Super Micro (SMCI) Form 4: RSU vesting and tax-withholding disclosed
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Insider filing summary: Super Micro Computer CFO David E. Weigand reported vesting and net settlement activity on 08/10/2025. A total of 4,150 restricted stock units (RSUs) vested (2,670 and 1,480 units). To satisfy tax withholding obligations, the company withheld 2,108 shares (1,356 and 752) at a share price of $44.60 per withheld share. The filing lists resulting beneficial ownership figures in the range of 99,460 to 100,940 shares across reported lines. The RSUs each represent a contingent right to receive one share and vest according to the schedules described (25% on May 10 of the stated year and 1/16th at each successive quarter thereafter).
The Form 4 was signed on 08/12/2025. The filing notes the withholding transactions were for tax remittance and were exempt from Section 16(b) under Rule 16b-3(e), per the explanatory text supplied.
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Insights
TL;DR: Routine executive equity vesting and tax withholding; disclosure clarifies amounts and exemption status.
The filing documents the vesting of 4,150 RSUs for CFO David Weigand on 08/10/2025, with 2,108 shares withheld at $44.60 to cover taxes. These were reported as non-derivative common stock transactions and the explanatory note states the withholding was handled by the issuer and is exempt under Rule 16b-3(e). For investors, this is a standard compensation-related transaction rather than an open-market purchase or sale; it updates the officer's reported beneficial ownership but does not, by itself, indicate a change in company operating or financial performance.
TL;DR: Compensation vesting disclosed; filing confirms schedules and tax-withholding mechanics.
The Form 4 discloses two RSU groups with explicit vesting schedules: one series vested starting 25% on May 10, 2023 with 1/16th quarterly thereafter, and the other with 25% on May 10, 2025 and 1/16th quarterly thereafter. Each RSU converts to one share upon settlement. The reporting and signature on 08/12/2025 meet Section 16 reporting requirements, and the filing explicitly notes the tax-withholding remittance treatment. From a governance perspective, the disclosure is complete for the reported transactions and follows the described exemption provisions.
Insider Trade Summary
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 2,670 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 1,480 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 2,670 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 1,356 | $44.60 | $60K |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 1,480 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 752 | $44.60 | $34K |
Footnotes (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 May 10, 2023 and 1/16th at the end of each successive calendar quarter thereafter. Vested units are settled in shares of SMCI common stock. 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 May 10, 2025 and 1/16th at the end of each successive calendar quarter thereafter. Vested units are settled in shares of SMCI common stock.
