01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed October 8, 2026. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Super Micro Computer, Inc. filed a Current Report on Form 8-K dated October 8, 2026 reporting two board changes under Item 5.02.
The Board appointed Shesha Krishnapura as an independent director, effective October 9, 2026. Mr. Krishnapura most recently served as Chief Technology Officer of Intel IT at Intel Corporation and as an Intel Fellow, over a 35-year career, with experience in high-performance computing, artificial intelligence infrastructure and data center operations. He will receive the Company's standard non-employee director compensation, as described in the fiscal 2026 Form 10-K.
The filing also discloses that Judy Lin notified the Company on October 7, 2026 of her decision to retire from the Board, with her service concluding on October 9, 2026. Ms. Lin had served on the Board since April 2022 and currently chairs the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. The filing states that her retirement was not the result of any disagreement with the Company on its operations, policies or practices.
The only exhibit listed is Exhibit 104, the Cover Page Interactive Data File. The filing contains no financial results or operating metrics.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Shesha Krishnapura appointed as an independent director, effective October 9, 2026
- Mr. Krishnapura previously served as CTO of Intel IT and an Intel Fellow over a 35-year career at Intel Corporation
- His background includes high-performance computing, artificial intelligence infrastructure and data center operations
- Judy Lin retiring from the Board, with service ending October 9, 2026
- Ms. Lin had served on the Board since April 2022 and chairs the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee
- Ms. Lin's retirement was stated to be unrelated to any disagreement with the Company on operations, policies or practices
- Filing contains no financial results; only Exhibit 104 (Cover Page Interactive Data File) is listed
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is joining the Super Micro Computer board?
The Board appointed Shesha Krishnapura as a member, effective October 9, 2026, as an independent director. He most recently served as Chief Technology Officer of Intel IT at Intel Corporation and as an Intel Fellow.
How will the new director be compensated?
Mr. Krishnapura will participate in the Company's standard non-employee director compensation arrangements, as described under 'Director Compensation' in the Company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2026.
Why is Judy Lin leaving the Board?
Ms. Lin notified the Company on October 7, 2026 of her decision to retire from the Board, effective October 9, 2026. The filing states the decision was not the result of any disagreement with the Company on operations, policies or practices.
Who will chair the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee after Ms. Lin's departure?
The filing does not name a successor. It states only that Ms. Lin currently serves as Chair of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.
Does this filing report financial results?
No. The filing addresses board changes under Item 5.02 and lists only Exhibit 104, the Cover Page Interactive Data File.
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