Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K reports on the Annual Meeting of Stockholders held by Super Micro Computer, Inc. on February 8, 2012. The filing details the voting results for director elections and the ratification of independent auditors.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report focuses exclusively on corporate governance voting outcomes.
Material Changes and Voting Results
Proposal 1: Election of Directors
Three directors were elected to three-year terms expiring in 2014. All nominees were duly elected.
- Yih-Shyan (Wally) Liaw: 32,693,139 votes for; 2,749,140 votes withheld.
- Edward J. Hayes, Jr.: 27,326,902 votes for; 8,115,377 votes withheld. (Note: Votes were adjusted by 5,239,282 due to a processing error between votes for and withheld).
- Gregory K. Hinckley: 35,228,219 votes for; 214,060 votes withheld.
Proposal 2: Ratification of Auditors
The appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent auditors for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2012, was approved.
- Votes For: 36,523,621
- Votes Against: 2,343,666
- Abstentions: 35,897
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not provide a clear value for guidance, outlook, management commentary, risks, contingencies, or unusual items.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the final adjusted vote count for director Edward J. Hayes, Jr. following the disclosed processing error.
- Confirm the term expiration dates for the newly elected directors (2014).
- Review the full proxy statement for detailed biographical information on the elected directors.