Super Micro Taiwan Raid Sparks 9% Drop

Overview

Taiwan’s Keelung District Prosecutors Office conducted raids on Monday at the Taiwan office of Super Micro Computer Inc., the residences of six individuals and the premises of three affiliated companies as part of an investigation into the alleged smuggling of Nvidia Corp. AI chips to China using Super Micro’s servers.

Companies and Entities Raided

• Super Micro’s Taiwan office was among the locations searched.
• Data‑center operator Chief Telecom Inc. and Super Micro distributor Albatron Technology Co. were also raided.
• The prosecutors summoned the individuals whose homes were searched for interviews.

Market Reaction

Following the report of the raids, Super Micro’s shares dropped as much as 9% before later recouping part of the loss during the same trading session.

Company Response

Super Micro stated that it is cooperating fully with Taiwanese authorities in the investigation.

Significance

The action underscores heightened scrutiny of semiconductor supply‑chain compliance amid U.S. export controls and growing geopolitical tension between the United States, Taiwan, and China.