Super Micro SVP reports RSU vesting and tax withholding
Super Micro Computer, Inc. SVP and Chief Business Officer Vikranth Malyala reported the vesting and settlement of restricted stock units into common stock on August 10, 2026.
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Super Micro Computer, Inc. SVP and Chief Business Officer Vikranth Malyala reported the vesting and settlement of restricted stock units into common stock on August 10, 2026. A total of 3,248 restricted stock units were converted into an equal number of common shares, and 1,654 shares were withheld at $31.46 per share to cover tax withholding and remittance obligations, which the company states was not a market transaction.
Insider Trade Summary
3,248 shares exercised/converted
Exercise
6 txns
Insider
Malyala Vikranth
Role
SVP, Chief Business Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units F1, F3 | 2,110 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units F1, F4 | 1,138 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Common Stock F1 | 2,110 | -- | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock F2 | 1,074 | $31.46 | $34K |
| Exercise | Common Stock F1 | 1,138 | -- | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock F2 | 580 | $31.46 | $18K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Units — 18,863 contracts (Direct);
Common Stock — 44,930 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (4)
- F1. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of SMCI common stock.
- F2. 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.
- F3. Subject to the Reporting Person's continued service to SMCI, the restricted stock units vest at the rate of 25% of the total number of units on May 10, 2024 and 1/16th at the end of each three-month period thereafter. Vested units are settled in shares of SMCI common stock.
- F4. Subject to the Reporting Person's continued service to SMCI the restricted stock units vest at the rate of 25% of the total number of units on May 10, 2026 and 1/16th at the end of each three-month period thereafter. Vested units are settled in shares of SMCI common stock.
Key Figures
RSUs converted: 3,248 shares
Shares withheld for taxes: 1,654 shares
Tax withholding price: $31.4600 per share
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5 metrics
RSUs converted
3,248 shares
Total restricted stock units exercised/converted into SMCI common stock on August 10, 2026
Shares withheld for taxes
1,654 shares
Common shares delivered or withheld to satisfy tax obligations on August 10, 2026
Tax withholding price
$31.4600 per share
Per-share value used for shares withheld for tax withholding and remittance obligations
Derivative exercises
3,248 shares
Exercise or conversion of derivative securities (restricted stock units) reported in the transaction summary
Code F shares
1,654 shares
Shares reported under transaction code F for payment of tax liability by delivering or withholding securities
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Units, net settlement, tax withholding and remittance obligations, Section 16(b), +1 more
5 terms
Restricted Stock Units financial
"Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of SMCI common stock."
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
net settlement financial
"in connection with the net settlement of vested restricted stock units and not a market transaction."
tax withholding and remittance obligations financial
"shares of SMCI common stock that have been withheld by SMCI to satisfy tax withholding and remittance obligations"
Section 16(b) regulatory
"Transaction exempt from Section 16(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934"
A federal rule that requires company insiders—like officers, directors and large shareholders—to return any profits made from buying and selling the company’s stock within a six-month window. It matters to investors because it discourages short-term trades that could exploit non-public information and helps protect outside shareholders by creating a simple, enforceable way to recover unfair gains, much like a rule stopping someone from flipping a limited-edition item for quick profit after getting early access.
Rule 16b-3(e) regulatory
"pursuant to Rule 16b-3(e) promulgated under the Act."
FAQ
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What insider activity did SMCI executive Vikranth Malyala report on August 10, 2026?
Vikranth Malyala reported 3,248 restricted stock units converting into common stock, with 1,654 shares withheld to satisfy tax obligations, according to the Form 4 footnotes and transaction table.
How many SMCI restricted stock units vested for Vikranth Malyala in this Form 4?
The filing shows vesting and settlement of 3,248 restricted stock units, each representing a contingent right to receive one share of SMCI common stock upon vesting and settlement.
How do the SMCI restricted stock units in this filing convert into common stock?
Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of SMCI common stock. Upon vesting and settlement, units are converted into an equal number of shares, as described in the footnotes.
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