SK Telecom's exit removes an activist overhang but introduces SK hynix as the new strategic investor with transferred rights. Monitor whether SK hynix increases its stake or pushes for operational changes, and watch for any new 13D filings from the purchaser.
How the stock moved after the report
⚠ Clustered NEUTRAL VIEWSTOCK ABOVE ENTRY AT T+1- T+0 · Nov 2 $47.50entry
- T+1 · yesterday +11.98%α +11.68% · $53.19
- T+2 · todayOpen
- T+5 · in 5d Pending
- T+20 · in 27d Pending
- T+60 · in 3mo Pending
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Executive Summary
SK Telecom Co., Ltd. and its special purpose vehicle Astra AI Infra LLC have exited their entire investment in Penguin Solutions, selling all 200,000 Convertible Preferred Shares to SHIFTIX1 LLC (an SK hynix subsidiary) for $377,162,666 on October 29, 2026. The sale transfers all board nomination, pro rata, consent, and registration rights to the purchaser, effectively ending SK Telecom's activist campaign and replacing it with SK hynix as the new strategic investor.
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Key Facts
- SK Telecom and Astra AI Infra LLC sold all 200,000 Convertible Preferred Shares to SHIFTIX1 LLC (SK hynix subsidiary) for $377,162,666 ($1,885.81 per share).
- The sale closed on October 29, 2026, and the reporting persons now beneficially own zero securities of Penguin Solutions.
- All rights under the Investor Agreement (board nomination, pro rata, consent, registration) were assigned to the purchaser.
- The purchaser and AI Co. (SK hynix NAND Product Solutions Corp.) now hold the investor rights previously held by SK Telecom.
- This filing is an amendment to the Schedule 13D originally filed December 20, 2024, and amended July 28, 2026.
Financial Impact
SK Telecom sold its entire stake for $377,162,666, representing a full exit from a position that previously gave it board nomination and consent rights.
Risk Factors
- SK Telecom's exit removes activist pressure but transfers significant influence to SK hynix, a related party with its own strategic agenda.
- The sale price of $1,885.81 per preferred share may imply a valuation discount or premium relative to the common stock; the conversion terms are not detailed in this filing.
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Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 3 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.
| Document | Accession Number |
|---|---|
| SC 13D/A Filing (Primary) | 0001193125-26-442534 |
| Document: 0001193125-26-442534-index.html | 0001193125-26-442534 |
| Document: 0001193125-26-442534.txt | 0001193125-26-442534 |
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Nov 4, 2026 today | 8-K | $51.40 | awaiting T+5 | awaiting T+5 | $51.69 (+0.55%) |
Nov 3, 2026 1d ago | SC 13D | $49.94 | awaiting T+5 | awaiting T+5 | $51.69 (+3.50%) |
Nov 2, 2026 1d ago | 144 | $47.99 | awaiting T+5 | awaiting T+5 | $51.69 (+7.70%) |
Nov 2, 2026 2d ago | Insider Cluster | $47.50 | awaiting T+5 | awaiting T+5 | $51.69 (−8.81%) |
Nov 2, 2026 2d ago | SC 13D/A | $47.50 | awaiting T+5 | awaiting T+5 | $51.69 (+8.81%) |
Oct 30, 2026 4d ago | Insider Cluster | $47.50 | awaiting T+5 | awaiting T+5 | $51.69 (+8.81%) |
Oct 30, 2026 4d ago | SC 13G/A | $51.93 | awaiting T+5 | awaiting T+5 | $51.69 (−0.47%) |
Oct 29, 2026 5d ago | 144 | $51.93 | awaiting T+5 | awaiting T+5 | $51.69 (−0.47%) |
Oct 23, 2026 11d ago | 144 | $54.92 $51.93 | ▼ −5.44% | ▼ −4.18% | $51.69 (−5.89%) |
Oct 22, 2026 12d ago | 144 | $53.41 $51.93 | ▼ −2.77% | ▼ −2.21% | $51.69 (−3.23%) |
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