SK Hynix Responds to Report About Possible Chip Deal With Intel

08:30 AM EDT, 09/16/2026 (MT Newswires) -- SK hynix (SKHY) said Wednesday that although it is exploring options to "strengthen its global competitiveness," no deals have been finalized about a potential partnership with Intel (INTC) to produce memory chips in the US. The company responded to a media report that SK Hynix and Intel are discussing a US memory chip partnership that could potentially involve a joint venture or leasing space at Intel's Ohio plant. "No specific plans or arrangements have been finalized at this time," the company said in a statement. "No decisions have been made regarding the two scenarios mentioned in the article." Intel didn't immediately respond to a request for comment from MT Newswires.