricted stock units"

Section 16(b) regulatory

"Transaction exempt from Section 16(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934"

A federal rule that requires company insiders—like officers, directors and large shareholders—to return any profits made from buying and selling the company’s stock within a six-month window. It matters to investors because it discourages short-term trades that could exploit non-public information and helps protect outside shareholders by creating a simple, enforceable way to recover unfair gains, much like a rule stopping someone from flipping a limited-edition item for quick profit after getting early access.

Rule 16b-3(e) regulatory

"pursuant to Rule 16b-3(e) promulgated under the Act"

FAQ

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What did SMCI insider Liang Chiu-Chu Sara Liu report on this Form 4?

Liu reported the vesting and exercise of 3,650 Restricted Stock Units, which converted into 3,650 SMCI common shares. A portion of these shares was subsequently withheld to meet tax obligations associated with the RSU vesting and net settlement.

How many SMCI shares were withheld for taxes in Liu’s Form 4 filing?

The filing shows that 1,970 SMCI common shares were withheld at $38.28 per share to satisfy tax withholding and remittance obligations. The disclosure specifies this was not a market transaction and is exempt under Rule 16b-3(e).

How many SMCI shares did Liu’s RSUs convert into on August 17, 2026?

On August 17, 2026, 3,650 Restricted Stock Units converted into 3,650 shares of SMCI common stock. The RSUs vested in tranches subject to continued service, and vested units were settled in SMCI shares as described in the footnotes.

What indirect SMCI shareholdings are reported for Liu and related accounts?

Indirectly, the filing reports 40,426,120 SMCI shares held by spouse and 25,332,520 shares held by a joint account with spouse. These figures represent post-transaction indirect positions as of the transaction date reported in the Form 4.

Was Liu’s SMCI Form 4 transaction executed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

The Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not marked as an affirmative plan, and the footnotes instead describe routine RSU vesting and tax withholding. The tax-related share withholding is noted as exempt under Rule 16b-3(e) of the Exchange Act.

How were Liu’s SMCI Restricted Stock Units structured and when did they vest?

Each RSU represented a right to receive one SMCI common share. The RSUs vested in two equal tranches on August 17, 2026 and February 17, 2027, subject to continued service, with vested units settled in shares of SMCI common stock.

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SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Liu Liang Chiu-Chu Sara

(Last) (First) (Middle)

980 ROCK AVENUE

(Street)

SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA 95131

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Super Micro Computer, Inc. [ SMCI ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director	X	10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/17/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	08/17/2026		M		3,650	A	(1)	639,476	D
Common Stock	08/17/2026		F(2)		1,970	D	$38.28	637,506	D
Common Stock								40,426,120	I	By Spouse
Common Stock								25,332,520	I	By Joint Account w/ Spouse

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Units	(1)	08/17/2026		M			3,650	(3)	(3)	Common Stock	3,650	$0	0	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of SMCI common stock.

2. Represents shares of SMCI common stock that have been withheld by SMCI to satisfy tax withholding and remittance obligations in connection with the net settlement of vested restricted stock units and not a market transaction. Transaction exempt from Section 16(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Act") pursuant to Rule 16b-3(e) promulgated under the Act.

3. Subject to the Reporting Person's continued service to SMCI, the restricted stock units vested in two equal tranches on August 17, 2026 and February 17, 2027. Vested units were settled in shares of SMCI common stock.

Remarks:

	/s/ David E Weigand, Attorney-In-Fact	08/19/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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