SK Hynix has effectively become Kioxia’s second-largest shareholder after Bain
Capital sold most of its stake last month, with Bain raising about JPY2.5
trillion (≈KRW22 trillion) through the disposals disclosed in large-shareholder
filings. Toshiba, holding roughly 15%, is currently Kioxia’s largest
shareholder; an SPC effectively controlled by SK Hynix holds about 14%. Market
observers say SK Hynix could ultimately become Kioxia’s largest shareholder if
Toshiba continues to trim holdings, but SK Hynix has not converted its
convertible bonds into equity and any move to obtain voting control would
require conversion and antitrust clearances in multiple jurisdictions.