SMCI grants RSUs and options to accounting chief

Super Micro Computer, Inc. reported compensation-related equity awards for SVP and Chief Accounting Officer Kenneth Cheung.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Super Micro Computer, Inc. reported compensation-related equity awards for SVP and Chief Accounting Officer Kenneth Cheung. He received 13,718 restricted stock units and an option for 30,486 shares of common stock with an exercise price of $58.63 per share.

The option expires on July 29, 2035 and vests over time, with one quarter vesting on July 29, 2026 and the remainder quarterly thereafter, subject to continued service. The restricted stock units vest 25% on August 10, 2026 and then quarterly, and each unit represents a contingent right to one share of common stock. After these transactions, Cheung directly held 59,331 shares of common stock. The company noted that this Form 4 was filed late due to an inadvertent administrative error.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 44,204 shares

Grant/Award 3 txns

Insider Cheung Kenneth

Role SVP, Chief Accounting Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Employee Stock Option (right to buy)	30,486	$0.00	$0.00
Grant/Award	Restricted Stock Units	13,718	$0.00	$0.00
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Employee Stock Option (right to buy) — 30,486 contracts (Direct); Restricted Stock Units — 13,718 contracts (Direct); Common Stock — 59,331 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (4)

1. F1. This Form 4 is being filed late due to an inadvertent administrative error. The transaction reported herein occurred on July 29, 2025 and was not timely reported.
2. F2. Subject to the Reporting Person's continued service to SMCI, the total number of shares subject to the option shall vest and become exercisable at the rate of 1/4th of the shares on the first anniversary of the vesting commencement date on July 29, 2026, and 1/16th at the end of each successive calendar quarter thereafter.
3. F3. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of SMCI common stock.
4. 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 August 10, 2026 and 1/16th at the end of each successive calendar quarter thereafter. Vested units are settled in shares of SMCI common stock.

Key Figures

Restricted stock units granted: 13,718 units Stock options granted: 30,486 options Option exercise price: $58.63 per share +4 more

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Restricted stock units granted 13,718 units Grant to Kenneth Cheung on July 29, 2025

Stock options granted 30,486 options Employee stock option grant on July 29, 2025

Option exercise price $58.63 per share Employee stock option on SMCI common stock

Option expiration date July 29, 2035 Employee stock option term

Common shares held after transaction 59,331 shares Direct holdings following reported transactions

RSU initial vesting 25% on August 10, 2026 First vesting date for RSU grant

Option initial vesting 1/4 of shares on July 29, 2026 First vesting date for option grant

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Units, Employee Stock Option (right to buy), contingent right, vest, +2 more

6 terms

Restricted Stock Units financial

"security_title: "Restricted Stock Units""

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.

Employee Stock Option (right to buy) financial

"security_title: "Employee Stock Option (right to buy)""

contingent right financial

"Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share"

vest financial

"the total number of shares subject to the option shall vest and become exercisable"

A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.

exercisable financial

"shall vest and become exercisable at the rate of 1/4th of the shares"

settled in shares financial

"Vested units are settled in shares of SMCI common stock."

FAQ

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What insider transactions did SMCI report for Kenneth Cheung on this Form 4?

SMCI reported equity awards for Kenneth Cheung, its SVP and Chief Accounting Officer. He received 13,718 restricted stock units and an option for 30,486 shares of common stock as part of his compensation package, not open-market trading.

How many restricted stock units did SMCI grant to Kenneth Cheung (SMCI)?

SMCI granted Kenneth Cheung 13,718 restricted stock units. Each unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of SMCI common stock, with the grant vesting over several years based on his continued service to the company.

What stock options did Kenneth Cheung (SMCI) receive and at what exercise price?

Kenneth Cheung received an employee stock option covering 30,486 shares of SMCI common stock. The option has an exercise price of $58.63 per share and an expiration date of July 29, 2035, subject to a multi-year vesting schedule.

What is the vesting schedule for Kenneth Cheung’s SMCI stock options and RSUs?

The option vests 1/4 of the shares on July 29, 2026, then 1/16 each quarter. The restricted stock units vest 25% on August 10, 2026, then 1/16 each quarter, all conditioned on his continued service to SMCI.

Did Kenneth Cheung buy or sell SMCI shares on the open market in this filing?

The Form 4 shows compensation-related grants, not open-market trades. It reports awards of restricted stock units and employee stock options, with no open-market purchases or sales indicated by the transaction codes or descriptions.

Was the SMCI Form 4 for Kenneth Cheung filed late and why?

Yes. A footnote states the Form 4 was filed late because of an inadvertent administrative error. The underlying transactions occurred on July 29, 2025 and were not reported to the SEC within the required timeframe.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 06/12/2026 - 08:06 PM EDT Learn about SEC filing dates

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

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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).

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Cheung Kenneth

(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)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	SVP, Chief Accounting Officer

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/29/2025

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form 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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock								59,331	D

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
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)	$58.63	07/29/2025(1)		A		30,486		(2)	07/29/2035	Common Stock	30,486	$0	30,486	D
Restricted Stock Units	(3)	07/29/2025(1)		A		13,718		(4)	(4)	Common Stock	13,718	$0	13,718	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. This Form 4 is being filed late due to an inadvertent administrative error. The transaction reported herein occurred on July 29, 2025 and was not timely reported.

2. Subject to the Reporting Person's continued service to SMCI, the total number of shares subject to the option shall vest and become exercisable at the rate of 1/4th of the shares on the first anniversary of the vesting commencement date on July 29, 2026, and 1/16th at the end of each successive calendar quarter thereafter.

3. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of SMCI common stock.

4. 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 August 10, 2026 and 1/16th at the end of each successive calendar quarter thereafter. Vested units are settled in shares of SMCI common stock.

Remarks:

	/s/ Kenneth Cheung	06/12/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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