| Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies | Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Organization Super Micro Computer, Inc. (“Super Micro Computer”) was incorporated in 1993. Super Micro Computer is a global leader in server technology and green computing innovation. Super Micro Computer develops and provides high performance server and storage solutions based upon an innovative, modular and open-standard architecture. Super Micro Computer has operations primarily in the United States, the Netherlands, Taiwan, China and Japan. Basis of Presentation The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). The consolidated financial statements of Super Micro Computer include the accounts of Super Micro Computer and entities consolidated under the variable interest model or the voting interest model. Noncontrolling interests are not presented separately in the consolidated statements of operations, and consolidated statements of comprehensive income as the amounts are immaterial. All intercompany accounts and transactions of Super Micro Computer and its consolidated entities (collectively, the "Company") have been eliminated in consolidation. For equity investments over which the Company is able to exercise significant influence over the investee but does not control the investee, and is not the primary beneficiary of the investee’s activities are accounted for using the equity method. Investments in equity securities which do not have readily determinable fair values and for which the Company is not able to exercise significant influence over the investee are accounted for under the measurement alternative which is the cost minus impairment, if any, plus or minus changes resulting from observable price changes in orderly transactions for the identical or a similar securities of the same investee. Prior to July 1, 2018, investments for which the Company was not able to exercise significant influence over the investee were accounted for under the cost method. Certain reclassifications have been made to the amounts for the fiscal year 2017 consolidated statement of operations and consolidated statement of cash flows in order to conform to the current year’s presentation. Use of Estimates U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Such estimates include, but are not limited to: allowances for doubtful accounts and sales returns, inventory valuation, useful lives of property, plant and equipment, product warranty accruals, stock-based compensation, impairment of investments and long-lived assets, and income taxes. The Company’s estimates are evaluated on an ongoing basis and changes in the estimates are recognized prospectively. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Fair Value of Financial Instruments The Company accounts for certain assets and liabilities at fair value, which is the price that would be received upon the sale of an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly arms-length transaction between market participants. When measuring fair value, the Company takes into account the characteristics of the asset or liability that a market participant would consider when pricing the asset or liability at the measurement date. The Company considers one or more techniques for measuring fair value: market approach, income approach, and cost approach. The valuation techniques include inputs that are based on three different levels of observability to the market. The Company categorizes each of its fair value measurements in one of these three levels based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. These levels are: • Level 1 - Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities; • Level 2 - Quoted prices in markets that are not active or financial instruments for which all significant inputs are observable, either directly or indirectly; and • Level 3 - Prices or valuations that require inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable. Accounts receivable and accounts payable are carried at cost, which approximates fair value due to the short maturity of these instruments. Cash equivalents, certificates of deposit and investments in auction rate securities are carried at fair value. Short-term debt is carried at amortized cost, which approximates its fair value based on borrowing rates currently available to the Company for loans with similar terms. Cash and Cash Equivalents The Company considers all highly liquid instruments with an original maturity of three months or less from the date of purchase to be cash equivalents. Cash equivalents consist primarily of money market funds and certificates of deposit with original maturities of less than three months. Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Restricted cash is comprised of amounts held in bank accounts which are controlled by the lenders pursuant to the terms of certain debt agreements, certificates of deposit primarily related to leases and customs requirements, and money market accounts held in escrow pursuant to the Company’s workers’ compensation program. These restricted cash balances have been excluded from the Company's cash and cash equivalents balance. Investments in Auction Rate Securities The Company classifies its investments in auction rate securities ("auction rate securities") as non-current available-for-sale investments. The auction rate securities consist of municipal securities, which are debt securities. The Company uses discounted cash flow to estimate the fair value of any auction rate securities. These auction rate securities are recorded within other assets in the consolidated balance sheets at fair value. Unrealized gains and losses on auction rate securities are included as a component of accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax. Inventories Inventories are stated at weighted average cost, subject to lower of cost or net realizable value. Net realizable value is the estimated selling price of our products in the ordinary course of business, less reasonably predictable costs of completion, disposal, and transportation. Inventories consist of purchased parts and raw materials (principally electronic components), work in process (principally products being assembled) and finished goods. The Company evaluates inventory on a quarterly basis for lower of cost or net realizable value and excess and obsolescence and, as necessary, writes down the valuation of units based upon the Company's forecasted usage and sales, anticipated selling price, product obsolescence and other factors. Once inventory is written down, its new value is maintained until it is sold or scrapped. Prior to July 1, 2017, inventories were stated at weighted-average cost, subject to lower of cost or market. The Company receives various rebate incentives from certain suppliers based on its contractual arrangements, including volume-based rebates. The rebates earned are recognized as a reduction of cost of inventories and reduce the cost of sales in the period when the related inventory is sold. Property, Plant and Equipment Property, plant and equipment is recorded at cost and depreciated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the related assets as follows: Software 3 to 5 years Machinery and equipment 3 to 7 years Furniture and fixtures 5 years Buildings 39 years Building improvements Up to 20 years Land improvements 15 years Leasehold improvements Shorter of lease term or estimated useful life For assets acquired and financed under capital leases, the present value of the future minimum lease payments is recorded at the date of acquisition as property, plant and equipment with the corresponding amount recorded as a capital lease obligation, and the amortization is computed on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the lease term or estimated useful life. Long-Lived Assets The Company evaluates its long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. When the sum of the undiscounted future net cash flows expected to result from the use of the asset and its eventual disposition is less than its carrying amount, an impairment loss would be measured based on the fair value of the asset compared to the carrying amount. No impairment charge for long-lived assets has been recorded in any of the periods presented. Revenue Recognition The Company’s revenue recognition policy and related disclosures are discussed in Note 3, “Revenue.” Allowances for Doubtful Accounts Customers are subjected to a credit review process that evaluates each customer’s financial position and ability to pay. On a quarterly basis, the Company makes estimates of its uncollectible accounts receivable by analyzing the aging of accounts receivable, history of bad debts, customer concentrations, customer-credit-worthiness, and current economic trends to evaluate the adequacy of the allowance for doubtful accounts. The Company's provision for (recovery of) bad debt was $7.1 million , $(0.1) million , and $0.3 million in fiscal years 2019 , 2018 and 2017 , respectively. Cost of Sales Cost of sales primarily consists of the costs of materials, contract manufacturing, in-bound shipping, personnel and related expenses including stock-based compensation, equipment and facility expenses, warranty costs and provision for lower of cost or net realizable value and excess and obsolete inventory. Product Warranties The Company offers product warranties ranging from 15 to 39 months against any defective products. These standard warranties are assurance type warranties and the Company does not offer any services beyond the assurance that the product will continue working as specified. Therefore, under recently adopted guidance, Revenue from Contracts with Customers , (“ASC 606”), these warranties are not considered separate performance obligations in the arrangement. Based on historical experience, the Company accrues for estimated returns of defective products at the time revenue is recognized. The Company monitors warranty obligations and may make revisions to its warranty reserve if actual costs of product repair and replacement are significantly higher or lower than estimated. Accruals for anticipated future warranty costs are charged to cost of sales and included in accrued liabilities and other long-term liabilities. Warranty accruals are based on estimates that are updated on an ongoing basis taking into consideration inputs such as new product introductions, changes in the volume of claims compared with the Company's historical experience, and the changes in the cost of servicing warranty claims. The Company accounts for the effect of such changes in estimates prospectively. The following table presents for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2019 , 2018 and 2017 , the reconciliation of the changes in accrued warranty costs which is included as a component of accrued liabilities and other long-term liabilities (in thousands): Years Ended June 30, 2019 2018 2017 Balance, beginning of the year $ 9,884 $ 7,721 $ 7,129 Provision for warranty 22,991 20,868 21,642 Costs utilized (26,281 ) (19,904 ) (21,256 ) Change in estimated liability for pre-existing warranties 4,440 1,199 206 Balance, end of the year $ 11,034 $ 9,884 $ 7,721 Current portion 8,661 7,589 5,976 Non-current portion $ 2,373 $ 2,295 $ 1,745 Research and Development Research and development expenses consist of personnel expenses including: salaries, benefits, stock-based compensation and incentive bonuses, and related expenses for our research and development personnel, as well as materials and supplies, consulting services, third-party testing services and equipment and facility expenses related to our research and development activities. All research and development costs are expensed as incurred. The Company occasionally receives funding from certain suppliers and customers towards its development efforts. Such amounts are recorded as a reduction of research and development expenses and were $2.8 million , $6.1 million , and $10.3 million for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2019 , 2018 and 2017 , respectively. Software development costs, including costs to develop software sold, leased, or otherwise marketed, that are incurred subsequent to the establishment of technological feasibility are capitalized if significant. Costs incurred during the application development stage for internal-use software are capitalized if significant. Capitalized software development costs are amortized using the straight-line amortization method over the estimated useful life of the applicable software. Such software development costs required to be capitalized have not been material to date. Advertising Costs Advertising costs, net of reimbursements received under the cooperative marketing arrangements with the Company's vendors, are expensed as incurred. Total advertising and promotional expenses were $2.4 million , $3.5 million , and $5.4 million for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2019 , 2018 and 2017 , respectively. Stock-Based Compensation The Company measures and recognizes compensation expense for all share-based awards made to employees and non-employees, including stock options and restricted stock units ("RSUs"). The share-based awards granted to non-employees have not been material to date. The Company is required to estimate the fair value of share-based awards on the date of grant. The Company recognizes the grant date fair value of all share-based awards over the requisite service period and accounts for forfeitures as they occur. Prior to July 1, 2017, the Company estimated forfeitures and expensed the value of awards that were ultimately expected to vest over the requisite service periods. The fair value of RSUs with service conditions or performance conditions is based on the closing market price of the Company's common stock on the date of grant. The fair value for RSUs with service conditions, or time-based RSUs, is amortized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period. The fair value for RSUs with performance conditions ("PRSUs") is recognized on a ratable basis over the requisite service period when it is probable the performance conditions of the awards will be met. The Company reassesses the probability of vesting at each reporting period and adjusts the total compensation expense of the award based on this probability assessment. The Company estimates the fair value of stock options granted using a Black-Scholes option pricing model. This model requires the Company to make estimates and assumptions with respect to the expected term of the option and the expected volatility of the price of the Company's common stock. The expected term represents the period that the Company’s stock-based awards are expected to be outstanding and was determined based on the Company's historical experience. The expected volatility is based on the implied and historical volatility of the Company’s common stock. The fair value is then amortized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service periods of the awards, which is generally the vesting period. Leases Leases are evaluated and recorded as capital leases if one of the following is true at inception: (a) the present value of minimum lease payments meets or exceeds 90% of the fair value of the asset, (b) the lease term is greater than or equal to 75% of the economic life of the asset, (c) the lease arrangement contains a bargain purchase option, or (d) title to the property transfers to the Company at the end of the lease. The Company records an asset and liability for capital leases at present value of the minimum lease payments based on the incremental borrowing rate. Assets are depreciated over the useful life in accordance with the Company’s depreciation policy while rental payments and interest on the liability are accounted for using the effective interest method. Leases that are not classified as capital leases are accounted for as operating leases. Operating lease agreements that have tenant improvement allowances are evaluated for lease incentives. For leases that contain escalating rent payments, the Company recognizes rent expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term, with any lease incentives amortized as a reduction of rent expense over the lease term. Income Taxes The Company accounts for income taxes under an asset and liability approach. Deferred income taxes reflect the impact of temporary differences between assets and liabilities recognized for financial reporting purposes and such amounts recognized for income tax reporting purposes, net operating loss carry-forwards and other tax credits measured by applying enacted tax laws related to the financial statement periods. Valuation allowances are provided when necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to an amount that is more likely than not to be realized. The Company recognizes tax liabilities for uncertain income tax positions on the income tax return based on the two-step process. The first step is to determine whether it is more likely than not that each income tax position would be sustained upon audit. The second step is to estimate and measure the tax benefit as the amount that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement with the tax authority. Estimating these amounts requires the Company to determine the probability of various possible outcomes. The Company evaluates these uncertain tax positions on a quarterly basis. This evaluation is based on the consideration of several factors, including changes in facts or circumstances, changes in applicable tax law, settlement of issues under audit and new exposures. If the Company later determines that its exposure is lower or that the liability is not sufficient to cover its revised expectations, the Company adjusts the liability and effects a related charge in its tax provision during the period in which the Company makes such a determination. Variable Interest Entities The Company determines at the inception of each arrangement whether an entity in which the Company holds an investment or in which the Company has other variable interests is considered a variable interest entity ("VIE"). The Company consolidates VIEs when it is the primary beneficiary. The primary beneficiary of a VIE is the party that meets both of the following criteria: (1) has the power to make decisions that most significantly affect the economic performance of the VIE and (2) has the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits that in either case could potentially be significant to the VIE. Periodically, the Company assesses whether any changes in the interest or relationship with the entity affect the determination of whether the entity is still a VIE and, if so, whether the Company is the primary beneficiary. If the Company is not the primary beneficiary in a VIE, the Company accounts for the investment or other variable interest in accordance with applicable GAAP. The Company has concluded that Ablecom Technology, Inc. (“Ablecom”) and its affiliate, Compuware Technology, Inc. ("Compuware") are VIEs in accordance with applicable accounting standards and guidance; however, the Company is not the primary beneficiary as it does not have the power to direct the activities that are most significant to the entities and therefore, the Company does not consolidate these entities. In performing its analysis, the Company considered its explicit arrangements with Ablecom and Compuware, including the supplier arrangements. Also, as a result of the substantial related party relationships between the Company and these entities, the Company considered whether any implicit arrangements exist that would cause the Company to protect those related parties’ interests from suffering losses. The Company determined it has no material implicit arrangements with Ablecom, Compuware or their shareholders. The Company and Ablecom jointly established Super Micro Asia Science and Technology Park, Inc. (the "Management Company") in Taiwan to manage the common areas shared by the Company and Ablecom for its separately constructed manufacturing facilities. In fiscal year 2012, each company contributed $0.2 million and owns 50% of the Management Company. The Company has concluded that the Management Company is a VIE, and the Company is the primary beneficiary as it has the power to direct the activities that are most significant to the Management Company. For the fiscal years ended 2019 , 2018 and 2017 , the accounts of the Management Company have been consolidated with the accounts of Super Micro Computer, and a noncontrolling interest has been recorded for Ablecom's interest in the net assets and operations of the Management Company. Net income (loss) attributable to Ablecom's interest was not material for the periods presented and was included in general and administrative expenses in the Company's consolidated statements of operations. Foreign Currency Transactions The functional currency of the Company’s international subsidiaries is the U.S. dollar, with the exception of Super Micro Asia and Technology Park, Inc., a consolidated variable interest entity. Monetary assets and liabilities of the Company's international subsidiaries that are denominated in foreign currency are remeasured into U.S. dollars at period-end exchange rates. Non-monetary assets and liabilities that are denominated in the foreign currency are remeasured into U.S. dollars at the historical rates. Revenue and expenses that are denominated in the foreign currency are remeasured into U.S. dollars at the average exchange rates during the period. Remeasurement of foreign currency accounts and resulting foreign exchange transaction gains and losses, which have not been material, are reflected in the consolidated statements of operations in other expense, net. The functional currency of Super Micro Asia and Technology Park, Inc. is New Taiwanese Dollar (“NTD$”). Assets and liabilities are translated to U.S. dollars at the period-end exchange rate. Revenues and expenses are translated using the average exchange rate for the period. The effects of foreign currency translation are included in stockholders’ equity as a component of accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets and periodic movements are summarized as a line item in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income. The functional currency of the Company's equity method investee is the local currency. Adjustments for the Company's share of the effects of foreign currency translation from local currency to U.S. dollars are recorded as increases or decreases to the carrying value of the investment and included in stockholders’ equity as a component of accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets and periodic movements are summarized as a line item in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income. Net Income Per Common Share Basic net income per common share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted net income per common share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period increased to include the number of additional shares of common stock that would have been outstanding if the potentially dilutive securities had been issued. Potentially dilutive securities include outstanding stock options and unvested RSUs. Contingently issuable shares are included in computing basic net income per common share as of the date that all necessary conditions, including service vesting conditions have been satisfied. Contingently issuable shares are considered for computing diluted net income per common share as of the beginning of the period in which all necessary conditions have been satisfied and the only remaining vesting condition is a service vesting condition. Under the treasury stock method, an increase in the fair market value of the Company's common stock results in a greater dilutive effect from outstanding stock options and RSUs. Additionally, the exercise of stock options and the vesting of RSUs results in a further dilutive effect on net income per share. The computation of basic and diluted net income per common share is as follows (in thousands, except per share amounts): Years Ended June 30, 2019 2018 2017 Numerator: Net income $ 71,918 $ 46,165 $ 66,854 Denominator: Weighted-average shares outstanding 49,917 49,345 48,383 Effect of dilutive securities 1,799 2,806 3,296 Weighted-average diluted shares 51,716 52,151 51,679 Basic net income per common share $ 1.44 $ 0.94 $ 1.38 Diluted net income per common share $ 1.39 $ 0.89 $ 1.29 For the fiscal years ended June 30, 2019 , 2018 and 2017 , the Company had stock options, RSUs and PRSUs outstanding that could potentially dilute basic earnings per share in the future, but were excluded from the computation of diluted net income per share in the periods presented, as their effect would have been anti-dilutive. The anti-dilutive common share equivalents resulting from outstanding equity awards were 3,758,000 , 2,221,000 , and 1,620,000 for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2019 , 2018 and 2017 , respectively. Concentration of Supplier Risk Certain materials used by the Company in the manufacture of its products are available from a limited number of suppliers. Shortages could occur in these materials due to an interruption of supply or increased demand in the industry. One supplier accounted for 21.8% , 26.0% , and 31.0% of total purchases for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2019 , 2018 and 2017 , respectively. Ablecom and Compuware, related parties of the Company as noted in Note 12, "Related Party Transactions", accounted for 9.2% , 9.0% , and 11.1% of total cost of sales for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2019 , 2018 and 2017 , respectively. Concentration of Credit Risk Financial instruments which potentially subject the Company to concentration of credit risk consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, investment in an auction rate security and accounts receivable. No single customer accounted for 10% or more of the net sales in fiscal years 2019 , 2018 and 2017 . One customer accounted for 17.0% and 11.6% of accounts receivable, net as of June 30, 2019 and 2018 , respectively. Accounting Pronouncements Recently Adopted In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued new accounting guidance, ASC 606, that supersedes nearly all U.S. GAAP on revenue recognition and eliminates industry-specific guidance. ASC 606 provides a unified model in determining when and how revenue is recognized with the core principle that revenue should be recognized when a customer obtains control of promised goods or services in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. Since its issuance, the FASB has issued several amendments to ASC 606. The Company adopted ASC 606 on July 1, 2018 using the modified retrospective method. In connection with the adoption of ASC 606, the Company recorded a transition adjustment to increase retained earnings by $6.8 million as of July 1, 2018. The comparative information has not been recast and continues to be reported under the accounting standards in effect for those periods. The primary impact of the adoption of ASC 606 was the acceleration of revenue recognition for (i) sales to distributors where the Company previously accounted for such sales on a sell-through basis and (ii) software arrangements. The following tables summarize the impacts of the adoption of ASC 606 on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. The adoption of ASC 606 did not have any impact on the net cash provided by operating activities. Selected Captions from the Consolidated Balance Sheet as of June 30, 2019 (in thousands) As Reported Adjustments Balances without adoption of ASC 606 ASSETS Accounts receivable, net of allowances $ 393,624 $ (21,404 ) $ 372,220 Inventories 670,188 14,823 685,011 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 109,795 (2,478 ) 107,317 Deferred income taxes, net 41,126 1,131 42,257 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Accrued liabilities $ 114,678 $ (6,392 ) $ 108,286 Deferred revenue 94,153 2,611 96,764 Income taxes payable 13,021 (831 ) 12,190 Deferred revenue, non-current 109,266 3,992 113,258 Retained earnings 611,903 (7,308 ) 604,595 Selected Captions from the Consolidated Statement of Operations for the year ended June 30, 2019 (in thousands) As reported Adjustments Balances without adoption of ASC 606 Net sales $ 3,500,360 $ 12,591 $ 3,512,951 Cost of sales 3,004,838 15,981 3,020,819 Gross profit 495,522 (3,390 ) 492,132 General and administrative 141,228 (2,491 ) 138,737 Income before income tax provision 89,523 (899 ) 88,624 Income tax provision 14,884 (404 ) 14,480 Net income 71,918 (495 ) 71,423 In July 2015, the FASB issued an amendment to the accounting guidance, Inventory: Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory . The amendment requires entities to measure inventory at the lower of cost and net realizable value thereby simplifying the existing guidance under which an entity must measure inventory at the lower of cost or market. The Company adopted the accounting guidance on July 1, 2017. The effect of the adoption had no impact on the consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. In January 2016, the FASB issued new guidance, Financial Instruments - Overall: Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities. This guidance changes the accounting for equity investments, financial liabilities under the fair value option, and the presentation and disclosure requirements for financial instruments. The most significant impact of this accounting standard update is that it requires the remeasurement of equity investments not accounted for under the equity method to be recorded at fair value through the consolidated statement of operations at the end of each reporting period. The Company adopted this accounting standard update as of July 1, 2018. The result of the adoption did not have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements. As a result of the adoption of the new standard, the Company’s equity investments are accounted for as follows: • Marketable equity securities that have a readily determinable fair value are measured and recorded at fair value. • Non-marketable equity securities that do not have a readily determinable fair value and for which the Company does not control the investee nor is it able to exert significant influence over the investee are measured using a measurement alternative recorded at cost less any impairment, plus or minus changes resulting from qualifying observable price changes. • Equity method investments are equity securities for which the Company does not control the investee but is able to exert significant influence over the investee. These investments are measured at cost less any impairment, plus or minus the Company's share of equity method investee income or loss. In March 2016, the FASB issued new accounting guidance, Compensation-Stock Compensation: Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting on the accounting for certain aspects of share-based payment to employees, including the accounting for income taxes, forfeitures, and statutory tax withholding requirements as well as classification in the statement of cash flows. Early adoption is permitted for any interim or annual periods. The Company adopted the accounting guidance on July 1, 2017 that resulted in the recognition of excess tax benefits in the Company's provision for income taxes rather than paid-in capital, as well as the adjustment in stock-based compensation expense as a result of its change in forfeiture policy. The new guidance eliminated the requirement to delay the recognition of excess tax benefits until it reduces current taxes payable. The new guidance also requires the Company to record, sub |
