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SK hynix subsidiary Solidigm hires Trump ally's lobbying firm
Solidigm hired Ballard Partners to represent its interests in Washington, DC.
Solidigm is a US subsidiary of South Korean chipmaker SK hynix.
The firm's founder, Brian Ballard, is described as a long-time close associate of President Donald Trump with direct access to him.
The hiring comes as Solidigm faces controversy over a possible duplicate listing.
The company is preparing for a Nasdaq listing as early as next year.
A US listing could put Solidigm in the spotlight as it seeks to represent its interests in Washington.
SK hynix’s US subsidiary Solidigm has hired lobbying firm Ballard Partners to represent its interests, Chosun Ilbo reported.
The firm was founded by Brian Ballard, whom the report describes as a longtime close ally of President Donald Trump.
Solidigm is preparing for a possible Nasdaq listing as early as next year, amid controversy over a potential duplicate listing.
- Who
- Solidigm, SK hynix’s US subsidiary, hired Ballard Partners.
- What
- The company hired the lobbying firm to represent its interests.
- When
- The report was published on October 15, 2026. The hiring date was not stated.
- Where
- The report identifies Solidigm as a US subsidiary and says the potential listing would be on Nasdaq.
- Why
- Solidigm hired the firm to represent its interests.
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- Subsidiary
- Solidigm is an SK hynix subsidiary.
- Lobbying firm
- Ballard Partners
- Founder
- Brian Ballard
- Potential listing
- Nasdaq
- Possible timing
- As early as next year