Core Viewpoint - The article discusses significant acquisitions in the new materials sector, highlighting the strategic moves by companies like Daon and Jiangsu Shuangxiang to enhance their market positions and capabilities in the elastomer and acrylic resin industries [1][2][3]. Group 1: Daon Acquisition - Daon plans to acquire 80% of Ningbo Aisikai Synthetic Rubber Co., Ltd. from SK Group, focusing on expanding its presence in the elastomer sector [2]. - The acquisition of the EPDM business is crucial for Daon as EPDM is a core raw material for its dynamic vulcanization platform products, enhancing product performance and reducing reliance on external raw materials [2][3]. - Daon is also establishing a wholly-owned subsidiary in Singapore to accelerate its global expansion strategy [2]. Group 2: Jiangsu Shuangxiang Acquisition - Jiangsu Shuangxiang Group has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares of Kolon Industries' subsidiary, Kolon Acrylic (Zhangjiagang) Co., Ltd., which specializes in methyl methacrylate (MMA) casting sheets [3][4]. - The acquisition is part of Kolon’s mid-term business plan "PASSION 2026," which includes reducing MMA production capacity by half, from 67,000 tons/year to 33,500 tons/year [4]. - This move allows Jiangsu Shuangxiang to fill a gap in the high-end casting sheet market and achieve vertical integration from raw materials to end products [4].