📌 Key Filing Highlights
- Total Estimated Shareholder Return: Approximately 100 trillion KRW (~$74.74B USD), comprising cash dividends and treasury stock acquisition/cancellation.
- Cash Dividend Components: Over 30 trillion KRW (~$22.41B USD) total, including a Q3 dividend of 20,000 KRW per share (incorporating a Kioxia special dividend).
- Treasury Stock Plan: Over 60 trillion KRW (~$44.84B USD) total, including a new resolution today to acquire 20 trillion KRW (~$14.94B USD) in shares.
- Primary Funding Source: A significant portion of the returns is driven by investment gains from Kioxia.
Filing Overview and Core Decision
SK Hynix has officially disclosed its estimated shareholder return scale and implementation strategy for the 2026 fiscal year. The company intends to return approximately 100 trillion KRW (~$74.74B USD) to shareholders through a combination of expanded cash dividends and the aggressive acquisition and cancellation of treasury shares. This disclosure serves as the final confirmation following a previous clarification filing regarding media reports dated October 26, 2026, concerning special dividends from Kioxia equity gains.
Detailed Filing Terms and Specifications
| Metric | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Estimated Return (FY2026) | Approx. 100 trillion KRW (~$74.74B USD) |
| Cash Dividend Component | 30 trillion KRW (~$22.41B USD) or more |
| Treasury Stock Acquisition/Cancellation | 60 trillion KRW (~$44.84B USD) or more (Includes 40 trillion KRW (~$29.89B USD) resolved in Aug 2026; excludes shares for employee compensation) |
| Q3 2026 Dividend per Share | 20,000 KRW (~$14.94 USD) – Performance-based: 10,000 KRW – Kioxia Special Dividend: 10,000 KRW |
| New Treasury Stock Resolution (Oct 28) | 20 trillion KRW (~$14.94B USD) – Shareholder Return: Approx. 10 trillion KRW (~$7.47B USD) – Employee Compensation: Approx. 10 trillion KRW (~$7.47B USD) |
| Implementation Timeline | Sequential implementation until the payment of the FY2026 year-end dividend |
Operational Purpose and Company Rationale
The company intends to return the majority of the investment gains realized from Kioxia in the form of special dividends, which will be distributed across the Q3 dividend and the FY2026 year-end dividend. Regarding treasury shares, SK Hynix will determine the scale of acquisitions on a quarterly basis via Board of Directors resolutions, considering market conditions and cash flow. Shares acquired specifically for the purpose of shareholder returns will be cancelled. The company notes that these figures are forward-looking estimates and may vary based on the future business environment and financial performance.