SK海力士考虑出售Solidigm

Core Viewpoint - There are speculations that SK Hynix may sell its U.S. subsidiary Solidigm, with insiders suggesting that selling could be the best option for the company [2][3]. Group 1: Company Background - Solidigm was established in 2021 by SK Hynix to acquire Intel's NAND flash memory business, focusing on the planning, design, and sales of NAND flash-based solid-state drives (SSDs) [2]. - The acquisition of Intel's NAND and SSD business was completed in two phases, with a total transaction value of approximately $9 billion, including the establishment of Solidigm to operate the acquired business [2]. Group 2: Challenges and IPO Plans - SK Hynix initially aimed to integrate production and sales within Solidigm and planned for an IPO in the U.S., but regulatory challenges regarding the Chinese subsidiary complicated this plan [3]. - As a result, Solidigm currently operates primarily as a sales-focused entity without production capabilities, which diminishes its attractiveness for an IPO [3]. - Despite these challenges, some industry insiders believe that Solidigm could still pursue a listing on NASDAQ if its performance improves significantly over the coming quarters [4].