Kemet Corporation Analysis

Introduction

KEMET Corporation is a leading global supplier of electronic components. They offer their customers the broadest selection of capacitance technologies in the industry across all dielectrics, along with an expanding range of electromechanical devices, electromagnetic compatibility solutions and super capacitors. Their vision is to be the preferred supplier of electronic component solutions for customers demanding the highest standards of quality, delivery and service. KEMET Corporation is one of the more prominent organizations operating in the electronics industry and a primary manufacturer of capacitors. “KEMET capacitors are fundamental elements used in every type of electronic equipment, including computers, telecommunication, automotive electronics, military electronics, medical electronics, and consumer electronics (Maguire, 2003).” KEMET’s "High Reliability" (Hi-Rel) versions of capacitors have shared in every important aerospace effort from the Apollo moon landing to the Mir and International Space Stations. KEMET capacitors were also present in both the Pathfinder probe and the Sojourner rover during their historic exploration of Mars. “KEMET leads the capacitor industry in producing high-performance capacitance solutions, including the world's most complete line of surface-mount tantalum, ceramic and aluminum capacitor technologies provided with near-perfect quality and on-time delivery at competitive prices to customer locations worldwide (Maguire, 2006).”

It is all about execution and behavior

KEMET, for a number of years, have been engaged in broadening their product portfolio and market reach. Additionally, they have been actively seeking to lower their cost base in order to be competitive in a global market and, at times, against a rather volatile market backdrop. They operate in a cyclical business environment and they have to prepare for valleys as well as peaks Gable, David E., Senior Vice President and Chief Financial...