Form 4: Super Micro CEO Gifts 5,000 Shares

Super Micro Computer, Inc. CEO Charles Liang reported a gift of 5,000 shares of common stock, reducing his direct beneficial ownership.

Summary

• Charles Liang, President and CEO, Director, and 10% Owner of Super Micro Computer, Inc. (SMCI), reported a transaction.
• On November 26, 2025, Mr. Liang disposed of 5,000 shares of Common Stock via a gift (Transaction Code 'G').
• The shares were disposed of at a price of $0, consistent with a gift.
• Following this transaction, Mr. Liang directly owns 40,426,120 shares of Common Stock.
• He also indirectly owns 25,672,520 shares through a joint account with his spouse and 607,399 shares through his spouse.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The transaction is a gift, which is typically a neutral event for market sentiment, often related to estate planning rather than a change in confidence in the company's prospects. The amount is also relatively small compared to the insider's total holdings.

Negatives

• The reporting person, Charles Liang, disposed of 5,000 shares of common stock, reducing his direct beneficial ownership.

Industry Context

This filing is a routine disclosure of an insider transaction and does not provide information directly related to broader industry trends or competitive positioning.

Related Party Transactions

• Charles Liang gifted 5,000 shares of common stock, which is a transaction that could be considered related-party given the nature of a gift and potential recipients (e.g., family members, though not explicitly stated beyond the transaction type 'G').

Stakeholder Impact

• Shareholders: A minor reduction in direct insider ownership, but overall beneficial ownership by the CEO remains substantial, indicating continued alignment of interests.

Key Dates

Keywords

Super Micro Computer, SMCI, Charles Liang, Insider Transaction, Form 4, Beneficial Ownership, Stock Gift