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Semiconductors & Related Devices
DividendOct 28, 2026, 06:11 AM

SK hynix Plans Won 100T Shareholder Returns; Q3 Dividend Won 20,000

AI Summary

SK hynix Inc. announced its expected shareholder return plan for Fiscal Year 2026, totaling approximately Won 100 trillion. This includes over Won 30 trillion in cash dividends and over Won 60 trillion in treasury share acquisitions and cancellations. The company declared a third-quarter dividend of Won 20,000 per share, with a significant portion being a special dividend from gains related to its Kioxia investment. Additionally, the Board approved the acquisition of Won 20 trillion in treasury shares.

Key Highlights

  • SK hynix plans Won 100 trillion in shareholder returns for FY2026, including Won 30T+ in dividends and Won 60T+ in treasury share buybacks.
  • Third quarter 2026 dividends declared at Won 20,000 per share, comprising Won 10,000 earnings-based and Won 10,000 special dividend from Kioxia gains.
  • Company to return most Kioxia investment gains via special dividends in two installments.
  • Board approved acquisition of Won 20 trillion in treasury shares on October 28, 2026.
  • Won 10 trillion of the treasury share acquisition is for shareholder return, Won 10 trillion for employee compensation.
  • Future treasury share acquisitions will be determined quarterly by the Board.