Acquiring Company
SM Kookil
Acquired Company
Daejin Machinery
South KoreaSouth KoreaManufacturingManufacturingDescription
SM Kookil said it has been selected as the preferred bidder to acquire Daejin Machinery, a maker of production equipment for secondary batteries and semiconductors. The acquisition is intended to help SM Kookil move beyond its paper business into ESS batteries and semiconductor wafer equipment. SM Kookil also plans to build synergies with affiliate SM Vexel, a battery maker.
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Who acquired Daejin Machinery?
Daejin Machinery was acquired by SM Kookil, based in South Korea. The deal was reported on October 23, 2026. SM Kookil, formerly known as Kookil Paper, is the manufacturing and services affiliate of SM Group. It has been pushing to build growth engines beyond its paper business, including a merger with Handuk Iron Ore. SM Kookil is privately held and operates in Manufacturing.
When did SM Kookil acquire Daejin Machinery?
SM Kookil's acquisition of Daejin Machinery was reported on October 23, 2026. SM Kookil said it has been selected as the preferred bidder to acquire Daejin Machinery, a maker of production equipment for secondary batteries and semiconductors. Fundz records the date the transaction was first publicly reported, sourced from filings and company announcements.
What does Daejin Machinery do?
Daejin Machinery, founded in 1980, makes industrial production equipment. It builds automated assembly lines for secondary battery modules and packs, as well as ingot growers used to make semiconductor wafers. It is privately held, operating in Manufacturing, and is based in South Korea.
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