{
  "id": 2191413,
  "title": "SK Hynix unveils record $28.9bn share buyback",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/sk-hynix-unveils-record-28-9bn-share-buyback",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-19T21:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf Times Business",
    "slug": "gulf-times-business",
    "url": "https://www.gulf-times.com/article/731506/business/sk-hynix-unveils-record-289bn-share-buyback"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chip manufacturer SK Hynix announced a record $28.9 billion share buyback to bolster shareholder returns and enhance value. The semiconductor giant, a key producer of advanced high-bandwidth memory chips used in AI tools, has seen its shares surge this year due to heightened demand for these essential memory components. However, after reaching a peak in June, SK Hynix's shares plummeted by approximately 50% in July due to a sector-wide sell-off, driven by concerns that the significant investments in AI would fail to yield quick returns. Despite a recent recovery, the shares dipped 9.8% on Wednesday amid renewed tech market jitters, heightened inflation, soaring government bond yields, and rising oil prices. In a regulatory filing, SK Hynix's board revealed its decision to purchase and cancel 40 trillion won worth of treasury shares, aiming to reallocate capital efficiently and boost shareholder value. The company believes its shares are currently undervalued compared to their intrinsic worth. The buyback plan follows SK Group chairman Chey Tae-won's recent purchase of around 4.8 billion won worth of his company's shares, signaling his confidence in SK Hynix's prospects.",
  "summary": "An employee walks past the logo of SK Hynix at its headquarters in Seongnam, Republic of Korea. Chip giant SK Hynix has said it would buy back a record $28.9bn of its own shares as it looks to reassu...",
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}