On the 26th, during the Q3 earnings conference call, SK Hynix stated, "Considering the value of the investment in Kioxia comprehensively, we do not agree with the Kioxia-Western Digital (WD) merger deal," adding, "We cannot disclose specific reasons or details about the merger process due to a confidentiality agreement."


They continued, "One thing is clear: we will make choices that benefit all stakeholders, including investors and Kioxia."



[Concall] SK Hynix "Do Not Agree to Kioxia-WD Merger... Will Choose for Stakeholders" View original image

The largest shareholder of Kioxia is a Korea-Japan-US consortium including Bain Capital, in which SK Hynix invested approximately 4 trillion won in 2018.


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