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Synaptics Reports Results for Third Quarter of Fiscal 2008

SANTA CLARA, Calif., April 24, 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 third quarter ended March 31, 2008. The Company's GAAP results reflect the expensing of non-cash share-based compensation for all periods presented and non-cash other-than-temporary impairment charges for all fiscal 2008 periods presented.

Net revenue for the third quarter of fiscal 2008 was $78.9 million, an increase of approximately 23% over $64.3 million in net revenue for the third quarter of fiscal 2007. Net income for the third quarter of fiscal 2008 was $3.0 million, or $0.12 per diluted share, compared with net income of $5.6 million, or $0.20 per diluted share, for the third quarter of fiscal 2007. Net income for the third quarter of fiscal 2008 included a non-cash other-than-temporary impairment charge of $2.2 million related to the Company's investment in auction rate securities. Excluding share-based compensation and the non-cash other-than-temporary impairment charge, net income for the third quarter of fiscal 2008 was $8.8 million, or $0.35 per diluted share, compared with $8.1 million, or $0.28 per diluted share, for the third quarter of fiscal 2007.

"During the fiscal third quarter, we experienced solid year-over-year revenue growth in our PC and non-PC markets of 20% and 34%, respectively. Revenue from mobile phone applications approached 10% of total net revenue, and we expect it to trend up through the remainder of the calendar year," stated Francis Lee, President and Chief Executive Officer of Synaptics. "During the quarter, we made progress in scaling the organization to support our growing pipeline of design opportunities. Additionally, we aggressively executed on our stock buyback program by purchasing 4 million shares, further underscoring our confidence in Synaptics' prospects as well as our commitment to delivering stockholder value."

Russ Knittel, Synaptics' Chief Financial Officer, added, "We exited the March quarter with a healthy backlog of $48.1 million, an increase of approximately 28% compared with the prior quarter end. Based on our backlog and current visibility, we anticipate revenue in the June quarter will be $90 million to $95 million, an increase of 26% to 33% over the comparable quarter last year. Although we are mindful of the broader macroeconomic concerns, looking out into the September quarter, current visibility suggests sequential revenue growth in the range of 8% to 14% relative to the mid-point of our anticipated June quarter revenue level."

Synaptics' cash and short-term investments at the end of March, excluding all auction rate securities, totaled $156.6 million. The Company's total investment in auction rate securities was $48.6 million, all of which are investment grade securities that are paying interest at the contractual rates. Based on a fair value analysis in accordance with U.S. GAAP, the Company has accounted for non-cash impairment of $7.3 million, of which $5.1 million is temporary and $2.2 million is other-than-temporary. "We will continue to monitor our investments in auction rate securities in light of the current debt market environment. We are confident that our existing cash and other short-term investments and our expected future cash flow from operations will be sufficient to allow us to continue to hold our current auction rate securities. If we hold our auction rate securities to term, and if the issuer pays all amounts due, the impairment charges would be reversed," stated Mr. Knittel.

Earnings Call Information

The Synaptics third quarter teleconference and webcast is scheduled to begin at 2:00 p.m., Pacific Time, on Thursday, April 24, 2008, during which the Company will provide forward-looking information. To participate on the live call, analysts and investors should dial 800-257-1836 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. 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 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, revenue growth rates, and cash flow from operations; its beliefs regarding the liquidity and quality of its investments in auction rates securities; 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, 2007. All forward-looking statements are based on information available to Synaptics on the date hereof, and Synaptics assumes no obligation to update such statements.

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                              (Tables to Follow)



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

                                      Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended
                                           March 31,           March 31,
                                        2008      2007      2008       2007

    Net revenue                        $78,861   $64,309  $264,203   $195,211
    Cost of revenue (1)                 46,688    39,162   155,521    117,278
    Gross margin                        32,173    25,147   108,682     77,933
    Operating expenses
      Research and development (1)      13,560     9,485    35,655     28,631
      Selling, general, and
       administrative (1)               12,181     9,339    34,346     26,067
      Restructuring costs                  -         -         -          915
    Total operating expenses            25,741    18,824    70,001     55,613

    Operating income                     6,432     6,323    38,681     22,320
    Interest income                      2,293     2,713     8,301      8,230
    Interest expense                      (449)     (488)   (1,373)    (1,463)
    Gain on settlement of debt             -         -       2,689        -
    Impairment of investment               -         -      (4,000)       -
    Impairment of auction rate
     securities investments             (2,237)      -      (2,237)       -
    Income before income taxes           6,039     8,548    42,061     29,087
    Provision for income taxes (2)       3,031     2,913    13,595      9,984
    Net income                          $3,008    $5,635   $28,466    $19,103

    Net income per share:
      Basic                              $0.12     $0.22     $1.10      $0.75
      Diluted                            $0.12     $0.20     $1.05      $0.67

    Shares used in computing net
     income per share:
      Basic                             24,760    25,823    25,932     25,509
      Diluted                           25,302    29,592    27,134     29,512



    (1) Includes share-based
        compensation charges of:

        Cost of revenue                   $377      $160      $966       $492
        Research and development         1,797     1,262     4,556      3,736
        Selling, general, and
         administrative                  2,680     1,966     7,146      6,169
                                        $4,854    $3,388   $12,668    $10,397

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

                                        $1,255      $896    $4,628     $2,775



    Non-GAAP net income per share
        Basic                            $0.36     $0.31     $1.57      $1.08
        Diluted                          $0.35     $0.28     $1.50      $0.95



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

                                                     March 31,       June 30,
                                                       2008            2007

    Assets
    Current assets:
      Cash and cash equivalents                      $107,837         $45,915
      Short term investments                           77,906         219,102
        Total cash, cash equivalents,
         and short-term investments                   185,743         265,017
      Receivables, net of allowances of
        $364 and $419, respectively                    57,762          56,721
      Inventories                                      20,284          12,034
      Prepaid expenses and other current assets        14,250           4,245
    Total current assets                              278,039         338,017

    Property and equipment, net                        22,367          19,400
    Goodwill                                            1,927           1,927
    Non-current auction rate securities                12,246             -
    Other assets                                        4,999          13,968
    Total assets                                     $319,578        $373,312

    Liabilities and stockholders' equity
    Current liabilities:
      Accounts payable                                $19,229         $21,552
      Accrued compensation                              6,055           5,372
      Income taxes payable                              5,969           3,400
      Other accrued liabilities                         8,522           6,272
      Note payable                                        -             1,500
    Total current liabilities                          39,775          38,096

    Convertible senior subordinated notes             125,000         125,000
    Other liabilities                                  15,819           2,129

    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; 31,273,857 and
       29,666,660 shares issued, respectively              31              30
       Additional paid in capital                     216,228         180,746
       Less: 8,088,100 and 3,588,100 treasury
        shares, respectively, at cost                (200,745)        (72,345)
      Retained earnings                               128,261          99,795
      Accumulated other comprehensive loss             (4,791)           (139)
    Total stockholders' equity                        138,984         208,087
    Total liabilities and stockholders' equity       $319,578        $373,312



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

                                     Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended
                                         March 31,            March 31,
                                      2008       2007      2008        2007

    Numerator:
      Basic net income                $3,008     $5,635   $28,466     $19,103
      Interest expense and
       amortization of debt issuance
       costs on convertible notes
       (net of tax)                      -          266       -           532
      Diluted net income              $3,008     $5,901   $28,466     $19,635

    Denominator:
      Shares, basic                   24,760     25,823    25,932      25,509
      Effect of dilutive
       share-based awards                542      1,295     1,202       1,529
      Effect of convertible notes        -        2,474       -         2,474
      Shares, diluted                 25,302     29,592    27,134      29,512

    Net income per share:
      Basic                            $0.12      $0.22     $1.10       $0.75
      Diluted                          $0.12      $0.20     $1.05       $0.67


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

    Numerator:
      Reported net income             $3,008     $5,635   $28,466     $19,103
      Non-GAAP adjustments (net of
       tax, if applicable):
        Gain on settlement of debt       -          -      (2,078)        -
        Impairment of investment         -          -       4,000         -
        Impairment of auction rate
         securities investments        2,237        -       2,237         -
        Restructuring costs              -          -         -           890
        Share-based compensation       3,599      2,492     8,040       7,622
      Non-GAAP basic net income        8,844      8,127    40,665      27,615
      Interest expense and
       amortization of debt issuance
       costs on convertible notes
       (net of tax)                      -          266       -           532
      Non-GAAP diluted net income     $8,844     $8,393   $40,665     $28,147

    Denominator:
      Shares, basic                   24,760     25,823    25,932      25,509
      Effect of dilutive share-based
       awards                            542      1,587     1,202       1,798
      Effect of convertible notes        -        2,474       -         2,474
      Shares, diluted                 25,302     29,884    27,134      29,781

    Non-GAAP net income per share:
      Basic                            $0.36      $0.31     $1.57       $1.08
      Diluted                          $0.35      $0.28     $1.50       $0.95

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