▪ Introduced the SK hynix’s history of overcoming crises to rise as a core player in global AI infrastructure, showcasing the company’s underlying strength
▪ Presented the significance of the NASDAQ ADR listing and outlined plans to strengthen collaboration across the global AI ecosystem
▪ Emphasized three guiding principles for sustainable growth: Trust, Innovation, and Growth
At the Opening Bell ceremony commemorating the ADR listing, held on the morning of July 10 (U.S. Eastern Time) at the Nasdaq MarketSite in New York, SK hynix CEO Kwak Noh-Jung stated in his commemorative remarks, “SK hynix is beginning a new journey in the global market as a leader in AI technology.”
Reflecting on 25 years of overcoming crises and the HBM innovation achieved since joining SK Group, the CEO stressed that “HBM now stands at the heart of the AI revolution.” He went on to reaffirm his commitment to strengthening SK hynix’s leadership within the global AI ecosystem, stating, “SK hynix will be wherever AI is.”
The following are the key points from the CEO’s commemorative remarks.
○ 25 Years of Challenges and AI Leadership Through HBM Innovation
- Just 25 years ago, the company faced its most difficult moments in history—including the risk of bankruptcy—yet fought through the crisis with everything it had. The resilience and determination forged in those days have been the driving force behind the SK hynix of today.
- Beginning in 2012, the company joined SK Group and began shaping the future together. Even when the future of advanced memory was uncertain, SK hynix recognized the need for a new technology—HBM—and became the first in the world to make it a reality.
- Through relentless innovation, HBM has come to stand at the very heart of the AI revolution.
- Today, building on its technology leadership spanning HBM, DRAM, and NAND Flash, SK hynix provides the core memory technologies that power AI infrastructure around the world.
○ The Significance and Vision of the NASDAQ Listing
- This historic milestone of listing on the NASDAQ carries several meanings for SK hynix. First, it represents a closer connection to the ecosystem leading the next-generation computing era. By strengthening ties with customers, partners, and talent in the U.S., the heart of AI innovation, the company can build faster and more robust partnerships.
- Second, the listing opens a new door to investors all around the world. Until now, investing in SK hynix has not been simple for global investors. By lowering this barrier of entry through the ADR listing, the company is delighted to have more investors to join in on its journey.
- Third, SK hynix has come here not only to seek out new opportunities but also to contribute. The company is well aware that an opportunity comes with responsibility—the responsibility to support innovation, help advance the industry, and give back to the ecosystem. The company will faithfully live up to that responsibility by building advanced capabilities, offering new opportunities to more people, and investing in the business and technologies that will shape the future of AI.
- In this spirit, SK hynix stands here to build the future together with everyone present. AI will be everywhere, and SK hynix will be wherever AI is.
○ Three Guiding Principles for Sustainable Growth: Trust, Innovation, and Growth
- Before closing, the CEO shared three principles that will guide SK hynix going forward.
- The first is Trust. He expressed his gratitude to the investors and customers who have placed their faith in SK hynix, pledging to repay that trust through action.
- The second is Innovation. For the customers and partners across the AI ecosystem, SK hynix will continue to push the boundaries of what memory can achieve.
- The last is Growth. He thanked the more than 48,000 team members around the world who have been part of the journey to this moment. Recognizing that the growth of its team members is the foundation of the company’s growth, SK hynix will spare no support to help them reach even greater accomplishments.
○ Commitment to a New Journey
- SK hynix is a leader in AI technology. Leadership, however is not simply granted—it is earned with constant demonstration and continuous proof.
- The CEO extended his heartfelt gratitude to the investors, customers, partners, and team members who shared in this moment, pledging to build the new journey that begins today together with them.
