Shin-Etsu Polymer Co.,Ltd. (TSE:7970), Shin-Etsu Polymer (Thailand) Ltd. and Shin-Etsu Polymer Singapore Pte. Ltd. agreed to acquire Hymix Co.,Ltd. from 20 individuals on December 26, 2018. Shin-Etsu Polymer Singapore Pte. Ltd. will acquire 99.99% stake and Shin-Etsu Polymer Co.,Ltd. and Shin-Etsu Polymer (Thailand) Ltd. will hold 1 share of Hymix Co.,Ltd. Post completion of the deal, Hymix Co.,Ltd will operate as a subsidiary of Shin-Etsu Polymer Co.,Ltd. The Board of Directors of Shin-Etsu Polymer Co.,Ltd. passed a resolution for the deal on December 26, 2018. The transaction is expected to close on January 31, 2019. The tentative contract conclusion date is December 28, 2018 and the tentative share transfer date is January 31, 2019.