# SK Hynix System IC to merge with Silicon File

SK Hynix System IC will absorb its affiliate Silicon File on February 28, 2018, to strengthen semiconductor foundry capabilities and improve management efficiency.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2018-01-12
- Where: South Korea
- Status: announced
- Products: semiconductor foundry services, image sensors
- Sectors: [Semiconductors and Industrial Electronics](https://endata.com/sectors/semiconductors-electronics.md)

## Companies

- [SK Hynix System IC](https://endata.com/companies/24507.md) (acquirer)
- [Silicon File](https://endata.com/companies/29356.md) (target)

## Sources

- [businesspost.co.kr](https://www.businesspost.co.kr/BP?command=article_view&num=69726), 2018-01-12: "SK하이닉스시스템IC는 2월28일 계열사인 실리콘화일을 흡수합병한다고 12일 밝혔다."

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