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Cyclical changes in the electronics industry could result in significant fluctuations in demand for our products, reducing our profitability. We must consistently reduce the total costs of our products to combat the impact of downward price trends. An increase in the cost of our principal raw materials could adversely affect profitability. We face intense competition in our business. We manufacture many of our capacitors in Mexico and China and future political or regulatory changes in Mexico or China could adversely affect our profitability. We may not be able to successfully integrate the Tantalum Capacitor Business or any future acquisitions with our operations. Losing the services of our executive officers or our other highly qualified and experienced employees could harm our business. Environmental laws and regulations could limit our ability to operate as we are currently operating and could result in additional costs.

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