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Super Micro Slides as 10-K Reiterates Material Weaknesses in Financial Controls

The filing warns unresolved issues could hinder timely and accurate reporting.

Logos of Super Micro Computer are pictured at COMPUTEX Taipei, one of the world's largest computer and technology trade shows, in Taipei, Taiwan May 30, 2023. REUTERS/Ann Wang/File Photo

Overview

  • Shares fell nearly 5% Friday after the company said internal control over financial reporting was ineffective as of June 30.
  • The annual report repeats earlier disclosures of material weaknesses and says remediation is underway without assurance of full resolution.
  • Last year’s delayed filings and Ernst & Young’s resignation over governance concerns preceded the appointment of BDO USA as auditor.
  • The pullback wiped out more than $1 billion in market value and extends declines following an August earnings miss and a softer near-term outlook.
  • Super Micro trades at about 16 times next‑12‑month earnings versus lower multiples for Dell and HPE, and analysts’ median price target stands near $49 with a largely neutral stance.