TAIPEI – Yageo plans to purchase Kemet in a $1.8 billion deal, according to reports. The electronic company says it will fund the transaction with cash and committed financing.

CHICAGO – In the third quarter of 2019, large-tier EMS providers’ revenue increased 5.4% year-over-year, compared to an increase of 8.1% in the third quarter of 2018, says Lincoln International. Mid-tier EMS providers’ revenue was up 1.9% in the third quarter, compared to 9% in the third quarter of 2018. Small-tier EMS providers experienced the largest growth, representing 11.6%, versus 9.6% in the third quarter of 2018.

TORONTO – SMTC Corp. reported third quarter revenue of $88.7 million, up 65.2% year-over-year.

BANG KADI, THAILAND – SVI Public Co. Ltd. posted third quarter consolidated sales of $126.6 million, down 8% year-over-year and 6% sequentially. The firm says the decrease was more significant in Thai Baht, as Thai Baht was weaker in the third quarter of 2018 versus 2019.