SK Hynix completes 40 trillion won stock repurchase program ahead of schedule
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Updated Oct 22
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What happened
SK Hynix ended its 40 trillion won share-repurchase program on October 21, 2026, ahead of the original November 19 end date. The company acquired 24.07 million shares, which accounts for about 3.3% of its issued shares, and stated that all acquired shares are slated for cancellation. Formal cancellation of these shares is still pending.
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Why it matters
SK Hynix stated that its planned share retirement would exceed any previously announced by a South Korean listed company. This action occurs as SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics compete for market leadership in the global high-end memory chip market.
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Who's involved
- SK HynixSouth Korean memory semiconductor supplier that completed the stock repurchase program.
- Samsung ElectronicsSouth Korean multinational electronics corporation and fierce competitor to SK Hynix.
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The entities involved
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SK Hynix
South Korean memory semiconductor supplier
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Samsung Electronics
South Korean multinational electronics corporation
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