
Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ:SMCI) (&#34;Supermicro&#34; or the &#34;Company&#34;) today announced the completion of the internal investigation led by the Company’s independent members of the Board of Directors

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Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SMCI">SMCI</a>) ("Supermicro" or the "Company") today announced the completion of the internal investigation led by the Company’s independent members of the Board of Directors regarding the March 2026 indictment of three individuals who were associated with the Company at that time.

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As previously disclosed, Supermicro was informed on March 19, 2026 that two employees and a contractor were indicted in connection with an alleged conspiracy to commit export-control violations. Supermicro was not named as a defendant in the indictment and is not accused of any wrongdoing. The Company took swift action, and the three individuals no longer have any relationship with Supermicro.

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The investigation was led by Scott Angel, the Company’s Lead Independent Director, and Tally Liu, Chair of the Board’s Audit Committee, and was conducted by Munger, Tolles &amp; Olson LLP, which engaged AlixPartners, LLP, as an independent forensic accounting consultant (collectively, the "Independent Advisors"). The results of the investigation were reported to the independent members of the Board and to the entire Board.

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The investigation team reviewed the customer transactions that were the subject of the federal indictment, as well as transactions with a selection of other customers who bought restricted products, and did not find any evidence that any current member of senior management had knowledge of the alleged diversion scheme or of any actual diversion of restricted products by the Company. Nor did the investigation find that the Company directly sold export-controlled products to known restricted parties or locations. It also did not find any evidence that the Company’s previously issued financial statements could not be relied upon based on the potential diversion of restricted products. The Company developed and maintained its export compliance program as its sales of restricted products increased during the period under review. The Company’s compliance personnel have acted in good faith, with the support of management, to mitigate the risk of the Company’s products subject to export controls being diverted to restricted parties or locations.

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In connection with the investigation, the Company took several personnel actions with respect to employees within its sales, technical support and business development functions, including terminations, for failure to follow Company policies or the Company’s code of conduct.

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With the assistance of the Independent Advisors, the independent directors also made recommendations to further enhance the Company’s export compliance program. The Board has adopted those recommendations in full. The Company has already implemented certain recommendations as a result of an internal review overseen by the General Counsel and the Chief Compliance Officer. The independent directors will oversee implementation of the remaining recommendations.

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"We are pleased to report the conclusion of this independent investigation," said Mr. Angel. "The independent directors support the actions the Company has already taken to bolster its internal policies and procedures, as well as the additional enhancements that will be implemented."

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Supermicro will continue working to combat the industry-wide challenge of diversion and remain committed to upholding the highest standards of compliance. In addition, the Company continues to cooperate with relevant government authorities in connection with their ongoing investigations.

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<b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">About Super Micro Computer, Inc.</b>

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Supermicro (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SMCI">SMCI</a>) is a global leader in Application-Optimized Total IT Solutions. Founded and operating in San Jose, California, Supermicro is committed to delivering first-to-market innovation for Enterprise, Cloud, AI, and 5G/Edge IT Infrastructure. We are a Total IT Solutions provider with server, AI, storage, IoT, switch systems, software, and support services. Supermicro&#39;s motherboard, power, and chassis design expertise further enables our development and production, enabling next-generation innovation from cloud to edge for our global customers. Our products are designed and manufactured in-house (in the U.S., Taiwan, and the Netherlands), leveraging global operations for scale and efficiency and optimized to improve TCO and reduce environmental impact (Green Computing). The award-winning portfolio of Server Building Block Solutions&#xAE; allows customers to optimize for their exact workload and application by selecting from a broad family of systems built from our flexible and reusable building blocks that support a comprehensive set of form factors, processors, memory, GPUs, storage, networking, power, and cooling solutions (air-conditioned, free air cooling or liquid cooling).

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Supermicro, Server Building Block Solutions, and We Keep IT Green are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Super Micro Computer, Inc. All other brands, names, and trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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Supermicro Announces Completion of Independent Investigation and Continued Enhancement of Export Compliance Program

SMCI Completes Internal Export-Control Investigation; No Charges, Compliance Upgrades Initiated

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    <h3>Information</h3>
    <p>Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ:SMCI) (&amp;#34;Supermicro&amp;#34; or the &amp;#34;Company&amp;#34;) today announced the completion of the internal investigation led by the Company’s independent members of the Board of Directors</p>
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    <h3>AI Summary</h3>
    <p>SMCI announced the independent board-led review into the March 2026 export-control indictment of three former associates is complete. It found no senior-management knowledge of any diversion and no evidence of restricted-product sales by the company, with steps taken to bolster export controls. The outcome reduces governance risk but leaves ongoing regulatory inquiries as a minor overhang.</p>
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    <h3>Key Points</h3>
    <ul><li>Indictment: March 2026; three individuals associated with SMCI.</li><li>Two employees and one contractor indicted for export-control violations.</li><li>SMCI not named as a defendant; no company wrongdoing alleged.</li><li>Independent probe led by Scott Angel and Tally Liu; firms Munger Tolles Olson and AlixPartners.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Companies Mentioned</h3>
    <ul><li><strong>Super Micro Computer, Inc. (SMCI)</strong>: Investigation concluded; governance enhancements.</li><li><strong>Munger, Tolles &amp; Olson LLP (N/A)</strong>: Independent counsel; not market-listed.</li><li><strong>AlixPartners, LLP (N/A)</strong>: Independent forensic accounting consultant; not market-listed.</li></ul>
  </section>

  <section data-block="category">
    <h3>Legal</h3>
    <p>Category: Legal. This is a governance/legal compliance update that reduces risk and clarifies regulatory exposure, with potential modest positive sentiment for SMCI if authorities&#039; actions remain limited to conclusion without charges.</p>
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  <section data-block="market-moving">
    <h3>Market-Moving</h3>
    <ul><li>Independent probe conclusion reduces governance risk and potential legal exposure.</li><li>No charges against SMCI; stock reaction may be muted unless regulatory timelines change.</li><li>Board enhancements to export compliance strengthen long-term risk controls.</li></ul>
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  <section data-block="key-facts">
    <h3>Key Facts</h3>
    <ul><li>Indictment: March 2026; three individuals associated with SMCI.</li><li>Two employees and one contractor indicted for export-control violations.</li><li>SMCI not named as a defendant; no company wrongdoing alleged.</li><li>Investigation led by Scott Angel and Tally Liu; firms Munger Tolles Olson and AlixPartners.</li><li>Company implemented personnel actions and enhanced export-compliance program.</li></ul>
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  <section data-block="trading-thesis">
    <h3>Trading Thesis</h3>
    <p>Near-term neutral; potential relief rally if authorities close remaining investigations within 1–3 months.</p>
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Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SMCI">SMCI</a>) ("Supermicro" or the "Company") today announced the completion of the internal investigation led by the Company’s independent members of the Board of Directors regarding the March 2026 indictment of three individuals who were associated with the Company at that time.

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As previously disclosed, Supermicro was informed on March 19, 2026 that two employees and a contractor were indicted in connection with an alleged conspiracy to commit export-control violations. Supermicro was not named as a defendant in the indictment and is not accused of any wrongdoing. The Company took swift action, and the three individuals no longer have any relationship with Supermicro.

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The investigation was led by Scott Angel, the Company’s Lead Independent Director, and Tally Liu, Chair of the Board’s Audit Committee, and was conducted by Munger, Tolles &amp; Olson LLP, which engaged AlixPartners, LLP, as an independent forensic accounting consultant (collectively, the "Independent Advisors"). The results of the investigation were reported to the independent members of the Board and to the entire Board.

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The investigation team reviewed the customer transactions that were the subject of the federal indictment, as well as transactions with a selection of other customers who bought restricted products, and did not find any evidence that any current member of senior management had knowledge of the alleged diversion scheme or of any actual diversion of restricted products by the Company. Nor did the investigation find that the Company directly sold export-controlled products to known restricted parties or locations. It also did not find any evidence that the Company’s previously issued financial statements could not be relied upon based on the potential diversion of restricted products. The Company developed and maintained its export compliance program as its sales of restricted products increased during the period under review. The Company’s compliance personnel have acted in good faith, with the support of management, to mitigate the risk of the Company’s products subject to export controls being diverted to restricted parties or locations.

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In connection with the investigation, the Company took several personnel actions with respect to employees within its sales, technical support and business development functions, including terminations, for failure to follow Company policies or the Company’s code of conduct.

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With the assistance of the Independent Advisors, the independent directors also made recommendations to further enhance the Company’s export compliance program. The Board has adopted those recommendations in full. The Company has already implemented certain recommendations as a result of an internal review overseen by the General Counsel and the Chief Compliance Officer. The independent directors will oversee implementation of the remaining recommendations.

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"We are pleased to report the conclusion of this independent investigation," said Mr. Angel. "The independent directors support the actions the Company has already taken to bolster its internal policies and procedures, as well as the additional enhancements that will be implemented."

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Supermicro will continue working to combat the industry-wide challenge of diversion and remain committed to upholding the highest standards of compliance. In addition, the Company continues to cooperate with relevant government authorities in connection with their ongoing investigations.

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<b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">About Super Micro Computer, Inc.</b>

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Supermicro (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SMCI">SMCI</a>) is a global leader in Application-Optimized Total IT Solutions. Founded and operating in San Jose, California, Supermicro is committed to delivering first-to-market innovation for Enterprise, Cloud, AI, and 5G/Edge IT Infrastructure. We are a Total IT Solutions provider with server, AI, storage, IoT, switch systems, software, and support services. Supermicro&#39;s motherboard, power, and chassis design expertise further enables our development and production, enabling next-generation innovation from cloud to edge for our global customers. Our products are designed and manufactured in-house (in the U.S., Taiwan, and the Netherlands), leveraging global operations for scale and efficiency and optimized to improve TCO and reduce environmental impact (Green Computing). The award-winning portfolio of Server Building Block Solutions&#xAE; allows customers to optimize for their exact workload and application by selecting from a broad family of systems built from our flexible and reusable building blocks that support a comprehensive set of form factors, processors, memory, GPUs, storage, networking, power, and cooling solutions (air-conditioned, free air cooling or liquid cooling).

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Supermicro, Server Building Block Solutions, and We Keep IT Green are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Super Micro Computer, Inc. All other brands, names, and trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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SMCI announced the independent board-led review into the March 2026 export-control indictment of three former associates is complete. It found no senior-management knowledge of any diversion and no evidence of restricted-product sales by the company, with steps taken to bolster export controls. The outcome reduces governance risk but leaves ongoing regulatory inquiries as a minor overhang.

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