Taiwan's Yageo to buy rival Kemet in $1.8 billion deal

(Reuters) - Taiwanese electronic component company Yageo Corp plans to acquire U.S. rival Kemet Corp in a $1.8 billion deal aimed at expanding its global footprint, the two companies said.Yageo will offer $27.20 per Kemet share, representing an 18% premium to Monday's closing share price."The integration will enhance our ability to serve customers in consumer electronics as well as in the high-end automotive, industrial, aerospace, telecom and medical sectors", Yageo Chief Executive Officer..