Super Micro Computer Files 8-K: Material Agreement & Governance Changes

TL;DR

SMCI filed an 8-K on 9/27, looks like a big deal agreement and changes to shareholder rights.

AI Summary

On September 27, 2024, Super Micro Computer, Inc. entered into a Material Definitive Agreement, likely related to financing or a significant operational change. This filing also indicates potential modifications to the rights of security holders and amendments to the company's governing documents, suggesting a strategic shift or restructuring.

Why It Matters

This filing signals significant corporate actions by Super Micro Computer, Inc., which could impact its financial obligations, shareholder rights, and overall business strategy.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: medium — The filing involves material definitive agreements and potential changes to security holder rights, which can introduce uncertainty and impact stock valuation.

Key Players & Entities

• Super Micro Computer, Inc. (company) — Registrant
• September 27, 2024 (date) — Date of earliest event reported

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From the Filing

0001375365-24-000035.txt : 20240930 0001375365-24-000035.hdr.sgml : 20240930 20240930171217 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001375365-24-000035 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 30 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20240927 ITEM INFORMATION: Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement ITEM INFORMATION: Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant ITEM INFORMATION: Material Modifications to Rights of Security Holders ITEM INFORMATION: Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20240930 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20240930 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Super Micro Computer, Inc. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001375365 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: ELECTRONIC COMPUTERS [3571] ORGANIZATION NAME: 06 Technology IRS NUMBER: 770353939 STATE OF INCORPORATION: CA FISCAL YEAR END: 0630 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-33383 FILM NUMBER: 241340359 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 980 ROCK AVENUE CITY: SAN JOSE STATE: CA ZIP: 95131 BUSINESS PHONE: 408-503-8000 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 980 ROCK AVENUE CITY: SAN JOSE STATE: CA ZIP: 95131 8-K 1 smci-20240927.htm 8-K smci-20240927 0001375365 false 06/30 0001375365 2024-09-27 2024-09-27 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): September 27, 2024   SUPER MICRO COMPUTER, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)   Delaware 001-33383 77-0353939 (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 or to be 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 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement On September 27, 2024, Super Micro Computer, Inc. (the “Company”) entered into a Ninth Amendment to Loan and Security Agreement (the “ABL Amendment”), by and among the Company, the lenders party thereto, and Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent for the lenders, whic