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Micron expands buyback to KRW 47tn—'more generous than SK Hynix'

Micron announced it will expand its share buyback to KRW 47tn, seen as a more generous shareholder return than SK Hynix's. The move may prompt investors to compare capital allocation among memory makers, but since Micron and SK Hynix do not directly compete in the same market, the impact on SK Hynix shares is limited.

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이데일리 · 10-13 08:38 KST

Micron announced it will expand its buyback to about KRW 47 trillion, with market commentary calling its shareholder returns more generous than SK Hynix's. That could invite comparisons and expectations around SK Hynix's capital-return policy; if SK Hynix doesn't follow suit, it may weigh somewhat on its valuation. Watch for any shareholder-return messaging from the company.