[Disclosure] SK Hynix (000660) Announces Disposal of Treasury Shares Following Executive Stock Option Exercise

Source: Financial Supervisory Service (DART) / May 13, 2026

Disclosure Type: Decision to Dispose of Treasury Shares

💡 3-Second Summary

SK Hynix has decided to transfer some of its treasury shares to company executives who have exercised their previously granted stock options.

📊 1. [Key Details and Figures]

• Number of Shares to be Disposed: 114,209 common shares (total potential volume related to the specific ’22 stock option plan)
• Exercise Price per Share: 124,220 KRW
• Estimated Disposal Value: Approx. 14.19 billion KRW
• Disposal Period: May 20, 2026 – March 30, 2027
• Method of Disposal: Direct transfer from the company’s treasury account to the individual accounts of the executives.
• Counterparty: Executives (including retired ones) who were granted stock options at the 2022 General Shareholders’ Meeting.

📈 2. [Expert Analysis: Impact on Stock Price]

This disclosure represents an internal administrative process for executive compensation and does not impact the company’s financial structure or capital management.

• Dilution Effect: The number of shares being disposed of is less than 0.02% of the total issued shares. Since these are transferred directly to executives rather than being sold on the open market, there is virtually no negative pressure on stock liquidity or share dilution.
• Fundamental Impact: This is not a negative indicator for the company. It is a routine execution of previously approved compensation packages. Investors should view this as a neutral, non-event regarding the company’s fundamental valuation.

📝 Editor’s Comment (by K-STOCK Editor)

This announcement should not be misinterpreted as a market-negative event. It is simply the final stage of a compensation plan that was already planned and accounted for years ago. While the total “disposal value” of 14.19 billion KRW might appear large, it is a non-market transaction meant for internal reward settlement. It has no bearing on the company’s core financials and is entirely separate from market-selling activities.

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