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Aug 19, 2026

SK hynix announces $28.6 billion share buyback, largest in South Korean corporate history

SK hynix unveiled plans to buy back and cancel 40 trillion won ($28.6-29 billion) worth of shares, marking the largest repurchase ever announced by a listed company in South Korea. The chipmaker also committed to returning over 50% of its free cash flow to investors amid strong AI-driven demand.

Aug 19, 20267 sources

Samsung plans up to $79 billion shareholder return package

Samsung Electronics will announce a shareholder return package worth as much as 110 trillion won ($79 billion), according to a person familiar with the matter.

Aug 19, 20263 sources

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▪SK Hynix announced on August 19, 2026, that its board approved a plan to buy back and cancel 40 trillion won ($28.6 billion) of its treasury shares.
▪SK Hynix is reviewing a higher fixed dividend and a potential special dividend, with specific details scheduled to be announced alongside its third-quarter 2026 earnings release.
▪SK Hynix delayed its shareholder return announcement until early August 2026 due to US regulatory disclosure restrictions tied to its July 10, 2026, American depositary receipt listing.

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