Liu Liang Chiu-Chu Sara 4
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Super Micro (SMCI) Sara Liu (10% Owner) Receives RSU Award
What Happened
- Sara Liu (Liu Liang Chiu-Chu Sara), listed as a 10% owner of Super Micro Computer, Inc. (SMCI), was granted 7,300 restricted stock units (RSUs) on February 7, 2026. The grant is reported as $0 cash paid; each RSU is a contingent right to one share of SMCI common stock and will convert to shares upon vesting.
Key Details
- Transaction date: 2026-02-07; Filing date (Form 4): 2026-02-10.
- Transaction type: Award/Grant (code A) — 7,300 restricted stock units at $0.00 (derivative award).
- Vesting: RSUs vest in two equal tranches on Feb 17, 2026 and Aug 17, 2026; vested units are settled in shares (footnotes F1, F2).
- Shares owned after transaction: Not specified in the provided filing details.
- Timeliness: Reported on Feb 10 for a Feb 7 grant; filing appears timely based on the reported dates (no late‑filing flag shown).
Context
- These RSUs are compensation-style awards (not open-market purchases or sales). They represent a future right to receive shares if vesting conditions are met and do not require cash payment at grant.
- Grants to a 10% owner are disclosed because of ownership status; such awards are commonly used for retention/compensation and should be interpreted as non-market purchases rather than immediate bullish purchases.