Super Micro Computer CEO Charles Liang Reports RSU Grants to Spouse

Executive Summary

On October 29, 2026, Charles Liang, President, CEO, Director, and 10% beneficial owner of Super Micro Computer, Inc. ($SMCI), filed a Form 4 reporting derivative transactions executed on October 27, 2026. The filing reflects routine compensatory grants of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) awarded to Liang's spouse for her ongoing service to the company.

Transaction Breakdown

• Grants: Two separate grants of Restricted Stock Units were awarded to the reporting person's spouse at $0 per share:
  • Grant 1: 10,000 RSUs vesting in two equal tranches on November 17, 2026, and May 17, 2027.
  • Grant 2: 5,453 RSUs vesting in four equal annual installments on July 1 of each year beginning July 1, 2027.
• Aggregate RSUs Awarded: 15,453 units convertible into common stock on a 1-for-1 basis.
• Transaction Code: A (Grant, award, or other acquisition pursuant to Rule 16b-3).

Beneficial Ownership Summary

Following these transactions, Charles Liang's reported holdings include:

• Direct Common Stock: 40,426,120 shares directly held.
• Direct Joint Account: 25,332,520 shares held jointly with his spouse.
• Indirect Common Stock (Spouse): 337,506 shares.
• Indirect RSUs (Spouse): 15,453 restricted stock units.

Market & Trading Significance

This filing carries Low trading significance as it represents standard equity compensation awards to the spouse of an insider rather than open-market purchases or sales. It does not reflect any discretionary capital deployment or change in conviction regarding company valuation.