Super Micro Computer CEO Charles Liang Reports $7.72M Indirect Sale via Rule 10b5-1 Plan

Executive Summary

On September 8, 2026, Charles Liang, President, CEO, Director, and 10% Owner of Super Micro Computer, Inc. ($SMCI), filed a Form 4 disclosing the sale of 200,000 shares of common stock by his spouse on September 3 and September 4, 2026. The sales generated aggregate proceeds of approximately $7.72 million at a weighted average price of ~$38.59 per share.

Transaction Breakdown

• September 3, 2026:
  • 42,565 shares sold at a weighted average price of $36.60 (Range: $36.00 – $36.99)
  • 57,435 shares sold at a weighted average price of $37.62 (Range: $37.125 – $38.025)
• September 4, 2026:
  • 100,000 shares sold at a weighted average price of $40.00 (Range: $40.00 – $40.01)

Context and Ownership Post-Transaction

• 10b5-1 Plan: The transactions were pre-scheduled pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by Mr. Liang's spouse on May 26, 2026, during an open trading window.
• Remaining Holdings:
  • Spouse indirect holding: 437,506 shares
  • Direct holding: 40,426,120 shares
  • Joint Account w/ Spouse: 25,332,520 shares
  • Total Beneficially Owned: 66,196,146 shares
• Significance: The sale represents less than 0.31% of the total combined beneficial holdings of Charles Liang and his spouse, indicating routine liquidity management under a pre-established plan rather than a significant reduction in overall stake.