📌 Key Filing Highlights
- Event Type: Amendment of goods and services transactions with an affiliate (SK ecoplant) under the Monopoly Regulation and Fair Trade Act.
- Total Transaction Value: 4,246,200 million KRW (~$3.16B USD based on 1343 KRW/USD), representing 4.89% of the company’s previous fiscal year revenue.
- Transaction Period: October 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026 (Q4 2026).
- Primary Purpose: Construction of a new FAB and associated production support facilities.
Filing Overview and Core Decision
On September 30, 2026, the Board of Directors of SK Hynix approved an amendment to the transaction volume for goods and services with SK ecoplant, an affiliate company. This disclosure is filed in accordance with Article 26 of the Monopoly Regulation and Fair Trade Act, as the estimated transaction amount for the fourth quarter of 2026 has increased by more than 20% compared to the previous disclosure dated February 27, 2026.
Detailed Filing Terms and Specifications
| Metric | Details |
|---|---|
| Previous FY Revenue (A) | 86,852,117 million KRW (~$64.74B USD) (As of Dec 31, 2025, separate financial statements) |
| Transaction Period | 2026.10.01 ~ 2026.12.31 (Q4 2026) |
| Board Approval Date | September 30, 2026 (Attended by 6 outside directors and the auditor) |
| Counterparty | SK ecoplant Co., Ltd. |
| Total Transaction Amount | 4,246,200 million KRW (~$3.16B USD) |
| Ratio to Revenue (D/A) | 4.89% |
Breakdown of Goods and Services Transactions
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1. FAB Construction
– Amount: 4,004,900 million KRW (~$2.99B USD)
– Contract Method: Private Contract (Sole Source)
– Terms: Cash, Notes
– Purpose: Establishment of new FAB -
2. Support and Production Auxiliary Facilities Construction
– Amount: 241,300 million KRW (~$180M USD)
– Contract Method: Competitive Bidding
– Terms: Cash
– Purpose: Construction of support and production auxiliary facilities
Operational Purpose and Company Rationale
The company stated that this increase in transaction volume is due to the expansion and modification of business operations. Furthermore, to establish a mutually beneficial relationship with its partners, SK Hynix is modifying payment terms for construction work, which includes the reflection of advance payments. Specifically, the company intends to convert payment terms from promissory notes to cash.