Form 6-K - Report of foreign issuer [Rules 13a-16 and 15d-16]

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

Form 6-K

 

 

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 OF

THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2024

Commission File Number: 333-04906

 

 

SK Telecom Co., Ltd.

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

 

 

65, Euljiro, Jung-gu

Seoul 04539, Korea

(Address of principal executive office)

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F ☒   Form 40-F ☐

 

 

 

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Preliminary Results of Operations

 

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The preliminary results shown below may differ from the final results.

1. Basis: Consolidated

 

Classification (unit : in 100 millions of Won, %)				Current Period (Fourth quarter of 2023)				Previous Period (Third quarter of 2023)				Changes (%)				Year to Year Comparison (Fourth quarter of 2022)				Changes (%)
Operating Revenue		Quarterly Results			45,273				44,026				2.83				43,945				3.02
		Year-to-date (“YTD”) Results			176,085				130,812				—				173,050				1.75
Operating Income		Quarterly Results			2,971				4,980				(40.35	)			2,545				16.72
		YTD Results			17,532				14,561				—				16,121				8.75
Profit from Continuing Operations Before Income Tax		Quarterly Results			2,174				4,000				(45.66	)			1,440				50.95
		YTD Results			14,882				12,708				—				12,362				20.39
Profit for the Period		Quarterly Results			1,874				3,082				(39.19	)			2,237				(16.22	)
		YTD Results			11,459				9,585				—				9,478				20.90
Attributable To: Controlling Interests		Quarterly Results			1,760				2,979				(40.92	)			2,127				(17.24	)
		YTD Results			10,936				9,176				—				9,124				19.86

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2. Basis: Separate

 

Classification (unit : in 100 millions of Won, %)				Current Period (Fourth quarter of 2023)				Previous Period (Third quarter of 2023)				Changes (%)				Year to Year Comparison (Fourth quarter of 2022)				Changes (%)
Operating Revenue		Quarterly Results			32,043				31,484				1.77				30,963				3.49
		YTD Results			125,892				93,849				—				124,146				1.41
Operating Income		Quarterly Results			2,540				4,071				(37.61	)			1,946				30.51
		YTD Results			14,559				12,019				—				13,211				10.20
Profit Before Income Tax		Quarterly Results			1,632				3,275				(50.17	)			466				250.49
		YTD Results			13,549				11,918				—				11,463				18.21
Profit for the Period		Quarterly Results			1,144				2,504				(54.32	)			879				30.18
		YTD Results			10,598				9,454				—				8,695				21.88

 

3. Source of Data		Data Provider		IR, SK Telecom
		Provided for		Analysts and Investors
		Date of Provision		February 5, 2024 / 10:00 a.m. (Seoul time)
		Location		2023 Earnings Results Conference Call
		Organizing Team		IR, SK Telecom ([phone])

 

4. Other Important Matters Relating to an Investment Decision		•  The preliminary results set forth in this report have been prepared on a consolidated basis and separate basis in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted in Korea and may be subject to change based on the results of the audit by the Company’s external auditor.   •  For further relevant materials, please refer to the Company’s IR website at:   https://www.sktelecom.com/en/investor/lib/announce.do

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

SK TELECOM CO., LTD. (Registrant)
By:		/s/ Hee Jun Chung

(Signature)
Name:		Hee Jun Chung
Title:		Vice President

Date: February 5, 2024

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