[Form 4] Super Micro Computer, Inc. Insider Trading Activity
Liu Liang Chiu-Chu Sara, a director and reported 10% owner of Super Micro Computer (SMCI), disclosed equity awards and related transactions. The report shows 16,392 restricted stock units granted/vested on 08/08/2025 and an additional 2,110 restricted stock units on 08/10/2025, of which 1,137 shares were withheld to satisfy tax withholding at $44.60 per share. The filing also shows an employee stock option covering 36,428 shares granted on 08/08/2025 with an exercise price of $49.06, exercisable beginning 05/09/2026 and expiring 08/08/2030. Following these transactions, the reporting person directly beneficially owns 603,657 shares; the report further discloses indirect holdings of 40,426,120 shares by spouse and 25,677,520 shares in a joint account with spouse.
- 16,392 restricted stock units granted (08/08/2025), increasing reported equity alignment with the company
- 36,428 stock options granted (08/08/2025) with a clear exercise price of $49.06 and defined exercisability/expiration dates
- Tax withholding via share withholding (1,137 shares at $44.60) explicitly disclosed as a net-settlement, not a market sale
- Detailed vesting schedules provided for RSUs and options, clarifying when equity converts to shares
- None.
Insights
TL;DR: Routine executive equity awards and tax withholding disclosed; no market-moving sale or purchase reported.
The Form 4 documents time-stamped equity compensation events: vesting/settlement of restricted stock units and the grant of a stock option with a $49.06 exercise price. The withholding of 1,137 shares for taxes at $44.60 is explicitly noted as a net settlement and not a market disposition. The direct beneficial ownership figure after the transactions is 603,657 shares, while substantial indirect holdings are reported by spouse and a joint account. From a trading-signals perspective, these are standard compensation-related entries rather than open-market purchases or sales.
TL;DR: Compensation-related equity grants disclosed with clear vesting schedules; filing clarifies settlement and tax withholding mechanics.
The disclosure details vesting schedules for multiple RSU tranches and an option grant, including specific vesting pacing (25% followed by quarterly 1/16th increments) and option exercisability beginning on the listed anniversary date. The report explicitly states the tax-withholding was effected via share withholding and cites the Rule 16b-3(e) exemption for the net settlement. These elements are governance-relevant because they document director compensation, vesting conditions, and resulting beneficial ownership changes, all disclosed in accordance with Section 16 reporting requirements.