SK Hynix to Launch 10 Trillion Won Shareholder Return Plan

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Release Time: 06/16/2026 09:24:17

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SK Hynix to Launch a 10 Trillion Won Shareholder Return Program, a Major Event in the Semiconductor Industry. The initiative, scheduled for Q4 2026, includes share repurchases and cash dividends. Repurchases will exceed 2% of outstanding shares and commence following the ADR listing in mid-July. This move aligns with broader industry trends aimed at enhancing shareholder value amid strong market performance.

BlockBeats report: On June 16, according to an exclusive report by the Korea Economic Daily, SK Hynix plans to launch a massive shareholder return program worth up to 100 trillion Korean won in the fourth quarter of this year, including measures such as share repurchases and cash dividends. This move is viewed by outsiders as a major strategic bet by SK Group Chairman Choi Tae-won, aimed at enhancing the company’s standing and valuation in the global capital markets through substantial shareholder returns.

According to sources from investment banks and the semiconductor industry, SK Hynix’s share repurchase program, which amounts to just over 2% of its outstanding shares, will commence officially after the completion of its American Depositary Receipt (ADR) listing, expected to be finalized by mid-next month.

This unprecedented shareholder return program aims to alleviate external concerns that an ADR listing might dilute existing shareholders' value, while further reinforcing SK Hynix's market image as a leading global semiconductor company.

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