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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
July 28, 2008
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
SYNAPTICS INCORPORATED
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
         
DELAWARE   000-49602   77-0118518
         
(State or Other   (Commission File Number)   (IRS Employer
Jurisdiction of Incorporation)       Identification No.)
3120 SCOTT BLVD.
SUITE 130
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA 95054
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(408) 454-5100
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
o   Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
 
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o   Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
 
 

 


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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition
Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
Item 8.01. Other Events
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
SIGNATURES
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
          The registrant is furnishing this Current Report on Form 8-K in connection with the disclosure of information, in the form of the textual information from a press release released on July 31, 2008. The registrant’s press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
          The information in this Current Report on Form 8-K (including the exhibit) is furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section.
          The registrant does not have, and expressly disclaims, any obligation to release publicly any updates or any changes in the registrant’s expectations or any change in events, conditions, or circumstances on which any forward-looking statement is based.
          The text included with this Current Report is available on the registrant’s website located at www.synaptics.com, although the registrant reserves the right to discontinue that availability at any time.
Item 5.02.  Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
Resignation of W. Ronald Van Dell
          On July 28, 2008, W. Ronald Van Dell announced his intent to resign effective October 31, 2008. Francis Lee, President and Chief Executive Officer of Synaptics stated, “On behalf of myself, our board of directors, our stockholders, and our employees, I would like to thank Ron for his years of service on Synaptics Board of Directors.”
Appointment of Thomas Tiernan
          On July 28, 2008, our Board of Directors appointed Thomas Tiernan as a director, President, and Chief Operating Officer effective immediately. Mr. Tiernan, 44, has been Executive Vice President and General Manager of our company since July 2007. Mr. Tiernan served as Senior Vice President of our company from March 2006 until July 2007. Prior to joining our company, Mr. Tiernan served as Vice President and General Manager of Symbol Technologies’ Mobile Computing Division. From 1985 to 2004, Mr. Tiernan held various management and executive positions at Hewlett-Packard, including running the Network Storage business in the Americas, the Enterprise Systems business in Asia Pacific, and the PC business in Japan. Mr. Tiernan holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from California State Polytechnic University and a Masters of Science in Computer Engineering from Santa Clara University.
          There is no arrangement, understanding, or family relationship pursuant to which Mr. Tiernan was selected as a director and our President and Chief Operating Officer. There are no related party transactions between us and Mr. Tiernan reportable under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.
          Francis Lee will continue as our Chief Executive Officer.

 


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Item 8.01. Other Events.
          On July 31, 2008, we announced a 3-for-2 stock split to be effected as a stock dividend. The stock split will be effective for stockholders of record after the close of market on August 15, 2008 and will be payable on August 29, 2008. The registrant’s press release announcing the stock split is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
          Our Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of up to an additional $80 million of common stock from time to time in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions. The timing and amount of any future purchases will depend upon market conditions and other factors.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
  (a)   Financial Statements of Business Acquired.
 
      Not applicable.
 
  (b)   Pro Forma Financial Information.
 
      Not applicable.
 
  (c)   Shell Company Transactions.
 
      Not applicable.
 
  (d)   Exhibits.
     
Exhibit    
Number    
 
   
99.1
  Press release from Synaptics Incorporated, dated July 31, 2008, entitled “Synaptics Reports Record Revenue for Fiscal 2008; Announces 3-for-2 Stock Split”

 


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SIGNATURES
          Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
         
  SYNAPTICS INCORPORATED

 
 
Date: July 31, 2008  By:   /s/ Russell J. Knittel   
    Russell J. Knittel   
    Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Secretary, and Treasurer   
 

 


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EXHIBIT INDEX
     
Exhibit    
Number   Description
 
   
99.1
  Press release from Synaptics Incorporated, dated July 31, 2008, entitled “Synaptics Reports Record Revenue for Fiscal 2008; Announces 3-for-2 Stock Split”

 

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Exhibit 99.1
       
 
 
For more information contact:
 
 
 
 
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Jennifer Jarman
The Blueshirt Group
415-217-7722
jennifer@blueshirtgroup.com
Synaptics Reports Record Revenue for Fiscal 2008; Announces
3-for-2 Stock Split
Company Also Expands Stock Repurchase Program
Santa Clara, CA — July 31, 2008 — Synaptics (Nasdaq: SYNA), a leading developer of human interface solutions for mobile computing, communications, and entertainment devices, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended June 30, 2008. The Company’s GAAP results reflect the expensing of non-cash share-based compensation for all periods presented.
Net revenue for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008 was $96.9 million, an increase of approximately 35% over $71.6 million in net revenue for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007. Net income for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008 was $2.6 million, or $0.11 per diluted share, compared with net income of $7.4 million, or $0.27 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007. Net income for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008 included a non-cash charge for other-than-temporary impairment of $4.7 million related to the Company’s investment in auction rate securities. Net income, excluding non-cash charges for share-based compensation and the other-than-temporary impairment, was $10.7 million, or $0.46 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008, compared with net income, excluding share-based compensation, of $10.0 million, or $0.36 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007.
Net revenue for fiscal 2008 was $361.1 million, an increase of approximately 35% over $266.8 million for fiscal 2007. Net income for fiscal 2008 was $31.1 million, or $1.19 per diluted share. This compares with net income of $26.5 million, or $0.94 per diluted share, for fiscal 2007. Net income, excluding non-cash charges for share-based compensation and non-recurring items for fiscal 2008, was $51.4 million, or $1.96 per diluted share, compared with net income, excluding share-based compensation and non-recurring items, of $37.6 million, or $1.31 per diluted share, for fiscal 2007.
“Fiscal 2008 was a phenomenal year for Synaptics as we achieved both record annual revenue and non-GAAP net income, which grew 35% and 37% year over year, respectively,” stated Francis Lee, President and Chief Executive Officer of Synaptics. “Our strong performance reflects solid execution and progress with regard to our diversification strategy as our investments in the mobile phone market are beginning to pay off, generating material revenue for the first time starting in the fiscal fourth quarter. Synaptics continues to benefit from the growing demand for innovative touch interface solutions in today’s increasingly complex devices, and we believe we are well-positioned to deliver record revenue and profits in fiscal 2009.”
Russ Knittel, Synaptics’ Chief Financial Officer, added, “As we look ahead to the current quarter and new fiscal year, we remain mindful of the broader economic concerns and potential impact on customer order patterns. We exited the June quarter with backlog of $50.3 million. Based on our backlog and current visibility, we anticipate revenue in the September quarter will be $108 million to $114 million, an

 


 

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increase of 25% to 31% over the comparable quarter last year. Additionally, our current outlook suggests that revenue may grow 20% to 30% in fiscal 2009.”
The Company also announced that its Board of Directors has approved a three-for-two split of Synaptics’ common stock to be effected as a stock dividend. Each shareholder of record at the close of market on August 15, 2008 will receive one additional share for every two outstanding shares held on the record date, the payable date will be August 29, 2008, and trading will begin on a split-adjusted basis on September 2, 2008. The Company’s Form 10-K for fiscal 2008 will include the effect of the split when filed. In addition, the Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of up to an additional $80 million of common stock from time to time in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions. The timing and amount of any future purchases will depend upon market conditions and other factors.
Mr. Lee continued, “I am pleased to report that we bought back an additional one million shares during the fourth quarter. This buyback, in conjunction with our impending stock split and authorization of additional stock repurchases, reflects our confidence in Synaptics’ prospects and on-going commitment to enhancing long-term stockholder value.”
Synaptics’ cash and short-term investments at the end of June totaled $146.5 million and exclude all auction rate securities, which have been classified as non-current assets. The Company’s total investment in auction rate securities was $47.4 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 during fiscal 2008 of approximately $9.5 million, of which $2.5 million is temporary and $7.0 million is other-than-temporary.
“As we indicated last quarter 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 cash flow from operations will be sufficient to allow us to continue to hold our current auction rate securities until the liquidity issues are resolved.” stated Mr. Knittel.
Earnings Call Information
The Synaptics fourth quarter teleconference and webcast is scheduled to begin at 2:00 p.m., Pacific Time, on Thursday, July 31, 2008, during which the Company will provide forward-looking information. To participate on the live call, analysts and investors should dial 800-257-2101 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 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

 


 

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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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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except share data)
(Unaudited)
                 
    June 30,     June 30,  
    2008     2007  
Assets
               
Current assets:
               
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 96,218     $ 45,915  
Short term investments
    50,298       219,102  
 
           
Total cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments
    146,516       265,017  
Receivables, net of allowances of $539 and $419, respectively
    69,362       56,721  
Inventories
    21,065       12,034  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    3,417       4,245  
 
           
Total current assets
    240,360       338,017  
Property and equipment, net
    22,459       19,400  
Goodwill
    1,927       1,927  
Non-current auction rate securities
    37,946        
Other assets
    3,669       13,968  
 
           
Total assets
  $ 306,361     $ 373,312  
 
           
 
               
Liabilities and stockholders’ equity
               
Current liabilities:
               
Accounts payable
  $ 27,784     $ 21,552  
Accrued compensation
    6,510       5,372  
Income taxes payable
    7,095       3,400  
Other accrued liabilities
    9,120       6,272  
Note payable
          1,500  
 
           
Total current liabilities
    50,509       38,096  
Convertible senior subordinated notes
    125,000       125,000  
Other liabilities
    17,075       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; 31,363,057 and 29,666,660 shares issued, respectively
    31       30  
Additional paid in capital
    222,555       180,746  
Less: 9,088,100 and 3,588,100 treasury shares, respectively, at cost
    (237,387 )     (72,345 )
Retained earnings
    130,895       99,795  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
    (2,317 )     (139 )
 
           
Total stockholders’ equity
    113,777       208,087  
 
           
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
  $ 306,361     $ 373,312  
 
           

 


 

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Twelve Months Ended  
    June 30,     June 30,  
    2008     2007     2008     2007  
Net revenue
  $ 96,854     $ 71,576     $ 361,057     $ 266,787  
Cost of revenue (1)
    58,085       43,635       213,606       160,913  
 
                       
Gross margin
    38,769       27,941       147,451       105,874  
Operating expenses
                               
Research and development (1)
    14,438       10,755       50,093       39,386  
Selling, general, and administrative (1)
    13,780       10,180       48,126       36,247  
Restructuring costs
                      915  
 
                       
Total operating expenses
    28,218       20,935       98,219       76,548  
 
                       
 
                               
Operating income
    10,551       7,006       49,232       29,326  
Interest income
    1,351       2,825       9,652       11,055  
Interest expense
    (449 )     (487 )     (1,822 )     (1,950 )
Gain on settlement of debt
                2,689        
Impairment of investment
                (4,000 )      
Impairment of auction rate securities investments
    (4,726 )           (6,963 )      
 
                       
Income before income taxes
    6,727       9,344       48,788       38,431  
Provision for income taxes (2)
    4,093       1,913       17,688       11,897  
 
                       
Net income
  $ 2,634     $ 7,431     $ 31,100     $ 26,534  
 
                       
 
                               
Net income per share:
                               
Basic
  $ 0.12     $ 0.29     $ 1.24     $ 1.04  
 
                       
Diluted
  $ 0.11     $ 0.27     $ 1.19     $ 0.94  
 
                       
 
                               
Shares used in computing net income per share:
                               
Basic
    22,646       25,710       25,111       25,558  
 
                       
Diluted
    23,493       27,678       26,243       29,064  
 
                       
 
                                 
(1) Includes share-based compensation charges of:
                               
 
                               
Cost of revenue
  $ 136     $ 258     $ 1,102     $ 750  
Research and development
    1,765       1,355       6,321       5,091  
Selling, general, and administrative
    2,934       2,284       10,080       8,453  
 
                       
 
  $ 4,835     $ 3,897     $ 17,503     $ 14,294  
 
                       
 
                               
(2) Includes tax benefit for share-based compensation charges of:
                               
 
  $ 1,486     $ 1,365     $ 6,114     $ 4,140  
 
                       
 
                               
Non-GAAP net income per share
                               
Basic
  $ 0.47     $ 0.39     $ 2.05     $ 1.47  
 
                       
Diluted
  $ 0.46     $ 0.36     $ 1.96     $ 1.31  
 
                       

 


 

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Computation of Basic and Diluted Net Income Per Share
(in thousands except per share data)
(Unaudited)
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Twelve Months Ended  
    June 30,     June 30,  
    2008     2007     2008     2007  
Numerator:
                               
Basic net income
  $ 2,634     $ 7,431     $ 31,100     $ 26,534  
Interest expense and amortization of debt issuance costs on convertible notes (net of tax)
          76             878  
 
                       
Diluted net income
  $ 2,634     $ 7,507     $ 31,100     $ 27,412  
 
                       
 
                               
Denominator:
                               
Shares, basic
    22,646       25,710       25,111       25,558  
Effect of dilutive share-based awards
    847       1,261       1,132       1,465  
Effect of convertible notes
          707             2,041  
 
                       
Shares, diluted
    23,493       27,678       26,243       29,064  
 
                       
 
                               
Net income per share:
                               
Basic
  $ 0.12     $ 0.29     $ 1.24     $ 1.04  
 
                       
Diluted
  $ 0.11     $ 0.27     $ 1.19     $ 0.94  
 
                       
 
                               
Computation of non-GAAP basic and diluted net income per share (unaudited):
                               
 
                               
Numerator:
                               
Reported net income
  $ 2,634     $ 7,431     $ 31,100     $ 26,534  
Non-GAAP adjustments:
                               
Gain on settlement of debt, net of tax
                (2,078 )      
Impairment of investment, net of tax
                4,000        
Impairment of auction rate securities investments
    4,726             6,963        
Restructuring costs (net of tax)
                      890  
Share-based compensation (net of tax)
    3,349       2,532       11,389       10,154  
 
                       
Non-GAAP basic net income
    10,709       9,963       51,374       37,578  
 
                       
Interest expense and amortization of debt issuance costs on convertible notes (net of tax)
          76             878  
 
                       
Non-GAAP diluted net income
  $ 10,709     $ 10,039     $ 51,374     $ 38,456  
 
                       
 
                               
Denominator:
                               
Shares, basic
    22,646       25,710       25,111       25,558  
Effect of dilutive share-based awards
    847       1,587       1,132       1,763  
Effect of convertible notes
          707             2,041  
 
                       
Shares, diluted
    23,493       28,004       26,243       29,362  
 
                       
 
                               
Non-GAAP net income per share:
                               
Basic
  $ 0.47     $ 0.39     $ 2.05     $ 1.47  
 
                       
Diluted
  $ 0.46     $ 0.36     $ 1.96     $ 1.31  
 
                       

 

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