SK Hynix Prices Record U.S. ADR Offering at $149 After $200 Billion Investor Demand

South Korean memory chip maker SK Hynix Inc. has priced its landmark U.S. American depositary receipt (ADR) offering at $149 per ADR, finalizing one of the largest and most closely watched semiconductor share sales in recent years, according to Bloomberg, citing the deal's terms.

The offering price is about 3.1% higher than Thursday’s closing price of SK Hynix shares on the Korea Exchange, where the stock ended at 218,600 won, equivalent to approximately $144.50. Regulatory filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) show that each ADR represents one-tenth of a common share.

The transaction highlights strong global investor confidence in SK Hynix, the world's leading producer of High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) chips, a critical component powering advanced artificial intelligence (AI) applications. As AI demand continues to surge, the company has become one of the semiconductor industry's biggest beneficiaries.

Investor interest far exceeded expectations. Total orders for the ADR offering reportedly reached nearly $200 billion, underscoring the enormous appetite among global investors seeking exposure to the rapidly expanding AI hardware market.

The deal also attracted a broad international investor base. More than 500 institutional accounts participated in the offering, including major asset managers, sovereign wealth funds, pension funds, and technology-focused investment firms, reflecting widespread confidence in SK Hynix's long-term growth prospects.

Demand was heavily concentrated among the largest investors. The top 25 accounts received approximately 67% of the final ADR allocation, highlighting the intense competition for shares and the premium placed on gaining exposure to one of the world's most important AI chip suppliers.

The successful U.S. listing further strengthens SK Hynix's position in global capital markets while reinforcing investor optimism surrounding the semiconductor sector. With AI infrastructure spending continuing to accelerate, the company's dominant position in the HBM market has made it a key beneficiary of the ongoing artificial intelligence investment boom.