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SMCI · Current Report (Form 8-K) · Filed May 18, 2026

Super Micro Computer Inc — Current Report (Form 8-K)

Form
8-K
Filed
May 18, 2026
Period
May 12, 2026
Ticker
SMCI
Accession
0001375365-26-000015
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Senior VP Don Clegg to retire May 15, 2026; will become a 6-month consultant at $19,450/month.

About Super Micro Computer Inc
Market cap
$30.2B
1Y TSR
−19.4%
3Y TSR
+14.4%
Board grade
B-
Sector
Technology
CEO
Charles Liang
Last annual meeting: Apr 15, 2026 · View full Super Micro Computer Inc profile →
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
__________________________________________________________________________ 

FORM 8-K
 
__________________________________________________________________________

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 12, 2026
 

SUPER MICRO COMPUTER, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 

Delaware001-3338377-0353939
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
(Commission File Number)(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
980 Rock Avenue, San Jose, California 95131
(Address of principal executive offices, including Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (408) 503-8000
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
 
Title of each class Trading
Symbol(s)
 Name of each exchange
on which registered
Common Stock, $0.001 par value SMCI The NASDAQ Global Select Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨




Item 5.02Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

On May 12, 2026, Mr. Don Clegg, Senior Vice President of Worldwide Sales, informed Super Micro Computer, Inc. (the “Company”) that he will retire effective May 15, 2026. The Company appreciates his service and dedication, and to support a smooth transition, Mr. Clegg plans to continue providing services to the Company as a consultant following his departure. Mr. Clegg’s resignation is not the result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter related to the Company’s operations, policies or procedures.

In connection with this transition, the Company entered into an Independent Contractor Agreement with Mr. Clegg (“Independent Contractor Agreement”), effective as of May 16, 2026, that includes, among other provisions, his acting as a consultant to the Company for a 6-month term for $19,450 per month.

The foregoing description of the Independent Contractor Agreement does not purport to be a complete description of the rights and obligations of the parties thereunder and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Independent Contractor Agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 10.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
Exhibit
Number
Description
10.1
104The cover page from this Current Report on Form 8-K, formatted in Inline XBRL






SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. 
SUPER MICRO COMPUTER, INC.
Date: May 18, 2026
By:/s/ Charles Liang
President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board
(Principal Executive Officer)


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When did Super Micro Computer Inc file this 8-K?
Super Micro Computer Inc (SMCI) filed this Current Report (Form 8-K) with the SEC on May 18, 2026. The accession number assigned by EDGAR is 0001375365-26-000015.
What does an 8-K disclose?
Form 8-K is the SEC's current-report form, used to disclose material events between periodic reports (10-K / 10-Q). Triggers include CEO/CFO departures, acquisitions, bankruptcies, earnings releases, auditor changes, changes in fiscal year, and amendments to corporate governance. Each 8-K is keyed to one or more Item numbers (1.01 through 9.01).
What is the key takeaway from this filing?
Senior VP Don Clegg to retire May 15, 2026; will become a 6-month consultant at $19,450/month. This is Boardroom Alpha's one-line summary of the current report; see the full filing text above for the formal disclosure.
What Item codes does an 8-K cover?
An 8-K's Item codes (1.01 through 9.01) specify what kind of event is being disclosed — e.g. Item 1.01 for entering a material agreement, Item 5.02 for departure/election of directors and executive officers, Item 8.01 for other events. The Item codes for this 8-K appear in the filing text above.
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