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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001375365-26-000002"
form_type: "8-K/A"
ticker: "SMCI"
cik: "0001375365"
company_name: "Super Micro Computer, Inc."
filed_at: "2026-01-02T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-16T11:47:27.851254+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.4
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.4
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Super Micro enters consulting pact with departing executive George Kao

## Summary
- George Kao departed from executive role; entered 3-month consulting agreement starting Jan 1, 2026.
- Consulting fee set at $10,000 per month through March 31, 2026.
- Agreement includes non-disclosure, invention assignment, and non-solicitation clauses.
- Filing amends prior 8-K to disclose the Independent Contractor Agreement.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001375365-26-000002
- form_type: 8-K/A
- ticker: SMCI
- cik: 0001375365
- company_name: Super Micro Computer, Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-01-02T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.4
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.4
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1375365/000137536526000002/0001375365-26-000002-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1375365/000137536526000002/smci-20251222.htm

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