<p>➀ Murata Manufacturing, the world's largest capacitor manufacturer, is considering a merger worth over 100 billion yen (about $6.65 billion) to drive growth, aiming to complete it within the midterm plan period ending in fiscal 2027.</p><p>➁ The company's past mergers have focused on technology, but over the next three years, it will seek to expand scale through business acquisitions.</p><p>➂ Murata will consider partnerships or mergers with companies with solid businesses in information systems and services to increase its influence and market share in new markets. Potential targets include inductors, high-frequency components, and sensors, and may also consider overseas enterprises.</p>