On May 8th, multiple sources stated that global tech companies are vying to purchase memory chips and are extending olive branches to SK Hynix, proposing collaboration plans to invest in its new production lines and fund the purchase of expensive manufacturing equipment. According to six sources, SK Hynix's customers have proposed multiple collaborations, including investing in the construction of dedicated memory production lines. Additionally, three other sources indicated that there are also proposals involving customers providing financing for equipment purchases, such as ASML's extreme ultraviolet lithography machines worth hundreds of millions of dollars, which are used to etch circuits onto silicon wafers. However, SK Hynix is cautious about accepting financial commitments from customers, as such deals may subject it to specific buyers and force it to supply chips at lower prices in exchange for long-term stable revenue.