Hanmi Semiconductor Signs 40 Billion KRW Treasury Stock Acquisition Trust Agreement

Hanmi Semiconductor announced on the 12th that it has signed a trust contract for the acquisition of treasury shares worth 40 billion KRW. The contract period is until May 12 of next year. The contracting institution is Samsung Securities.

Hanmi Semiconductor Vice Chairman Kwak Dong-shin stated, "Hanmi Semiconductor is the main supplier of TC bonders for HBM production to SK Hynix and Micron Technology in the United States, working closely with our clients," adding, "Based on continuous effort and technological expertise, we maximize customer satisfaction and firmly maintain our position as the global market leader."

The trust contract for acquiring treasury shares is understood to be a decision made based on confidence in Hanmi Semiconductor's future value, alongside enhancing shareholder value and the growth of the artificial intelligence semiconductor market.

Hanmi Semiconductor signed trust contracts for treasury share acquisitions totaling 280 billion KRW over the past three years: 50 billion KRW in 2022, 30 billion KRW in 2023, and 200 billion KRW in 2024. During the past three years, the company has also canceled 1,926,120 treasury shares to enhance shareholder value.

Founded in 1980, Hanmi Semiconductor has focused on protecting and strengthening intellectual property rights through a dedicated team of about ten experts since establishing its Intellectual Property Department in 2002. To date, it has filed over 120 patents related to HBM equipment, including a total of 111 patents. Based on this, it is analyzed that the company holds a dominant position with unique technology and durability, which will further enhance the competitiveness of its equipment.