01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K/A filed January 2, 2026. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
This Form 8-K/A amends the Current Report on Form 8-K that Super Micro Computer, Inc. filed on December 29, 2025.
It addresses Item 5.02 (Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers) in connection with the departure of Mr. George Kao. As part of that departure, the Company entered into an Independent Contractor Agreement with Mr. Kao under which he will serve as a consultant to the Company for a 3-month term at $10,000a per month. The filing states that the description of the Independent Contractor Agreement is qualified in its entirety by the agreement itself, which is attached as Exhibit 10.1 and incorporated by reference.
The filing also includes the cover page of the report in Inline XBRL format as Exhibit 104. For investors, the disclosure is limited in scope: it sets out the post-departure consulting arrangement for a former officer, with total monthly consulting compensation stated as $10,000b for a 3-month term. The filing does not describe the reasons for the departure or any other financial results.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Amends the Form 8-K filed December 29, 2025, with additional disclosure under Item 5.02.
- George Kao's departure is accompanied by an Independent Contractor Agreement.
- Mr. Kao will act as a consultant to the Company for a 3-month term.
- Consulting compensation is $10,000 per month.
- The full agreement is filed as Exhibit 10.1 and incorporated by reference.
- Exhibit 104 provides the Inline XBRL cover page for the report.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is George Kao and what is his relationship to the Company after his departure?
The filing refers to Mr. George Kao's departure from the Company and states that the Company entered into an Independent Contractor Agreement with him. Under that agreement, he will act as a consultant to the Company for a 3-month term.
How much is Mr. Kao being paid under the consulting arrangement?
The filing states that Mr. Kao will receive $10,000 per month for his consulting services over the 3-month term, which is $30,000 in total if the full term is served.
Why is this filing being made?
This is an amendment to the Form 8-K filed on December 29, 2025. It adds disclosure under Item 5.02 about the Independent Contractor Agreement entered into as part of Mr. Kao's departure.
Where can investors find the full terms of the consulting arrangement?
The full terms are in the Independent Contractor Agreement, which is attached as Exhibit 10.1 to the filing and incorporated by reference. The filing states that its own description does not purport to be a complete description of the parties' rights and obligations.
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