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SK Hynix's Nasdaq IPO May Become Second Largest Ever, Raising $25.7 Billion

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SK Hynix's Nasdaq IPO May Become Second Largest Ever, Raising $25.7 Billion
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First reported by Globes · Jul 8, 2026

What happened

SK Hynix is set to raise about $25.7 billion in a Nasdaq IPO, potentially the second largest ever, driven by strong institutional demand. The offering highlights SK Hynix's role as a key supplier of advanced memory chips for AI applications, though the raised amount is below initial targets due to market declines.

  • 01SK Hynix's Nasdaq IPO could raise $25.7 billion, second largest in history after SpaceX.
  • 02The company will sell 17.79 million ADR shares to expand its U.S. investor base.
  • 03IPO attracted seven times oversubscription from institutional investors globally.
  • 04SK Hynix leads in advanced memory chips critical for AI accelerators by Nvidia and Google.
  • 05The raised amount is below the original $29 billion target due to recent market drops.
  • 06Strong demand reflects confidence in memory chip growth despite market volatility.

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The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

CalcalistUnrated · HebrewJul 9, 2026
SK Hynix's Nasdaq IPO May Become Second Largest Ever, Raising $25.7 Billion
GlobesUnrated · HebrewJul 9, 2026
SK Hynix Faces Sevenfold Oversubscription Ahead of Massive Nasdaq IPO
GlobesUnrated · HebrewJul 8, 2026
South Korean Chipmaker SK Hynix Plans Massive Nasdaq IPO Valued at $1.2 Trillion

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