[Form 5] Super Micro Computer, Inc. Annual Statement of Beneficial Ownership
Super Micro Computer, Inc. (SMCI) – Form 5 Annual Statement of Changes in Beneficial Ownership (fiscal year ended 05/20/2025)
President, CEO, Director and >10 % shareholder Charles Liang reported an internal, non-market reallocation of common shares between his direct account, a joint account with his spouse and his spouse’s separate account. All transactions are coded “J,” indicating an exempt, non-market transfer under Rule 16a-13 with $0 consideration.
- 26,277,520 shares moved out of Liang’s direct ownership.
- 600,000 shares moved out of the joint account with his spouse.
- 600,000 shares simultaneously added to his spouse’s direct account.
Post-transaction beneficial ownership remains substantial and unchanged in total:
- 40,626,120 shares held directly by Liang.
- 25,677,520 shares held indirectly via the joint account.
- 602,684 shares held indirectly via his spouse.
The aggregate stake of approximately 66.9 million shares is intact, signalling no open-market selling pressure. The filing is mainly administrative, documenting family estate planning or asset allocation rather than a change in economic exposure to SMCI.
- No open-market sale; Liang’s total share count unchanged, signalling continued insider commitment.
- None.
Insights
TL;DR: Internal share transfer; CEO still owns ~66.9 M shares, no market sale, neutral impact.
Because the shares were transferred under Rule 16a-13 at no cost, there is no cash sale and thus no immediate liquidity signal. Liang’s total holdings are unchanged, preserving his strong alignment with shareholders. The disclosure is routine, with negligible effect on valuation or float. I classify the impact as neutral.
TL;DR: Filing reflects estate planning; control concentration persists, corporate governance unchanged.
The shift of shares from joint to individual spousal ownership suggests personal asset-planning. Control remains concentrated in the Liang household, meaning voting power and governance dynamics are unaffected. No red flags arise; however, investors should continue monitoring future insider transactions for potential disposals.