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SK Hynix Raises $26.5 Billion in Historic Nasdaq IPO, Valued Over $1 Trillion
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First reported by Calcalist · 2 hours ago
What happened
South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix raised a record $26.5 billion in its Nasdaq IPO, becoming the largest foreign company offering in the U.S. The listing aims to reduce the "Korea Discount" and supports the company's expansion plans, including a major new semiconductor complex.
- 01SK Hynix raised $26.5 billion in the largest-ever U.S. IPO by a foreign company.
- 02The Nasdaq listing values SK Hynix at over $1 trillion, second largest IPO historically.
- 03The IPO was oversubscribed sevenfold, with ADRs priced at $149 each.
- 04Listing aims to reduce the "Korea Discount" affecting South Korean firms’ valuations.
- 05Funds will support a new $880 billion semiconductor complex with Samsung and the government.
- 06Most capital investments will still be funded by SK Hynix’s strong operating cash flow.
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