SK Hynix launches KRW 40 trillion share buyback, plans full cancellation
Reuters2026/08/19 07:18- SK hynix launched a KRW 40 trillion share buyback with full cancellation, accelerating its 2025-2027 shareholder return plan.
- Repurchase starts Aug. 20, runs about three months; implied volume about 24,070,000 shares based on KRW 1,662,000 prior close.
- That equals about 3.3% of 730,492,365 shares outstanding; cancellation set upon completion of purchases.
- Total shareholder return target lifted to over 50% of cumulative free cash flow, using buybacks alongside cash dividends.
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