SK Chairman Says He Has 'Much, Much Bigger' Plans for US
Speakers
Chey Tae-won
— Chairman, SK Group
Summary
SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won discusses the group’s over $35 billion US investments and plans to spend much more across bio, batteries, semiconductors, and AI startups. He points to a milestone ADR listing that opens US capital markets and emphasizes a commitment to shareholder value.
- SK Group has already invested more than $35 billion in the US.
- The chairman plans a “much, much bigger” investment number going forward.
- Investments span bio, battery, SK Hynix semiconductor fab, and AI startups.
- A new ADR listing marks a milestone and gives access to the US capital market.
- The chairman stressed responsibility to maintain share price for the ADR.
- He believes the group made the right investments, supporting long-term value.
Ideas
Massive US expansion lifts ADR value
SK Group has already invested over $35 billion in the US across bio, batteries, semiconductor (SK Hynix), and AI startups, and plans much larger investments. The new ADR listing gives them access to US capital markets, provides multiple options, and carries a responsibility to maintain share price, with underlying investments that are the right choices.
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Speakers: Chey Tae-won · Tickers: SKGR