8-K

SK hynix Inc. 8-K Report (Aug 14, 2026)

Filed August 14, 2026For Securities:SKHY

Summary

SK hynix Inc. (SKHY) has filed a Form 6-K reporting a significant loss on derivative transactions for the first half of 2026, totaling approximately 3.98 trillion Korean Won (KRW). This loss primarily stems from the exercise of exchange rights associated with exchangeable bonds issued in April 2023 and an increase in the company's share price. While the reported loss represents 3.3% of SK hynix's total equity as of December 31, 2025, the company emphasizes that this is an accounting loss and does not involve actual cash outflow. The financial impact on the company's total equity is expected to be minimal, as the loss on derivatives is anticipated to be offset by gains from the disposal of treasury shares when these bonds are converted into common stock. Investors should note that all outstanding exchangeable bonds were settled during the first half of 2026, meaning no further valuation losses related to these specific instruments are expected for the remainder of the year. The reported figures are subject to audit by external auditors.

Key Highlights

  • 1Reported a loss of 3,977,121,095,025 KRW on derivative transactions for H1 2026.
  • 2The loss is attributed to the exercise of exchange rights on previously issued exchangeable bonds.
  • 3The reported loss represents 3.3% of SK hynix's total equity as of December 31, 2025.
  • 4This loss is an accounting recognition and does not involve actual cash outflow.
  • 5The overall impact on total equity is expected to be minimal due to offsetting gains from treasury share disposals.
  • 6All outstanding exchangeable bonds were exchanged during H1 2026.
  • 7The reported loss is subject to audit by the company's external auditor.

Frequently Asked Questions

The loss is primarily due to the accounting recognition of losses from the exercise of exchange rights under exchangeable bonds issued in April 2023, driven partly by an increase in SK hynix's share price. These are accounting losses, not actual cash outflows.

The reported loss of approximately 3.98 trillion KRW represents 3.3% of the company's total equity as of December 31, 2025. However, the company states that this loss is expected to be offset by gains from the disposal of treasury shares when the exchangeable bonds are converted into common stock, resulting in a minimal overall impact on total equity.

No, SK hynix reported that all outstanding exchangeable bonds were exchanged during the first half of 2026. Therefore, there will be no further valuation losses on derivatives related to these specific instruments in the future.

The reported loss amount for the first half of 2026 is subject to change depending on the results of the audit by SK hynix's external auditor.