8-K

SK hynix Inc. 8-K Report (Aug 21, 2026)

Filed August 21, 2026For Securities:SKHY

Summary

SK hynix Inc. (SKHY) has filed a Form 6-K to report on the disposal of a small portion of its treasury shares. The disposal, which occurred between August 8, 2026, and September 7, 2026, involved 82 common shares. Specifically, on August 19, 2026, 82 common shares were disposed of at a price of 1,500,000 Won per share, totaling 123,000,000 Won. These shares were transferred to independent directors and facilitated through SK Securities Co., Ltd. The company confirmed there are no discrepancies with its initial report on the decision to dispose of treasury shares.

Key Highlights

  • 1SK hynix disposed of 82 treasury common shares between August 8 and September 7, 2026.
  • 2The disposal occurred on August 19, 2026, with each share sold at 1,500,000 Won.
  • 3The aggregate disposal price for the 82 shares was 123,000,000 Won.
  • 4The shares were transferred to independent directors.
  • 5SK Securities Co., Ltd. acted as the brokerage agent for the disposal.
  • 6The company confirmed no discrepancies with its initial report on the disposal decision.
  • 7As of August 21, 2026, SK hynix holds 1,625,769 treasury common shares, representing 0.2% of total shares.

Frequently Asked Questions

This filing primarily informs investors about a minor transaction involving the disposal of a very small number of treasury shares. It is a routine disclosure and does not appear to indicate any significant strategic changes or financial distress for the company, given the minimal volume of shares involved.

The filing indicates that the 82 treasury shares were disposed of and transferred to the company's independent directors. This is likely a part of their compensation or governance structure, rather than a general sale into the market.

The financial impact is negligible. The disposal of 82 shares for a total of 123,000,000 Won (approximately $90,000 USD based on typical exchange rates at the time) represents a minuscule fraction of SK hynix's overall market capitalization and financial operations.

As of August 21, 2026, SK hynix holds 1,625,769 treasury common shares. This amounts to approximately 0.2% of the total outstanding shares.