[Form 4] Super Micro Computer, Inc. Insider Trading Activity
Insider transaction summary for SMCI: Director Liaw Yih-Shyan Wally reported a sale of 77,963 shares of Super Micro Computer, Inc. common stock and holds direct beneficial ownership of 193,770 shares through his spouse. He and his family trust also hold 14,990,450 shares indirectly.
The filing shows issuance of 1,490 restricted stock units awarded 08/26/2025 that vest in four equal annual installments beginning 07/01/2026, with vested units settled in shares. The report was signed 08/28/2025 and reflects the reporters role as a director.
- Disclosure of substantial indirect ownership via the Liaw Family Trust totaling 14,990,450 shares provides clear transparency
- Grant of 1,490 restricted stock units with a defined vesting schedule (four equal annual increments beginning 07/01/2026) shows explicit compensation terms
- Reported disposal of 77,963 shares reduced the reporting persons direct holdings on 08/26/2025
- Form does not include transaction price for the disposed shares, limiting assessment of proceeds or tax implications
Insights
TL;DR: Director sold ~78k shares but retains significant indirect holdings; received 1,490 RSUs vesting over four years.
The reported disposal of 77,963 shares is a clear reduction in direct holdings while the filing documents substantial indirect ownership through the Liaw Family Trust (14,990,450 shares) and spouse-held shares (193,770). The grant of 1,490 restricted stock units is compensation-linked and vests annually starting July 1, 2026, subject to continued service. These items are material to ownership disclosure but do not include financial performance metrics or transaction prices, limiting valuation assessment.
TL;DR: Disclosure conforms to Section 16 requirements; RSU vesting schedule and trustee details are explicitly stated.
The filing specifies that the reporting person and spouse are trustees of a trust holding shares for their children, fulfilling beneficial ownership disclosure. The RSUs are contingent on continued service and vest in four equal annual increments, which is a standard executive retention structure. The report includes the reporting persons director status and a signed certification, indicating procedural compliance with insider reporting rules.