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SMCI Chief Executive's $13.5M Stock Sale Shows Confidence with Massive Holdings Intact

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Super Micro Computer (SMCI) insider Charles Liang, who serves as President, CEO, Director, and 10% owner, reported a significant stock transaction on June 18, 2025. Liang sold 300,000 shares at an average price of $45.00 per share through a pre-planned Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement established on February 28, 2025.

Following the transaction, Liang maintains substantial ownership with 66,903,640 shares held directly and an additional 2,071 shares held indirectly through his spouse. The sale was executed through a broker-assisted transaction with prices ranging from $45.00 to $45.01.

The transaction was conducted under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, which provides a safe harbor from insider trading allegations by establishing predetermined trading parameters when the insider is not in possession of material non-public information.

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  • CEO Charles Liang sold 300,000 shares at $45 per share (approximately $13.5M total value) through a pre-planned 10b5-1 trading plan, though retaining significant ownership of 66.9M shares
Insider Liang Charles
Role President and CEO
Sold 300,000 shs ($13.50M)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Sale Common Stock 300,000 $45.00 $13.50M
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 66,903,640 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 2,071 shares (Indirect, By Spouse)
Footnotes (1)
  1. The broker-assisted sales transaction reported in this Form 4 was effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the Reporting Person on February 28, 2025 during the Company's open window period (the "Trading Plan"). The price reported here is a weighted average price. The shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $45.00 to $45.01, inclusive. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide to Super Micro Computer, Inc., any security holder of Super Micro Computer, Inc., or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price.
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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
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number: 3235-0287
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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).
X
 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*
Liang Charles
(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)
X Director X 10% Owner
X Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
President and CEO
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/18/2025
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 06/18/2025 S(1) 300,000 D $45(2) 66,903,640 D
Common Stock 2,071 I By 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
Explanation of Responses:
1. The broker-assisted sales transaction reported in this Form 4 was effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the Reporting Person on February 28, 2025 during the Company's open window period (the "Trading Plan").
2. The price reported here is a weighted average price. The shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $45.00 to $45.01, inclusive. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide to Super Micro Computer, Inc., any security holder of Super Micro Computer, Inc., or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price.
Remarks:
/s/ David E Weigand, Attorney-In-Fact 06/20/2025
** 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

How many SMCI shares did CEO Charles Liang sell on June 18, 2025?

CEO Charles Liang sold 300,000 shares of SMCI common stock on June 18, 2025 at a weighted average price of $45.00-$45.01 per share.

How many SMCI shares does Charles Liang own after his June 2025 sale?

Following the reported transaction, Charles Liang directly owns 66,903,640 shares of SMCI and indirectly owns 2,071 shares through his spouse, maintaining his position as a 10% owner of the company.

Was SMCI CEO's stock sale part of a pre-planned trading arrangement?

Yes, the sale was executed pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan that CEO Charles Liang adopted on February 28, 2025 during the company's open window period.

What positions does Charles Liang hold at SMCI as of June 2025?

Charles Liang holds multiple positions at SMCI: he serves as President and CEO, Director, and is also a 10% owner of the company.