Japan's Murata projects lower margins with eye on capacitor market share

Apple supplier looks to keep top position in multilayer ceramic capacitors

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An expert says Murata Manufacturing's technological capabilities are five years ahead of Asian competitors. (Murata Manufacturing)

EISAKU NITTA, Nikkei staff writer

KYOTO, Japan -- Murata Manufacturing is scaling back its midterm target for operating profit margin as the Japanese electronic component maker focuses on market share due to intensifying price competition with Asian companies in its mainstay multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCC).

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