October 30th, 2024

Super Micro Computer plummets as auditor resigns

Super Micro Computer's stock dropped nearly 30% in premarket trading after auditor Ernst & Young LLP resigned, raising concerns about financial oversight and significantly impacting investor confidence.

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Super Micro Computer plummets as auditor resigns

Super Micro Computer, Inc. (SMCI) experienced a significant drop in its stock price, falling nearly 30% in premarket trading following the resignation of its auditor, Ernst & Young LLP. The resignation was communicated to the audit committee of the board of directors through a formal letter. This unexpected development has raised concerns among investors regarding the company's financial oversight and stability, leading to a sharp decline in market confidence.

- Super Micro Computer's stock fell nearly 30% after auditor resignation.

- Ernst & Young LLP resigned, raising concerns about financial oversight.

- The resignation was communicated to the company's audit committee.

- Investor confidence has been significantly impacted by this news.

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By @bell-cot - 6 months
It was their outside auditing firm - not an individual auditor on SMC's own payroll - that resigned.

And from a quick search - it looks like SMC has suffered problematic-at-best accounting for years. And the SEC, DoJ, etc. are digging into things...