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Super Micro (SMCI) SVP Kao: 1,830 RSUs settled; 9,170 RSUs remain

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George Kao, SVP, Operations and a director at Super Micro Computer, Inc. (SMCI), reported equity activity dated 08/10/2025. A grant/settlement of 1,830 restricted stock units was recorded and 930 shares were withheld to satisfy tax withholding at a reported price of $44.60. After these entries the reporting person’s direct beneficial ownership of SMCI common stock is reported as 21,820 shares. The filing also shows 9,170 restricted stock units remain outstanding and subject to the issuer’s vesting schedule tied to continued service.

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TL;DR: Routine executive RSU vesting and tax withholding; no change in control and the transactions are exempt under Rule 16b-3.

The Form 4 documents a scheduled settlement of 1,830 restricted stock units and the withholding of 930 shares for taxes at $44.60. The filing explicitly notes the withholding is not a market sale and is exempt from Section 16(b) under Rule 16b-3(e). This is a routine compensation-related disclosure and does not indicate an unusual change in ownership or control.

TL;DR: Vesting occurred as scheduled; net issuance increases owned shares while leaving 9,170 RSUs outstanding.

The report shows 1,830 RSUs settled into common stock on 08/10/2025 with 930 shares withheld for tax remittance, effectively yielding a net issuance of 900 shares to the reporting person. The filing also discloses the remaining RSU balance of 9,170 and restates the vesting schedule (25% on 11/10/2023 then 1/16th each successive quarter), confirming these are scheduled, service-based vesting events.

Insider KAO GEORGE
Role SVP, OPERATIONS
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Restricted Stock Units 1,830 $0.00 --
Exercise Common Stock 1,830 $0.00 --
Tax Withholding Common Stock 930 $44.60 $41K
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 9,170 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 22,750 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of SMCI common stock. 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. Subject to the Reporting Person's continued service to the Issuer, the restricted stock units vest at the rate of 25% of the total number of units on November 10, 2023 and 1/16th at the end of each successive calendar quarter thereafter. Vested units are 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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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
KAO GEORGE
(Last) (First) (Middle)
980 ROCK AVENUE
(Street)
SAN JOSE CA 95131
(City) (State) (Zip)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Super Micro Computer, Inc. [ SMCI ] 		5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director 10% Owner
X Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
SVP, OPERATIONS
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/10/2025
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)
 6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
X Form filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
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 08/10/2025 M 1,830 A (1) 22,750 D
Common Stock 08/10/2025 F(2) 930(2) D $44.6 21,820 D
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) 08/10/2025 M 1,830 (3) (3) Common Stock 1,830 $0 9,170 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 the Issuer, the restricted stock units vest at the rate of 25% of the total number of units on November 10, 2023 and 1/16th at the end of each successive calendar quarter thereafter. Vested units are settled in shares of SMCI common stock.
Remarks:
/s/ David E. Weigand, Attorney-In-Fact 08/12/2025
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
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FAQ

What transactions did the Form 4 report for SMCI insider George Kao?

The Form 4 reports the settlement of 1,830 restricted stock units on 08/10/2025 and the withholding of 930 shares for taxes at $44.60, leaving reported direct ownership of 21,820 shares.

How many restricted stock units does George Kao still have outstanding after the transaction (SMCI)?

The filing reports 9,170 restricted stock units remain outstanding and subject to the issuer’s vesting schedule.

Why were 930 shares withheld in the SMCI Form 4?

The filing states 930 shares were withheld by SMCI to satisfy tax withholding and remittance obligations in connection with the net settlement of vested RSUs; this withholding is not a market sale and is exempt from Section 16(b) under Rule 16b-3(e).

What is George Kao’s role at Super Micro Computer (SMCI)?

The Form 4 identifies the reporting person as George Kao, serving as SVP, Operations and listed as a director of SMCI.

What vesting schedule is disclosed for the RSUs in the filing?

The filing states the RSUs vest 25% on November 10, 2023 and then 1/16th at the end of each successive calendar quarter, subject to the reporting person’s continued service; vested units are settled in shares.