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Supermicro insider Sara Liu exercises RSUs, minor tax sale filed

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Super Micro Computer, Inc. (SMCI) – Form 4 insider activity dated 07/01/2025

Director and 10% owner Sara Liu reported two routine restricted-stock-unit (RSU) vesting events. She acquired 820 and 510 common shares through option/RSU exercises (transaction code M). To satisfy withholding taxes she disposed of 442 and 275 shares at $47.20 per share (code F). Net of the tax sales, her direct holdings increased by approximately 613 shares.

After the transactions, Liu’s records show:

  • Direct ownership: 2,684–2,959 shares (depending on the specific line item reported)
  • Derivative (unvested RSUs) remaining: 1,660 units
  • Indirect ownership (held by spouse): 66,903,640 shares

The RSU counts reflect the company’s 10-for-1 forward split effective 09/30/2024. Vesting on the remaining RSUs will occur in equal annual installments each 1 July through 2028, subject to continued service.

No open-market purchases or large dispositions occurred; activity was administrative and immaterial relative to Liu’s 66.9 million-share indirect stake and SMCI’s public float.

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Insights

TL;DR – Routine RSU vesting; negligible impact on SMCI valuation.

The filing records predictable RSU settlements and related tax sales. The net 613-share increase is immaterial versus Liu’s 66.9 million indirect holding and SMCI’s ~57 million basic shares outstanding. Because no discretionary open-market buying or selling occurred, the transaction does not alter market supply-demand dynamics or signal a change in insider sentiment. I classify the event as neutral for investors.

TL;DR – Administrative insider transaction; governance posture unchanged.

The report fulfills Section 16 obligations. All sales were coded F, indicating tax withholding. The exercise prices and forward-split adjustments are transparently disclosed, maintaining best-practice governance. There are no red-flag indicators such as accelerated vesting, large discretionary sales, or plan amendments. Overall governance impact is neutral.

Insider Liu Liang Chiu-Chu Sara
Role Director, 10% Owner
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Restricted Stock Units 820 $0.00 $0.00
Exercise Restricted Stock Units 510 $0.00 $0.00
Exercise Common Stock 820 $0.00 $0.00
Exercise Price or Tax Liability Common Stock 442 $47.20 $21K
Exercise Common Stock 510 $0.00 $0.00
Exercise Price or Tax Liability Common Stock 275 $47.20 $13K
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 3,190 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 2,684 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 66,903,640 shares (Indirect, By Spouse)
Footnotes (4)
  1. F1. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of SMCI common stock.
  2. F2. This RSU was previously reported as covering 10x fewer shares but was adjusted in connection with the ten-for-one forward split that became effective on September 30, 2024.
  3. F3. Subject to the Reporting Person's continued service to the Issuer, the restricted stock units vest in four equal annual increments on July 1 of each year, beginning on July 1, 2024. Vested units are settled in shares of SMCI common stock.
  4. F4. Subject to the Reporting Person's continued service to the Issuer, the restricted stock units vest in four equal annual increments on July 1 of each year, beginning on July 1, 2025. Vested units are settled in shares of SMCI common stock.

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FAQ

What type of insider transaction did SMCI disclose on 07/01/2025?
Routine RSU vesting and associated tax-withholding sales by Director & 10% owner Sara Liu.

How many SMCI shares did Sara Liu acquire and dispose of?
She acquired 1,330 shares through exercises and sold 717 shares to cover taxes, for a net gain of about 613 shares.

What is Sara Liu’s total indirect ownership in SMCI after the filing?
She continues to hold 66,903,640 shares indirectly through her spouse.

At what price were the tax-withholding sales executed?
Shares were sold at $47.20 per share (transaction code F).

How many restricted stock units remain unvested for Sara Liu?
After the transactions 1,660 RSUs remain outstanding, vesting annually each July 1.
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
Estimated average burden
hours per response: 0.5
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*
Liu Liang Chiu-Chu Sara
(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
Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/01/2025
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 07/01/2025 M 820 A (1) 2,891 D
Common Stock 07/01/2025 F 442 D $47.2 2,449 D
Common Stock 07/01/2025 M 510 A (1) 2,959 D
Common Stock 07/01/2025 F 275 D $47.2 2,684 D
Common Stock 66,903,640 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
Restricted Stock Units (1) 07/01/2025 M 820(2) (3) (3) Common Stock 820(2) $0 1,660 D
Restricted Stock Units (1) 07/01/2025 M 510 (4) (4) Common Stock 510 $0 1,530 D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of SMCI common stock.
2. This RSU was previously reported as covering 10x fewer shares but was adjusted in connection with the ten-for-one forward split that became effective on September 30, 2024.
3. Subject to the Reporting Person's continued service to the Issuer, the restricted stock units vest in four equal annual increments on July 1 of each year, beginning on July 1, 2024. Vested units are settled in shares of SMCI common stock.
4. Subject to the Reporting Person's continued service to the Issuer, the restricted stock units vest in four equal annual increments on July 1 of each year, beginning on July 1, 2025. Vested units are settled in shares of SMCI common stock.
Remarks:
/s/ David E Weigand, Attorney-In-Fact 07/02/2025
** 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).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
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