887730--6/16/2008--KEMET

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Cyclical changes in the electronics industry could result in significant fluctuations in demand for the Company's products, reducing the Company's profitability. The Company must consistently reduce the total costs products to combat the impact of downward price trends. An increase in the cost of the Company's principal raw materials could adversely affect profitability. The Company faces intense competition. The Company manufactures many capacitors in Europe, Mexico and Asia and future political or regulatory changes in any of these countries could adversely affect the Company's profitability. The Company may not be able to successfully integrate current or future acquisitions with its operations or identify attractive acquisition opportunities in the future. Losing the services of the Company's executive officers or the Company's other highly qualified and experienced employees or the Company's inability to continue to attract and retain additional qualified personnel could harm the Company's business. Environmental laws and regulations could limit the Company's ability to operate as the Company is currently operating and could result in additional costs. The Company must continue to develop innovative products to maintain relationships with the Company's customers and to offset potential price erosion in older products. The Company may not achieve the expected benefits of its manufacturing relocation plan or other restructuring plans the Company has or may adopt in the future.

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887730--6/16/2008--KEMET_CORP