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  "title": "SK Hynix's Solidigm weighs IPO that could value unit at up to $150 billion, sources say",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/sk-hynixs-solidigm-weighs-ipo-that-could-value-unit-at-up-to-150-9800209",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-25T17:52:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
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    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260926/sk-hynixs-solidigm-weighs-ipo-that-could-value-unit-at-up-to-150-billion-sources-say"
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  "account": "New York - Chipmaker SK Hynix's U.S. subsidiary, Solidigm, is contemplating an initial public offering (IPO) that could be valued at a staggering $150 billion, sources reveal. Three people familiar with the matter have disclosed that the company held pitch meetings with investment banks last week, engaging in a bake-off to determine potential IPO underwriters. This development marks a significant step towards what could be the largest-ever U.S. semiconductor listing. The IPO could potentially raise $15 billion, according to the three sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity due to the sensitive nature of the information. While the exact specifics of the deal, including its size and timing, remain in the early stages and could undergo changes based on market conditions, the potential IPO would represent a major milestone for Solidigm. As a key component of SK Hynix's storage portfolio, the listing would also aim to capitalize on the heightened investor interest in companies tied to artificial intelligence infrastructure, which has contributed to the surge in semiconductor values.",
  "summary": "NEW YORK — Chipmaker SK Hynix's Solidigm is considering an initial public offering as early as next year that could value the U.S. subsidiary at up to $150 billion, according to three people familiar with the matter. Solidigm held pitch meetings this week with investment banks competing for roles on the IPO, in a process known as a \"bake-off,\" one of the people and a fourth person said, marking a…",
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        "title": "Sources: SK Hynix's US-based NAND and SSD subsidiary Solidigm is exploring an IPO as early as 2027 that could raise $15B and value the unit at up to $150B (Reuters)",
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        "published": "2026-09-25T17:20:15.000Z"
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        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "SK Hynix's Solidigm weighs IPO that could value unit at up to $150 billion, sources say",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/sk-hynixs-solidigm-weighs-ipo-that-could-value-unit-at-up-to-150",
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