Revenues at 17.6391 trillion won, operating profit at 7.4405 trillion won, net profit at 8.1082 trillion wonBoth revenues, operating profit achieve 2nd highest quarterly records and operating margin improves for 8th consecutive quartersCompany will strive to continue profit-centered growth based on AI memory leadership

SEOUL, South Korea, April 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — SK hynix Inc. (or “the company”, www.skhynix.com) announced today that it recorded 17.6391 trillion won in revenues, 7.4405 trillion won in operating profit (with an operating margin of 42%), and 8.1082 trillion won in net profit (with a net margin of 46%) in the first quarter this year.

Both revenues and operating profit are the 2nd highest records following last quarter when the company achieved its best quarterly results. Operating margin improved by 1%p compared to the previous quarter to 42%, resulting in 8th consecutive quarterly growth. 

SK hynix explained that memory market ramped up faster than expected due to competition to develop AI systems and inventory accumulation demand. The company responded to the demand with an expansion in sales of high value-added products such as 12-layer HBM3E and DDR5.

The company believes the strong financial results despite a low seasonality reflect its outstanding competitiveness compared to the past. The company plans to focus on enhancing the business fundamentals to achieve distinguished financial outcome, even in times of market correction. 

Based on the financial result, cash and cash equivalents increased by 0.2 trillion won to 14.3 trillion won at the end of the first quarter, compared to the end of 2024, leading to an improvement in the debt and net debt ratio to 29% and 11%, respectively. 

SK hynix will continue to strengthen collaboration with supply chain partners to meet customer needs despite demand fluctuation amid global uncertainties.

Due to the characteristics of the HBM market that supply volume is mutually agreed a year in advance, the company maintains its earlier projection that HBM demand will approximately double compared to the last year. As a result, sales of 12-layer HBM3E are expected to favorably increase to account for over 50% of total HBM3E revenues in the second quarter.

In addition, the company started to supply LPCAMM2[1], high performance memory module for AI PC, to customers in the first quarter and plans to supply SOCAMM[2], a low-power DRAM module for AI servers, when demand ramps up. 

For NAND, the company plans to actively respond to demand for high-capacity eSSD, while maintaining profitability-first operation with cautious approach for investment. 

“In compliance with the ‘Capex Discipline’, SK hynix will focus on products with demand feasibility and profitability to enhance investment efficiency,” said Kim Woohyun, Chief Financial Officer. “As an AI memory leader, we will strengthen collaboration with partners and carry out technological innovation in efforts to continue profit growth with industry-leading competitiveness.”

1Q25 Financial Results (K-IFRS)

* Financial information of the earnings is based on K-IFRS
* Please note that the financial results discussed herein are preliminary and speak only as of April 24, 2025. Readers should not assume that this information remains operative at a later time.

About SK hynix Inc.

SK hynix Inc., headquartered in Korea, is the world’s top tier semiconductor supplier offering Dynamic Random Access Memory chips (“DRAM”) and flash memory chips (“NAND flash”) for a wide range of distinguished customers globally. The Company’s shares are traded on the Korea Exchange, and the Global Depository shares are listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange. Further information about SK hynix is available at www.skhynix.com, news.skhynix.com.

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YORBA LINDA, Calif., April 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Labroots, the leading scientific social networking website offering preeminent, interactive virtual and hybrid events and webinars, is thrilled to announce the three remaining virtual events for our Spring 2025 period, which include the latest events in Immuno-Oncology and Precision Medicine Virtual Event Series.

These fascinating virtual events will feature live keynote and on-demand educational presentations from a myriad of experts with decades of experience in all three fields, along with live Q&A opportunities. Labroots events now feature multiple ways to network, including dedicated speed networking, exhibit hall, and poster networking hours, emphasizing our mission to connect and engage the global scientific community.

The two upcoming virtual events and their tracks include:

4th Annual Event in the Immuno-Oncology Virtual Event Series on April 30, 2025Emerging Advances in Immuno-OncologyImmunotherapiesTranslating Cancer Immunotherapies to the Clinic13th Annual Event in the Precision Medicine Virtual Event Series on May 14, 2025Advancing Precision Medicine: Technologies & InnovationsTransformative Methodologies in Genomics & Molecular DiagnosticsClinical Applications & Case Studies in Precision MedicineHealth Equity & Representation in GenomicsRare Diseases & Precision Therapeutics

Labroots is excited to offer Speed Networking in our virtual event series. Here attendees can engage and connect in brief, timed discussions lasting between 4-5 minutes. We encourage attendees to use speed networking to introduce themselves and briefly discuss what they hope to achieve at the virtual event and how they envision it assisting with their career goals. We also offer a dedicated poster discussion hour where attendees can present their research to a global audience.

About Labroots

Labroots is the leading scientific social networking website, primary source for scientific trending news, premier educational virtual events and webinars, and more. Founded in 2008, Labroots emphasizes digital innovation in scientific collaboration and learning. Offering articles and webcasts that go beyond the mundane and explore the latest discoveries in the world of science, Labroots users can stay atop their field by gaining continuing education credits from a wide range of topics through their participation in webinars and virtual events. Labroots offers more than ever with Chati, a flexible, highly scalable virtual event platform that promotes unique, effective, and memorable virtual and hybrid events.

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Trusted Semiconductor Design Partner Combines Deep Expertise with a Fresh Vision to Deliver High-Performance Custom Chip Solutions for AI, Automotive, 5G, networking, and other applications 

READING, England, April 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Aion Silicon (formerly Sondrel), a premier ASIC/SoC architecture and design partner, today officially unveiled its new name, vision, and leadership team. The company is leveraging decades of experience to deliver advanced System-on-Chip (SoC) solutions and tailored ASIC services that help customers navigate the complex challenges of modern semiconductor development.

Under the direction of CEO Oliver Jones, Aion Silicon offers a high-touch, consultative engagement model built for today’s fast-moving, AI-centric semiconductors. With over 20 years of SoC architecture and design experience, Aion Silicon combines deep technical expertise with flexible, foundry-neutral delivery—serving customers in artificial intelligence, automotive, HPC, networking, and 5G infrastructure markets.

The market for advanced chips is experiencing explosive growth driven by demand for AI workloads, edge computing, and custom silicon across all markets. According to Deloitte, global semiconductor revenue is projected to exceed $1 trillion by 2030 with custom silicon driving a significant portion of this growth. Aion Silicon is meeting this demand with a comprehensive service offering that spans from concept through volume production, while reducing risk for customers building next-generation technologies.

“Aion Silicon marks the beginning of a new chapter—not just for us, but for our customers,” said Oliver Jones, CEO of Aion Silicon. “The semiconductor industry is at an inflection point where the AI revolution is driving unprecedented demand for specialized, high-performance chips. We’ve taken the best of our 20-year legacy as Sondrel and rebuilt our company around what customers need most today—a high-touch, consultative experience with design excellence and maximum risk reduction. Aion Silicon is here to deliver those solutions.”

Aion Silicon Services

Design Expertise: Comprehensive front-end design guidance from initial semiconductor architecture to volume production

End-to-End SoC Solutions: Tailored architecture, IP selection, and end-to-end design services built around your specific goals, technology needs, and timeframes

Efficient Time-to-Market & Volume Scaling: Optimized process flow enhancing project timelines and streamlining volume scaling for each customer’s business objectives

Trusted Partnership: Foundry-neutral, customer-focused collaboration delivered by an experienced team with hundreds of successful tapeouts across diverse industries

From AI accelerators to ADAS systems and high performance compute chips, Aion Silicon is already actively engaged with customers building cutting-edge devices in North America, Europe, and beyond. The company recently joined the Intel Foundry Services Accelerator ecosystem and will appear at Andes RISC-V CON in San Jose in the coming weeks.

About Aion Silicon
Aion Silicon is a trusted partner in high-performance semiconductor design, specializing in advanced System-on-Chip (SoC) solutions—including tailored ASICs—for AI, automotive, HPC, 5G, networking, and other applications. Its full-service, high-touch engineering model with consultative project leadership guides customers from SoC architecture and IP selection through design, foundry tapeout, and volume production. With over 20 years of experience in SoC architecture, front-end and back-end services, Aion Silicon reduces technical and economic risk for customers, accelerating time-to-market, while optimizing for commercial success. As a foundry-neutral and IP-agnostic partner with hundreds of successful tapeouts, Aion Silicon leverages a world-class ecosystem to deliver tailored solutions that meet each customer’s unique needs. To learn more, visit www.aionsilicon.com.

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