01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed August 5, 2026. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Super Micro Computer, Inc. (SMCI) filed a Current Report on Form 8-K disclosing under Item 8.01 (Other Events) that its Board of Directors has declared an initial cash dividend on its 7.00%a Series A Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock.
The dividend is $14.7778b per share of Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock, equivalent to $0.73889 per depositary share. Each depositary share represents a 1/20th fractional interest in a share of the Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock and trades on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol "SMCIP." The dividend is payable on September 1, 2026 to holders of record of the depositary shares as of the close of business on August 15, 2026.
The filing is brief and contains no financial results, operational updates, or guidance. Its primary significance for investors is the confirmed dividend amount, payment date, and record date for holders of the preferred depositary shares.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Board declared an initial cash dividend of $14.7778 per share of 7.00% Series A Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock.
- Per depositary share, the dividend equals $0.73889; each depositary share represents a 1/20th interest in a preferred share.
- Dividend is payable September 1, 2026 to holders of record as of the close of business on August 15, 2026.
- Depositary shares are listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol "SMCIP."
- The filing is a limited disclosure under Item 8.01 (Other Events) and does not include financial results or guidance.
- Exhibit 104 is the Inline XBRL cover page for the Form 8-K.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What dividend is being paid on Supermicro's preferred stock?
The Board declared an initial cash dividend of $14.7778 per share of the 7.00% Series A Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock, equal to $0.73889 per depositary share.
What is the relationship between a depositary share and the preferred stock?
Each depositary share represents a 1/20th fractional interest in one share of the Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock.
When will the dividend be paid and who is eligible to receive it?
The dividend is payable on September 1, 2026 to holders of record of the depositary shares as of the close of business on August 15, 2026.
Where are the preferred depositary shares traded?
The depositary shares are listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker symbol "SMCIP."
Does this filing report on Supermicro's financial performance?
No. The filing only announces the preferred stock dividend declaration and includes an Inline XBRL cover page exhibit; it contains no financial results or guidance.
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