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Super Micro CEO's spouse sells 200K shares

Super Micro Computer, Inc. (SMCI) reported that Charles Liang, its President, CEO and a more-than-10% owner, filed to disclose sales of 200,000 shares of common stock indirectly held through his spouse.

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Super Micro Computer, Inc. (SMCI) reported that Charles Liang, its President, CEO and a more-than-10% owner, filed to disclose sales of 200,000 shares of common stock indirectly held through his spouse. The broker-assisted sales on September 3–4, 2026 were made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by his spouse on May 26, 2026. Reported weighted-average sale prices were about $36.60, $37.62 and $40.00 per share, based on multiple trades within stated price ranges.

Following these transactions, Liang is reported to hold 40,426,120 shares directly and an additional 25,332,520 shares indirectly through a joint account with his spouse.

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Insider Liang Charles
Role President and CEO
Sold 200,000 shs ($7.72M)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Sale Common Stock F1, F4 100,000 $40.00 $4.00M
Sale Common Stock F1, F2 42,565 $36.60 $1.56M
Sale Common Stock F1, F3 57,435 $37.62 $2.16M
holding Common Stock -- -- --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 437,506 shares (Indirect, By Spouse); Common Stock — 40,426,120 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 25,332,520 shares (Indirect, By Joint Account w/ Spouse)
Footnotes (4)
  1. F1. The broker-assisted sales transactions reported in this Form 4 were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the Reporting Person's spouse on May 26, 2026 during the Company's open window period (the "Trading Plan").
  2. F2. The price reported here is a weighted average price. The shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $36.00 to $36.99, inclusive. The Reporting Person's spouse 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.
  3. F3. The price reported here is a weighted average price. The shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $37.125 to $38.025, inclusive. The Reporting Person's spouse 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
  4. F4. The price reported here is a weighted average price. The shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $40.00 to $40.01, inclusive. The Reporting Person's spouse 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.
Total shares sold 200,000 shares Indirect sales by CEO’s spouse reported for September 3–4, 2026
Shares sold on September 3, 2026 100,000 shares Two indirect sale transactions by spouse
Shares sold on September 4, 2026 100,000 shares One indirect sale transaction by spouse
Weighted-average sale price block 1 $36.60 per share 42,565 shares sold; trades from $36.00 to $36.99
Weighted-average sale price block 2 $37.62 per share 57,435 shares sold; trades from $37.125 to $38.025
Weighted-average sale price block 3 $40.00 per share 100,000 shares sold; trades from $40.00 to $40.01
Direct holdings after transactions 40,426,120 shares Common stock held directly by Charles Liang as of September 3, 2026
Indirect joint holdings after transactions 25,332,520 shares Common stock held indirectly by joint account with spouse as of September 3, 2026
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan regulatory
"sales transactions reported in this Form 4 were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan"
A Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is a pre-arranged schedule that allows company insiders to buy or sell stock at specific times, even if they have inside information. It helps prevent accusations of unfair trading by making these transactions look planned and transparent, rather than sneaky or illegal.
broker-assisted sales transactions financial
"The broker-assisted sales transactions reported in this Form 4 were effected"
weighted average price financial
"The price reported here is a weighted average price. The shares were sold"
Weighted average price is the average price of a security where each trade or component is counted according to its size, so bigger trades pull the average more than smaller ones. Think of it like calculating the average cost of a grocery haul where items you bought more of have greater influence on the final per-item cost. Investors use it to understand the true average price paid or received, judge execution quality, and compare trading performance against market movement.
indirect ownership financial
"indirect ownership type "By Spouse" and "By Joint Account w/ Spouse""

FAQ

What insider transaction did SMCI report for CEO Charles Liang in this Form 4?

The filing reports that 200,000 SMCI common shares indirectly held through Charles Liang’s spouse were sold on September 3–4, 2026 in broker-assisted transactions, with prices reported as weighted averages for multiple trades within specified ranges.

Were the SMCI share sales by Charles Liang or his spouse under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

Yes. A footnote states the broker-assisted sales were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the reporting person’s spouse on May 26, 2026 during the company’s open window period.

What prices were received in the 200,000 SMCI share sales disclosed in this Form 4?

The filing reports weighted-average sale prices of about $36.60, $37.62 and $40.00 per share, with individual trades executed in ranges of $36.00–$36.99, $37.125–$38.025 and $40.00–$40.01, respectively.

How many SMCI shares does Charles Liang hold after these reported transactions?

After the reported transactions, Charles Liang is shown holding 40,426,120 SMCI shares directly and 25,332,520 shares indirectly through a joint account with his spouse. The filing does not state the remaining balance, if any, in the spouse’s separate account.

Are the SMCI shares sold in this Form 4 held directly by Charles Liang?

No. The 200,000 SMCI shares sold are reported as indirectly held "By Spouse". Separate holding entries show Liang’s own direct holdings and additional indirect holdings through a joint account with his spouse.

How many SMCI shares were sold on each date in the Form 4?

On September 3, 2026, a total of 100,000 shares were sold in two blocks of 42,565 and 57,435 shares. On September 4, 2026, an additional 100,000 shares were sold in a single reported block.

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SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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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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 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)
XDirectorX10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
President and CEO
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
09/03/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock09/03/2026S(1)42,565D$36.6(2)594,941IBy Spouse
Common Stock09/03/2026S(1)57,435D$37.62(3)537,506IBy Spouse
Common Stock09/04/2026S(1)100,000D$40(4)437,506IBy Spouse
Common Stock40,426,120D
Common Stock25,332,520IBy 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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. The broker-assisted sales transactions reported in this Form 4 were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the Reporting Person's spouse on May 26, 2026 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 $36.00 to $36.99, inclusive. The Reporting Person's spouse 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.
3. The price reported here is a weighted average price. The shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $37.125 to $38.025, inclusive. The Reporting Person's spouse 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
4. The price reported here is a weighted average price. The shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $40.00 to $40.01, inclusive. The Reporting Person's spouse 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-Fact09/08/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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).
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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