SK Hynix is said to plan $12B special dividend from Kioxia investment
SK Hynix is reportedly preparing a massive windfall for its investors, totaling roughly 16 trillion won, which converts to approximately $12 billion. According to a report from the South Korean publication DongA Ilbo on Monday, the memory-chip giant intends to issue this special dividend using the profits harvested from its strategic stake in Kioxia Holdings. This significant financial move would return a substantial portion of the capital gained from the company's long-term investment in its Japanese industry peer.
Dividend Tied to Kioxia Investment Gains
The proposed distribution is expected to account for roughly 80 percent of the 20 trillion won in total gains that SK Hynix anticipates generating from its divestment. These profits are projected to materialize
Source: seekingalpha.com · 2026-10-26