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May 8th - Sources familiar with the matter revealed that SK Hynix is receiving enthusiastic offers from major global tech companies as they scramble to acquire memory chips. These companies are proposing investments in new production lines and funding the purchase of expensive manufacturing equipment. According to six sources, the companys clients have made several cooperation proposals to the South Korean chipmaker, including investing in the construction of dedicated memory chip production lines. Three other sources indicated that another proposal involves clients financing the purchase of equipment, such as ASMLs extreme ultraviolet lithography (EUV) machines. This equipment, used to etch circuits onto silicon wafers, is worth hundreds of millions of dollars. It is understood that the chipmaker is cautious in accepting financial commitments from clients because such deals could potentially make it dependent on specific buyers and force them to supply chips at lower prices in exchange for longer-term, more stable revenue guarantees.Sources say that chip pricing ranges and upfront payments are among the options being discussed with SK Hynix as part of long-term chip contracts; however, SK Hynix is cautious about accepting such offers due to the strong market outlook.On May 8th, US President Trump met with visiting Brazilian President Lula da Silva at the White House on the 7th. Trump said the two sides discussed many issues, including trade, particularly tariffs. Trump later posted on social media that the meeting went "very well." Representatives from both sides are scheduled to meet later to discuss certain "key issues." Further meetings will be arranged in the coming months, if necessary.Sources say SK Hynix has received investment proposals from global technology companies to invest in its chip production lines and fund the purchase of extreme ultraviolet lithography machines.The U.S. trade court ruling did not fully block Trumps 10% tariffs, but only targeted the two companies that filed the lawsuits.
