Date: 15/07/2012

European Commission clears Kemet acquiring 34% interest in NEC Tokin

KEMET Corporation has announced that it received regulatory clearance from the European Commission under the European Union (EU) Merger Regulation for its proposed acquisition of a 34% interest in NEC Tokin by KEMET Electronics Corporation, its wholly owned subsidiary. As previously announced on March 12, 2012, KEMET entered into a definitive agreement to acquire this interest for $50 million. The transaction remains subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions, including receipt of required regulatory approval in China. While a definitive closing date cannot yet be determined, KEMET continues to expect that the transaction will close during its second fiscal quarter, ending September 30, 2012.

Source: kemet.com