8-K

SK hynix Inc. 8-K Report (Aug 7, 2026)

Filed August 7, 2026For Securities:SKHY

Summary

SK hynix Inc. (SKHY) announced on August 7, 2026, a board resolution to dispose of 82 treasury shares. These shares will be granted as compensation to the Company's independent directors. The disposal is scheduled to occur between August 8, 2026, and September 7, 2026, with an estimated aggregate value of 122,590,000 Korean Won. The company stated that the number of shares to be disposed is small and will have an insignificant dilutive effect on the total issued shares. This action is intended to provide compensation to independent directors, reflecting their expanded responsibilities and the competitive compensation landscape.

Key Highlights

  • 1SK hynix Board of Directors approved the disposal of 82 treasury shares on August 7, 2026.
  • 2The treasury shares are designated as compensation for independent directors.
  • 3The disposal period is set from August 8, 2026, to September 7, 2026.
  • 4The estimated aggregate disposal value is approximately 122,590,000 KRW.
  • 5The price of shares is based on the closing price of August 6, 2026.
  • 6The number of shares to be disposed represents a negligible dilutive effect on the total issued shares (less than 0.0001%).
  • 7The compensation aims to reflect increased director liability, role sophistication, and competitive market practices.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose is to compensate the Company's independent directors. This compensation is intended to reflect increased responsibilities, potential legal liabilities, and to remain competitive within the market.

SK hynix will dispose of 82 common shares. The estimated aggregate disposal value is 122,590,000 Korean Won, based on the closing price of August 6, 2026.

The dilutive effect is expected to be insignificant. The 82 treasury shares represent less than 0.0001% of the total issued shares, so investors should not anticipate a material impact on the value of the company's shares due to this disposal.

The disposal period is set to be between August 8, 2026, and September 7, 2026. The actual delivery of shares is expected to occur on or after August 19, 2026.