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Synaptics Reports Record Results for First Quarter of Fiscal 2009

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct 23, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Synaptics (Nasdaq: SYNA), a leading developer of human interface solutions for mobile computing, communications, and entertainment devices, today reported financial results for the first quarter ended September 30, 2008. The Company's GAAP results reflect the expensing of non-cash share-based compensation for all periods presented.

Net revenue for the first quarter of fiscal 2009 was $115.9 million, an increase of approximately 34% over $86.7 million in net revenue for the first quarter of fiscal 2008. Net income for the first quarter of fiscal 2009 was $14.0 million, or $0.39 per diluted share, compared with net income of $11.3 million, or $0.27 per diluted share, for the first quarter of fiscal 2008. Net income, excluding non-cash charges for share-based compensation, was $17.9 million, or $0.50 per diluted share, for the first quarter of fiscal 2009, compared with net income, excluding share-based compensation and non-recurring items, of $14.8 million, or $0.36 per diluted share, for the first quarter of fiscal 2008.

"We posted record revenue and net income per diluted share for the first quarter, with revenue exceeding $100 million for the first time in our history," stated Francis Lee, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Synaptics. "Our growth strategies are clearly working as we achieve greater diversification across our target markets. While our business is not immune to market fluctuations and we are closely monitoring the current economic climate, we are well on track to achieving our third consecutive year of record revenue."

Russ Knittel, Synaptics' Chief Financial Officer, added, "Our backlog increased more than two-fold to a record $103 million entering the December quarter; however, some recent shifts in order patterns suggest cautiousness on the part of our OEM customers. Based on our current backlog and visibility, we anticipate revenue in the December quarter will be $135 million to $145 million, an increase of 37% to 47% over the comparable quarter last year. In light of the prevalent general concerns regarding the global economy, and taking into consideration our outlook for the first half and expectations for the remainder of fiscal 2009, we currently expect our revenue to grow 25% to 35%, up from our original estimate of 20% to 30%."

Earnings Call Information

The Synaptics first quarter teleconference and webcast is scheduled to begin at 2:00 p.m., Pacific Time, on Thursday, October 23, 2008, during which the Company will provide forward-looking information. To participate on the live call, analysts and investors should dial 800-257-1927 at least ten minutes prior to the call. Synaptics will also offer a live and archived webcast of the conference call, accessible from the "Investor Relations" section of the Company's Web site at http://www.synaptics.com.

About Synaptics Incorporated

Synaptics is a leading developer of human interface solutions for mobile computing, communications, and entertainment devices. The Company creates interface solutions for a variety of devices including notebook PCs, PC peripherals, digital music players, and mobile phones. The TouchPad(TM), Synaptics' flagship product, is integrated into a majority of today's notebook computers. Consumer electronics and computing manufacturers use Synaptics' solutions to enrich the interaction between humans and intelligent devices through improved usability, functionality, and industrial design. The Company is headquartered in Santa Clara, California. http://www.synaptics.com

NOTE: Synaptics, TouchPad, and the Synaptics logo are trademarks of Synaptics in the United States and/or other countries.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information

In evaluating its business, Synaptics considers and uses net income per share excluding share-based compensation and unusual or non-recurring items as a supplemental measure of operating performance. Net income excluding share-based compensation and unusual or non-recurring items is not a measurement of the Company's financial performance under GAAP and should not be considered as an alternative to GAAP net income. The Company presents net income excluding share-based compensation and unusual or non-recurring items because it considers it an important supplemental measure of its performance. The Company believes this measure facilitates operating performance comparisons from period to period by eliminating potential differences in net income caused by the existence and timing of non-cash compensation charges and unusual or non-recurring items. Net income excluding share-based compensation and unusual or non-recurring items has limitations as an analytical tool and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the Company's GAAP net income. The principal limitations of this measure are that it does not reflect the Company's actual expenses and may thus have the effect of inflating its net income and net income per share.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains "forward-looking" statements about Synaptics, as that term is defined under the federal securities laws. Synaptics intends such forward-looking statements to be subject to the safe harbor created by those laws. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding Synaptics' anticipated revenue and revenue growth rates; the success of our growth strategies its beliefs regarding the markets it serves; its position and opportunities in those markets; its assessment of market demands and trends in target markets; and its assessment of consumer demands for various applications. Synaptics cautions that these statements are qualified by important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected by the forward-looking statements contained herein. Such factors include, but are not limited to, (a) demand for Synaptics' products, (b) market demand for OEMs' products using Synaptics' solutions, (c) changing market demand trends in the markets it serves, and (d) other risks as identified from time to time in Synaptics' SEC reports, including Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2008. All forward-looking statements are based on information available to Synaptics on the date hereof, and Synaptics assumes no obligation to update such statements.

                              (Tables to Follow)



                            SYNAPTICS INCORPORATED
                         CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                      (In thousands, except share data)
                                 (Unaudited)

                                             September 30,       June 30,
                                                 2008              2008
    Assets
    Current assets:
       Cash and cash equivalents               $112,063          $96,218
       Short term investments                    40,427           50,298
          Total cash, cash equivalents,
           and short-term investments           152,490          146,516
       Receivables, net of allowances of
        $539 and $539, respectively              86,598           69,362
       Inventories                               25,138           21,065
       Prepaid expenses and other current
        assets                                    3,853            3,417
    Total current assets                        268,079          240,360

    Property and equipment, net                  24,203           22,459
    Goodwill                                      1,927            1,927
    Non-current investments                      35,341           37,946
    Other assets                                  4,183            3,669
    Total assets                               $333,733         $306,361

    Liabilities and stockholders' equity
    Current liabilities:
       Accounts payable                         $29,799          $27,784
       Accrued compensation                       6,464            6,510
       Income taxes payable                       8,415            7,095
       Other accrued liabilities                  8,502            9,120
    Total current liabilities                    53,180           50,509

    Convertible senior subordinated notes       125,000          125,000
    Other liabilities                            18,200           17,075

    Commitments and contingencies

    Stockholders' equity:
       Preferred stock;
          $.001 par value; 10,000,000
           shares authorized;
           no shares issued and
            outstanding                             -                -
       Common stock;
          $.001 par value; 60,000,000
           shares authorized; 42,835,461
           and 42,500,535 shares issued,
           and 33,747,361 and 33,412,435
           shares outstanding, respectively          43               43
       Additional paid in capital               233,049          222,543
       Less: 9,088,100 and 9,088,100
        treasury shares, respectively,
        at cost                                (237,387)        (237,387)
       Retained earnings                        144,854          130,895
       Accumulated other comprehensive
        loss                                     (3,206)          (2,317)
    Total stockholders' equity                  137,353          113,777
    Total liabilities and stockholders'
     equity                                    $333,733         $306,361

    Note:
    All share amounts reflect the 3-for-2 stock split effected as a stock
    dividend and paid on August 29, 2008.



                            SYNAPTICS INCORPORATED
                 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
                    (In thousands, except per share data)
                                 (Unaudited)


                                                      Three Months Ended
                                                         September 30,
                                                     2008              2007

    Net revenue                                   $115,857           $86,692
    Cost of revenue (1)                             69,264            51,228
    Gross margin                                    46,593            35,464
    Operating expenses
       Research and development (1)                 15,805            10,402
       Selling, general, and
        administrative (1)                          14,570            10,750
    Total operating expenses                        30,375            21,152

    Operating income                                16,218            14,312
    Interest income                                  1,258             2,995
    Interest expense                                  (449)             (475)
    Gain on settlement of debt                         -               2,689
    Impairment of investment                           -              (4,000)
    Income before income taxes                      17,027            15,521
    Provision for income taxes (2)                   3,068             4,259
    Net income                                     $13,959           $11,262

    Net income per share:
       Basic                                         $0.41             $0.29
       Diluted                                       $0.39             $0.27

    Shares used in computing net income
       per share:
       Basic                                        33,640            39,315
       Diluted                                      35,459            41,537



    (1) Includes share-based compensation
         charges of:

          Cost of revenue                             $411              $239
          Research and development                   2,016             1,171
          Selling, general, and
           administrative                            3,454             1,919
                                                    $5,881            $3,329

    (2) Includes tax benefit for share-
         based compensation charges of:

                                                    $1,968            $1,697

    Non-GAAP net income per share:
          Basic                                      $0.53             $0.38
          Diluted                                    $0.50             $0.36

    Note:
    All share and per share amounts reflect the 3-for-2 stock split effected
    as a stock dividend and paid on August 29, 2008.



                            SYNAPTICS INCORPORATED
            Computation of Basic and Diluted Net Income Per Share
                    (in thousands, except per share data)
                                 (Unaudited)

                                                      Three Months Ended
                                                         September 30,
                                                     2008              2007
    Numerator:
       Basic and diluted net income                $13,959           $11,262

    Denominator:
       Shares, basic                                33,640            39,315
       Effect of dilutive share-based
        awards                                       1,819             2,222
       Shares, diluted                              35,459            41,537

    Net income per share:
       Basic                                         $0.41             $0.29
       Diluted                                       $0.39             $0.27

    Computation of non-GAAP basic and
     diluted net income per share
     (unaudited):

    Numerator:
       Reported net income                         $13,959           $11,262
       Non-GAAP adjustments:
          Gain on settlement of debt, net
           of tax                                      -              (2,078)
          Impairment of investment, net
           of tax                                      -               4,000
          Share-based compensation, net
           of tax                                    3,913             1,632
       Non-GAAP basic and diluted net
        income                                     $17,872           $14,816

    Non-GAAP net income per share:
       Basic                                         $0.53             $0.38
       Diluted                                       $0.50             $0.36

    Note:
    All share and per share amounts reflect the 3-for-2 stock split effected
    as a stock dividend
    and paid on August 29, 2008.



     For more information contact:

     Jennifer Jarman
     The Blueshirt Group
     415-217-7722
     jennifer@blueshirtgroup.com

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