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[Form 4] Super Micro Computer, Inc. Insider Trading Activity

Filing Impact
(Low)
Filing Sentiment
(Neutral)
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary

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.

Positive
  • 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
Negative
  • 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.

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
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number: 3235-0287
Estimated average burden
hours per response: 0.5
Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
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*
Liaw Yih-Shyan Wally

(Last) (First) (Middle)
980 ROCK AVE.

(Street)
SAN JOSE CA 95131

(City) (State) (Zip)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Super Micro Computer, Inc. [ SMCI ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
X Director 10% Owner
Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/26/2025
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
X Form filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
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 77,963 D
Common Stock 193,770 I By Spouse
Common Stock 14,990,450 I By Liaw Family Trust(1)
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
Restricted Stock Units (2) 08/26/2025 A 1,490 (3) (3) Common Stock 1,490 $0 1,490 D
Explanation of Responses:
1. These shares are held in a trust for the benefit of the Reporting Person's children. The reporting person and his spouse, Shiow-Meei S. Liaw, are the trustees of the trust.
2. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of SMCI common stock.
3. Subject to the Reporting Person's continued service to SMCI, the restricted stock units vest in four equal annual increments on July 1 of each year, beginning on July 1, 2026. Vested units are settled in shares of SMCI common stock.
Remarks:
/s/ Liaw Yih-Shyan Wally 08/28/2025
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
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).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.

FAQ

What did SMCI director Liaw Yih-Shyan Wally report on Form 4?

He reported a sale of 77,963 common shares, indirect holdings of 14,990,450 shares via the Liaw Family Trust, spouse-held 193,770 shares, and a grant of 1,490 restricted stock units on 08/26/2025.

When do the 1,490 restricted stock units for SMCI vest?

The RSUs vest in four equal annual increments on July 1 of each year beginning 07/01/2026, subject to continued service; vested units settle in common stock.

Does the Form 4 for SMCI include the sale price of the 77,963 shares?

No. The filing reports the disposition amount but does not disclose a transaction price.

Who are the trustees of the trust holding SMCI shares?

The reporting person, Liaw Yih-Shyan Wally, and his spouse, Shiow-Meei S. Liaw, are listed as the trustees of the trust that holds shares for their children.

On what date was this Form 4 signed for SMCI?

The Form 4 was signed by the reporting person on 08/28/2025.
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