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10-Q

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

x	QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended December 29, 2012

Commission file number 000-49602

SYNAPTICS INCORPORATED

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

77-0118518

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation or organization)

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

3120 Scott Blvd.

Santa Clara, California 95054

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

(408) 454-5100

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes x No ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” and “smaller reporting company” in
Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ¨ No x

Number of shares of Common Stock outstanding at January 25, 2013: 32,139,004

SYNAPTICS INCORPORATED

QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q

FOR THE QUARTER ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2012

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Part I. Financial Information

Item 1. Condensed Financial Statements (Unaudited):

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets—December 31, 2012 and June 30, 2012		3

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income—Three and Six Months Ended December 31, 2012 and 2011		4

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income—Three and Six Months Ended December 31, 2012 and 2011		5

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows—Six Months Ended December 31, 2012 and 2011		6

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements		7

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations		17

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk		23

Item 4. Controls and Procedures		23

Part II. Other Information

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds		24

Item 6. Exhibits		25

Signatures		26

PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

SYNAPTICS INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands, except share data)

(unaudited)


	December 31,			June 30,
	2012			2012
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	292,531		$	305,005
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $567 at December 31, 2012 and June 30, 2012		99,052			104,140
Inventories		32,124			31,667
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		5,906			5,365

Total current assets		429,613			446,177
Property and equipment at cost, net of accumulated depreciation of $36,928 and $33,129 at December 31, 2012 and June 30, 2012, respectively		42,193			24,903
Goodwill		20,695			18,995
Purchased intangibles		13,634			12,800
Non-current investments		15,009			15,321
Other assets		23,263			23,309

	$	544,407		$	541,505

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	53,027		$	55,220
Accrued compensation		15,542			12,642
Income taxes payable		4,829			11,221
Other accrued liabilities		33,927			26,515

Total current liabilities		107,325			105,598

Notes payable		2,305			2,305
Other liabilities		32,669			36,812

Stockholders’ Equity:
Common stock:
$0.001 par value; 120,000,000 shares authorized, 49,039,675 and 48,680,348 shares issued, and 32,015,143 and 32,896,256 shares outstanding, at December 31, 2012 and June 30, 2012, respectively		49			49
Additional paid-in capital		489,162			471,569
Treasury stock: 17,024,532 and 15,784,092 common treasury shares at December 31, 2012 and June 30, 2012, respectively, at cost		(445,165	)		(413,885	)
Accumulated other comprehensive income		3,836			1,998
Retained earnings		354,226			337,059

Total stockholders’ equity		402,108			396,790

	$	544,407		$	541,505

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements (unaudited).

SYNAPTICS INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(in thousands, except per share data)

(unaudited)


	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
	December 31,						December 31,
	2012			2011			2012			2011
Net revenue	$	143,040		$	145,470		$	270,081		$	278,916
Cost of revenue		74,010			76,747			140,481			148,933

Gross margin		69,030			68,723			129,600			129,983

Operating expenses:
Research and development		34,257			29,837			67,059			58,063
Selling, general, and administrative		19,008			17,721			37,916			34,430
Acquired intangibles amortization		261			—			501			—
Change in contingent consideration		576			—			863			—

Total operating expenses		54,102			47,558			106,339			92,493

Operating income		14,928			21,165			23,261			37,490
Interest income		225			251			443			451
Interest expense		(5	)		(5	)		(9	)		(9	)
Impairment (loss)/recovery on investments, net		—			(7	)		—			13

Income before provision for income taxes		15,148			21,404			23,695			37,945
Provision for income taxes		4,034			4,021			6,528			7,547

Net income	$	11,114		$	17,383		$	17,167		$	30,398

Net income per share:
Basic	$	0.34		$	0.53		$	0.52		$	0.93

Diluted	$	0.33		$	0.51		$	0.51		$	0.89

Shares used in computing net income per share:
Basic		32,478			32,569			32,710			32,717

Diluted		33,313			34,005			33,739			33,972

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements (unaudited).

SYNAPTICS INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(in thousands)

(unaudited)


	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	December 31,				December 31,
	2012		2011		2012		2011
Net income	$	11,114	$	17,383	$	17,167	$	30,398
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Change in unrealized net gain/(loss) on investments		705		84		1,838		(1,807	)

Comprehensive income	$	11,819	$	17,467	$	19,005	$	28,591

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements (unaudited).

SYNAPTICS INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(in thousands)

(unaudited)


	Six Months Ended
	December 31,
	2012			2011
Cash flows from operating activities
Net income	$	17,167		$	30,398
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Share-based compensation costs		16,473			16,666
Depreciation and amortization		4,875			5,533
Acquired intangibles amortization		501			—
Change in contingent consideration		863			—
Deferred taxes		(2,697	)		(1,335	)
Impairment of property and equipment		136			1,008
Impairment recovery on investments, net		—			(13	)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, net		5,088			7,060
Inventories		952			(373	)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		(541	)		(786	)
Other assets		1,599			277
Accounts payable		(3,053	)		2,917
Accrued compensation		2,900			(313	)
Income taxes payable		(6,399	)		(2,181	)
Other accrued liabilities		7,012			1,369

Net cash provided by operating activities		44,876			60,227

Cash flows from investing activities
Proceeds from sales of non-current investments		2,150			2,160
Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired		(5,000	)		—
Purchases of property and equipment		(20,884	)		(5,964	)

Net cash used in investing activities		(23,734	)		(3,804	)

Cash flows from financing activities
Payment of contingent consideration		(4,600	)		—
Purchases of treasury stock		(31,280	)		(33,524	)
Proceeds from issuance of shares		3,718			13,895
Payroll taxes for deferred stock units		(1,454	)		(1,482	)

Net cash used in financing activities		(33,616	)		(21,111	)

Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents		(12,474	)		35,312
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period		305,005			247,153

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	292,531		$	282,465

Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information
Cash paid for income taxes	$	15,626		$	11,251

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements (unaudited).

SYNAPTICS INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

1. Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission, or the SEC, and U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, or U.S. GAAP. However, certain information or footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such SEC rules and regulations. In our opinion, the financial statements include all adjustments, which are of a normal and recurring nature, necessary for the fair presentation of the results of the interim periods presented. The results of operations for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for the full fiscal year or any future period. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and related notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2012.

The consolidated financial statements include our financial statements and those of our wholly owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated upon consolidation.

Our fiscal year is the 52- or 53-week period ending on the last Saturday in June. Our fiscal 2013 is a 52-week period ending on June 29, 2013. Our fiscal 2012 was the 53-week period ended on June 30, 2012. The quarterly fiscal periods presented in this report were a 13-week period for the three months ended December 29, 2012 and a 14-week period for the three months ended December 31, 2011. For ease of presentation, the accompanying consolidated financial statements have been shown as ending on calendar quarter end dates for all annual, interim, and quarterly financial statement captions, unless otherwise indicated.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue, expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate our estimates, including those related to revenue recognition, allowance for doubtful accounts, cost of revenue, inventories, loss on purchase commitments, product warranty, share-based compensation costs, provision for income taxes, deferred income tax asset valuation allowances, uncertain tax positions, tax contingencies, goodwill, intangible assets, investments, contingent consideration, and contingencies. We base our estimates on historical experience, applicable laws and regulations, and various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying value of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

2. Revenue Recognition

We recognize revenue from product sales when there is persuasive evidence that an arrangement exists, delivery has occurred and title has transferred, the price is fixed or determinable, and collection is reasonably assured, which is generally upon shipment. We accrue for estimated sales returns and other allowances, based on historical experience, at the time we recognize revenue.

3. Net Income Per Share

The computation of basic and diluted net income per share was as follows (in thousands, except per share data):


	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	December 31,				December 31,
	2012		2011		2012		2011
Numerator:
Net income	$	11,114	$	17,383	$	17,167	$	30,398

Denominator:
Shares, basic		32,478		32,569		32,710		32,717
Effect of dilutive share-based awards		835		1,436		1,029		1,255

Shares, diluted		33,313		34,005		33,739		33,972

Net income per share:
Basic	$	0.34	$	0.53	$	0.52	$	0.93

Diluted	$	0.33	$	0.51	$	0.51	$	0.89

Our basic net income per share amounts for each period presented have been computed using the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding. Our diluted net income per share amounts for each period presented include the weighted average effect of potentially dilutive shares. We use the “treasury stock” method to determine the dilutive effect of our stock options, deferred stock units, or DSUs, market stock units, or MSUs, and convertible notes.

Dilutive net income per share amounts do not include the weighted average effect of 5,005,736 and 4,076,726 share-based awards that were outstanding during the three months ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively, and 4,037,666 and 4,076,777 share-based awards that were outstanding during the six months ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. These share-based awards were not included in the computation of diluted net income per share because their effect would have been antidilutive.

4. Fair Value

Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis, by level within the fair value hierarchy consisted of the following (in thousands):


	December 31,				June 30,
	2012				2012
	Level 1		Level 3		Level 1		Level 3
Assets
Money market	$	288,952	$	—	$	301,451	$	—
Auction rate securities		—		15,009		—		15,321

Total available-for-sale securities	$	288,952	$	15,009	$	301,451	$	15,321

Liabilities
Contingent consideration liability recorded for business combination	$	—	$	7,763	$	—	$	11,900

In our condensed consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2012 and June 30, 2012, money market balances are included in cash and cash equivalents, auction rate securities, or ARS investments, are included in non-current investments, and contingent consideration liability recorded for business combination is included in other liabilities.

Changes in fair value of our Level 3 financial assets as of December 31, 2012 were as follows (in thousands):


Balance as of June 30, 2012	$	15,321
Net unrealized gain		1,838
Redemptions		(2,150	)

Balance as of December 31, 2012	$	15,009

Changes in fair value of contingent consideration measured using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) as of December 31, 2012 were as follows (in thousands):


Balance as of June 30, 2012	$	11,900
Payment of contingent consideration		(5,000	)
Change in contingent consideration		863

Balance as of December 31, 2012	$	7,763

In our condensed consolidated statements of cash flows for the period ended December 31, 2012, $4.6 million of the payment of contingent consideration was classified as cash flows from financing activities and $400,000 was classified as cash flows from operating activities.

There were no transfers in or out of our Level 1 or 3 assets or liabilities during the six months ended December 31, 2012.

The fair values of our cash equivalents, accounts receivable, and accounts payable approximate their carrying values because of the short-term nature of those instruments. The fair value of our notes payable approximates their carrying value.

5. Auction Rate Securities

Our ARS investments have failed to settle in auctions and are not liquid. In the event we need to access these funds prior to their maturity, we will not be able to do so without a loss of principal, unless redeemed by the issuers or a future auction on these investments is successful. During the three and six months ended December 31, 2012, $150,000 and $2.2 million, respectively, of our ARS investments were redeemed at par.

As there are currently no active markets for our various failed ARS investments, we have estimated the fair value as of December 31, 2012 using a trinomial discounted cash flow analysis. The analysis considered, among others, the following factors:

•

the collateral underlying the security investments;

•

the creditworthiness of the counterparty;

•

the timing of expected future cash flows;

•

the probability of a successful auction in a future period;

•

the underlying structure of each investment;

•

the present value of future principal and interest payments discounted at rates considered to reflect current market conditions;

•

a consideration of the probabilities of default, passing a future auction, or redemption at par for each period; and

•

estimates of the recovery rates in the event of default for each investment.

When possible, our failed ARS investments were compared to other observable market data or securities with similar characteristics. Our estimate of the fair value of our ARS investments could change materially from period to period based on future market conditions.

Contractual maturities for our ARS investments are generally greater than five years, with fair value of $10.6 million maturing from calendar years 2015 to 2017 and $4.4 million maturing from calendar years 2041 to 2045. Of our ARS investments, $6.7 million par value are investment grade, and the remaining $18.5 million par value are below investment grade.

The various types of ARS investments we held as of December 31, 2012, including the original cost basis, other-than-temporary impairment included in retained earnings, new cost basis, unrealized gain/(loss), and fair value, consisted of the following (in thousands):


			Other-than-
			temporary
	Original Cost		Impairment in			New Cost		Unrealized			Fair
	Basis		Retained Earnings			Basis		Gain/(Loss)			Value
Student loans	$	4,700	$	(179	)	$	4,521	$	(161	)	$	4,360
Credit linked notes		13,500		(8,765	)		4,735		4,024			8,759
Preferred stock		5,000		(5,000	)		—		—			—
Municipals		2,000		(83	)		1,917		(27	)		1,890

Total ARS	$	25,200	$	(14,027	)	$	11,173	$	3,836		$	15,009

The various types of ARS investments we held as of June 30, 2012, including the original cost basis, other-than-temporary impairment included in retained earnings, new cost basis, unrealized gain/(loss), and fair value, consisted of the following (in thousands):


			Other-than-
			temporary
	Original Cost		Impairment in			New Cost		Unrealized			Fair
	Basis		Retained Earnings			Basis		Gain/(Loss)			Value
Student loans	$	6,850	$	(179	)	$	6,671	$	(231	)	$	6,440
Credit linked notes		13,500		(8,765	)		4,735		2,276			7,011
Preferred stock		5,000		(5,000	)		—		—			—
Municipals		2,000		(83	)		1,917		(47	)		1,870

Total ARS	$	27,350	$	(14,027	)	$	13,323	$	1,998		$	15,321

The ARS investments in each of the above tables with unrealized losses have been in a continuous unrealized loss position for more than 12 months.

We have accounted for all of our ARS investments as non-current as we are not able to reasonably determine when the ARS markets will recover or be restructured. Based on our ability to access our cash and cash equivalents, our expected operating cash flows, and our other sources of cash, we do not intend to sell the investments, and it is not more likely than not that we will be required to sell the investments before the recovery of the amortized cost basis. We will continue to monitor our ARS investments and evaluate our accounting for these investments quarterly.

6. Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out method) or market (estimated net realizable value) and consisted of the following (in thousands):


	December 31,		June 30,
	2012		2012
Raw materials	$	24,960	$	26,957
Finished goods		7,164		4,710

	$	32,124	$	31,667

7. Other Accrued Liabilities

As of December 31, 2012 and June 30, 2012, other accrued liabilities consisted of the following (in thousands):


	December 31, 2012		June 30, 2012
Customer obligations	$	17,633	$	13,076
Inventory obligations		6,430		5,680
Other		9,864		7,759

	$	33,927	$	26,515

8. Product Warranties, Indemnifications, and Contingencies

Product Warranties

We generally warrant our products for a period of 12 months from the date of sale and estimate probable product warranty costs at the time we recognize revenue. Factors that affect our warranty liability include historical and anticipated rates of warranty claims, materials usage, rework, and delivery costs. However, we assess the adequacy of our warranty obligations each reporting period and adjust the accrued warranty liability on the basis of our estimates.

Indemnifications

In connection with certain third-party agreements we have executed in the past, we are obligated to indemnify the third party in connection with any technology infringement by us. We have also entered into indemnification agreements with our officers and directors. Maximum potential future payments cannot be estimated because these agreements do not have a maximum stated liability. However, historical costs related to these indemnification provisions have not been significant. We have not recorded any liability in our consolidated financial statements for such indemnification obligations.

Contingencies

We have in the past and may in the future receive notices from third parties that claim our products infringe their intellectual property rights. We cannot be certain that our technologies and products do not or will not infringe issued patents or other proprietary rights of third parties.

Any infringement claims, with or without merit, could result in significant litigation costs and diversion of management and financial resources, including the payment of damages, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.

9. Share-Based Compensation

Share-based compensation and the related tax benefit recognized in our condensed consolidated statements of income were as follows (in thousands):


	Three Months Ended December 31,				Six Months Ended December 31,
	2012		2011		2012		2011
Cost of revenue	$	198	$	275	$	441	$	590
Research and development		3,879		3,899		7,790		7,440
Selling, general, and administrative		3,929		4,326		8,242		8,636

Total	$	8,006	$	8,500	$	16,473	$	16,666

Income tax benefit on share-based compensation	$	2,179	$	2,865	$	4,397	$	4,880

Historically, we have issued new shares in connection with our share-based compensation plans; however, treasury shares were also available for issuance as of December 31, 2012, including shares repurchased under our common stock repurchase program.

Stock Options

Stock option activity, including stock options granted, exercised, and forfeited, and weighted average exercise prices for options outstanding and exercisable, and the aggregate intrinsic value were as follows:


	Stock Option Awards Outstanding			Weighted Average Exercise Price		Aggregate Intrinsic Value (in thousands)
Balance at June 30, 2012		7,339,024		$	25.34
Granted		252,246			25.46
Exercised		(62,151	)		12.36
Forfeited		(319,903	)		29.39

Balance at December 31, 2012		7,209,216			25.28	$	36,753

Exercisable at December 31, 2012		5,345,222		$	24.50	$	31,259

The aggregate intrinsic value was determined using the closing price of our common stock on December 28, 2012 of $29.58, and excludes the impact of stock options that were not in-the-money.

Deferred Stock Units

DSU activity, including DSUs granted, delivered, and forfeited, and the balance and aggregate intrinsic value of DSUs were as follows:


	DSU Awards Outstanding			Aggregate Intrinsic Value (in thousands)
Balance at June 30, 2012		1,009,336
Granted		424,700
Delivered		(212,032	)
Forfeited		(49,807	)

Balance at December 31, 2012		1,172,197		$	34,674

The aggregate intrinsic value was determined using the closing price of our common stock on December 28, 2012 of $29.58.

Of the shares delivered, 58,325 shares valued at $1.5 million were withheld to meet statutory minimum tax withholding requirements.

Market Stock Units

Our Amended and Restated 2010 Incentive Compensation Plan provides for the grant of MSU awards, which are a type of DSU award, to our employees, consultants, and directors. An MSU is a promise to deliver shares of our common stock at a future date based on the achievement of market-based performance requirements in accordance with the terms of the MSU grant agreement. We began granting MSUs in November 2012.

In November 2012, we granted MSUs to our executive officers, which were designed to vest in three tranches with the target quantity for each tranche equal to one-third of the total MSU grant. The first tranche vests based on a one-year performance period; the second tranche vests based on a two-year performance period; and the third tranche vests based on a three-year performance period. Performance is measured on the achievement of a specified level of total stockholder return, or TSR, relative to the TSR of the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index, or SOX Index. The potential payout ranges from 0% to 200% of the grant target quantity and is adjusted on a two-to-one ratio based on our TSR performance relative to the SOX Index TSR performance using the following formula:

(100% + ([Synaptics TSR - SOX Index TSR] x 2))

Delivery of shares earned, if any, will take place on the dates provided in the MSU grant agreement, assuming the grantee is still an employee, consultant, or director of our company at the end of the applicable performance period. At the delivery date, we withhold shares to cover statutory minimum tax withholding by delivering a net quantity of shares. Until delivery of shares, the grantee has no rights as a stockholder.

During the three months ended December 31, 2012, we granted 74,000 MSUs and there were no shares under our MSU awards delivered or forfeited. We valued the MSUs using the Monte Carlo simulation model and amortize the compensation expense over the three-year performance and service period. The weighted average grant date fair value for the MSUs granted was $25.82. The unrecognized share-based compensation cost for MSUs granted was approximately $1.8 million as of December 31, 2012, which will be recognized over approximately 2.9 years. As of December 31, 2012, the aggregate intrinsic value of the MSUs was $2.2 million, which was determined using the closing price of our common stock on December 28, 2012 of $29.58.

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Shares purchased, weighted average purchase price, cash received, and the aggregate intrinsic value for employee stock purchase plan purchases during the six-month period ended December 31, 2012 were as follows (in thousands, except for shares purchased and weighted average price):


Shares purchased		143,469
Weighted average purchase price	$	20.56
Cash received	$	2,950
Aggregate intrinsic value	$	521

10. Income Taxes

We account for income taxes under the asset and liability method. We consider the operating earnings of our foreign subsidiaries to be indefinitely invested outside the United States. Accordingly, no provision has been made for the federal, state, or foreign taxes that may result from future remittances of undistributed earnings of our foreign subsidiaries.

The provision for income taxes of $4.0 million for each of the three months ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 represented estimated federal, foreign, and state income taxes. The effective tax rate for the three months ended December 31, 2012 was 26.6% and diverged from the combined federal and state statutory rate primarily because of foreign income taxed at lower tax rates and the release of unrecognized tax benefits, partially offset by foreign withholding taxes, net unrecognized tax benefits associated with qualified stock options, and a net decrease to the liability for uncertain tax positions. The effective tax rate for the three months ended December 31, 2011 was 18.8% and diverged from the combined federal and state statutory rate primarily because of foreign income taxed at lower tax rates, the retroactive reinstatement of the federal research credit, and the state research credit, partially offset by foreign withholding taxes and net unrecognized tax benefit associated with qualified stock options. The provision for income taxes for the three months ended December 31, 2012 included a release of unrecognized tax benefits of $920,000 for the lapse of a statute that should have been recorded in the third quarter of fiscal 2012. The impact of this adjustment was not material to the consolidated financial statements for fiscal 2012 or to the estimated consolidated financial statements for fiscal 2013.

The provision for income taxes of $6.5 million and $7.5 million for the six months ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively, represented estimated federal, foreign, and state income taxes. The effective tax rate for the six months ended December 31, 2012 was 27.6% and diverged from the combined federal and state statutory rate primarily because of foreign income taxed at lower tax rates and the release of unrecognized tax benefits, partially offset by foreign withholding taxes, net unrecognized tax benefits associated with qualified stock options, and a net decrease to the liability for uncertain tax positions. The effective tax rate for the six months ended December 31, 2011 was 19.9% and diverged from the combined federal and state statutory rate primarily because of foreign income taxed at lower tax rates and the federal and state research credit, partially offset by foreign withholding taxes and net unrecognized tax benefits associated with qualified stock options.

Tax benefit associated with share-based compensation was $2.2 million and $2.9 million for the three months ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Excluding the impact of share-based compensation and the related tax benefit, the effective tax rate for the three months ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 would have been 26.8% and 23.0%, respectively.

Tax benefit associated with share-based compensation was $4.4 million and $4.9 million for the six months ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Excluding the impact of share-based compensation and the related tax benefit, the effective tax rate for the six months ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 would have been 27.2% and 22.8%, respectively.

Unrecognized Tax Benefits

The total liability for gross unrecognized tax benefits decreased $87,000 during the six months ended December 31, 2012 to $23.0 million from $23.1 million at June 30, 2012 and is included in other liabilities on our condensed consolidated balance sheets. The liability for gross unrecognized tax benefits, if recognized, would reduce the effective tax rate on income from continuing operations. The decrease was primarily due to a lapse of an applicable statute that impacted prior fiscal year tax positions, which was partially offset by increases related to current fiscal year tax positions. The balance of interest and penalties accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits as of December 31, 2012 was $2.4 million and increased by $25,000 from June 30, 2012. We classify interest and penalties, if any, as components of income tax expense.

In May 2011, we were notified by the Internal Revenue Service, or the Service, that our fiscal 2003 through 2006 and fiscal 2008 through 2010 would be subject to an audit. The early periods are being audited in connection with a mandatory review of tax refunds in excess of $2.0 million when we carried back our fiscal 2008 net operating loss. In October 2012, we received a final examination report with a total proposed tax deficiency of $2.0 million over the examination periods, excluding interest and penalties. We filed a protest in October 2012 to contest the proposed adjustments through the appeals process. While we believe our unrecognized tax benefits associated with the years and issues under audit are adequate, we can make no assurances that an assessment, if any, will not exceed our accrued unrecognized tax benefits.

Currently we anticipate resolving our protest with the Service during our fiscal 2013; otherwise, the appeal process will likely extend into our fiscal 2014 and could result in a change to our unrecognized tax benefits. Any prospective adjustments to our unrecognized tax benefits will be recorded as an increase or decrease to income tax expense and cause a corresponding change to our effective tax rate. Accordingly, our effective tax rate could fluctuate materially from period to period.

On January 2, 2013 President Barack Obama signed into law The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012, or the Act. The Act extends the federal research credit for two years retroactively from January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2013. As such, we will recognize approximately $2.5 million of tax benefits in our third fiscal quarter, the financial period that includes the enactment date.

Our major tax jurisdictions are the United States and Hong Kong SAR, and fiscal 2003 onward remain subject to examination by one or more of these jurisdictions.

11. Segment, Customers, and Geographic Information

We operate in one segment: the development, marketing, and sale of interactive user interface solutions for electronic devices and products. We generate our revenue from two broad product categories: the personal computing, or PC, market and mobile product market. The PC market accounted for 43% and 46% of net revenue for the three months ended December 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively, and 46% and 49% of net revenue for the six months ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

Net revenue within geographic areas based on our customers’ locations for the periods presented was as follows (in thousands):


	Three Months Ended December 31,				Six Months Ended December 31,
	2012		2011		2012		2011
China	$	95,385	$	93,835	$	180,295	$	183,773
Taiwan		20,690		17,316		36,581		30,898
Japan		13,906		16,027		27,687		29,706
Korea		6,490		12,314		12,862		20,637
Other		6,569		5,978		12,656		13,902

	$	143,040	$	145,470	$	270,081	$	278,916

Net revenue from major customers as a percentage of total net revenue for the periods presented was as follows:


	Three Months Ended December 31,					Six Months Ended December 31,
	2012		2011			2012		2011
Customer A		*		15	%		*		14	%

*	Less than 10%

We sell our products primarily to contract manufacturers that provide manufacturing services to original equipment manufacturers, or OEMs. We extend credit based on an evaluation of a customer’s financial condition, and we generally do not require collateral. Major customer accounts receivable as a percentage of total accounts receivable at the dates presented were as follows:


	December 31, 2012			June 30, 2012
Customer A		15	%		14	%
Customer B		12	%		12	%

12. Comprehensive Income

Our comprehensive income generally consists of net income plus the effect of unrealized gains and losses on our investments, primarily due to temporary changes in market value of certain of our ARS investments. In addition, we recognize the noncredit portion of other-than-temporary impairment on debt securities in other comprehensive income. We recognize foreign currency remeasurement adjustments in our condensed consolidated statements of income as the U.S. dollar is the functional currency of our foreign entities.

13. Purchased Intangibles

The following table summarizes the life, the gross carrying value of our purchased intangible assets, and the related accumulated amortization as of December 31, 2012 and June 30, 2012 (in thousands):


	Life		December 31, 2012			June 30, 2012
In-process research and development		To be determined	$	8,900		$	8,900
Customer relationships		5 years		3,800			3,800
Licensed technology and other		5 years		1,335			—
Patents		5 years		100			100

				14,135			12,800
Accumulated amortization				(501	)		—

Purchased intangibles, net			$	13,634		$	12,800

Amortization of the intangibles commenced in fiscal 2013. The total amortization expense for the intangible assets was $261,000 and $501,000 for the three and six months ended December 31, 2012. This amortization expense was included in our condensed consolidated statements of income as acquired intangibles amortization.

The following table presents expected annual aggregate amortization expense as of December 31, 2012 (in thousands):


Remainder of 2013	$	524
2014		1,047
2015		1,047
2016		1,047
2017		1,047
2018		22
To be determined		8,900

Future amortization	$	13,634

14. Building and Land Sale

On October 24, 2012, we entered into a purchase and sale agreement to sell our existing corporate headquarters, including an office building containing approximately 76,522 square feet of space located on approximately 2.59 acres of land. In January 2013, we entered into an amendment to the purchase and sale agreement to reduce the purchase price to approximately $12.6 million, exclusive of adjustments and closing costs. The sale of the property is subject to various conditions and termination rights, including a due diligence inspection period for the buyer. Assuming that the buyer completes a satisfactory due diligence inspection of the property and certain other conditions are satisfied, we anticipate that the closing of the property sale transaction will take place late in our third quarter or early in our fourth quarter of fiscal 2013. At the closing, we intend to enter into a lease agreement with the buyer through May 31, 2013, unless we exercise our right to extend or terminate the lease prior to such date. We continue to utilize this building and therefore classify it as held for use. We anticipate moving into our new company headquarters in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013.

ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Forward-Looking Statements and Factors That May Affect Results

You should read the following discussion and analysis in conjunction with our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and notes in Item 1 and with our audited consolidated financial statements and notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2012.

In addition to the historical information contained in this report, this report may contain forward-looking statements, including those related to our operating model and strategies; our market penetration and market share in the PC and mobile product markets; competitive factors in the PC and mobile product markets; revenue from the PC and mobile product markets; industry estimates of growth rates of these markets; average selling prices; product design mix; manufacturing costs; gross margins; new product solution introductions; customer relationships; research and development expenses; selling, general, and administrative expenses; liquidity and anticipated cash requirements; our ability to provide local sales, operational, and engineering support to customers; our assessment of the combination of the added value we bring to our OEM customers’ products in meeting their custom design requirements and the impact of our ongoing cost-improvement programs; our expectations regarding the timing of the conclusion of an ongoing appeal of a tax audit; and our expectations regarding tax benefits for the federal research credit. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially.

We caution that these statements are qualified by various factors that may affect future results, including the following: economic conditions; changes in the market for our products and the success of our customers’ products; our success in moving products from the design phase into the manufacturing phase; changes in the competitive environment; infringement claims; warranty obligations related to product failures; the failure of key technologies to deliver commercially acceptable performance; our dependence on certain key markets; penetration into new markets; the absence of both long-term purchase and supply commitments; and our lengthy development and product acceptance cycles. This report should be read in conjunction with our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2012, including particularly Item 1A—Risk Factors.

Overview

We are a leading worldwide developer and supplier of custom-designed human interface solutions that enable people to interact more easily and intuitively with a wide variety of mobile computing, communications, entertainment, and other electronic devices. We believe our results to date reflect the combination of our customer focus, the strength of our intellectual property, and our engineering know-how, which allow us to develop or engineer products that meet the demanding design specifications of OEMs.

Many of our customers have manufacturing operations in China, and many of our OEM customers have established design centers in that region. With our expanded global presence, including offices in China, Finland, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Switzerland, Taiwan, and the United States, we are well positioned to provide local sales, operational, and engineering support services to our existing customers, as well as potential new customers, on a global basis.

Our manufacturing operations are based on a variable cost model in which we outsource all of our production requirements and generally drop ship our products directly to our customers from our contract manufacturers’ facilities, reducing the need for significant capital expenditures and allowing us to minimize our investment in inventories. This approach requires us to work closely with our contract manufacturers and semiconductor fabricators to ensure adequate production capacity to meet our forecasted volume requirements. We provide our contract manufacturers with six-month rolling forecasts and issue purchase orders based on our anticipated requirements for the next 90 days. However, we do not have any long-term supply contracts with any of our contract manufacturers. We use three third-party wafer manufacturers to supply wafers and two third-party packaging manufacturer to package our proprietary ASICs. In certain cases, we rely on a single source or a limited number of suppliers to provide other key components of our products. Our cost of revenue includes all costs associated with the production of our products, including materials, logistics, manufacturing, assembly, and test costs paid to third-party manufacturers and related overhead costs associated with our indirect manufacturing operations personnel. Additionally, we charge all warranty costs, yield losses, and any inventory provisions or write-downs to cost of revenue.

Our gross margin generally reflects the combination of the added value we bring to our OEM customers’ products in meeting their custom design requirements and the impact of our ongoing cost-improvement programs. These cost-improvement programs include reducing materials and component costs and implementing design and process improvements.

Our research and development expenses include costs for supplies and materials related to product development as well as the engineering costs incurred to design human interface solutions for OEM customers prior to and after their commitment to incorporate those solutions into their products. These expenses have generally increased, reflecting our continuing commitment to the technological and design innovation required to maintain our position in our existing markets and to adapt our existing technologies or develop new technologies for new markets.

Selling, general, and administrative expenses include expenses related to sales, marketing, and administrative personnel; internal sales and outside sales representatives’ commissions; market and usability research; outside legal, accounting, and consulting costs; and other marketing and sales activities. These expenses have generally increased, primarily reflecting incremental staffing and related support costs associated with our business acquisitions, increased business levels, growth in our existing markets, and penetration into new markets.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

There have been no significant changes in our critical accounting policies and estimates during the six months ended December 31, 2012 compared with our critical accounting policies and estimates disclosed in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2012.

Results of Operations

Certain of our condensed consolidated statements of income data for the periods indicated, together with comparative absolute and percentage changes in these amounts, were as follows (in thousands, except percentages):


	Three Months Ended December 31,												Six Months Ended December 31,
	2012			2011			$ Change			% Change			2012			2011			$ Change			% Change
PC product applications	$	61,451		$	67,067		$	(5,616	)		(8.4	%)	$	123,876		$	135,898		$	(12,022	)		(8.8	%)
Mobile product applications		81,589			78,403			3,186			4.1	%		146,205			143,018			3,187			2.2	%

Net revenue		143,040			145,470			(2,430	)		(1.7	%)		270,081			278,916			(8,835	)		(3.2	%)

Gross margin		69,030			68,723			307			0.4	%		129,600			129,983			(383	)		(0.3	%)

Operating expenses:
Research and development		34,257			29,837			4,420			14.8	%		67,059			58,063			8,996			15.5	%
Selling, general, and administrative		19,008			17,721			1,287			7.3	%		37,916			34,430			3,486			10.1	%
Amortization of acquired intangibles		261			—			261			n/m	⁽¹⁾		501			—			501			n/m	⁽¹⁾
Change in contingent consideration		576			—			576			n/m	⁽¹⁾		863			—			863			n/m	⁽¹⁾

Operating income		14,928			21,165			(6,237	)		(29.5	%)		23,261			37,490			(14,229	)		(38.0	%)

Interest income		225			251			(26	)		(10.4	%)		443			451			(8	)		(1.8	%)
Interest expense		(5	)		(5	)		—			0.0	%		(9	)		(9	)		—			—
Impairment (loss)/recovery on investments, net		—			(7	)		7			(100.0	%)		—			13			(13	)		(100.0	%)

Income before provision for income taxes		15,148			21,404			(6,256	)		(29.2	%)		23,695			37,945			(14,250	)		(37.6	%)
Provision for income taxes		4,034			4,021			13			0.3	%		6,528			7,547			(1,019	)		(13.5	%)

Net income	$	11,114		$	17,383		$	(6,269	)		(36.1	%)	$	17,167		$	30,398		$	(13,231	)		(43.5	%)

(1)	not meaningful

Certain of our condensed consolidated statements of income data as a percentage of net revenue for the periods indicated were as follows:


							Percentage									Percentage
	Three Months Ended						Point			Six Months Ended						Point
	December 31,						Increase/			December 31,						Increase/
	2012			2011			(Decrease)			2012			2011			(Decrease)
PC product applications		43.0	%		46.1	%		(3.1	%)		45.9	%		48.7	%		(2.8	%)
Mobile product applications		57.0	%		53.9	%		3.1	%		54.1	%		51.3	%		2.8	%

Net revenue		100.0	%		100.0	%					100.0	%		100.0	%

Gross margin		48.3	%		47.2	%		1.1	%		48.0	%		46.6	%		1.4	%

Operating expenses:
Research and development		23.9	%		20.5	%		3.4	%		24.8	%		20.8	%		4.0	%
Selling, general, and administrative		13.3	%		12.2	%		1.1	%		14.0	%		12.3	%		1.7	%
Amortization of acquired intangibles		0.2	%		—			n/m	⁽¹⁾		0.2	%		—			n/m	⁽¹⁾
Change in contingent consideration		0.4	%		—			n/m	⁽¹⁾		0.3	%		—			n/m	⁽¹⁾

Operating income		10.4	%		14.5	%		(4.1	%)		8.6	%		13.4	%		(4.8	%)

Income before provision for income taxes		10.6	%		14.7	%		(4.1	%)		8.8	%		13.6	%		(4.8	%)

Provision for income taxes		2.8	%		2.8	%		0.0	%		2.4	%		2.7	%		(0.3	%)

Net income		7.8	%		11.9	%		(4.1	%)		6.4	%		10.9	%		(4.5	%)

(1)	not meaningful

Net Revenue.

Net revenue was $143.0 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2012 compared with $145.5 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2011, a decrease of $2.5 million, or 1.7%. Of our second quarter fiscal 2013 net revenue, $61.4 million, or 43.0%, was from PC product applications and $81.6 million, or 57.0%, was from mobile product applications. The decrease in net revenue for the quarter ended December 31, 2012 was attributable to a decrease in net revenue from PC product applications. Net revenue from PC product applications decreased primarily as a result of lower unit sales in the quarter, reflecting the slowdown in the PC market.

Net revenue was $270.1 million for the six months ended December 31, 2012 compared with $278.9 million for the six months ended December 31, 2011, a decrease of $8.8 million, or 3.2%. Of our first half fiscal 2013 net revenue, $123.9 million, or 45.9%, was from PC product applications and $146.2 million, or 54.1%, was from mobile product applications. The decrease in net revenue for the six months ended December 31, 2012 was attributable to a decrease in net revenue from PC product applications. Net revenue from PC product applications decreased primarily as a result of lower unit sales in the first half of the fiscal year, reflecting the slowdown in the PC market.

Based on industry estimates of unit shipments, the notebook market is anticipated to increase approximately 6%, and the mobile smartphone market is anticipated to increase approximately 27% in calendar year 2013 compared with calendar year 2012.

Gross Margin.

Gross margin as a percentage of net revenue was 48.3%, or $69.0 million, for the quarter ended December 31, 2012 compared with 47.2%, or $68.7 million, for the quarter ended December 31, 2011. The 110 basis point improvement in gross margin was primarily attributable to favorable mix of higher margin mobile product application revenue driven in part by the continued shift in mobile product revenue from lower margin full sensor module and tail solutions to higher margin chip solutions.

Gross margin as a percentage of net revenue was 48.0%, or $129.6 million, for the six months ended December 31, 2012 compared with 46.6%, or $130.0 million, for the six months ended December 31, 2011. The 140 basis point improvement in gross margin was primarily attributable to favorable mix of higher margin mobile product application revenue driven in part by the continued shift in mobile product revenue from lower margin full sensor module and tail solutions to higher margin chip solutions.

We continuously introduce new product solutions, many of which have life cycles of less than a year. Further, as we sell our capacitive sensing technology in designs that are generally unique or specific to an OEM customer’s application, gross margin varies on a product-by-product basis, making our cumulative gross margin a blend of our product specific designs and independent of the vertical markets that our products serve. As a virtual manufacturer, our gross margin percentage is generally not impacted materially by our shipment volume. We charge write-downs to reduce the carrying value of obsolete, slow moving, and non-usable inventory to net realizable value, including warranty costs, to cost of revenue.

Operating Expenses.

Research and Development Expenses. Research and development expenses increased $4.4 million to $34.3 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2012 compared with the quarter ended December 31, 2011. The increase in research and development expenses primarily reflected a $2.8 million increase in employee-related costs, which included our annual merit increase and additional headcount associated with our recent acquisitions, a $908,000 increase in temporary employee expenses, and a $729,000 increase in infrastructure-related costs.

Research and development expenses increased $9.0 million to $67.1 million for the six months ended December 31, 2012 compared with the six months ended December 31, 2011. The increase in research and development expenses primarily reflected a $5.4 million increase in employee-related costs, which included our annual merit increase and additional headcount associated with our recent acquisitions, a $1.4 million increase in temporary employee expenses, and a $1.3 million increase in infrastructure-related costs.

Selling, General, and Administrative Expenses. Selling, general, and administrative expenses increased $1.3 million to $19.0 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2012 compared with the quarter ended December 31, 2011. The increase in selling, general, and administrative expenses primarily reflected an $899,000 increase in support costs, a $414,000 increase in professional fees, and a $214,000 increase in employee-related costs, which included our annual merit increase and additional headcount associated with our recent acquisitions.

Selling, general, and administrative expenses increased $3.5 million to $37.9 million for the six months ended December 31, 2012 compared with the six months ended December 31, 2011. The increase in selling, general, and administrative expenses primarily reflected a $1.6 million increase in support costs, a $1.2 million increase in employee-related costs, which included our annual merit increase and additional headcount associated with our recent acquisitions, a $591,000 increase in professional fees, and a $375,000 increase in temporary employee expenses.

Provision for Income Taxes.

We account for income taxes under the asset and liability method. We consider the operating earnings of our foreign subsidiaries to be indefinitely invested outside the United States. Accordingly, no provision has been made for the U.S. federal, state, or foreign taxes that may result from future remittances of undistributed earnings of our foreign subsidiaries.

The provision for income taxes of $4.0 million for each of the three months ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, represented estimated federal, foreign, and state income taxes. The effective tax rate for the three months ended December 31, 2012 was 26.6% and diverged from the combined federal and state statutory rate primarily because of foreign income taxed at lower tax rates and the release of unrecognized tax benefits, partially offset by foreign withholding taxes, net unrecognized tax benefits associated with qualified stock options, and a net decrease to the liability for uncertain tax positions. The effective tax rate for the three months ended December 31, 2011 was 18.8% and diverged from the combined federal and state statutory rate primarily because of foreign income taxed at lower tax rates, the retroactive reinstatement of the federal research credit, and the state research credit, partially offset by foreign withholding taxes and net unrecognized tax benefit associated with qualified stock options. The provision for income taxes for the three months ended December 31, 2012 included a release of unrecognized tax benefits of $920,000 for the lapse of a statute that should have been recorded in the third quarter of fiscal 2012. The impact of this adjustment was not material to the consolidated financial statements for fiscal 2012 or to the estimated consolidated financial statements for fiscal 2013.

In May 2011, we were notified by the Service that our fiscal 2003 through 2006 and fiscal 2008 through 2010 would be subject to an audit. The early periods are being audited in connection with a mandatory review of tax refunds in excess of $2.0 million when we carried back our fiscal 2008 net operating loss. In October 2012, we received a final examination report with a total proposed tax deficiency of $2.0 million over the examination periods, excluding interest and penalties. We filed a protest in October 2012 to contest the proposed adjustments through the appeals process. While we believe our unrecognized tax benefits associated with the years and issues under audit are adequate, we can make no assurances that an assessment, if any, will not exceed our accrued unrecognized tax benefits.

On January 2, 2013 President Barack Obama signed into law the Act. The Act extends the federal research credit for two years retroactively from January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2013. As such, we will recognize approximately $2.5 million of tax benefits in our third fiscal quarter, the financial period that includes the enactment date.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Our cash and cash equivalents were $292.5 million as of December 31, 2012 compared with $305.0 million as of June 30, 2012, a decrease of $12.5 million. The decrease reflects the combination of $44.9 million provided from operating cash flows and $2.2 million of proceeds from the sales and maturities of non-current investments, offset by $20.9 million used for the purchase of property and equipment, $5.0 million used for the acquisition of a business, $4.6 million used for the payment of contingent consideration, and $31.3 million used to repurchase 1,240,440 shares of our common stock. We consider earnings of our foreign subsidiaries indefinitely invested overseas and have made no provision for income or withholding taxes that may result from a future repatriation of those earnings. As of December 31, 2012, $268.0 million of cash and cash equivalents was held by our foreign subsidiaries. If these funds are needed for our operations in the United States, we would be required to accrue and pay U.S. federal, foreign, and state taxes to repatriate these funds.

Cash Flows from Operating Activities. Operating activities during the six months ended December 31, 2012 generated net cash of $44.9 million compared with $60.2 million of net cash generated during the six months ended December 31, 2011. For the six months ended December 31, 2012, net cash provided by operating activities was primarily attributable to net income of $17.2 million plus adjustments for non-cash charges of $20.2 million, and a $7.6 million net change in operating assets and liabilities. The net change in operating assets and liabilities was primarily attributable to a $5.1 million decrease in accounts receivable, a $7.0 million increase in other accrued liabilities, partially offset by a $6.4 million decrease in income taxes payable and a $3.1 million decrease in accounts payable. From June 30, 2012 to December 31, 2012, our days sales outstanding decreased from 68 to 62 days and our inventory turns remained unchanged at 9.

Cash Flows from Investing Activities. Our investing activities primarily relate to purchases of property and equipment and business purchases. Investing activities during the six months ended December 31, 2012 used net cash of $23.7 million compared with $3.8 million during the six months ended December 31, 2011. During the six months ended December 31, 2012, net cash used in investing activities consisted of $20.9 million used for the purchase of property and equipment (which included $11.9 million for the purchase of buildings and land), $5.0 million used for the acquisition of a business, partially offset by proceeds of $2.2 million from the sale and redemption of non-current investments.

Cash Flows from Financing Activities. Net cash used in financing activities for the six months ended December 31, 2012 was $33.6 million compared with $21.1 million for the six months ended December 31, 2011. Net cash used in financing activities for the six months ended December 31, 2012 included $31.3 million used to repurchase 1,240,440 shares of our common stock as well as $4.6 million used for the portion of the payment of contingent consideration identified as a financing activity.

Common Stock Repurchase Program. Our Board of Directors has cumulatively authorized $520.0 million for our stock repurchase program, expiring in October 2013. The program authorizes us to purchase our common stock in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions, depending upon market conditions and other factors. The number of shares purchased and the timing of purchases is based on the level of our cash balances, general business and market conditions, and other factors, including alternative investment opportunities. Common stock purchased under this program is held as treasury stock. From April 2005 through December 31, 2012, we purchased 17,024,532 shares of our common stock in the open market for an aggregate cost of $445.2 million. Treasury shares purchased prior to August 28, 2008 were not subject to the stock split on that date. As of December 31, 2012, we had $74.8 million remaining under our common stock repurchase program.

Bank Credit Facility. We maintain a $50.0 million working capital line of credit with Wells Fargo Bank. The Wells Fargo Bank revolving line of credit, which expires on September 1, 2013, provides for an interest rate equal to the prime lending rate or 250 basis points above LIBOR, depending on whether we choose a variable or fixed rate, respectively. We had not borrowed any amounts under the line of credit as of December 31, 2012.

$100 Million Shelf Registration. We have registered an aggregate of $100.0 million of common stock and preferred stock for issuance in connection with acquisitions, which shares generally will be freely tradable after their issuance under Rule 145 of the Securities Act unless held by an affiliate of the acquired company, in which case such shares will be subject to the volume and manner of sale restrictions of Rule 144.

Liquidity and Capital Resources. We believe our existing cash and cash equivalents and anticipated cash flows from operating activities will be sufficient to meet our working capital and other cash requirements for at least the next 12 months. Our future capital requirements will depend on many factors, including our revenue, the timing and extent of spending to support product development efforts, costs related to protecting our intellectual property, the expansion of sales and marketing activities, the timing of introductions of new products and enhancements to existing products, the costs to ensure access to adequate manufacturing capacity, the costs of maintaining sufficient space or renovating recently acquired building space for our expanding workforce, the continuing market acceptance of our product solutions, our common stock repurchase program, and the amount and timing of our investments in, or acquisitions of, other technologies or companies. Further equity or debt financing may not be available to us on acceptable terms or at all. If sufficient funds are not available or are not available on acceptable terms, our ability to take advantage of business opportunities or to respond to competitive pressures could be limited or severely constrained.

Our non-current investments consist of ARS investments, which have failed to settle in auctions. These investments are not liquid, and in the event we need to access these funds, we will not be able to do so without a loss of principal, unless redeemed by the issuers or a future auction on these investments is successful.

Based on our ability to access our cash and cash equivalents, our expected operating cash flows, and our other sources of cash, we do not anticipate the lack of liquidity on these investments will affect our ability to operate our business as usual. Further, we do not anticipate the need to remit any undistributed earnings of our foreign subsidiaries to meet our working capital and other cash requirements.

Contractual Obligations and Commercial Commitments

Our material contractual obligations and commercial commitments were presented as of June 30, 2012 in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year then ended. Except as discussed below, there have been no material changes in those obligations during the first six months of fiscal 2013.

We have unrecognized tax benefits of $23.0 million. We were previously under audit by a tax agency and we received the final examination report in September 2012. In response to the final examination report, we filed our protest in October 2012 and contested the proposed adjustments through the appeals process. While we believe our unrecognized tax benefits associated with the years and issues under audit are adequate, we can make no assurances that an assessment, if any, will not exceed our accrued unrecognized tax benefits. Currently we anticipate resolving our protest with the Service during our fiscal 2013; otherwise, the appeal process will likely extend into our fiscal 2014 and could result in a change to our unrecognized tax benefits.

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Our market risk has not changed materially from the interest rate and foreign currency exchange risks disclosed in Item 7A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2012.

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

As of the end of the period covered by this report, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have reviewed and evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures, which included inquiries made to certain other of our employees. Based on their evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have each concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are designed and are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure and are effective and sufficient to ensure that we record, process, summarize, and report information required to be disclosed by us in our periodic reports filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, within the time periods specified by the SEC’s rules and forms.

During the fiscal quarter covered by this report, there have not been any changes in our internal control over financial reporting that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II—OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

Our cumulative authorization for our common stock repurchase program is $520.0 million. The remaining amount authorized for the repurchase of our common stock through October 2013 is $74.8 million. Repurchases under our common stock repurchase program during the three-month period ended December 31, 2012 were as follows:

Total

Maximum

Number of

Dollar Value

of Shares

Average

Purchased

that May

Total

Price

as Part of

Yet Be

Number

Paid

Publicly

Purchased

of Shares

per

Announced

Under the

Period

Purchased

Program (1)

Program

September 30, 2012—October 27, 2012

—

103,561,000

October 28, 2012—November 24, 2012

833,815

24.20

833,815

83,381,000

November 25, 2012—December 29, 2012

321,484

26.58

321,484

74,835,000

Total

1,155,299

24.86

(1)	Program announced in April 2005. Balance remaining under the program is available through October 2013.

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS



10.24(f)*		Form of Deferred Stock Award Agreement for Market Stock Units for Amended and Restated 2010 Incentive Compensation Plan

10.28(a)*		Amended and Restated Change of Control Severance Agreement entered into by Richard Bergman as of November 15, 2012

10.32*		Form of Change of Control Severance Agreement entered into with the following executive officers as of November 15, 2012: Kathy Bayless, Kevin Barber, Bret Sewell, Stan Swearingen, Mark Vena, and Alex Wong

10.33		Agreement of Purchase and Sale and Escrow Instructions dated as of October 19, 2012 between Orchard Partners, LLC and the registrant

10.33(a)		First Amendment to Agreement of Purchase and Sale and Escrow Instructions dated as of November 19, 2012 between Orchard Partners, LLC and the registrant

31.1		Certification of Chief Executive Officer

31.2		Certification of Chief Financial Officer

32.1		Section 1350 Certification of Chief Executive Officer

32.2		Section 1350 Certification of Chief Financial Officer

101.INS		XBRL Instance Document

101.SCH		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document

101.CAL		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document

101.DEF		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document

101.LAB		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document

101.PRE		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

*	Indicates a contract with management or compensatory plan or arrangement.

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 thereunto duly authorized.


	SYNAPTICS INCORPORATED

Date: February 1, 2013	By:	/s/ Richard A. Bergman
	Name:	Richard A. Bergman
	Title:	President and Chief Executive Officer

Date: February 1, 2013	By:	/s/ Kathleen A. Bayless
	Name:	Kathleen A. Bayless
	Title:	Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Secretary, and Treasurer

INDEX TO EXHIBITS


Exhibit
Number		Exhibit

10.24(f)*		Form of Deferred Stock Award Agreement for Market Stock Units for Amended and Restated 2010 Incentive Compensation Plan

10.28(a)*		Amended and Restated Change of Control Severance Agreement entered into by Richard Bergman as of November 15, 2012

10.32*		Form of Change of Control Severance Agreement entered into with the following executive officers as of November 15, 2012: Kathy Bayless, Kevin Barber, Bret Sewell, Stan Swearingen, Mark Vena, and Alex Wong

10.33		Agreement of Purchase and Sale and Escrow Instructions dated as of October 19, 2012 between Orchard Partners, LLC and the registrant

10.33(a)		First Amendment to Agreement of Purchase and Sale and Escrow Instructions dated as of November 19, 2012 between Orchard Partners, LLC and the registrant

101.INS		XBRL Instance Document

31.1		Certification of Chief Executive Officer

31.2		Certification of Chief Financial Officer

32.1		Section 1350 Certification of Chief Executive Officer

32.2		Section 1350 Certification of Chief Financial Officer

101.SCH		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document

101.CAL		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document

101.DEF		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document

101.LAB		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document

101.PRE		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

*	Indicates a contract with management or compensatory plan or arrangement.

EX-10.24(F)

Exhibit 10.24(f)

SYNAPTICS INCORPORATED

2010 INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN

DEFERRED STOCK AWARD AGREEMENT FOR MARKET STOCK UNITS

Synaptics Incorporated (the “Company”) wishes to grant to [ ] (the “Participant”) a Deferred Stock Award (the “Award”) pursuant to the provisions of the Company’s 2010 Incentive Compensation Plan, as amended (the “Plan”). The Award will entitle the Participant to shares of Stock from the Company, if the Participant meets the vesting requirements described herein. Therefore, pursuant to the terms of the attached Notice of Grant (“Notice of Grant”) and this Deferred Stock Award Agreement (the “Agreement”), the Company grants the Participant the number of Deferred Stock Units listed below in Section 2.

The details of the Award are as follows:

1. Grant Pursuant to Plan. This Award is granted pursuant to the Plan, which is incorporated herein for all purposes. The Participant hereby acknowledges receipt of a copy of the Plan and agrees to be bound by all of the terms and conditions of this Agreement and of the Plan. All capitalized terms in this Agreement shall have the meaning assigned to them in this Agreement, or, if such term is not defined in this Agreement, such term shall have the meaning assigned to it under the Plan.

2. Deferred Stock Award.

(a) Grant. The Company hereby grants to the Participant a number of Deferred Stock Units as of [Grant Date] (the “Grant Date”) in three (3) tranches (each, a “Tranche”), as follows:

(i) the first tranche of Deferred Stock Units (“Tranche One”) shall be an amount equal to [ ], multiplied by the Payout Factor, which shall be determined as of [ ], or, if earlier, as of the day immediately prior to the effective date of a Change in Control;

(ii) the second tranche of Deferred Stock Units (“Tranche Two”) shall be an amount equal to [ ], multiplied by the Payout Factor, which shall be determined as of [ ], or, if earlier, as of the day immediately prior to the effective date of a Change in Control; and

(iii) the third tranche of Deferred Stock Units (“Tranche Three”) shall be an amount equal to [ ], multiplied by the Payout Factor, which shall be determined as of [ ], or, if earlier, as of the day immediately prior to the effective date of a Change in Control.

Such number of Deferred Stock Units may be adjusted from time to time pursuant to Section 10(c) of the Plan.

(b) Certain Definitions. For purposes of this Agreement, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:

(i) “Beginning Company TSR” shall mean the average closing price for the Company’s common stock during the three (3) month period immediately prior to [ ], as reported in The Wall Street Journal.

(ii) “Beginning SOX TSR” shall mean the average closing price for the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index during the three (3) month period immediately prior to [ ] , as reported in The Wall Street Journal.

(iii) “Change in Control” shall mean any of the following:

(A) a change in control of a nature that would be required to be reported in response to Item 6(e) of Schedule 14A of Regulation 14A promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or if Item 6(e) is no longer in effect, any regulations issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which serve similar purposes;

(B) the following individuals no longer constitute a majority of the members of the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”): (1) the individuals who, as of the date of this Agreement constitute the Board (the “Current Directors”); (2) the individuals who thereafter are elected to the Board and whose election, or nomination for election, to the Board was approved by a vote of all of the Current Directors then still in office (such directors becoming “Additional Directors” immediately following their election); and (3) the individuals who are elected to the Board and whose election, or nomination for election, to the Board was approved by a vote of all of the Current Directors and Additional Directors then still in office (such directors also becoming “Additional Directors” immediately following their election);

(C) a tender offer or exchange offer is made whereby the effect of such offer is to take over and control the Company, and such offer is consummated for the equity securities of the Company representing more than 50% of the combined voting power of the Company’s then outstanding voting securities;

(D) upon the consummation of a transaction approved by the stockholders of the Company of a merger, consolidation, recapitalization, or reorganization of the Company, a reverse stock split of outstanding voting securities, or consummation of any such transaction if stockholder approval is not obtained, other than any such transaction that would result in more than 50% of the total voting power represented by the voting securities of the surviving entity outstanding immediately after such transaction being beneficially owned by the holders of outstanding voting securities of the Company immediately prior to the transaction, with the voting power of each such continuing holder relative to other such continuing holders not substantially altered in the transaction;

(E) upon the consummation of a transaction approved by the stockholders of the Company of a plan of complete liquidation of the Company or an agreement for the sale or disposition by the Company of all or a substantial portion of the Company’s assets to another person, which is not a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (i.e., 50% or more of the total assets of the Company); or

(F) any “person” (as that term is used in Sections 13(d) and 14(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) is or becomes the “beneficial owner” (as defined in Rule 13d-3 under that Act), directly or indirectly of more than 50% of the total voting power represented by the Company’s then outstanding voting securities.

(iv) “Change in Control Deferred Stock Units” shall mean with respect to each Tranche consisting entirely of Non-Vested Deferred Stock Units immediately prior to the effective date of a Change in Control, the number of Deferred Stock Units subject to each Tranche (i.e., Tranche One, Tranche Two, and/or Tranche Three) as multiplied by the Payout Factor, multiplied by a fraction, the numerator shall be the number of days that elapsed during the period beginning on [ ] and ending on the effective date of the Change in Control, and the denominator shall be the number of days in the Performance Period applicable to Tranche for which the Change in Control Deferred Stock Units is being determined.

(v) “Company TSR” shall mean (A) the Ending Company TSR minus the Beginning Company TSR divided by (B) the Beginning Company TSR, with the quotient expressed as a percentage.

(vi) “Ending Company TSR” shall mean the average closing price for the Company’s common stock during the three (3) month period immediately prior to the end date of the Performance Period applicable to the Tranche for which the Payout Factor is being determined, as reported in The Wall Street Journal; provided, however, that if a Change in Control occurs during a Performance Period, the Ending Company TSR shall mean (A) the value of the consideration offered for a share of the Company’s common stock in the Change in Control or (B) in the event that there is no consideration offered for a share of the Company’s common stock in the Change in Control, the average closing price for the Company’s common stock during the three (3) month period ending on the day immediately prior to the effective date of the Change in Control, as reported in The Wall Street Journal.

(vii) “Ending SOX TSR” shall mean the average closing price for the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index during the three (3) month period immediately prior to the end date of the Performance Period applicable to the Tranche for which the Payout Factor is being determined, as reported in The Wall Street Journal; provided, however, that if a Change in Control occurs during a Performance Period, the Ending SOX TSR shall mean the average closing price for the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index during the three (3) month period ending on the day immediately prior to the effective date of the Change in Control, as reported in The Wall Street Journal.

(viii) “Good Cause” shall mean any one (1) or more of the following: (A) the Participant’s willful, material, and irreparable breach of any employment, consulting, or change in control agreement between Participant and the Company or a Related Entity (a “Service Agreement”); (B) the Participant’s gross negligence in the performance or intentional nonperformance (continuing for thirty (30) days after receipt of written notice of need to cure) of any of the Participant’s material duties and responsibilities to the Company; (C) the Participant’s willful dishonesty, fraud, or misconduct with respect to the business or affairs of the Company, which materially and adversely affects the operations or reputation of the Company; (D) the Participant’s indictment for, conviction of, or guilty plea to a felony crime involving dishonesty or moral turpitude whether or not relating to the Company; or (E) a confirmed positive illegal drug test result.

(ix) “Good Reason” shall mean the occurrence of any of the following events without the Participant’s prior written approval: (A) the Participant is demoted by means of a material reduction in authority, responsibilities, or duties; (B) the Participant’s annual base salary for a fiscal year (“Base Salary”) is reduced to a level that is less than 90% of the Base Salary paid to the Participant during the prior fiscal year or Participant’s Targeted Bonus is reduced to a level that is less than 90% of the Targeted Bonus for the Participant during the prior fiscal year; (C) the Participant is required to render his or her principal duties from a Company location that is more than fifty (50) miles from a Company location from which the Participant performs his or her principal duties at the earlier of the time the Participant entered into any Service Agreement or the date of this Agreement, in either case other than as has been previously contemplated by the Company and the Participant; or (D) the Company breaches a material provision of any Service Agreement.

(x) “Non-Vested Deferred Stock Units” means any portion of the Deferred Stock Units subject to this Agreement that has not become vested pursuant to Section 3 hereof.

(xi) “Payout Factor” shall mean 100%,

(A) plus the percentage by which the Company TSR exceeds the SOX TSR, multiplied by two (2), if the Company TSR exceeds the SOX TSR determined as of the last day of the Performance Period, or, if earlier, as of the day immediately prior to the effective date of the Change in Control, as applicable; or

(B) minus the percentage by which the SOX TSR exceeds the Company TSR, multiplied by two (2), if the SOX TSR exceeds the Company TSR determined as of the last day of the Performance Period, or, if earlier, as of the day immediately prior to the effective date of the Change in Control, as applicable.

In no event, however, shall the Payout Factor be greater than 200% or less than 0%. The Payout Factor shall be determined as of the last day of each Performance Period, or, if earlier, as of the day immediately prior to the effective date of a Change in Control.

(xii) “Performance Period” shall mean, with respect to each Tranche, as follows:

(A) the Performance Period for Tranche One shall begin on [ ] and end on [ ];

(B) the Performance Period for Tranche Two shall begin on [ ] and end on [ ]; and

(xiii) “SOX TSR” shall mean (A) the Ending SOX TSR minus the Beginning SOX TSR divided by (B) the Beginning SOX TSR, with the quotient expressed as a percentage.

(xiv) “Targeted Bonus” shall mean, for each fiscal year of the Company, either (i) a bonus program in which the Participant shall be entitled to participate, which provides the Participant with a reasonable opportunity, based on the past compensation practices of the Company and the Participant’s then base salary, to maintain or increase the Participant’s total compensation compared to the previous fiscal year or (ii) a targeted bonus based on such factors as the Board may determine.

(xv) “Vested Deferred Stock Units” means any portion of the Deferred Stock Units subject to this Agreement that is and has become vested pursuant to Section 3 hereof.

3. Vesting and Forfeiture of Deferred Stock Units.

(a) Vesting. The Deferred Stock Units shall become vested in the following amounts, at the following times (a “Vesting Date”) and upon the following conditions, provided that the Continuous Service of the Participant continues through and on the applicable Vesting Date:


Amount of Deferred Stock Units	Vesting Date
Tranche One		[	]
Tranche Two		[	]
Tranche Three		[	]

There shall be no proportionate or partial vesting of Deferred Stock Units in or during the months, days, or periods prior to each Vesting Date, and except as otherwise provided in Sections 3(b), 3(c), or 3(d) hereof, all vesting of Deferred Stock Units shall occur only on the applicable Vesting Date.

(b) Acceleration of Vesting Upon Change in Control. In the event that during the Participant’s Continuous Service, a Change in Control occurs during a Performance Period, the Change in Control Deferred Stock Units shall become immediately vested as of the effective date of the Change in Control. After giving effect to the preceding sentence, any Non-Vested Deferred Stock Units with respect to each Tranche shall continue to become vested on the applicable Vesting Date for such Tranche.

(c) Acceleration of Vesting Upon Termination. Notwithstanding any other term or provision of this Agreement, in the event that the Participant’s Continuous Service is terminated either by the Company without Good Cause or by the Participant for Good Reason during the eighteen (18) month period immediately following a Change in Control, all Non-Vested Deferred Stock Units subject to this Agreement shall become immediately vested as of the date of the termination of the Participant’s Continuous Service.

(d) Acceleration of Vesting at Committees’ Discretion. Notwithstanding any other term or provision of this Agreement, the Committee shall be authorized, in its sole discretion, based upon its review and evaluation of the performance of the Participant and of the Company, to accelerate the vesting of any Non-Vested Deferred Stock Units subject to this Agreement, at such times and upon such terms and conditions as the Committee shall deem advisable.

(e) Forfeiture. If the Participant’s Continuous Service is terminated for any reason, any Deferred Stock Units that are not Vested Deferred Stock Units, and that do not become Vested Deferred Stock Units pursuant to this Section 3, shall be forfeited immediately upon such termination of Continuous Service without any payment to the Participant. The Committee shall have the power and authority to enforce on behalf of the Company any rights of the Company under this Agreement in the event of the Participant’s forfeiture of Non-Vested Deferred Stock Units pursuant to this Section 3.

4. Settlement of Deferred Stock Units Award.

(a) Delivery of Stock. The Company shall deliver to the Participant one (1) share of Stock for each Vested Deferred Stock Unit subject of this Agreement (or, in the event there are no longer shares of Stock, in lieu of such Stock, the equivalent value of the stock or other securities of a successor or acquiring entity or cash to which the Participant would have been entitled to receive for such Stock). Shares of Stock (or the equivalent value of the stock or other securities of a successor or acquiring entity or cash) corresponding to the Vested Deferred Stock Units shall be delivered within thirty (30) days of the applicable Vesting Date of the Vested Deferred Stock Units; provided, however, that shares of Stock corresponding to the Change in Control Deferred Stock Units that vest on account of a Change in Control shall be delivered immediately prior to the consummation of the transaction constituting a Change in Control.

(b) Once shares of Stock are delivered with respect to Vested Deferred Stock Units, such Vested Deferred Stock Units shall terminate and the Company shall have no further obligation to deliver shares of Stock for such Vested Deferred Stock Units.

(c) Distribution to Specified Employees. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Participant is a “Specified Employee”, within the meaning under Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and the Treasury Regulations and other guidance promulgated or issued thereunder (“Section 409A”), then no distributions otherwise required to be made under this Agreement on account of the Participant’s “Separation from Service”, within the meaning under Section 409A, shall be made before the date that is six (6) months after the date of the Participant’s “Separation from Service” or, if earlier, the date of the Participant’s death if such deferral is required to comply with Section 409A.

5. Rights with Respect to Deferred Stock Units.

(a) No Rights as Shareholder until Delivery. The Participant shall not have any rights, benefits, or entitlements with respect to any Stock subject to this Agreement unless and until the Stock has been delivered to the Participant. On or after delivery of the Stock, the Participant shall have, with respect to the Stock delivered, all of the rights of an equity interest holder of the Company, including the right to vote the Stock and the right to receive all dividends, if any, as may be declared on the Stock from time to time.

(b) No Restriction on Certain Transactions. Notwithstanding any term or provision of this Agreement to the contrary, the existence of this Agreement, or of any outstanding Deferred Stock Units awarded hereunder, shall not affect in any manner the right, power, or authority of the Company or any Related Entity to make, authorize, or consummate: (i) any or all adjustments, recapitalizations, reorganizations, or other changes in the Company’s or any Related Entity’s capital structure or its business; (ii) any merger, consolidation, or similar transaction by or of the Company or any Related Entity; (iii) any offer, issue, or sale by the Company or any Related Entity of any capital stock of the Company or any Related Entity, including any equity or debt securities, or preferred or preference stock that would rank prior to or on parity with the shares of Stock represented by the Deferred Stock Units and/or that would include, have or possess other rights, benefits, and/or preferences superior to those that such shares of Stock includes, has or possesses, or any warrants, options, or rights with respect to any of the foregoing; (iv) the dissolution or liquidation of the Company or any Related Entity; (v) any sale, transfer, or assignment of all or any part of the stock, assets, or business of the Company or any Related Entity; or (vi) any other corporate transaction, act, or proceeding (whether of a similar character or otherwise).

6. Adjustments in Case of Certain Corporate Transactions. In the event of any reorganization, merger, consolidation, or other form of corporate transaction that does not constitute a Change in Control in which the Company does not survive, or that does not constitute a Change in Control in which the shares of Stock are exchanged for or converted into securities issued by another entity, then the successor or acquiring entity or an affiliate thereof may, with the consent of the Committee, assume this Award or substitute an equivalent award. If the successor or acquiring entity or an affiliate thereof does not cause such an assumption or substitution, then immediately prior to and contingent on the consummation of a corporate transaction as described in this Section 6, the Company shall treat such corporate transaction as a Change in Control for purposes of this Agreement, including accelerating vesting and settlement of any Non-Vested Deferred Stock Units pursuant to Sections 3(b) and 4(a) hereof.

7. Tax Provisions.

(a) Tax Consequences. The Participant has reviewed with the Participant’s own tax advisors the federal, state, local, and foreign tax consequences of this investment and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. The Participant is relying solely on such advisors and not on any statements or representations of the Company or any of its agents. The Participant understands that the Participant (and not the Company) shall be responsible for any tax liability that may arise as a result of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

(b) Withholding Obligations. At the time the Award is granted, or at any time thereafter as requested by the Company, the Participant hereby authorizes withholding from payroll and any other amounts payable to the Participant, including the shares of Stock deliverable pursuant to this Award, and otherwise agrees to make adequate provision for, any sums required to satisfy the federal, state, local, and foreign tax withholding obligations of the Company or a Related Entity, if any, which arise in connection with the Award.

The Company, in compliance with any applicable legal conditions or restrictions, shall withhold from fully vested shares of Stock otherwise deliverable to the Participant upon the vesting of the Award a number of whole shares of Stock having a Fair Market Value, as determined by the Company as of the date the Participant recognizes income with respect to those shares of Stock, not in excess of the amount of tax required to be withheld by law (or such lower amount as may be necessary to avoid adverse financial accounting treatment). Any adverse consequences to the Participant arising in connection with such Stock withholding procedure shall be the Participant’s sole responsibility.

Unless the tax withholding obligations of the Company or any Related Entity are satisfied, the Company shall have no obligation to issue a certificate for such shares of Stock.

8. Consideration. With respect to the value of the shares of Stock to be delivered pursuant to the Award, such shares of Stock are granted in consideration for the services the Participant shall provide to the Company during the Participant’s Continuous Service.

9. Transferability. The Deferred Stock Units granted under this Agreement are not transferable otherwise than by will or under the applicable laws of descent and distribution. In addition, the Deferred Stock Units shall not be assigned, negotiated, pledged, or hypothecated in any way (whether by operation of law or otherwise), and the Deferred Stock Units shall not be subject to execution, attachment, or similar process.

10. General Provisions.

(a) Employment At Will. Nothing in this Agreement or in the Plan shall confer upon the Participant any right to continue in the service of the Company or its Related Entities for any period of specific duration or interfere with or otherwise restrict in any way the rights of the Company (or any Related Entity employing or retaining the Participant) or of the Participant, which rights are hereby expressly reserved by each, to terminate the Participant’s service at any time for any reason, with or without cause.

(b) Notices. Any notice required to be given under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed effective upon personal delivery or upon deposit in the U.S. mail, registered or certified, postage prepaid and properly addressed to the party entitled to such notice at the address indicated below such party’s signature line on this Agreement or at such other address as such party may designate by ten (10) days’ advance written notice under this section to all other parties to this Agreement.

(c) No Limit on Other Compensation Arrangements. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall preclude the Company from adopting or continuing in effect other or additional compensation arrangements, and those arrangements may be either generally applicable or applicable only in specific cases.

(d) Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is or becomes or is deemed to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any jurisdiction or would disqualify this Agreement or the Award under any applicable law, that provision shall be construed or deemed amended to conform to applicable law (or if that provision cannot be so construed or deemed amended without materially altering the purpose or intent of this Agreement and the Award, that provision shall be stricken as to that jurisdiction and the remainder of this Agreement and the Award shall remain in full force and effect).

(e) No Trust or Fund Created. Neither this Agreement nor the grant of the Award shall create or be construed to create a trust or separate fund of any kind or a fiduciary relationship between the Company and the Participant or any other person. The Deferred Stock Units subject to this Agreement represent only the Company’s unfunded and unsecured promise to issue Stock to the Participant in the future. To the extent that the Participant or any other person acquires a right to receive payments from the Company pursuant to this Agreement, that right shall be no greater than the right of any unsecured general creditor of the Company.

(f) Cancellation of Award. If any Deferred Stock Units subject to this Agreement are forfeited, then from and after such time, the person from whom such Deferred Stock Units are forfeited shall no longer have any rights to such Deferred Stock Units or the corresponding shares of Stock. Such Deferred Stock Units shall be deemed forfeited in accordance with the applicable provisions hereof.

(g) Participant Undertaking. The Participant hereby agrees to take whatever additional action and execute whatever additional documents the Company may deem necessary or advisable in order to carry out or effect one or more of the obligations or restrictions imposed on either the Participant or the shares of Stock deliverable pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement.

(h) Amendment, Modification, and Entire Agreement. No provision of this Agreement may be modified, waived, or discharged unless that waiver, modification, or discharge is agreed to in writing and signed by the Participant and the Committee. This Agreement constitutes the entire contract between the parties hereto with regard to the subject matter hereof. This Agreement is made pursuant to the provisions of the Plan and shall in all respects be construed in conformity with the terms of the Plan. In the event of a conflict between the Plan and this Agreement, the terms of the Plan shall govern. The Participant further acknowledges that as of the Grant Date, this Agreement and the Plan set forth the entire understanding between the Participant and the Company regarding the acquisition of Stock pursuant to this Award and supersede all prior oral and written agreements on that subject with the exception of awards from the Company previously granted and delivered to the Participant. No agreements or representations, oral or otherwise, express or implied, with respect to the subject matter hereof have been made by either party which are not set forth expressly in this Agreement.

(i) Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the state of Delaware without regard to the conflict-of-laws rules thereof or of any other jurisdiction.

(j) Interpretation. The Participant accepts this Award subject to all the terms and provisions of this Agreement and the terms and conditions of the Plan. The undersigned Participant hereby accepts as binding, conclusive, and final all decisions or interpretations of the Committee upon any questions arising under this Agreement.

(k) Successors and Assigns. The provisions of this Agreement shall inure to the benefit of, and be binding upon, the Company and its successors and assigns and upon the Participant, the Participant’s assigns and the legal representatives, heirs, and legatees of Participant’s estate, whether or not any such person shall have become a party to this Agreement and have agreed in writing to join herein and be bound by the terms hereof. The Company may assign its rights and obligations under this Agreement, including, but not limited to, the forfeiture provision of Section 3(e) hereof to any person or entity selected by the Committee.

(l) Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.

(m) Headings. Headings are given to the Sections and Subsections of this Agreement solely as a convenience to facilitate reference. The headings shall not be deemed in any way material or relevant to the construction or interpretation of this Agreement or any provision thereof.

(n) Non-Waiver of Breach. The waiver by any party hereto of the other party’s prompt and complete performance, or breach or violation, of any term or provision of this Agreement shall be effected solely in a writing signed by such party, and shall not operate nor be construed as a waiver of any subsequent breach or violation, and the waiver by any party hereto to exercise any right or remedy which he, she, or it may possess shall not operate nor be construed as the waiver of such right or remedy by such party, or as a bar to the exercise of such right or remedy by such party, upon the occurrence of any subsequent breach or violation.

(o) Complete Agreement. This Agreement (together with those agreements and documents expressly referred to herein, for the purposes referred to herein) embody the complete and entire agreement and understanding between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersede any and all prior promises, assurances, commitments, agreements, undertakings or representations, whether oral, written, electronic or otherwise, and whether express or implied, which may relate to the subject matter hereof in any way. No provision of any employment, consulting, change in control, or other agreement, policy, practice, or arrangement, whether written or unwritten, as may be amended or modified from time to time, shall apply to or in any way modify or amend this Agreement.

11. Representations. The Participant acknowledges and agrees that the Participant has reviewed the Agreement in its entirety, has had an opportunity to obtain the advice of counsel prior to executing and accepting the Award, and fully understands all provisions of the Award.

12. Compliance with Section 409A.

(a) General. It is the intention of both the Company and the Participant that the benefits and rights to which the Participant could be entitled pursuant to this Agreement comply with Section 409A, to the extent that the requirements of Section 409A are applicable thereto, and the provisions of this Agreement shall be construed in a manner consistent with that intention.

(b) No Representations as to Section 409A Compliance. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company does not make any representation to the Participant that the Deferred Stock Units awarded pursuant to this Agreement are exempt from, or satisfy, the requirements of Section 409A, and the Company shall have no liability or other obligation to indemnify or hold harmless the Participant or any Beneficiary for any tax, additional tax, interest or penalties that the Participant or any Beneficiary may incur in the event that any provision of this Agreement, or any amendment or modification thereof or any other action taken with respect thereto is deemed to violate any of the requirements of Section 409A.

(c) No Acceleration of Payments. Neither the Company nor the Participant, individually or in combination, may accelerate any payment or benefit that is subject to Section 409A, except in compliance with Section 409A and the provisions of this Agreement, and no amount that is subject to Section 409A shall be paid prior to the earliest date on which it may be paid without violating Section 409A.

(d) Treatment of Each Installment as a Separate Payment. For purposes of applying the provisions of Section 409A to this Agreement, each separately identified amount to which the Participant is entitled under this Agreement shall be treated as a separate payment. In addition, to the extent permissible under Section 409A, any series of installment payments under this Agreement shall be treated as a right to a series of separate payments.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement on the day and year first indicated above.


SYNAPTICS INCORPORATED

By:
Title:


PARTICIPANT


Address:

[Signature Page to Deferred Stock Unit Agreement]

EX-10.28(A)

Exhibit 10.28(a)

AMENDED AND RESTATED

CHANGE OF CONTROL SEVERANCE AGREEMENT

AMENDED AND RESTATED CHANGE OF CONTROL SEVERANCE AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”), by and between SYNAPTICS INCORPORATED, a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), and Richard Bergman (“Executive”) is entered into as of the 15th day of November, 2012.

RECITALS

A. The Company is engaged primarily in the business of the development and supply of custom-designed user interface solutions that enable people to interact more easily and intuitively with a wide variety of mobile computing and communications devices (collectively, the “Business”).

B. Executive is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company.

C. The Company and Executive are parties to that certain Change of Control Severance Agreement, dated as of October 4, 2011 (the “Prior Agreement”).

D. The Company and the Executive desire to enter into this Agreement to amend, restate, and supersede the Prior Agreement.

E. The Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) has determined that it is in the best interests of the Company and its stockholders to assure that the Company will continue to have the continued dedication of Executive despite the possibility, threat, or occurrence of a Change of Control (as defined below) of the Company.

F. The Board continues to believe it is imperative to diminish the inevitable distraction of Executive by virtue of the personal uncertainties and risks created by a pending or threatened Change of Control, to encourage Executive’s full attention and dedication to the Company currently and in the event of any threatened or pending Change of Control, and to provide Executive with compensation arrangements upon a Change of Control that afford Executive with a requisite amount of individual financial security and are competitive with those of other corporations. In order to accomplish these objectives, the Board has caused the Company to enter into this Agreement.

AGREEMENT

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises, terms, covenants, and conditions set forth herein and the performance of each, it is hereby agreed as follows:

1. Definitions.

(a) Change of Control. For the purpose of this Agreement, a “Change of Control” shall mean any of the following:

(i) Change of Control. A change in control of a nature that would be required to be reported in response to Item 6(e) of Schedule 14A of Regulation 14A promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or if Item 6(e) is no longer in effect, any regulations issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which serve similar purposes;

(ii) Turnover of Board. The following individuals no longer constitute a majority of the members of the Board: (A) the individuals who, as of the date of this Agreement constitute the Board (the “Current Directors”); (B) the individuals who thereafter are elected to the Board and whose election, or nomination for election, to the Board was approved by a vote of all of the Current Directors then still in office (such directors becoming “Additional Directors” immediately following their election); and (C) the individuals who are elected to the Board and whose election, or nomination for election, to the Board was approved by a vote of all of the Current Directors and Additional Directors then still in office (such directors also becoming “Additional Directors” immediately following their election);

(iii) Tender Offer. A tender offer or exchange offer is made whereby the effect of such offer is to take over and control the Company, and such offer is consummated for the equity securities of the Company representing more than fifty percent (50%) of the combined voting power of the Company’s then outstanding voting securities;

(iv) Merger or Consolidation. Upon the consummation of a transaction approved by the stockholders of the Company of a merger, consolidation, recapitalization, or reorganization of the Company, a reverse stock split of outstanding voting securities, or consummation of any such transaction if stockholder approval is not obtained, other than any such transaction that would result in more than fifty percent (50%) of the total voting power represented by the voting securities of the surviving entity outstanding immediately after such transaction being beneficially owned by the holders of outstanding voting securities of the Company immediately prior to the transaction, with the voting power of each such continuing holder relative to other such continuing holders not substantially altered in the transaction;

(v) Liquidation or Sale of Assets. Upon the consummation of a transaction approved by the stockholders of the Company of a plan of complete liquidation of the Company or an agreement for the sale or disposition by the Company of all or a substantial portion of the Company’s assets to another person, which is not a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (i.e., fifty percent (50%) or more of the total assets of the Company); or

(vi) Stockholdings. Any “person” (as that term is used in Sections 13(d) and 14(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) is or becomes the “beneficial owner” (as defined in Rule 13d-3 under that Act), directly or indirectly of more than fifty percent (50%) of the total voting power represented by the Company’s then outstanding voting Securities.

(b) Change of Control Period. The “Change of Control Period” shall mean the period commencing on the Effective Date and ending on the eighteen (18) month anniversary of the Effective Date.

(c) Effective Date. The “Effective Date” shall be the closing date of the transaction on which a Change of Control occurs.

(d) Good Cause. “Good Cause,” as it applies to the determination of the Company to terminate the employment of an Executive, shall mean any one or more of the following: (i) Executive’s willful, material, and irreparable breach of this Agreement; (ii) Executive’s gross negligence in the performance or intentional nonperformance (continuing for thirty (30) days after receipt of written notice of need to cure) of any of Executive’s material duties and responsibilities hereunder; (iii) Executive’s willful dishonesty, fraud, or misconduct with respect to the business or affairs of the Company, which materially and adversely affects the operations or reputation of the Company; (iv) Executive’s indictment for, conviction of, or guilty plea to a felony crime involving dishonesty or moral turpitude whether or not relating to the Company; or (v) a confirmed positive illegal drug test result.

(e) Good Reason. “Good Reason,” as it applies to the determination by an Executive to terminate his employment with the Company, shall mean the occurrence of any of the following events without Executive’s prior written approval: (i) Executive is demoted by means of a material reduction in authority, responsibilities, or duties; (ii) Executive’s annual base salary for a fiscal year (“Base Salary”) is reduced to a level that is less than ninety percent (90%) of the Base Salary paid to Executive during the prior fiscal year or Executive’s Targeted Bonus is reduced to a level that is less than ninety percent (90%) of the Targeted Bonus for Executive during the prior fiscal year; (iii) Executive is required to render his principal duties from a Company location that is more than fifty (50) miles from a Company location from which Executive performs his principal duties at the time Executive entered into this Agreement other than as has been previously contemplated by the Company and Executive; or (iv) the Company breaches a material provision of this Agreement.

(f) Insurance Coverage. “Insurance Coverage” shall mean, for Executive and/or Executive’s family who are qualified to participate, as the case may be, all benefits under welfare benefit plans, practices, policies, and programs provided by the Company and its subsidiaries (including, without limitation, medical, prescription, dental, disability, salary continuance, employee life, group life, accidental death, and travel accident insurance plans and programs), at least as favorable as the most favorable of such plans, practices, policies, and programs in effect at any time during the one hundred eighty (180) day period immediately preceding the Effective Date or, if more favorable to Executive and/or Executive’s family, as in effect at any time thereafter with respect to other key executives.

(g) Targeted Bonus. “Targeted Bonus” shall mean, for each fiscal year of the Company, either (i) a bonus program in which Executive shall be entitled to participate, which provides Executive with a reasonable opportunity, based on the past compensation practices of the Company and Executive’s then base salary, to maintain or increase Executive’s total compensation compared to the previous fiscal year or (ii) a targeted bonus based on such factors as the Board may determine.

2. Term; Termination; Rights on Termination.

(a) Term. The term of this Agreement shall be for a period commencing on the date hereof and continuing until August 1, 2014.

(b) Termination. Executive’s employment under this Agreement may be terminated in any one of the followings ways:

(i) Death of Executive. The employment of Executive shall terminate during the Change of Control Period immediately upon Executive’s death. In the event Executive’s employment is terminated as a result of Executive’s death, Executive shall have no right under this Agreement to any severance compensation.

(ii) Disability of Executive. If, during the Change of Control Period, as a result of incapacity due to physical or mental illness or injury, Executive shall have been absent from Executive’s full-time duties hereunder for six (6) consecutive months, then thirty (30) days after giving written notice to Executive (which notice may occur before or after the end of such six (6) month period, but which shall not be effective earlier than the last day of such six (6) month period), the Company may terminate Executive’s employment provided Executive is unable to resume Executive’s full-time duties at the conclusion of such notice period. Also, Executive may terminate Executive’s employment if Executive’s health should become impaired to an extent that makes the continued performance of Executive’s duties hereunder hazardous to Executive’s physical or mental health or Executive’s life, provided that Executive shall have furnished the Company with a written statement from a qualified doctor to such effect and provided, further, that, at the Company’s request made within ten (10) days of the date of such written statement, Executive shall submit to an examination by a doctor selected by the Company who is reasonably acceptable to Executive or Executive’s doctor and such doctor shall have concurred in the conclusion of Executive’s doctor. In the event Executive’s employment is terminated as a result of Executive’s disability, Executive shall have no right under this Agreement to any severance compensation.

(iii) Termination by the Company for Good Cause. The Company may terminate Executive’s employment during the Change of Control Period upon ten (10) days prior written notice to Executive for Good Cause. In the event of a termination by the Company for Good Cause, Executive shall have no right under this Agreement to any severance compensation.

(iv) Termination by the Company Without Good Cause or by Executive with Good Reason. The Company may terminate Executive’s employment without Good Cause during the Change of Control Period upon the approval of a majority of the members of the Board, excluding Executive if Executive is a member of the Board. Executive may terminate Executive’s employment with Good Reason during the Change of Control Period upon ten (10) days prior written notice to the Company. For purposes of this paragraph 2(b)(iv), any good faith determination of “Good Reason” made by Executive shall be conclusive. Should the Company terminate Executive’s employment without Good Cause during the Change of Control Period or should Executive terminate Executive’s employment with Good Reason during the Change of Control Period, the Company shall, for a period of eighteen (18) months after

termination, pay to Executive on each regular payroll date as in effect on termination a pro-rata amount equal to the sum of (A) one hundred fifty percent (150%) of Executive’s Base Salary and (B) one hundred fifty percent (150%) of Executive’s Targeted Bonus, in each case for the fiscal year during which termination occurs. Further, if during the Change of Control Period the Company terminates Executive’s employment without Good Cause or Executive terminates Executive’s employment with Good Reason, (1) the Company shall, for a period of eighteen (18) months after termination, continue the Insurance Coverage if and to the extent required by COBRA by way of making the family medical insurance premium payments contemplated by COBRA; (2) the Company shall, for a period of eighteen (18) months after termination, maintain life insurance coverage comparable to that provided immediately prior to termination, if any, with the beneficiary designated by Executive; and (3) Executive shall be entitled to receive all other accrued but unpaid benefits relating to vacations, Insurance Coverage, and other executive perquisites through Executive’s last day of employment.

(v) Resignation by Executive Without Good Reason. Executive may without cause and without Good Reason terminate Executive’s own employment during the Change of Control Period, effective thirty (30) days after written notice is provided to the Company or such earlier time as any such resignation may be accepted by the Company. If Executive resigns or otherwise terminates Executive’s employment without Good Reason, Executive shall receive no severance compensation under this Agreement.

(vi) Effect on Stock Options and Deferred Stock Units. In the event Executive is terminated during the Change of Control Period by the Company without Good Cause or by Executive with Good Reason, all unvested stock options and deferred stock units (which shall not include “market stock units” that vest based on the achievement of a specified level of total stockholder return compared with a predetermined stock index over a performance period) held by Executive shall vest as of the day immediately preceding any such termination of Executive’s employment, provided that any options or deferred stock units granted prior to the date hereof that included specific provisions regarding accelerated vesting shall be unchanged. In addition, any vested stock options (including those vested as a result of this paragraph 2(b)(vi)) held by Executive shall be exercisable for ninety (90) days after the termination of Executive’s employment, but not beyond their original term.

(c) Payments to Termination Date. Upon termination of Executive’s employment under this Agreement for any reason provided above, Executive shall be entitled to receive all compensation earned and all benefits and reimbursements due through the effective date of termination. Additional compensation subsequent to termination, if any, will be due and payable to Executive only to the extent and in the manner expressly provided above. All other rights and obligations of the Company and Executive under this Agreement shall cease as of the effective date of termination, except that the Company’s obligations under paragraph 4 (relating to release of claims) and paragraph 9 (relating to indemnification of Executive) and Executive’s obligations under paragraph 4 (relating to release of claims), paragraph 5 (relating to non-solicitation), paragraph 6 (relating to return of Company property), paragraph 7 (relating to inventions), paragraph 8 (relating to trade secrets), and paragraph 10 (relating to prior agreements) shall survive such termination in accordance with their terms.

(d) Failure to Pay Executive. If termination of Executive’s employment arises out of the Company’s failure to pay Executive on a timely basis the amounts to which Executive is entitled under this Agreement or as a result of any other breach of this Agreement by the Company, as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction or pursuant to the provisions of paragraph 17, the Company shall pay all amounts and damages to which Executive may be entitled as a result of such breach, including interest thereon and all reasonable legal fees and expenses and other costs incurred by Executive to enforce Executive’s rights hereunder. Further, none of the provisions of paragraph 5 (relating to non-solicitation) shall apply in the event Executive’s employment under this Agreement is terminated as a result of a breach by the Company.

3. Certain Reduction of Payments by the Company.

(a) Potential Section 280G Reductions. Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, in the event that it shall be determined that any payment, distribution, or other action by the Company to or for the benefit of Executive (whether paid or payable or distributed or distributable pursuant to the terms of this Agreement or otherwise (a “Payment”)) would result in an “excess parachute payment” within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(i) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), and the value determined in accordance with Section 280G(d)(4) of the Code of the Payments, net of all taxes imposed on Executive (the “Net After-Tax Amount”), that Executive would receive would be increased if the Payments were reduced, then the Payments shall be reduced by an amount (the “Reduction Amount”) so that the Net After-Tax Amount after such reduction is greatest. For purposes of determining the Net After-Tax Amount, Executive shall be deemed to (i) pay federal income taxes at the highest marginal rates of federal income taxation for the calendar year in which the Payment is to be made, and (ii) pay applicable state and local income taxes at the highest marginal rate of taxation for the calendar year in which the Payment is to be made, net of the maximum reduction in federal income taxes which could be obtained from deduction of such state and local taxes.

(b) Determinations. Subject to the provisions of this paragraph 3(b), all determinations required to be made under this paragraph 3, including the Net After-Tax Amount, the Reduction Amount, and the Payment that is to be reduced pursuant to paragraph 3(a), and the assumptions to be utilized in arriving at such determinations, shall be made by the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm (the “Accounting Firm”), which shall provide detailed supporting calculations both to the Company and Executive within fifteen (15) business days of the receipt of notice from Executive that there has been a Payment, or such earlier time as is requested by the Company. The Accounting Firm’s decision as to which Payments are to be reduced shall be made (i) only from Payments that the Accounting Firm determines reasonably may be characterized as “parachute payments” under Section 280G of the Code; (ii) first, only from Payments that are required to be made in cash; (iii) only with respect to any amounts that are not payable pursuant to a “nonqualified deferred compensation plan” subject to Section 409A of the Code, until those payments have been reduced to zero; and (iv) in reverse chronological order, to the extent that any Payments subject to reduction are made over time (e.g., in installments). In no event, however, shall any Payments be reduced if and to the extent such reduction would cause a violation of Section 409A of the Code or other applicable law. All fees and expenses of the Accounting Firm shall be borne solely by the Company. Any determination by the Accounting Firm shall be binding upon the Company and Executive.

4. Release of Claims. The Company’s obligations under paragraph 2(b)(iv) and paragraph 2(b)(vi) are contingent upon Executive’s executing (and not revoking during any applicable revocation period) a valid, enforceable, full and unconditional release of all claims Executive may have against the Company (whether known or unknown) as of the date of termination in such form as provided by the Company no later than sixty (60) days after the date of termination. If the foregoing release is executed and delivered and no longer subject to revocation within sixty (60) days after the date of termination, then the following shall apply:

(a) To the extent any payments due to Executive under paragraph 2(b)(iv) are not “deferred compensation” for purposes of Section 409A of the Code, then such payments shall commence upon the first regular payroll date immediately after the date the release is executed and no longer subject to revocation (the “Release Effective Date”). The first such cash payment shall include payment of all amounts that otherwise would have been due prior to the Release Effective Date under the terms of this Agreement had such payments commenced after the date of termination, and any payments to be made thereafter shall continue as provided herein. The delayed payments shall in any event expire at the time such payments would have expired had such payments commenced after the date of termination.

(b) To the extent any payments due to Executive under paragraph 2(b)(iv) are “deferred compensation” for purposes of Section 409A of the Code, then such payments shall commence upon the sixtieth (60^th) day following the date of termination. The first such cash payment shall include payment of all amounts that otherwise would have been due prior thereto under the terms of this Agreement had such payments commenced after the date of termination, and any payments to be made thereafter shall continue as provided herein. The delayed payments shall in any event expire at the time such payments would have expired had such payments commenced immediately following the date of termination.

5. Restrictive Covenants.

(a) Non-Solicitation. Executive acknowledges, represents and agrees that during the Change of Control Period, and for a period for which severance payments are being made by the Company to Executive in accordance with this Agreement, Executive will not:

(i) Directly or indirectly attempt to encourage, induce or otherwise solicit, directly or indirectly, any employee of the Company, or any of its affiliates or subsidiaries, to breach his employment agreement or to leave their employment; and

(ii) Call upon any prospective acquisition candidate, on Executive’s own behalf or on behalf of any person, which candidate was, to Executive’s knowledge after due inquiry, either called upon by the Company, or any of its affiliates or subsidiaries, or for which the Company made an acquisition analysis, for the purpose of acquiring such candidate.

(b) Reasonable Restraint. The parties acknowledge that covenants and restrictions set forth in this paragraph 5 and paragraph 8, subparagraphs included, are necessary to protect the legitimate business interests of the Company and do not prevent Executive from earning a livelihood. The parties agree that, if the scope of enforceability of any or all the restrictive covenants set forth in this Agreement is in any way disputed at any time, a court may modify and enforce the covenant(s) to the extent it believes to be reasonable under the circumstances existing at that time.

(c) Enforcement. Executive agrees that the breach by him of this paragraph 5 and paragraph 8, subparagraphs included, could not reasonably or adequately be compensated in damages in an action at law, and that the Company shall be entitled to injunctive relief which may include, but shall not be limited to, restraining Executive from engaging in any activity that would breach this Agreement. However, no remedy conferred by any of the specific provisions of this paragraph 5 and paragraph 8, subparagraphs included, is intended to be exclusive of any other remedy and each and every remedy shall be cumulative and shall be in addition to every other remedy given hereunder, or now or hereafter existing in law or in equity, or by statute or otherwise. The election of any one or more remedies by the Company shall not constitute a waiver of the right to pursue other available remedies.

6. Return of Company Property. All records, designs, patents, business plans, financial statements, manuals, memoranda, lists, and other property delivered to or compiled by Executive by or on behalf of the Company (or its subsidiaries) or its representatives, vendors, or customers that pertain to the business of the Company (or its subsidiaries) shall be and remain the property of the Company and be subject at all times to its discretion and control. Likewise, all correspondence, reports, records, charts, advertising materials, and other similar data pertaining to the business, activities, or future plans of the Company (or its subsidiaries) that is collected by Executive shall be delivered promptly to the Company without request by it upon termination of Executive’s employment.

7. Inventions. Executive shall disclose promptly to the Company any and all significant conceptions and ideas for inventions, improvements, and valuable discoveries, whether patentable or not, which are conceived or made by Executive, solely or jointly with another, during the period of employment, and which are directly related to the business or activities of the Company (or its subsidiaries), and which Executive conceives as a result of Executive’s employment by the Company. Executive hereby assigns and agrees to assign all Executive’s interests therein to the Company or its nominee. Whenever requested to do so by the Company, Executive shall execute any and all applications, assignments, and other instruments that the Company shall deem necessary to apply for and obtain Letters Patent of the United States or any foreign country or to otherwise protect the Company’s interest therein.

8. Trade Secrets. Executive acknowledges that during the course of Executive’s employment, Executive had access to various trade secrets, whether in existence or proposed, and confidential information of the Company. Such information includes, but is not limited to, business plans, schematics, blue prints, software, hardware, financial information, manuals, training programs, profit margins, marketing plans, customer information, and the specific terms of the Company’s relationships or agreements with its respective significant vendors or customers. Executive agrees that he shall not disclose such information or use it in any way, at any time in the future, except to the extent such information becomes publicly available through lawful and proper means, or to the extent that Executive is required to disclose such information pursuant to subpoena. If such information is requested pursuant to a subpoena, Executive must give immediate and timely notice to the Company, so that the Company has a reasonable opportunity to seek judicial relief to preclude disclosure, if necessary. Without limitation, the prohibition in this paragraph includes Executive’s use of such information to directly or indirectly solicit any manufacturer, manufacturer’s representative, or customer of the Company with whom Executive had contact during his employment, and Executive’s use of such information to directly or indirectly interfere with the advantageous business relationship(s) between the Company and any of its customers, vendors, or suppliers.

9. Indemnification. In the event Executive is made a party to any threatened, pending, or completed action, suit, or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative, or investigative (other than an action by the Company against Executive), by reason of the fact that Executive is or was performing services under this Agreement, then the Company shall indemnify Executive against all expenses (including attorneys’ fees), judgments, fines, and amounts paid in settlement, as actually and reasonably incurred by Executive in connection therewith to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law. The advancement of expenses shall be mandatory. In the event that both Executive and the Company are made a party to the same third-party action, complaint, suit, or proceeding, the Company agrees to engage competent legal representation, and Executive agrees to use the same representation, provided that if counsel selected by the Company shall have a conflict of interest that prevents such counsel from representing Executive, Executive may engage separate counsel and the Company shall pay all attorneys’ fees of such separate counsel. Further, while Executive is expected at all times to use Executive’s best efforts to faithfully discharge Executive’s duties under this Agreement, Executive cannot be held liable to the Company for errors or omissions made in good faith if Executive has not exhibited gross, willful, and wanton negligence and misconduct or performed criminal and fraudulent acts that materially damage the business of the Company. Notwithstanding this paragraph 9, the provision of any written indemnification agreement applicable to the directors and officers of the Company to which Executive shall be a party shall apply rather than this paragraph 9 to the extent inconsistent with this paragraph 9. Without limiting the foregoing, the Company shall continue to maintain coverage for Executive under any directors’ and officers’ liability insurance policies for a period of six (6) years following any termination of Executive’s employment during the Change of Control Period by the Company without Good Cause or by Executive with Good Reason.

10. No Prior Agreements. Executive hereby represents and warrants to the Company that the execution of this Agreement by Executive and Executive’s employment by the Company and the performance of Executive’s duties hereunder will not violate or be a breach of any agreement with a former employer, client, or any other person or entity. Further, Executive agrees to indemnify the Company for any claim, including, but not limited to, attorneys’ fees and expenses of investigation, by any such third party that such third party may now have or may hereafter come to have against the Company based upon or arising out of any non-competition, invention, or secrecy agreement between Executive and such third party that was in existence as of the date of this Agreement.

11. Specified Employee. Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement to the contrary, if Executive is a “specified employee” as defined in Section 409A of the Code, Executive shall not be entitled to any payments or benefits the right to which provides for a “deferral of compensation” within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code, and whose payment or provision is triggered by Executive’s termination of employment (whether such payments or benefits are provided to Executive under this Agreement or under any other plan, program or arrangement of the Company), until (and any payments or benefits suspended hereby shall be paid in a lump sum on) the earlier of (i) the date which is the first business day following the six (6) month anniversary of Executive’s “separation from service” (within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code) for any reason other than death or (ii) Executive’s date of death, and such payments or benefits that, if not for the six (6) month delay described herein, would be due and payable prior to such date shall be made or provided to Executive on such date. The Company shall make the determination as to whether Executive is a “specified employee” in good faith in accordance with its general procedures adopted in accordance with Section 409A of the Code and, at the time of Executive’s “separation of service” will notify Executive whether or not he is a “specified employee.”

12. Savings Clause. This Agreement is intended to satisfy the requirements of Section 409A of the Code with respect to amounts subject thereto, and shall be interpreted and construed consistent with such intent; provided that, notwithstanding the other provisions of this paragraph 12 and the paragraph above entitled, “Specified Employee”, with respect to any right to a payment or benefit hereunder (or portion thereof) that does not otherwise provide for a “deferral of compensation” within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code, it is the intent of the parties that such payment or benefit will not so provide. Any payments due under this Agreement on account of termination of employment shall be paid only if the termination of employment constitutes a “separation from service” within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code. No reimbursement payable to Executive pursuant to any provisions of this Agreement or pursuant to any plan or arrangement of the Company shall be paid later than the last day of the calendar year following the calendar year in which the related expense was incurred, and no such reimbursement during any calendar year shall affect the amounts eligible for reimbursement in any other calendar year, except, in each case, to the extent that the right to reimbursement does not provide for a “deferral of compensation” within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code. Any right to installment payments under this Agreement shall be treated as a right to a series of separate payments for purposes of Section 409A of the Code. Furthermore, if either party notifies the other in writing that, based on the advice of legal counsel, one or more of the provisions of this Agreement contravenes any regulations or Treasury guidance promulgated under Section 409A of the Code or causes any amounts to be subject to interest or penalties under Section 409A of the Code, the parties shall promptly and reasonably consult with each other (and with their legal counsel), and shall use their reasonable best efforts, to reform the provisions hereof to (a) maintain to the maximum extent practicable the original intent of the applicable provisions without violating the provisions of Section 409A of the Code or increasing the costs to the Company of providing the applicable benefit or payment and (b) to the extent practicable, to avoid the imposition of any tax, interest or other penalties under Section 409A of the Code upon Executive or the Company.

13. Assignment; Binding Effect. Executive understands that Executive is being employed by the Company on the basis of Executive’s personal qualifications, experience, and skills. Executive agrees, therefore, Executive cannot assign all or any portion of Executive’s performance under this Agreement. Subject to the preceding two (2) sentences and the express provisions of paragraph 14 below, this Agreement shall be binding upon, inure to the benefit of and be enforceable by the parties hereto and their respective heirs, legal representatives, successors, and assigns.

14. Complete Agreement. This Agreement is not a promise of future employment. Except as specifically provided herein, Executive has no oral representations, understandings, or agreements with the Company or any of its officers, directors, or representatives covering the same subject matter as this Agreement. This written Agreement is the final, complete, and exclusive statement and expression of the agreement between the Company and Executive and of all the terms of this Agreement, and it cannot be varied, contradicted, or supplemented by evidence of any prior or contemporaneous oral or written agreements. This written Agreement may not be later modified except by a further writing signed by a duly authorized officer of the Company and Executive, and no term of this Agreement may be waived except by writing signed by the party waiving the benefit of such term. This Agreement hereby supersedes any other employment agreements or understandings, written or oral, between the Company and Executive.

15. Notice. Whenever any notice is required hereunder, it shall be given in writing addressed as follows:


		To the Company:		3120 Scott Boulevard Santa Clara, California 95054 Attention: Corporate Secretary

		To Executive:		3120 Scott Boulevard Santa Clara, California 95054

		In either case with a copy to:		Greenberg Traurig, LLP 2375 East Camelback Road Suite 700 Phoenix, Arizona 85016 Attention: Robert S. Kant, Esq.

Notice shall be deemed given and effective on the earlier of three (3) days after the deposit in the U.S. mail of a writing addressed as above and sent first class mail, certified, return receipt requested, or when actually received. Either party may change the address for notice by notifying the other party of such change in accordance with this paragraph 15.

16. Severability; Headings. If any portion of this Agreement is held invalid or inoperative, the other portions of this Agreement shall be deemed valid and operative and, so far as is reasonable and possible, effect shall be given to the intent manifested by the portion held invalid or inoperative. The paragraph headings herein are for reference purposes only and are not intended in any way to describe, interpret, define or limit the extent or intent of this Agreement or of any part hereof.

17. Mediation Arbitration. All disputes arising out of this Agreement shall be resolved as set forth in this paragraph 17. If any party hereto desires to make any claim arising out of this Agreement (“Claimant”), then such party shall first deliver to the other party (“Respondent”) written notice (“Claim Notice”) of Claimant’s intent to make such claim explaining Claimant’s reasons for such claim in sufficient detail for Respondent to respond. Respondent shall have ten (10) business days from the date the Claim Notice was given to Respondent to object in writing to the claim (“Notice of Objection”), or otherwise cure any breach hereof alleged in the Claim Notice. Any Notice of Objection shall specify with particularity the reasons for such objection. Following receipt of the Notice of Objection, if any, Claimant and Respondent shall immediately seek to resolve by good faith negotiations the dispute alleged in the Claim Notice, and may at the request of either party, utilize the services of an independent mediator. If Claimant and Respondent are unable to resolve the dispute in writing within ten (10) business days from the date negotiations began, then without the necessity of further agreement of Claimant or Respondent, the dispute set forth in the Claim Notice shall be submitted to binding arbitration (except for claims arising out of paragraph 7 hereof), initiated by either Claimant or Respondent pursuant to this paragraph 17. Such arbitration shall be conducted before a panel of three (3) arbitrators in San Jose, California, in accordance with the Employment Arbitration Rules and Mediation Procedures of the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) then in effect provided that the parties may agree to use arbitrators other than those provided by the AAA. The arbitrators shall not have the authority to add to, detract from, or modify any provision hereof. The arbitrators shall have the authority to order all remedies otherwise available in a civil court, including, without limitation, back-pay, severance compensation, vesting of stock-based compensation (or cash compensation in lieu of vesting of stock-based compensation), reimbursement of costs, including those incurred to enforce this Agreement, and interest thereon in the event the arbitrators determine that Executive was terminated without Good Cause, as defined herein, or that the Company has otherwise materially breached this Agreement. A decision by a majority of the arbitration panel shall be final and binding. The arbitration shall be conducted consistent with all applicable law, and the arbitration award shall be in writing, in a form capable of review if required by applicable law. Judgment may be entered on the arbitrators’ award in any court having jurisdiction. The direct expense of any mediation or arbitration proceeding and, to the extent Executive prevails, all reasonable legal fees shall be borne by the Company.

18. No Participation in Severance Plans. Except as contemplated by this Agreement or any other agreement or policy specifically made applicable to Executive, Executive acknowledges and agrees that the compensation and other benefits set forth in this Agreement are and shall be in lieu of any compensation or other benefits that may otherwise be payable to or on behalf of Executive arising from a Change of Control during the Change of Control Period pursuant to the terms of any severance pay arrangement of the Company or any affiliate thereof, or any other similar arrangement of the Company or any affiliates thereof providing for benefits upon termination of employment.

19. Governing Law. This Agreement shall in all respects be construed according to the laws of the state of California, notwithstanding the conflict of laws provisions of such state.

20. Counterparts; Facsimile. This Agreement may be executed by facsimile and in two (2) or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall constitute but one and the same instrument.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the day and year first above written.


SYNAPTICS INCORPORATED

By:		/s/ Francis Lee
Name:		Francis Lee
Title:		Chairman of the Board
Its:

EXECUTIVE:

/s/ Richard Bergman
Richard Bergman

EX-10.32

Exhibit 10.32

CHANGE OF CONTROL SEVERANCE AGREEMENT

CHANGE OF CONTROL SEVERANCE AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”), by and between SYNAPTICS INCORPORATED, a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), and [ ] (“Executive”) is entered into as of the [ ] day of [ ].

RECITALS

B. Executive is an executive of the Company who has been designated by the Board of Directors or the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors to become a party to this Agreement.

C. The Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) has determined that it is in the best interests of the Company and its stockholders to assure that the Company will have the continued dedication of Executive despite the possibility, threat, or occurrence of a Change of Control (as defined below) of the Company.

D. The Board believes it is imperative to diminish the inevitable distraction of Executive by virtue of the personal uncertainties and risks created by a pending or threatened Change of Control, to encourage Executive’s full attention and dedication to the Company currently and in the event of any threatened or pending Change of Control, and to provide Executive with compensation arrangements upon a Change of Control that afford Executive with a requisite amount of individual financial security and are competitive with those of other corporations. In order to accomplish these objectives, the Board has caused the Company to enter into this Agreement.

AGREEMENT

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises, terms, covenants, and conditions set forth herein and the performance of each, it is hereby agreed as follows:

1. Definitions.

(a) Change of Control. For the purpose of this Agreement, a “Change of Control” shall mean any of the following:

(i) Change of Control. A change in control of a nature that would be required to be reported in response to Item 6(e) of Schedule 14A of Regulation 14A promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or if Item 6(e) is no longer in effect, any regulations issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which serve similar purposes;

(ii) Turnover of Board. The following individuals no longer constitute a majority of the members of the Board: (A) the individuals who, as of the date of this Agreement constitute the Board (the “Current Directors”); (B) the individuals who thereafter are elected to the Board and whose election, or nomination for election, to the Board was approved by a vote of all of the Current Directors then still in office (such directors becoming “Additional Directors” immediately following their election); and (C) the individuals who are elected to the Board and whose election, or nomination for election, to the Board was approved by a vote of all of the Current Directors and Additional Directors then still in office (such directors also becoming “Additional Directors” immediately following their election);

(vi) Stockholdings. Any “person” (as that term is used in Sections 13(d) and 14(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) is or becomes the “beneficial owner” (as defined in Rule 13d-3 under that Act), directly or indirectly of more than fifty percent (50%) of the total voting power represented by the Company’s then outstanding voting Securities.

(b) Change of Control Period. The “Change of Control Period” shall mean the period commencing on the Effective Date and ending on the eighteen (18) month anniversary of the Effective Date.

(c) Effective Date. The “Effective Date” shall be the closing date of the transaction on which a Change of Control occurs.

(e) Good Reason. “Good Reason,” as it applies to the determination by an Executive to terminate his or her employment with the Company, shall mean the occurrence of any of the following events without Executive’s prior written approval: (i) Executive is demoted by means of a material reduction in authority, responsibilities, or duties; (ii) Executive’s annual base salary for a fiscal year (“Base Salary”) is reduced to a level that is less than ninety percent (90%) of the Base Salary paid to Executive during the prior fiscal year or Executive’s Targeted Bonus is reduced to a level that is less than ninety percent (90%) of the Targeted Bonus for Executive during the prior fiscal year; (iii) Executive is required to render his or her principal duties from a Company location that is more than fifty (50) miles from a Company location from which Executive performs his or her principal duties at the time Executive entered into this Agreement other than as has been previously contemplated by the Company and Executive; or (iv) the Company breaches a material provision of this Agreement.

2. Term; Termination; Rights on Termination.

(a) Term. The term of this Agreement shall be for a period commencing on the date hereof and continuing until [ ].

(b) Termination. Executive’s employment under this Agreement may be terminated in any one of the followings ways:

(iv) Termination by the Company Without Good Cause or by Executive with Good Reason. The Company may terminate Executive’s employment without Good Cause during the Change of Control Period upon the approval of a majority of the members of the Board, excluding Executive if Executive is a member of the Board. Executive may terminate Executive’s employment with Good Reason during the Change of Control Period upon ten (10) days prior written notice to the Company. For purposes of this paragraph 2(b)(iv), any good faith determination of “Good Reason” made by Executive shall be conclusive. Should the Company terminate Executive’s employment without Good Cause during the Change of Control Period or should Executive terminate Executive’s employment with Good Reason during the Change of Control Period, the Company shall, for a period of twelve (12) months after termination, pay to Executive on each regular payroll date as in effect on termination a pro-rata amount equal to the sum of (A) one hundred percent (100%) of Executive’s Base Salary and (B) one hundred percent (100%) of Executive’s Targeted Bonus, in each case for the fiscal year during which termination occurs. Further, if during the Change of Control Period the Company terminates Executive’s employment without Good Cause or Executive terminates Executive’s employment with Good Reason, (1) the Company shall, for a period of twelve (12) months after termination, continue the Insurance Coverage if and to the extent required by COBRA by way of making the family medical insurance premium payments contemplated by COBRA; (2) the Company shall, for a period of twelve (12) months after termination, maintain life insurance coverage comparable to that provided immediately prior to termination, if any, with the beneficiary designated by Executive; and (3) Executive shall be entitled to receive all other accrued but unpaid benefits relating to vacations, Insurance Coverage, and other executive perquisites through Executive’s last day of employment.

(v) Resignation by Executive Without Good Reason. Executive may without cause and without Good Reason terminate Executive’s own employment during the Change of Control Period, effective thirty (30) days after written notice is provided to the Company or such earlier time as any such resignation may be accepted by the Company. If Executive resigns or otherwise terminates Executive’s employment without Good Reason, Executive shall receive no severance compensation under this Agreement.

(vi) Effect on Stock Options and Deferred Stock Units. In the event Executive is terminated during the Change of Control Period by the Company without Good Cause or by Executive with Good Reason, all unvested stock options and deferred stock units (which shall not include “market stock units” that vest based on the achievement of a specified level of total stockholder return compared with a predetermined stock index over a performance period) held by Executive shall vest as of the day immediately preceding any such termination of Executive’s employment, provided that any options or deferred stock units granted prior to the date hereof that included specific provisions regarding accelerated vesting shall be unchanged. In addition, any vested stock options (including those vested as a result of this paragraph 2(b)(vi)) held by Executive shall be exercisable for ninety (90) days after the termination of Executive’s employment, but not beyond their original term.

3. Certain Reduction of Payments by the Company.

5. Restrictive Covenants.

(i) Directly or indirectly attempt to encourage, induce or otherwise solicit, directly or indirectly, any employee of the Company, or any of its affiliates or subsidiaries, to breach his or her employment agreement or to leave their employment; and

(c) Enforcement. Executive agrees that the breach by him or her of this paragraph 5 and paragraph 8, subparagraphs included, could not reasonably or adequately be compensated in damages in an action at law, and that the Company shall be entitled to injunctive relief which may include, but shall not be limited to, restraining Executive from engaging in any activity that would breach this Agreement. However, no remedy conferred by any of the specific provisions of this paragraph 5 and paragraph 8, subparagraphs included, is intended to be exclusive of any other remedy and each and every remedy shall be cumulative and shall be in addition to every other remedy given hereunder, or now or hereafter existing in law or in equity, or by statute or otherwise. The election of any one or more remedies by the Company shall not constitute a waiver of the right to pursue other available remedies.

8. Trade Secrets. Executive acknowledges that during the course of Executive’s employment, Executive had access to various trade secrets, whether in existence or proposed, and confidential information of the Company. Such information includes, but is not limited to, business plans, schematics, blue prints, software, hardware, financial information, manuals, training programs, profit margins, marketing plans, customer information, and the specific terms of the Company’s relationships or agreements with its respective significant vendors or customers. Executive agrees that he or she shall not disclose such information or use it in any way, at any time in the future, except to the extent such information becomes publicly available through lawful and proper means, or to the extent that Executive is required to disclose such information pursuant to subpoena. If such information is requested pursuant to a subpoena, Executive must give immediate and timely notice to the Company, so that the Company has a reasonable opportunity to seek judicial relief to preclude disclosure, if necessary. Without limitation, the prohibition in this paragraph includes Executive’s use of such information to directly or indirectly solicit any manufacturer, manufacturer’s representative, or customer of the Company with whom Executive had contact during his or her employment, and Executive’s use of such information to directly or indirectly interfere with the advantageous business relationship(s) between the Company and any of its customers, vendors, or suppliers.

15. Notice. Whenever any notice is required hereunder, it shall be given in writing addressed as follows:


		To the Company:		3120 Scott Boulevard Santa Clara, California 95054 Attention: Corporate Secretary

		To Executive:		3120 Scott Boulevard Santa Clara, California 95054

		In either case with a copy to:		Greenberg Traurig, LLP 2375 East Camelback Road Suite 700 Phoenix, Arizona 85016 Attention: Robert S. Kant, Esq.

Claimant and Respondent shall immediately seek to resolve by good faith negotiations the dispute alleged in the Claim Notice, and may at the request of either party, utilize the services of an independent mediator. If Claimant and Respondent are unable to resolve the dispute in writing within ten (10) business days from the date negotiations began, then without the necessity of further agreement of Claimant or Respondent, the dispute set forth in the Claim Notice shall be submitted to binding arbitration (except for claims arising out of paragraph 7 hereof), initiated by either Claimant or Respondent pursuant to this paragraph 17. Such arbitration shall be conducted before a panel of three (3) arbitrators in San Jose, California, in accordance with the Employment Arbitration Rules and Mediation Procedures of the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) then in effect provided that the parties may agree to use arbitrators other than those provided by the AAA. The arbitrators shall not have the authority to add to, detract from, or modify any provision hereof. The arbitrators shall have the authority to order all remedies otherwise available in a civil court, including, without limitation, back-pay, severance compensation, vesting of stock-based compensation (or cash compensation in lieu of vesting of stock-based compensation), reimbursement of costs, including those incurred to enforce this Agreement, and interest thereon in the event the arbitrators determine that Executive was terminated without Good Cause, as defined herein, or that the Company has otherwise materially breached this Agreement. A decision by a majority of the arbitration panel shall be final and binding. The arbitration shall be conducted consistent with all applicable law, and the arbitration award shall be in writing, in a form capable of review if required by applicable law. Judgment may be entered on the arbitrators’ award in any court having jurisdiction. The direct expense of any mediation or arbitration proceeding and, to the extent Executive prevails, all reasonable legal fees shall be borne by the Company.

19. Governing Law. This Agreement shall in all respects be construed according to the laws of the state of California, notwithstanding the conflict of laws provisions of such state.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the day and year first above written.


SYNAPTICS INCORPORATED

By:
Name:
Title:
Its:

EXECUTIVE:

[Signature Page to Change of Control Severance Agreement]

EX-10.33

Exhibit 10.33

AGREEMENT OF PURCHASE AND SALE AND ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS

This Agreement of Purchase and Sale and Escrow Instructions dated as of October 19, 2012 (the “Effective Date”), is between SYNAPTICS INCORPORATED, a Delaware corporation (“Seller”), and ORCHARD PARTNERS, LLC, a California limited liability company (“Buyer”).

ARTICLE 1

PURCHASE AND SALE OF PROPERTY

1.1 Sale. Seller is the owner of the Property described below and herewith agrees to sell to Buyer, and Buyer agrees to purchase from Seller, subject to the terms, covenants and conditions set forth herein, the Property. The “Property” consists of all of the following:

(a) Land. All of Seller’s estate, title, right and interest in and to that certain real property, consisting of approximately 2.59 acres of land, located at 3120 Scott Boulevard, Santa Clara, California, and more particularly described in Exhibit A attached hereto (the “Land”).

(b) Appurtenances. The interest of Seller, if any, in all rights, privileges and easements appurtenant to the Land, including, without limitation, all minerals and oil, gas and other hydrocarbon substances on and under the Land; development rights; rights of way; sidewalks; and all other appurtenances used in connection with the beneficial use and enjoyment of the Land (all of which are collectively referred to as the “Appurtenances”).

(c) Improvements. The interest of Seller in all structures, buildings and other improvements located on the Land, including, without limitation, a building consisting of approximately 76,522 leasable square feet located on the Land, and in all fixtures located therein or used in connection with the operation or occupancy thereof, including the existing heating, ventilating and air conditioning system and the existing diesel generator, but specifically excluding all of Seller’s trade fixtures, equipment and personal property, including, but not limited to, any cubicles, located on the Real Property and used in connection with the conduct of Seller’s business (all of which are collectively referred to as the “Improvements”). The Land, Appurtenances and Improvements are collectively referred to herein as the “Real Property.”

(d) Personal Property. The interest of Seller, if any, in all (i) site plans, architectural renderings, plans and specifications, engineering plans, as-built drawings, floor plans and other similar plans or diagrams (excluding any copyright applicable to such architectural renderings and/or plans), if any, which relate to the Real Property and are in Seller’s possession; (ii) licenses and permits which relate to the Real Property and are assignable by Seller to Buyer; and (iii) equipment, tools, machinery, supplies, and other personal property, if any, attached or pertaining to, or otherwise used in connection with the ownership of the Improvements and located within the Real Property, but specifically excluding all of Seller’s trade fixtures, equipment and personal property located on the Real Property and used in connection with the conduct of Seller’s business (the “Personal Property”).

(e) Intangible Property. The interest of Seller, if any, to the extent transferable, in any warranties and guarantees received by Seller from any contractors, subcontractors, suppliers or materialmen in connection with any construction, repairs or alteration of the Improvements, warranties on equipment and other goods constituting fixtures in the Improvements, and Seller’s interest, if any, in licenses and permits relating to the use and operation of the Property, but specifically excluding all of Seller’s intangible property used in connection with the conduct of Seller’s business (all of which are collectively referred to as the “Intangible Property”). After the Closing (as defined below), Seller shall have (and in that regard reserves to itself, on a non-exclusive basis) rights and benefits of any such indemnification, hold harmless and defense rights or causes of action assigned to Buyer at Closing hereunder as are necessary in defense of or otherwise in connection with any claims, actions or proceedings against Seller for which indemnity, hold harmless or defense is available thereunder.

1.2 Purchase Price.

(a) The purchase price of the Property is Fourteen Million Two Hundred Thirty-Four Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($14,234,000.00) (the “Purchase Price”).

(b) The Purchase Price shall be paid as follows:

(i) No later than 3 business days after the date that the last of Seller or Buyer executes this Agreement (the “Execution Date”), Buyer shall deposit into an escrow account (the “Escrow”) established with First American Title Insurance Company, National Commercial Services, 1737 North 1st Street, Suite 500, San Jose, CA 95112 (attention: Linda Tugade, Senior Escrow Officer), Direct: 408.579.8340, Fax: 408.451.7928, Email: ltugade@firstam.com (the “Title Company”) by wire transfer or cashier’s check the sum of Two Hundred Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($200,000.00) (the “Deposit”). The Deposit shall be placed by Title Company in an interest-bearing account, with interest accruing in the name of Buyer (except as otherwise provided in this Agreement in the event of a breach or default by Buyer) and, if applicable, credited to the Purchase Price upon the Closing (as defined below). The interest accrued on the Deposit, or applicable portion thereof, while in escrow shall be deemed part of the Deposit for purposes of this Agreement. If Buyer fails to timely deposit the Deposit into the Escrow, Seller may immediately terminate this Agreement, without waiving Seller’s other rights.

(ii) Upon the expiration of the Feasibility Period referred to in Section 2.2(b) below (provided Buyer has delivered the Approval Notice (as hereinafter defined)), the Deposit, which shall include the additional deposit described below in Section 1.2(b)(iii), shall become non-refundable to Buyer (except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement) and shall be credited against the Purchase Price at the Closing (defined in Section 1.2(b)(iv) below).

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(iii) Within 2 business days following expiration of the Feasibility Period (provided Buyer has delivered the Approval Notice), Buyer shall deposit into the Escrow with the Title Company by wire transfer or cashier’s check the additional sum of Three Hundred Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($300,000.00), which additional deposit shall become part of the Deposit. If Buyer fails to timely deposit the additional deposit into the Escrow, Buyer shall be in breach of this Agreement. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, if Closing fails to occur for any reason whatsoever, except Buyer’s default, the Deposit shall be returned to Buyer.

(iv) The balance of the Purchase Price (subject to the apportionments and credits provided for in this Agreement) shall be deposited into the Escrow for payment to Seller, all in cash, at the consummation of the purchase and sale transaction contemplated hereunder (the “Closing”). In addition to payment of the balance of the Purchase Price at the Closing, Buyer shall accept title to the Property as of the Closing hereunder in accordance with Section 4.1.

(c) THE PARTIES HERETO AGREE THAT SELLER’S ECONOMIC DETRIMENT RESULTING FROM THE REMOVAL OF THE PROPERTY FROM THE REAL ESTATE MARKET FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME AND ANY CARRYING AND OTHER COSTS INCURRED AFTER THE REMOVAL OF THE PROPERTY FROM THE REAL ESTATE MARKET ARE IMPRACTICABLE OR EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO ASCERTAIN. THE PARTIES HERETO AGREE THAT THE AMOUNT OF THE DEPOSIT (TO THE EXTENT FUNDED), INCLUDING ANY INTEREST ACCRUED THEREON, IS A REASONABLE ESTIMATE OF THE DAMAGES THAT WILL BE INCURRED BY SELLER IN THE EVENT THE CLOSING FAILS TO OCCUR DUE TO A DEFAULT OR BREACH OF THIS AGREEMENT BY BUYER. BUYER AGREES THAT IN THE EVENT THE CLOSING FAILS TO OCCUR DUE TO SUCH DEFAULT OR BREACH BY BUYER OF BUYER’S OBLIGATION TO PURCHASE THE PROPERTY, SELLER, AS ITS SOLE REMEDY (EXCEPT FOR SELLER’S CONTINUING RIGHT TO ENFORCE BUYER’S DUTY TO RESTORE THE REAL PROPERTY AND TO DEFEND AND INDEMNIFY SELLER, AS PROVIDED IN THIS AGREEMENT, WHICH EXPRESSLY SURVIVES THE CLOSING AND ANY TERMINATION OF THIS AGREEMENT), SHALL BE ENTITLED TO RECEIVE AND RETAIN THE DEPOSIT (TO THE EXTENT FUNDED) AS LIQUIDATED DAMAGES PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 1671, 1676 AND 1677 OF THE CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE, AND SHALL NOT BE DEEMED TO CONSTITUTE A FORFEITURE OR PENALTY WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 3275 OR SECTION 3369 OF THE CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE, OR ANY SIMILAR PROVISION. SELLER HEREBY WAIVES THE REMEDY OF SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE WITH RESPECT TO ANY DEFAULT BY BUYER OF ITS OBLIGATION TO PURCHASE THE PROPERTY, AND AGREES THAT THE LIQUIDATED DAMAGES SET FORTH HEREIN SHALL BE SELLER’S SOLE REMEDY AT LAW AND IN EQUITY IN THE EVENT BUYER DEFAULTS OR BREACHES IN ITS OBLIGATION TO PURCHASE THE PROPERTY HEREUNDER. THIS LIQUIDATED DAMAGES PROVISION SHALL NOT BE APPLICABLE TO ANY DEFAULT OR BREACH BY BUYER OF ANY INDEMNIFICATION, DEFENSE OR HOLD HARMLESS OBLIGATION OR RESTORATION OBLIGATION OF BUYER UNDER THIS AGREEMENT THAT SURVIVES THE TERMINATION OF THIS AGREEMENT, OR ANY OTHER OBLIGATION OF BUYER THAT SURVIVES THE TERMINATION OF THIS AGREEMENT. THIS LIQUIDATED DAMAGES PROVISION ALSO SHALL NOT SERVE AS A LIMITATION ON THE AMOUNT OF ATTORNEYS’ FEES THAT SELLER MAY PURSUE OR COLLECT FROM BUYER IN THE EVENT SELLER INCURS ATTORNEYS’ FEES IN ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT OR RETAIN THE LIQUIDATED DAMAGES REFERRED TO HEREIN. BY INITIALING THIS SECTION 1.2(c) BELOW, SELLER AND BUYER AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THIS SECTION 1.2(c).

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INITIALS: SELLER /s/ JH INITIALS: BUYER /s/ MB

1.3 Independent Contract Consideration. The Deposit being delivered by Buyer includes the amount of One Hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($100.00) as independent consideration (“Independent Contract Consideration”) for Seller’s execution of this Agreement and agreement to sell the Property to Buyer on and subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, including, without limitation, the grant to Buyer of the right to conduct its due diligence investigation of the Property and the grant to Buyer of the right to terminate this Agreement (pursuant to Section 2.2(b) below) on or before the expiration of the Feasibility Period in connection with such due diligence investigation. The Independent Contract Consideration is not applicable to the Purchase Price and shall be retained by Seller in the event of the Closing or any termination of this Agreement.

ARTICLE 2

CONDITIONS

2.1 Conditions Precedent to Buyer’s Obligation. Subject to the terms of this Agreement, including approval of the Feasibility Period, Buyer’s obligation to purchase the Property is conditioned upon the following (all of which, other than 2.1(g), 2.1(h), 2.1(i) and 2.1(j) below, Buyer agrees to satisfy during the Feasibility Period, if at all):

(a) Buyer’s review and approval in Buyer’s sole and absolute discretion of a current ALTA (2006) commitment to issue extended coverage title insurance, issued by First American Title Insurance Company (“Title Insurer”) in favor of Buyer in the full amount of the Purchase Price, together with copies of all documents and instruments referenced in the Requirements and Schedule B (Exceptions) section (“Title Commitment”), and a current ALTA-ACSM certified survey of the Real Property (“ALTA Survey”), in sufficient detail to support the issuance of a ALTA (2006) extended coverage owner’s policy of title insurance at Closing. After execution of this Agreement, Buyer shall order the Title Commitment and the ALTA Survey. The ALTA Survey will be obtained by Buyer at Buyer’s sole expense.

(b) Buyer’s review and approval in Buyer’s sole and absolute discretion of the physical condition of the Property, including, without limitation, the structural, electrical, and mechanical condition of the Property and the presence or absence of “Hazardous Materials” (defined below) in or from its soil and groundwater, or anywhere else in or around the Property. For purposes of this Agreement, the term “Hazardous Materials” shall mean any chemical, substance, waste or material which is deemed hazardous, toxic, a pollutant or a contaminant, under any federal, state or local statute, law, ordinance, rule, regulation or judicial or administrative order or decisions, now or hereafter in effect, or which has been shown to have significant adverse effects on human health or the environment. Hazardous Materials shall include, without limitation, substances defined as “hazardous substances,” “hazardous materials,” or “toxic substances” in the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 9601, et seq.; the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act, 49 U.S.C. § 1801, et seq.; the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, 42 U.S.C. § 6901, et seq.; in the regulations adopted and publications promulgated pursuant to such laws; and in the Hazardous Materials storage, use or discharge laws, regulations and ordinances of the County of Santa Clara.

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(c) Buyer’s review and approval in Buyer’s sole and absolute discretion of all zoning, land use, building, environmental and other statutes, ordinances, laws, rules, or regulations applicable to the Property.

(d) Buyer’s review and approval in Buyer’s sole and absolute discretion of the documents identified on Exhibit B attached hereto and such other documents as Buyer may reasonably request in writing from Seller (which Seller has in Seller’s possession or reasonable control) excluding the Excluded Documents referred to below (the “Documents”). Buyer acknowledges that Seller shall furnish or make available, within two (2) business days after full execution of this Agreement, or has furnished and made available, to Buyer the documents referred to in Exhibit B as a courtesy to Buyer and that Seller makes no representation or warranty, express or implied, as to the accuracy or completeness of the documents referred to in Exhibit B or any other documents or reports provided by Seller to Buyer under the terms of this Agreement, except as otherwise set forth herein. Except with respect to the representations and warranties of Seller related to the Documents expressly set forth in this Agreement, Seller shall have no liability to Buyer or any of Buyer’s officers, directors, shareholders, partners, members, managers, affiliates, agents, employees and/or representatives in any manner arising from the use or reliance on the Documents by Buyer or any of Buyer’s officers, directors, shareholders, partners, members, managers, affiliates, agents, employees and/or representatives. Following the Effective Date, Seller shall furnish or make available to Buyer other Documents in Seller’s possession or reasonable control within two (2) business days of Buyer’s reasonable request therefore. Prior to the Closing, Buyer shall maintain as confidential the Documents and any and all material obtained about the Property (“Confidential Information”) and shall not disclose Confidential Information to any uninvolved third party; provided, however, Buyer shall have the right to disclose Confidential Information to involved third parties who require information to assist Buyer in Buyer’s due diligence investigations of the Property, provided that Buyer shall take reasonable steps to require such involved third parties to agree to be bound by the confidentiality provisions in this Section 2.1(d). If the Closing fails to occur for any reason other than Seller’s default, the Documents shall be promptly returned to Seller. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, the foregoing covenants made by Buyer to keep confidential such Confidential Information shall expressly not include any disclosure or dissemination of portions of the Confidential Information to the extent legally compelled to do so, otherwise required by law, statute, court order or subpoena, in the public domain or in the possession of Buyer or any involved third party. Anything herein to the contrary notwithstanding, Seller shall not be obligated to provide to Buyer, and Buyer shall have no right to inspect or make copies of, any of the following: any purchase and escrow agreements and correspondence pertaining to Seller’s acquisition of the Property (and Seller shall be entitled to redact the purchase price paid by Seller for the Property from any documents furnished to Buyer); any letters of intent or proposals to purchase or sell the Property submitted to or received from any prospective purchasers of the Property; any appraisals; any financing documents: any economic evaluations of the Property prepared by or for Seller; Seller’s organizational documents and records (provided, however, Seller shall provide such organizational documents and records to the Title Company, if requested); and any internal budgets or financial projections prepared by Seller or its advisors, managers, attorneys, accountants or consultants for Seller or any of its constituent partners or members; or any proprietary, confidential or privileged information (collectively, the “Excluded Documents”).

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(e) Buyer’s review and approval in Buyer’s sole and absolute discretion of all Contracts (as defined in Section 6.3(h)) or other agreements related to or affecting the Property, subject to Seller’s obligation relative to such Contracts and other agreements pursuant to Section 9.2.

(f) Buyer’s review and approval in Buyer’s sole and absolute discretion of the economic feasibility of the Property and feasibility of the buildings located on the Land for Buyer’s intended ownership and use.

(g) Seller shall have timely performed in all material respects all of its obligations under this Agreement prior to the Closing, subject to any applicable notice and cure period.

(h) The Title Insurer shall be ready, willing and able to issue to Buyer at the Closing the Title Policy (as defined in Section 4.1 below).

(i) All of Seller’s representations and warranties set forth in Section 6.3 shall be true and correct, in all material respects, as of the Closing, subject to any applicable notice and cure period.

(j) There shall have been no termination of this Agreement pursuant to Article 7.

2.2 Contingency Periods.

(a) Buyer shall have until 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Time) on the date that is 30 days after the Execution Date (such period being referred to herein as the “Title Contingency Period”) to review and approve in Buyer’s sole and absolute discretion the matters described in Section 2.1(a). Seller shall have no obligation to remove or cure any title matters objected to by Buyer, except that Seller agrees to remove, at its sole cost, from the condition of title at the Closing (without the necessity of Buyer delivering any notice disapproving such matters) all mortgages or deeds of trust placed on the Real Property by Seller and all mechanics and materialmen’s liens filed against the Real Property as a result of Seller’s affirmative acts. If, on or before expiration of the Title Contingency Period, Buyer fails to notify Seller in writing of Buyer’s approval described in Section 2.1(a) above, then Buyer shall be deemed to have elected to terminate this Agreement (and Buyer shall confirm such termination to Seller, upon Seller’s request), in which event all rights and obligations of the parties hereunder (other than those that expressly survive the termination of this Agreement and the rights and remedies arising out of any breach of such surviving obligations) shall cease and Buyer shall be entitled to the prompt return of the Deposit. If, prior to the expiration of the Title Contingency Period, Buyer notifies Seller in writing of Buyer’s approval of the matters described in Section 2.1(a) above, then Buyer shall be deemed to have approved the matters described in Section 2.1(a) and such matters shall no longer be conditions to Buyer’s obligations hereunder.

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(b) Buyer shall have until 5:00 p.m. on the date that is 30 days after the Execution Date (such period being referred to herein as the “Feasibility Period”) to review and approve in Buyer’s sole discretion the matters described in Sections 2.1(b)-(f) above. If, prior to the expiration of the Feasibility Period, Buyer does not notify Seller in writing of Buyer’s unconditional approval or waiver of all of the matters described in Sections 2.1(b)-(f) above, then Buyer shall be deemed to have elected to terminate this Agreement, in which event all obligations under this Agreement (other than those that expressly survive the termination of this Agreement and the rights and remedies arising out of any breach of such surviving obligations) shall cease and Buyer shall be entitled to the prompt return of the Deposit. If, prior to expiration of the Feasibility Period, Buyer notifies Seller in writing of Buyer’s approval or waiver of the matters described in Sections 2.1(b)-(f) above (the “Approval Notice”), then Buyer shall be deemed to have approved the matters described in Sections 2.1(b)-(f) and such matters shall no longer be conditions to Buyer’s obligations hereunder. If Buyer delivers the Approval Notice on or before expiration of the Feasibility Period, in addition to approving or waiving the matters described in Sections 2.1(b) – (f) above, Buyer shall be deemed to have approved or waived the matters described in Section 2.1(a) above.

(c) If any of the conditions set forth in Sections 2.1(g) or (i) above are not satisfied or waived in writing by Buyer on or before the Closing, then, Buyer shall have all of the rights and remedies available to Buyer under Section 11.2 below.

2.3 Seller’s Conditions to Closing. Seller’s obligation to sell the Property and perform its obligations incident to the Closing hereunder is conditioned upon the following:

(a) Buyer shall have performed and complied with all of the material covenants and agreements required by this Agreement to be performed and complied with by it within the applicable time period set forth herein for performance of such material covenants and agreements, including payment of the Purchase Price.

(b) All of Buyer’s representations and warranties set forth in Section 6.4 shall be true and correct in all material respects, as of the Closing Date.

If the condition in Section 2.3(a) or in Section 2.3(b) is not satisfied, subject to all applicable notice and cure periods, or waived in writing by Seller, then, at Seller’s election, in its sole discretion, by written notice to Buyer, this Agreement shall terminate. In the event of such termination, Seller shall be entitled to receive and retain the Deposit (to the extent funded) as liquidated damages, pursuant to Section 1.2(c), and all obligations of Seller and Buyer under this Agreement (other than those that expressly survive the termination of this Agreement and the rights and remedies arising out of any breach of such surviving obligations) shall cease.

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ARTICLE 3

RIGHT OF ENTRY

3.1 Buyer’s Independent Investigation.

(a) During the Feasibility Period, Buyer acknowledges that it will investigate to the extent deemed necessary by Buyer, all matters relating to title and governmental regulations affecting the Property, together with all governmental and other legal requirements such as taxes, assessments, zoning, use permit requirements and building codes. In addition, Buyer and its representatives, agents, consultants and contractors shall have the right to enter the Property, or applicable portion thereof, to inspect it, including, without limitation, the interior, the exterior, the structure, the paving, the utilities, and all other physical and functional aspects of the Property (each, a “Buyer Inspection”) subject to the following terms and conditions:

(i) Buyer shall not be in default of this Agreement, beyond any applicable notice and cure period.

(ii) Buyer shall provide Seller with at least 1 business day’s prior notice of any Buyer Inspection.

(iii) Each Buyer Inspection shall be at Buyer’s sole cost.

(iv) The persons or entities performing the Buyer Inspections shall be properly licensed (to the extent an applicable license is required) and qualified and shall have obtained all appropriate permits for performing relevant tests on the Property (to the extent required) and shall have delivered a copy of such permits to Seller, prior to performing any tests on the Property.

(v) Buyer shall not undertake, or cause to be undertaken, any physical or invasive testing or drilling of the Property without Seller’s prior written approval, which approval Seller may give or withhold in Seller’s sole discretion. If Seller consents in writing to such physical or invasive testing or drilling, then Seller shall be entitled to impose reasonable conditions on such testing or drilling, including, without limitation, the condition that Seller be provided split samples of Buyer’s core samples resulting from such testing or drilling, and the condition that Buyer obtain liability insurance reasonably acceptable to Seller in connection with such testing or drilling.

(vi) Unless otherwise requested by Seller, all the Buyer Inspections shall be during normal business hours. In connection with the exercise of Buyer’s rights under this Section 3.1(a), Buyer shall comply, and cause its agents, employees, contractors, consultants and other representatives to comply, with all reasonable security requirements of Seller with respect to the Improvements, provided Seller has disclosed any such security requirements to Buyer at the time Buyer notifies Seller of any Buyer Inspection.

(vii) Seller shall have the right to have one (1) or more representatives of Seller accompany Buyer and Buyer’s representatives, agents, consultants or contractors while they are on the Property.

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(viii) If the Property is damaged by Buyer or any of its agents, employees, affiliates, consultants, contractors, subcontractors or other representatives, or Buyer’s Inspection, then Buyer, at Buyer’s sole cost and expense, shall promptly repair such damage and restore the Property to its condition existing immediately prior to the Buyer Inspections. Until restoration is complete, Buyer shall take all steps necessary to ensure that any conditions on the Property created by the Buyer Inspections do not unreasonably interfere with the normal operation of the Property (and Buyer shall take commercially reasonable steps to minimize any such interference) or create any dangerous, unhealthy, unreasonably unsightly or unreasonably noisy conditions on the Property. The repair and restoration obligations of Buyer contained in this Section 3.1 shall survive the termination of this Agreement.

(ix) Buyer shall indemnify, protect and defend (with counsel reasonably acceptable to Seller) and hold harmless Seller and its officers, directors, members, managers, employees, agents, representatives, contractors and affiliates for, from and against any and all claims, damages, liens, judgments, injuries, penalties, demands, obligations, actions, costs, liabilities and losses (including mechanics’ liens) and expenses (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees) to the extent arising out of any entry by Buyer or any of its agents, employees, representatives, consultants or contractors. The foregoing indemnity and defense obligations do not apply to (a) any loss, liability, cost or expense to the extent arising from or directly related to the negligence or willful misconduct of Seller or any of its agents, employees or contractors, (b) any loss, liability, cost or expense, including, without limitation, any diminution in value of the Property arising from or relating to the mere discovery of any pre-existing condition on the Property by Buyer during its investigation of the Property, or (c) the spread or release of any Hazardous Materials which are merely discovered (but not deposited, released, spilled, exacerbated or discharged) on or under the Property by Buyer or any of its agents, employees, affiliates, contractors, subcontractors, materialmen and other representatives (provided, however, Buyer’s indemnification, defense and hold harmless obligations stated in this subsection 3.1 shall be applicable to claims, damages, liens, judgments, injuries, penalties, demands, obligations, actions, costs, liabilities and losses (including mechanics’ liens) and expenses (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees) to the extent arising from any Hazardous Materials that are exacerbated by the acts or omissions of Buyer or any of its agents, employees, affiliates, contractors, consultants or other representatives). The obligations of Buyer contained in this Section 3.1 shall survive the Closing or any termination of this Agreement.

(x) Each Buyer Inspection, and the results thereof, shall remain confidential pursuant to the terms of Section 12.3 of this Agreement.

ARTICLE 4

TITLE

4.1 Conditions of Title. At the Closing, Seller shall convey fee title to the Real Property to Buyer by grant deed in the form attached hereto as Exhibit C (the “Deed”) subject to the following exceptions:

(a) The liens of all non-delinquent taxes and assessments, not yet due and payable as of the Closing Date;

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(b) Any exceptions disclosed by the Title Commitment delivered to Buyer pursuant to Article 2 above but only to the extent approved or deemed approved by Buyer pursuant to Section 2.2 above (or otherwise approved in writing by Buyer), and Buyer acknowledges that Seller has no obligation to remove any title exception, except as otherwise specifically provided in this Agreement;

(c) Any exceptions which may be caused by the actions of Buyer or any of its agents, employees, affiliates, contractors, subcontractors or consultants;

(d) The standard printed exceptions set forth on an ALTA (2006) extended owner’s policy of title insurance, except any such exception which Title Insurer has committed, in writing, to insure over prior to expiration of the Title Contingency Period; and

(e) Zoning ordinances and regulations and any other laws, ordinances, or governmental regulations restricting or regulating the use, occupancy or enjoyment of the Property.

All of the foregoing exceptions shall be referred to collectively as the “Conditions of Title.”

4.2 Evidence of Title. Delivery of title in accordance with the foregoing shall be evidenced by the willingness of the Title Insurer to issue or commit to issue, at the Closing, an ALTA (2006) extended coverage owner’s policy of title insurance in the amount of the Purchase Price showing title to the Real Property vested in Buyer, subject only to the Conditions of Title and otherwise in form and substance as reflected in the latest version of the Title Commitment issued, including such endorsements as the Title Insurer has committed to provide prior to expiration of the Feasibility Period (the “Title Policy”). Buyer shall obtain, at Buyer’s sole cost and expense, a current or updated ALTA-ACSM survey of the Property sufficient to meet the requirements of the Title Insurer to issue such ALTA extended owner’s policy of title insurance.

ARTICLE 5

BUYER’S WORK PRODUCT

In the event this Agreement terminates for any reason (other than as a result of any uncured breach or default by Seller or by Buyer), then, upon request made by Seller to Buyer in writing and reimbursement by Seller of all costs incurred by Buyer in connection with any third party reports, assessments and studies obtained by Buyer related to the Property, or any portion thereof (the “Third Party Reports”), Buyer shall deliver to Seller, at no charge or cost to Buyer, without representation or warranty of any kind whatsoever, express or implied, as to accuracy or completeness, all Third Party Reports; provided, however, the foregoing shall not include any attorney work product obtained or received by Buyer related to the Property, any third party work product, or any reports, assessments, studies or documents obtained or received by Buyer that are otherwise confidential, privileged or proprietary. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, in the event this Agreement terminates as a result of Buyer’s breach or default, in addition to Seller’s other rights and remedies, Buyer shall immediately deliver to Seller all Third Party Reports. The provisions of this Article 5 shall survive the termination of this Agreement.

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ARTICLE 6

AS IS SALE; RELEASE OF CLAIMS

6.1 “As Is” Purchase. BUYER SPECIFICALLY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT SELLER IS SELLING AND BUYER IS PURCHASING THE PROPERTY ON AN “AS IS WITH ALL FAULTS AND DEFECTS” BASIS AS OF THE CLOSING AND THAT BUYER IS NOT RELYING ON ANY REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER, EXPRESS (EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT) OR IMPLIED, FROM SELLER, ITS AGENTS, OR BROKERS AS TO ANY MATTERS CONCERNING THE PROPERTY, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION: (I) THE QUALITY, NATURE, ADEQUACY AND PHYSICAL CONDITION OF THE PROPERTY AND IMPROVEMENTS ON THE LAND, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS, FOUNDATION, ROOF, APPURTENANCES, ACCESS, LANDSCAPING, PARKING FACILITIES AND THE ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL, HVAC, PLUMBING, SEWAGE, AND UTILITY SYSTEMS, FACILITIES AND APPLIANCES, (II) THE QUALITY, NATURE, ADEQUACY, AND PHYSICAL CONDITION OF SOILS, GEOLOGY AND ANY GROUNDWATER, (III) THE EXISTENCE, QUALITY, NATURE, ADEQUACY AND PHYSICAL CONDITION OF UTILITIES SERVING THE PROPERTY, (IV) THE DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL OF THE PROPERTY, AND THE PROPERTY’S USE, HABITABILITY, MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS, SUITABILITY, VALUE OR ADEQUACY OF THE PROPERTY FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, (V) THE ZONING OR OTHER LEGAL STATUS OF THE PROPERTY OR ANY OTHER PUBLIC OR PRIVATE RESTRICTIONS ON USE OF THE PROPERTY, (VI) THE COMPLIANCE OF THE PROPERTY OR ITS OPERATION WITH ANY APPLICABLE CODES, LAWS, REGULATIONS, STATUTES, ORDINANCES, COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS AFFECTING THE REAL PROPERTY, INCLUDING OF ANY GOVERNMENTAL OR QUASI GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY OR OF ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY, (VII) THE PRESENCE OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ON, UNDER OR ABOUT THE PROPERTY OR THE ADJOINING OR NEIGHBORING PROPERTY, (VIII) THE QUALITY OF ANY LABOR AND MATERIALS USED IN ANY IMPROVEMENTS ON THE PROPERTY, (IX) THE CONDITION OF TITLE TO THE PROPERTY, (X) THE VACANCY OR OCCUPANCY OF THE PROPERTY, AND (XI) THE ECONOMICS OF THE OPERATION OF THE PROPERTY. BUYER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT IT SHALL USE ITS INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT AND MAKE ITS OWN DETERMINATION AS TO THE SCOPE AND BREADTH OF THE DUE DILIGENCE INVESTIGATION WHICH IT SHALL MAKE RELATIVE TO THE PROPERTY.

EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT, BUYER SHALL RELY UPON ITS OWN INVESTIGATION OF THE PHYSICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, ECONOMIC AND LEGAL CONDITION OF THE PROPERTY AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, WHETHER THE PROPERTY IS LOCATED IN AN AREA WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS A SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD AREA, DAM FAILURE INUNDATION AREA, EARTHQUAKE FAULT ZONE, SEISMIC HAZARD ZONE, HIGH FIRE SEVERITY AREA OR WILDLAND FIRE AREA, BY ANY FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL AGENCY). BUYER UNDERTAKES AND ASSUMES THE RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH ALL MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE PROPERTY’S CONDITION AND LOCATION IN ANY AREA DESIGNATED AS A SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD AREA, DAM FAILURE INUNDATION AREA, EARTHQUAKE FAULT ZONE, SEISMIC HAZARD ZONE, HIGH FIRE SEVERITY AREA OR WILDLAND FIRE AREA, BY ANY FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL AGENCY. THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION 6.1 SHALL SURVIVE THE CLOSING HEREUNDER OR TERMINATION OF THIS AGREEMENT.

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6.2 Release.

(a) Without limiting the above, as of the Closing hereunder, Buyer waives on behalf of itself and its agents, employees, members, managers, partners, officers, directors, shareholders, affiliates, successors and assigns, any and all right to assert against (or recover from) Seller or its officers, directors, shareholders, employees, agents, members and managers, the affiliates of Seller and the respective members, managers, partners, trustees, shareholders, directors, officers, employees, agents, successors and assigns of each of them (collectively, the “Seller Related Parties”), and forever releases and discharges Seller and the Seller Related Parties from any and all damages, claims, losses, liabilities, demands, actions, causes of action, penalties, fines, liens, judgments, costs or expenses whatsoever (including, without limitation, attorneys’ fees and costs), whether direct or indirect, known or unknown, foreseen or unforeseen, that may arise on account of or in any way be connected with the Property, including without limitation title to the Property, the physical and environmental condition of the Property, and the closure thereof, or any law or regulation applicable thereto (including, without limitation, the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980, as amended (42 U.S.C. Sections 9601 et seq.), the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976 (42 U.S.C. Sections 6901 et seq.), the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. Sections 1251 et seq.), the Toxic Substance Control Act (15 U.S.C. Sections 2601 et seq.), the California Hazardous Waste Control Law (California Health and Safety Code Sections 25100 et seq.), the Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act (California Water Code Sections 13000 et seq.), and the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act (California Health and Safety Code Section 25249.5 et seq.)). The preceding to the contrary notwithstanding, the waiver and release described in this Section 6.2 shall not apply to any claims for breach of any covenants, representations or warranties of Seller expressly set forth in this Agreement or in the documents executed at Closing in connection with this Agreement, or any claims arising out of fraud committed by Seller, or third party tort claims, if any, for personal injury or property damage alleged to have occurred during Seller’s period of ownership.

(b) In connection with subsection (a) above, and except with respect to any claims for breach of covenants, representations or warranties of Seller expressly set forth in this Agreement or the documents executed at Closing in connection with this Agreement, or any claims arising out of fraud committed by Seller, or third party tort claims, if any, for personal injury or property damage alleged to have occurred during Seller’s period of ownership, Buyer expressly waives the benefits of Section 1542 of the California Civil Code, which provides as follows: “A GENERAL RELEASE DOES NOT EXTEND TO CLAIMS WHICH THE CREDITOR DOES NOT KNOW OR SUSPECT TO EXIST IN HIS OR HER FAVOR AT THE TIME OF EXECUTING THE RELEASE, WHICH IF KNOWN BY HIM OR HER MUST HAVE MATERIALLY AFFECTED HIS OR HER SETTLEMENT WITH THE DEBTOR.”

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To the extent permitted by law, Buyer hereby agrees, acknowledges, represents and warrants that factual matters now unknown to it may have given or may hereafter give rise to causes of action, claims, demands, debts, controversies, damages, actions, costs, losses and expenses and other liabilities which are presently unknown, unanticipated and unsuspected, and Buyer further agrees, represents and warrants that the waivers and releases herein have been negotiated and agreed upon in light of that realization and that Buyer nevertheless hereby intends to release, discharge and acquit Seller and the Seller Related Parties from any such unknown causes of action, claims, demands, debts, controversies, damages, actions, costs, losses and expenses and other liabilities which might in any way be included as a material portion of the consideration given to Seller by Buyer in exchange for Seller’s performance hereunder, except as provided in this Section 6.2. For the avoidance of doubt, the release contained in this Section 6.2 does not apply to the Lease.

(c) Seller has given Buyer material concessions regarding this transaction in exchange for Buyer agreeing to the provisions of this Section 6.2. Buyer hereby specifically acknowledges that Buyer has carefully reviewed this Section 6.2, and discussed its import with legal counsel, is fully aware of its consequences, and that the provisions of this Section 6.2 are a material part of the Agreement and are accepted by Buyer; provided, however that failure of Buyer to initial this Section 6.2 below shall not invalidate this Section 6.2 nor any other provision of this Agreement.

Buyer’s Initials: /s/ MB

6.3 Seller’s Representations and Warranties. Seller hereby represents and warrants to Buyer as follows, all of which shall survive the Closing for a period of nine (9) months:

(a) Seller is a Delaware corporation duly incorporated, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Delaware. Seller has the full right, capacity, power and authority to enter into and carry out the terms of this Agreement. This Agreement has been duly authorized and executed by Seller and the person(s) signing this Agreement on behalf of Seller, and upon delivery to and execution by Buyer shall be a valid and binding agreement of Seller.

(b) Seller is not bankrupt or insolvent under any applicable federal or state standard, has not filed for protection or relief under any applicable bankruptcy or creditor protection statute, has not made a general assignment for the benefit of creditors, suffered the appointment of a receiver to take possession of all or substantially all of its assets, suffered the attachment or other judicial seizure of all or substantially all of its assets, and has not been threatened by creditors with an involuntary application of any applicable bankruptcy or creditor protection statute.

(c) To the current actual knowledge of Seller, the execution and delivery of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby, will not conflict with or constitute a default under any of the terms, conditions or provisions of any other agreement to which Seller is a party or by which Seller is bound. No consents or waivers of or by any third party are necessary to permit the consummation by Seller of the purchase and sale transaction contemplated by this Agreement.

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(d) To the current actual knowledge of Seller, Seller is in compliance with the requirements of Executive Order No. 133224, 66 Fed. Reg. 49079 (Sept. 25, 2001) (the “Order”) and other similar requirements contained in the rules and regulations of the Office of Foreign Assets Control, Department of the Treasury (“OFAC”) and in any enabling legislation or other Executive Orders or regulations in respect thereof (the Order and such other rules, regulations, legislation, or orders are collectively called the “Orders”). To the extent of Seller’s actual knowledge, Seller is not: (i) listed on the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List maintained by OFAC pursuant to the Order and/or on any other list of terrorists or terrorist organizations maintained pursuant to any of the rules and regulations of OFAC or pursuant to any other applicable Orders (such lists are collectively referred to as the “Lists”); (2) a person or entity who has been determined by competent authority to be subject to the prohibitions contained in the Orders; or (3) owned or controlled by, or acts for or on behalf of, any person or entity on the Lists or any other person or entity who has been determined by competent authority to be subject to the prohibitions contained in the Orders.

(e) Subject to Schedule 6.3(e), there are no leases, tenancies or third party occupancy agreements relating to or affecting the Property, and no party (other than Seller) has any rights to occupy, use or possess the Property.

(f) Seller has not received any written notice of any violation of any law, ordinance, regulation, order or requirement applicable to the Property which has not been cured, and Seller is unaware of any such uncured violation.

(g) There is no litigation, arbitration, governmental action, condemnation, special assessment, or similar proceeding pending and served on Seller, or to Seller’s knowledge, threatened, which relates to the Property.

(h) Subject to Schedule 6.3(h), there are no service, maintenance, management, repair, parking, construction, and other contracts relating to the ownership and operation of the Property (the “Contracts”), and, to Seller’s knowledge, such list of Contracts is true, correct and complete. Seller has not given to, or received from, any other party to a Contract any written notice of default.

(i) Seller is not a “foreign person” as defined in Internal Revenue Code Section 1445 and any related regulations. At Closing, Buyer will have no duty to collect withholding taxes for Seller pursuant to the Foreign Investment in U.S. Real Property Tax Act of 1980, as amended.

(j) None of the Personal Property is subject to an equipment or similar leasing arrangement.

(k) All documents included in the Documents delivered to Buyer by Seller are true, correct and complete originals or true and correct copies thereof.

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(l) Subject to Schedule 6.3(l), and to Seller’s knowledge, no Hazardous Materials have been stored, disposed of, generated or discharged on or under the Property, including but not limited to asbestos, heavy metal, petroleum products, solvents, pesticides or herbicides, in violation of any applicable state, federal or local law, statute, rule, regulation or ordinance (collectively, “Environmental Laws”), unless otherwise disclosed in writing to Buyer prior to the end of the Feasibility Period. There are no underground storage tanks currently located on the Property and any underground storage tanks that have been removed from the Property were removed in accordance with all applicable Environmental Laws.

For purposes of Seller’s representations and warranties above, the phrase “to the current actual knowledge of Seller,” shall mean the current actual knowledge of Jim Harrington, Senior Vice-President (“Seller’s Representative”), who is the employee of Seller with the greatest knowledge regarding the Property, as of the date of execution of this Agreement by Seller, without any investigation or duty of inquiry, and without any knowledge of any other person being imputed to Seller’s Representative. Neither Seller, nor Seller’s Representative, will be charged with constructive, inquiry, imputed or deemed knowledge. In the event of any breach of any representation or warranty of Seller set forth herein, Buyer agrees that Seller’s Representative shall not be personally liable for any damages, losses, liabilities, claims, costs or expenses suffered or incurred by Buyer in connection with such breach of such representation or warranty.

The preceding notwithstanding, Seller shall promptly advise Buyer if Seller acquires any information following the Effective Date which would make any of the representations and warranties of Seller set forth in Section 6.3 above untrue, incomplete, or incorrect. If Seller or Buyer acquires any new information following the Effective Date which would make any of the representations or warranties of Seller contained in Section 6.3 untrue, incomplete or incorrect in any respect, subject to the right of Seller to cure such representation under this Agreement, then Seller shall be in default under this Agreement and Buyer shall have the right to exercise its remedies under Section 11.2 below; provided, however, if the new information causing any representation or warranty to be untrue, incomplete or incorrect is caused by an act(s) or omission(s) of Buyer or any of the agents, employees, officers, directors, affiliates, contractors, consultants or other representatives of Buyer, then Seller shall not be in default under this Agreement. If, prior to the Closing hereunder, Buyer becomes actually aware of any facts that make any of the representations or warranties set forth in Section 6.3 untrue, incomplete, or incorrect, but Buyer nevertheless elects to proceed with the Closing hereunder, then Buyer shall be deemed to have waived its rights based on such untrue, incomplete or incorrect representation or warranty. The provisions of this paragraph shall survive the Closing.

The representations and warranties of Seller set forth in this Section 6.3 shall survive the Closing for a period of nine (9) months, and Seller shall only be liable to Buyer hereunder, if at all, for damages suffered as a result of a breach of representation or warranty made by it herein with respect to which a claim is made by Buyer against such Seller before the end of such 9-month period.

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6.4 Buyer’s Representations. Buyer hereby represents and warrants to Seller as follows, all of which shall survive the Closing for a period of nine (9) months:

(a) Buyer is a limited liability company, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of California. Buyer has the full right, capacity, power and authority to enter into and carry out the terms of this Agreement. This Agreement has been duly authorized and executed by Buyer and the person(s) signing this Agreement on behalf of Buyer, and upon delivery to and execution by Seller shall be a valid and binding agreement of Buyer.

(b) Buyer is not bankrupt or insolvent under any applicable federal or state standard, has not filed for protection or relief under any applicable bankruptcy or creditor protection statute, has not made a general assignment for the benefit of creditors, suffered the appointment of a receiver to take possession of all or substantially all of its assets, suffered the attachment or other judicial seizure of all or substantially all of its assets, and has not been threatened by creditors with an involuntary application of any applicable bankruptcy or creditor protection statute.

(c) To the current actual knowledge of Buyer, the execution and delivery of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby, will not conflict with or constitute a default under any of the terms, conditions or provisions of any other agreement to which Buyer is a party or by which Buyer is bound. No consents or waivers of or by any third party are necessary to permit the consummation by Buyer of the transaction contemplated by this Agreement.

(d) To the current actual knowledge of Buyer, Buyer is in compliance with the requirements of the Order referred to in Section 6.3(d) above and other similar requirements contained in the rules and regulations of the OFAC and in any enabling legislation or other Executive Orders or regulations in respect thereof. To the extent of Buyer’s actual knowledge, Buyer is not: (i) listed on the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List maintained by OFAC pursuant to the Order and/or on any other Lists (as defined in Section 6.3(d) above); (2) a person or entity who has been determined by competent authority to be subject to the prohibitions contained in the Orders (as defined in Section 6.3(d) above); or (3) owned or controlled by, or acts for or on behalf of, any person or entity on the Lists or any other person or entity who has been determined by competent authority to be subject to the prohibitions contained in the Orders.

The representations and warranties of Buyer set forth in this Section 6.4 shall survive the Closing for a period of nine (9) months, and Buyer shall only be liable to Seller hereunder, if at all, for actual damages suffered as a result of a breach of representation or warranty made by it herein with respect to which a claim is made by Seller against such Buyer before the end of such 9-month period.

For purposes of Buyer’s representations and warranties above, the phrase “to the current actual knowledge of Buyer,” shall mean Michael J. Biggar (“Buyer’s Representative”), as of the date of execution of this Agreement by Buyer, without any investigation or duty of inquiry, and without any knowledge of any other person being imputed to Buyer’s Representative. Neither Buyer nor Buyer’s Representative shall be charged with constructive, inquiry, imputed or deemed knowledge. In the event of any breach of any representation or warranty of Buyer set forth herein, Seller agrees that Buyer’s Representative shall not be personally liable for any damages, losses, liabilities, claims, costs or expenses suffered or incurred by Seller in connection with such breach of such representation or warranty.

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ARTICLE 7

RISK OF LOSS AND INSURANCE PROCEEDS

7.1 Minor Loss. Buyer shall be bound to purchase the Property for the full Purchase Price as required by the terms hereof, without regard to the occurrence or effect of any damage to the Property, destruction of any improvements thereon or condemnation of any portion of the Property (each, a “Loss”), provided that: (a) the cost to repair any such damage or destruction, or the diminution in the value of the remaining Property as a result of a Loss, does not exceed Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000.00) and (b) such Loss is fully insured or covered by Seller’s payment of its deductible, at Seller’s sole election. In such instance, upon the Closing, there shall be a credit against the Purchase Price due hereunder equal to the amount of (x) any insurance proceeds or condemnation awards to which Seller is entitled as a result of any such Loss, less Seller’s reasonable third-party costs of pursuing such proceeds or awards, and (y) the amount of the deductible applicable to such damage or destruction under any such insurance policies, less (z) any sums expended by Seller toward the restoration or repair of the Property prior to the Closing Date, with Buyer’s reasonable approval. If the proceeds or awards have not been collected as of the Closing, or the restoration or repairs have not been completed by Seller as of the Closing, then such proceeds or awards shall be assigned to Buyer at Closing, except to the extent needed to reimburse Seller for sums expended to repair or restore the Property prior to the Closing Date, with Buyer’s reasonable approval, and Seller shall deliver to Buyer all required proofs of loss, assignment of claims, and other similar items at Closing.

7.2 Major Loss. If (a) the cost to repair any Loss exceeds Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000.00), or (b) the Loss is not fully insured or covered by Seller’s payment of its deductible (regardless of the cost to repair), then Buyer may, at its option to be exercised within ten business (10) days of Buyer’s receipt of Seller’s written notice of the occurrence of the Loss, either (i) terminate this Agreement by giving written notice to Seller within such ten (10) business day period, or (ii) consummate the purchase for the full Purchase Price as required by the terms hereof and subject to a credit as set forth below; provided, however, if Buyer fails to give Seller written notice within the above-referenced ten (10) business day period, Buyer shall be deemed to have elected to terminate this Agreement pursuant to subsection (i) above. If Buyer so terminates this Agreement, then the Deposit shall be promptly returned to Buyer and neither party shall have any further rights or obligations hereunder except such obligations as expressly survive the termination of this Agreement. If Buyer elects to proceed with the purchase, then upon the Closing, there shall be a credit against the Purchase Price due hereunder equal to the amount of (x) all insurance proceeds or condemnation awards to which Seller is entitled as a result of any such Loss under any policy of insurance carried by Seller with respect to such Loss, and (y) the amount of the deductible applicable to such Loss under any such insurance policy/ies, less (z) any sums expended by Seller toward the restoration or repair of the Property as of the Closing Date and reasonably approved by Buyer. If the proceeds or awards have not been collected as of the Closing, then such proceeds or awards to which Seller is entitled shall be assigned to Buyer at Closing except to the extent needed to reimburse Seller for sums expended for any repair or restoration of the Property prior to the Closing Date and reasonably approved by Buyer, and Seller shall deliver to Buyer all required proofs of loss, assignment of claims, and other similar items at Closing.

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Following the occurrence of any Loss that does not result in a termination of this Agreement as provided in this Article 7, then the Lease shall not be affected thereby and the parties shall have their respective rights under the Lease with respect to such Loss as set forth in the Lease.

ARTICLE 8

BROKERS AND EXPENSES

Seller and Buyer each represents and warrants to the other that it has not dealt with any real estate broker, agent or salesperson in connection with this transaction to whom a commission may be owed other than Kidder Mathews, representing Seller. Kidder Mathews is referred to in this Article 8 as “Brokers.” In the event the Closing occurs hereunder, Seller covenants and agrees to pay Brokers a commission at the Closing pursuant to a separate agreement between Seller and Brokers. Buyer shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless Seller on account of any claims, demands, causes of action, or judgments respecting payment of any sales commission, brokerage commission or finder’s fee, including attorneys’ fees and court costs, arising from or brought by any third party (other than Brokers) who has dealt or claims to have dealt with Buyer pertaining to the Property; and Seller shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless Buyer on account of any claims, demands, causes of action, or judgments respecting payment of any sales commission, brokerage commission or finder’s fee, including attorneys’ fees and court costs, arising from or brought by any third party (including Brokers) who has dealt or claims to have dealt with Seller pertaining to the Property. The obligations under this Article 8 shall survive the Closing or, if the purchase and sale is not consummated, any termination of this Agreement.

ARTICLE 9

AGREEMENTS AFFECTING THE PROPERTY

9.1 Agreements and Contracts. Following the Effective Date and until the Closing or earlier termination of this Agreement, Seller shall not enter into any lease, contract or other agreement affecting the Property in any respect (unless Seller agrees in writing to be responsible for such contract or agreement, in its capacity as tenant of the Property following the Closing and Buyer shall have no liability or obligation under any such contract or agreement at any time after Closing and such contract or agreement will terminate on or before expiration of the Lease), or modify, terminate (except as provided in this Section 9.1 below), extend or renew any contract or any other agreement affecting the Property (unless in all cases Seller agrees in writing to be responsible for such modified contract, in its capacity as tenant of the Property following the Closing and Buyer shall have no liability or obligation under any such contract or agreement at any time after Closing and such contract or agreement will terminate on or before expiration of the Lease), without first obtaining Buyer’s approval, which approval may not be unreasonably withheld; provided, however, the preceding to the contrary notwithstanding, Seller, at its sole cost and expense, may enter into any new contract(s) or

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agreement(s), or modify any existing agreements, affecting the Property, or applicable portion thereof, so long as the same are terminated by Seller or expire prior to the Closing hereunder (or for which Seller agrees in writing to be responsible, in its capacity as tenant of the Property following the Closing and Buyer shall have no liability or obligation under any such contract or agreement at any time after Closing and such contract or agreement will terminate on or before expiration of the Lease). If Seller, after obtaining Buyer’s prior written consent, enters into any new contract or agreement, or agrees to modify, extend, renew or terminate any contract or agreement affecting the Property, then Seller will promptly notify Buyer of such action taken by Seller and provide Buyer a copy of such new or modified contract or agreement. Any contract or agreement, or modification, termination, extension or renewal of any contract or agreement, submitted to Buyer for Buyer’s approval shall be deemed not approved by Buyer if not approved in writing within three (3) business days following Buyer’s receipt of such submittal.

9.2 Termination of Existing Contracts. Effective as of the Closing hereunder, Seller shall terminate all Contracts or agreements currently in effect, if any, related to the Property (unless (a) Seller agrees in writing to be responsible for such contract or agreement, in its capacity as tenant of the Property following the Closing and Buyer shall have no liability or obligation under any such Contract or agreement at any time after Closing, or (b) Buyer provides notice to Seller prior to expiration of the Feasibility Period of its intent to assume any such Contracts or agreements at Closing), including the following: landscape maintenance contract, HVAC maintenance contract, pest and rodent control contracts, janitorial service contract, fire monitoring and fire protection contracts, exterior lighting maintenance contract, security contract and any property management agreement. The provisions of this Section 9.2 shall survive the Closing hereunder.

9.3 General Operation of Property. Except as specifically set forth in this Article 9 and subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the Lease, Seller shall operate the Property after the Effective Date in the ordinary course of Seller’s business, and except as necessary in Seller’s sole discretion to address (a) any life or safety issue at the Property, or (b) any requirements of or obligations under any applicable law, Seller will not make any alterations to the Property or remove any fixtures without the prior written consent of Buyer, which consent may be withheld in Buyer’s sole and absolute judgment. Seller shall not be required or obligated under this Agreement to undertake, or cause to be undertaken, any capital improvements or capital repairs with respect to the Property or any portion thereof, except as required in the ordinary course of Seller’s business or under the terms and conditions set forth in the Lease.

9.4 Lease. At the Closing, Buyer, as landlord, and Seller, as tenant, shall enter into the lease attached hereto as Exhibit H (the “Lease”).

ARTICLE 10

CLOSING AND ESCROW

10.1 Escrow Instructions. Seller and Buyer agree to execute such reasonable escrow instructions as may be appropriate to enable the Title Company to comply with the terms of this Agreement and to consummate the sale of the Property to Buyer pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, which escrow instructions may be modified as reasonably requested by Seller or Buyer.

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10.2 Closing. The Closing hereunder shall be held and delivery of all items to be made at the Closing under the terms of this Agreement shall be made at the offices of the Title Company on or before the date that is 30 calendar days after the expiration of the Feasibility Period (the “Closing Date”). Time is of the essence as to the Closing. The Closing Date may be extended only with the prior written approval of both Seller and Buyer (which approval may be given or withheld in the party’s sole discretion).

10.3 Deposit of Documents; Scott Boulevard Sidewalk.

(a) At least one (1) business day prior to the Closing, Seller shall deposit into the Escrow the following items:

(i) the duly executed and acknowledged Deed conveying the Property to Buyer in the form attached hereto as Exhibit C. The Deed shall be recorded in the Official Records of Santa Clara County at the Closing, together with a separate statement regarding documentary transfer tax in the form attached hereto as Exhibit C-1, containing the information requested therein (the “Transfer Tax Statement”), which Transfer Tax Statement shall not be recorded as a public record in the Official Records of Santa Clara County, but shall be filed with the County Recorder of Santa Clara County, California when the Deed is recorded in the Official Records;

(ii) two (2) duly executed counterparts of an Assignment of Warranties, Guaranties and Intangible Property in the form attached hereto as Exhibit D (the “Assignment of Warranties”);

(iii) a duly executed Affidavit in the form attached hereto as Exhibit E (“FIRPTA Affidavit”) in compliance with Section 1445 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, certifying that Seller is not a “foreign person” or otherwise subject to federal tax withholding in connection with this transaction;

(iv) a duly executed Withholding Exemption Certificate in the form attached hereto as Exhibit F (“593-C”) in compliance with California law, certifying that Buyer is not required to withhold payment of any portion of the Purchase Price under California law in connection with this transaction;

(v) a duly executed Bill of Sale in the form attached hereto as Exhibit G (“Bill of Sale”);

(vi) two (2) duly executed counterparts of the Lease; and

(vii) two (2) duly executed counterparts of the Escrow Holdback Agreement (as hereinafter defined).

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(b) On or before the Closing Date, Buyer shall deposit into the Escrow the following items:

(i) funds necessary to close this transaction, including, without limitation, the balance of the Purchase Price and Buyer’s share of closing costs and prorations, as adjusted in accordance with this Agreement;

(ii) two (2) duly executed counterparts of the Assignment of Warranties;

(iii) two (2) duly executed counterparts of the Lease; and

(iv) two (2) duly executed counterparts of the Escrow Holdback Agreement.

(c) Buyer and Seller shall each deposit such other instruments as are reasonably required by the Title Company or otherwise required to close the Escrow and consummate the purchase and sale of the Property in accordance with the terms hereof.

(d) On the Closing Date, provided Title Company is in receipt of the documents, instruments and funds referred to in Section 10.3(a) and Section 10.3(b) above, Title Company shall consummate the Closing by recording the Deed and disbursing the Purchase Price less Seller’s share of closing costs and prorations to Seller. Promptly following the Closing, Title Company shall deliver to Seller and Buyer a fully executed original of the Assignment of Warranties, the Lease, and the Escrow Holdback Agreement, and Title Company shall deliver to Buyer the original of the Bill of Sale and a copy of the FIRPTA Affidavit and 593-C executed by Seller.

(e) Seller has disclosed to Buyer that the City of Santa Clara (the “City”) may require the installation of a sidewalk along the frontage of Scott Boulevard that abuts the Property (the “Sidewalk”), which is depicted on Schedule 10.3(e) attached hereto. If the City of Santa Clara (by final action of the relevant City council, department or agency) requires the installation of the Sidewalk, Seller agrees to pay for all costs of designing, permitting, and constructing the Sidewalk, which may include, but are not limited to, building a retaining wall and landscaping the affected area, including tree replacement (collectively, the “Sidewalk Expenses”). At Closing, Buyer and Seller shall execute an Escrow Holdback Agreement in the form of Exhibit I attached hereto (the “Escrow Holdback Agreement”), in connection with Seller’s obligation to pay the Sidewalk Expenses. If the City of Santa Clara does not (by final action of the relevant City council, department or agency) require the installation of the Sidewalk on or before the date that is eighteen (18) months after the Closing (and neither Buyer, nor Buyer’s assignee, nor any of their respective affiliates, agents, employees, contractors, representatives, successors or assigns, shall take any action to encourage the City of Santa Clara to require the installation of the Sidewalk), then, in accordance with the terms of the Escrow Holdback Agreement, all funds held pursuant to the Escrow Holdback Agreement shall be immediately paid and disbursed to Seller without demand, and Seller shall have no obligations relative to any Sidewalk.

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10.4 Prorations and Closing Costs.

(a) There shall be no proration of any real or personal property taxes, bond installments or assessments, including, without limitation, supplemental taxes, if any, water, sewer or utility charges, or any other expenses normal to the operation and maintenance of the Property at Closing. Seller shall be responsible for the payment of all such taxes and expenses prior to Closing under this Agreement and Seller shall be responsible for the payment of all such taxes and expenses subsequent to Closing under the terms of the Lease. If, prior to the Closing, Seller has commenced any contest or filed any objection with any applicable taxing authority as to real property taxes and assessments attributable to the Real Property for the period prior to the Closing Date, Seller shall have the right to continue such proceeding following the Closing and any refunds attributable to any period prior to the Closing Date shall be paid to and retained by Seller, and Buyer shall have no interest therein. To the extent that Buyer is required by law to participate in any such tax contest, Buyer agrees to reasonably cooperate with Seller in such proceeding at no cost or expense to Buyer.

(b) Seller shall pay all County transfer taxes associated with the conveyance of the Real Property from Seller to Buyer. Seller and Buyer shall split equally all City conveyance taxes to be paid in connection with the conveyance of the Real Property from Seller to Buyer. Seller shall pay the portion of the premium for Buyer’s Title Policy allocable to an ALTA standard owner’s policy of title insurance. Buyer shall pay the cost of Buyer’s endorsements, if any, and the excess cost of the ALTA extended coverage owner’s policy of title insurance. Seller shall pay all reasonable escrow fees incurred in connection with the consummation of the sale of the Property by Seller to Buyer. All other customary closing costs incurred shall be allocated to Buyer and Seller in accordance with the custom in Santa Clara County. Except as provided in Section 12.5 and Section 12.6 below, each party shall pay its own attorneys’ fees incurred in connection with this Agreement and the transaction described herein.

ARTICLE 11

BUYER’S AND SELLER’S DEFAULT

11.1 Buyer’s Default.

(a) Default. Buyer shall be deemed to be in default under this Agreement if Buyer fails, for a reason other than Seller’s default hereunder, to meet, comply with or perform any covenant, agreement or obligation on Buyer’s part required within the time limits and in the manner required in this Agreement, or there shall have occurred a material breach of any representation or warranty made by Buyer; provided, however, no such default shall be deemed to have occurred unless and until Seller has given Buyer written notice thereof, describing the nature of the default (except that Seller shall not be required to give Buyer notice of default, and Buyer shall not be entitled to notice and any cure period, if Buyer fails to deposit the balance of the Purchase Price into the Escrow as required by this Agreement), and Buyer has failed to cure such default within ten (10) days of the receipt of such notice (but in any event on or before the Closing Date).

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(b) Liquidated Damages. If Buyer shall be deemed in default under this Agreement at or before the Closing, which default is not timely cured, and Seller does not waive such default, Seller may, as its sole and exclusive remedy at law and in equity: (i) terminate this Agreement by written notice delivered to Buyer, and (ii) in the event of such termination, Seller shall be entitled to receive and retain the Deposit (to the extent funded) made by Buyer hereunder as liquidated damages pursuant to Section 1.2(c) of this Agreement, whereupon the Parties shall have no further rights or obligations under this Agreement (other than those that expressly survive the termination of this Agreement and the rights and remedies arising out of any breach of such surviving obligations). For avoidance of doubt, nothing stated in this Section 11.1(b) or elsewhere in this Agreement limits Buyer’s liability with respect to, or limits or precludes recourse by Seller against Buyer with respect to, any breach or default by Buyer of any of Buyer’s indemnification, defense and/or hold harmless obligations or repair or restoration obligations under this Agreement or limits the amount of attorneys’ fees that Seller may pursue or collect from Buyer in the event Seller incurs attorneys’ fees in attempting to collect or retain the liquidated damages referred to above.

(c) Remedies After Termination or the Closing. If this Agreement has been terminated or the Closing has occurred, then, subject to the provisions of Section 11.1(b) above, Seller shall not be entitled to bring a claim against Buyer unless Buyer has breached a representation or warranty contained in Section 6.4 or Buyer is in default in respect of an obligation of Buyer which this Agreement expressly provides will survive termination or the Closing, as applicable, in which event, if such default is not timely cured, Seller may, as its sole and exclusive remedy, institute and prosecute an action to collect its actual monetary damages, if any.

(d) Exclusive Remedies. The rights and remedies set forth in this Section 11.1 shall constitute Seller’s sole and exclusive remedies at law and in equity under this Agreement in the event of Buyer’s default hereunder. Under no circumstances shall Buyer be liable to Seller for any punitive, special or consequential damages, including, without limitation, lost profits, loss of business or lost income. The prohibition on recovery of consequential damages set forth in the immediately preceding sentence shall not be applicable to any breach or default by Buyer of any of its indemnification, defense or hold harmless obligations set forth in this Agreement.

11.2 Seller’s Default.

(a) Default. Seller shall be deemed to be in default under this Agreement if Seller fails, for a reason other than Buyer’s default hereunder to meet, comply with, or perform any covenant, agreement or obligation on its part required within the time limits and in the manner required in the Agreement, or there shall have occurred a material breach of any representation or warranty made by Seller, provided, however, no such default shall be deemed to have occurred unless and until Buyer has given Seller written notice thereof, describing the nature of the default, and Seller has failed to cure such default within ten (10) days of receipt of such notice (but in any event before the Closing Date).

(b) Remedies Before Closing. If Seller shall be deemed in default under Section 11.2(a) at or before the Closing, and Buyer does not waive such default, Buyer may pursue one of the following remedies, each of which shall be Buyer’s sole and exclusive remedy:

(i) Institute and prosecute an action to compel specific performance of this Agreement against Seller, subject to applicable law, in which case Buyer shall have no claim for damages or any other remedy against Seller except Buyer may institute and prosecute an action to collect Buyer’s actual monetary damages for delayed performance by Seller, if any, including its reasonable attorneys’ fees and reasonable costs incurred in connection with such action; provided, however, if Buyer fails to file suit for specific performance against Seller in a court having jurisdiction in Santa Clara County on or before the date sixty (60) days following the date upon which the Closing hereunder was to have occurred, then Buyer shall be deemed to have elected to terminate this Agreement and receive the return of its Deposit as provided in Section 11.2(b)(ii) below; or

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(ii) Terminate this Agreement by written notice delivered to Seller on or before the Closing Date and, in the event of such termination, Buyer shall be entitled, as Buyer’s sole and exclusive remedy, to the prompt return of the Deposit made by Buyer hereunder and reimbursement from Seller for any actual, out-of-pocket third-party costs and expenses incurred by Buyer in connection with this transaction, including, without limitation, environmental, architectural and engineering consultants’ fees and reasonable attorneys’ fees, up to the maximum amount of Sixty Thousand Dollars ($60,000).

Except as provided above, Buyer shall not be entitled to seek to recover from Seller any monetary damages based on any breach or default by Seller at or before the Closing. Under no circumstances shall Seller be liable to Buyer for any consequential or speculative losses or damages, including, without limitation, lost profits, loss of business or lost income.

(c) Remedies After Closing.

(i) If the Closing has occurred, Buyer shall not be entitled to bring a claim against Seller unless Buyer establishes that Seller shall has breached a representation or warranty contained in Section 6.3 or Seller is in default in respect of an obligation of Seller which this Agreement expressly provides will survive termination or the Closing, in which event Buyer shall be entitled to institute and prosecute an action to collect damages, subject to the time periods set forth in this Agreement for the survival period of Seller’s representations and warranties, but in no event shall Buyer be entitled to consequential, punitive, speculative or exemplary damages, and in no event shall Buyer be entitled to any damages (including its actual damages) in an amount in excess of Seven Hundred Eleven Thousand Seven Hundred Dollars ($711,700.00); provided, however, this prohibition on recovery of damages shall not be applicable to any breach or default by Seller of any of its indemnification, defense or hold harmless obligations, if any, set forth in this Agreement. Nothing contained herein shall apply to the Lease or impact any of Buyer’s rights or remedies against Seller thereunder.

(ii) Buyer shall not be entitled to bring any claim against Seller for misrepresentation or breach of warranty under this Agreement if and to the extent Buyer had actual knowledge before the Closing of the existence of such misrepresentation or breach of warranty and nevertheless consummated the transaction contemplated by this Agreement.

(d) Termination Procedure. Upon termination of this Agreement in accordance with this Section 11.2, the Deposit made by Buyer hereunder shall be promptly returned to Buyer.

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ARTICLE 12

MISCELLANEOUS

12.1 Notices. Any notices required or permitted to be given hereunder shall be given in writing and shall be deemed to have been given when delivered by U.S. Mail, registered or certified, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, or by overnight delivery service showing receipt of delivery, or by personal delivery, or by facsimile or electronic mail transmission, with a copy thereof sent by U.S. Mail, registered or certified, return receipt requested, postage prepaid or by overnight delivery service. Notices and/or demands shall be addressed as follows:


		To Seller:		Synaptics Incorporated
				3120 Scott Blvd.
				Santa Clara, CA 95054
				Attn: Jim Harrington, Senior Vice-President
				Fax No.: (408) 454-5200
				Email: jharrington@synaptics.com

		with a copy to:		Synaptics Incorporated
				3120 Scott
				Santa Clara, CA 95054
				Attn: Greg DeWolfe, General Counsel
				Fax No.: (408) 454-5200
				Email: gdewolfe@synaptics.com

		and a copy to:		Greenberg Traurig, LLP
				2375 East Camelback Road
				Suite 700
				Phoenix, AZ 85018
				Attn: Kevin J. Morris
				Fax No.: (602) 445-8687
				Email: morriskj@gtlaw.com

		To Buyer:		Orchard Partners, LLC
				615 National Avenue, Ste. 200
				Mountain View, CA 94043
				Attn: Michael J. Biggar
				Fax No.: (650) 938-4318
				Email: mbiggar@orchardpartners.com

		with a copy to:		Morrison & Foerster LLP
				755 Page Mill Road
				Palo Alto, CA 94301-1018
				Attn: Philip J. Levine
				Fax No.: (650) 494-0792
				Email: PLevine@mofo.com

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		To Escrow Agent:		First American Title Insurance Company
				1737 North First Street, Ste. 500
				San Jose, CA 95112
				Attn: Linda Tugade
				Fax No.: (408) 451-7928
				Email: ltugade@firstam.com

or to such other address as either party or Escrow Agent may from time to time specify in writing to the other party and (as applicable) Escrow Agent. Notices as aforesaid shall be effective upon the earlier of actual receipt, or twenty-four hours after deposit with the messenger or delivery service, or the next business day after delivery to an overnight delivery service, or within three (3) days after the deposit in the U.S. mail, registered or certified, return receipt requested. Facsimile and electronic mail notices shall be deemed received on the day sent if delivered prior to 5:00 p.m. (Pacific time) or if sent after 5:00 p.m. (Pacific time), then deemed received on the next day, provided the transmitting telecopier machine, facsimile machine, or electronic mail program has confirmed (or not indicated an error) that the notice has been completed or sent without error.

12.2 Entire Agreement. This Agreement, together with the Exhibits hereto, contains all representations, warranties and covenants made by Buyer and Seller and constitutes the entire understanding between the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof. Any prior correspondence, letter of intent, memoranda or agreements are replaced in total by this Agreement together with the Exhibits hereto.

12.3 Confidentiality. Buyer and Seller shall not make any public announcement or disclosure of any information related to or contained in this Agreement to outside brokers (other than the Brokers referred to in Article 8 above) or third parties before the Closing, without the specific prior written consent of the other party, except for disclosures necessary to satisfy any regulatory reporting requirements imposed on Buyer or Seller (as hereinafter provided) or such disclosures to Buyer’s partners, members, officers, directors, employees, agents (including the respective parties’ real estate broker), consultants, attorneys, accountants, prospective lenders and/or exchange facilitator as may be necessary to permit Buyer to perform its obligations hereunder and as required to comply with applicable laws; provided, however, nothing stated herein shall be construed to allow Buyer or Seller to release the terms of this Agreement to any broker or other party, except as provided for in this Section 12.3. Nothing stated herein shall preclude Seller or Buyer from disclosing that Buyer and Seller have entered into a written agreement for the purchase and sale of the Property, but the contents of this Agreement shall be governed by the confidentiality provisions of this Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing or anything herein to the contrary, Seller may file a Current Report on Form 8-K describing the terms of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and, at Seller’s option attaching the material transaction documents (including, without limitation, this Agreement) as exhibits to such filing (including all exhibits, the “8-K Filing”); provided, however that if Seller does not attach the material transaction documents to the 8-K Filing, it may file such documents with its next Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q or Annual Report on Form 10-K as required by the rules and regulations promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Subject to the foregoing, neither Buyer nor Seller shall issue any press releases or any other public statements with respect to the transactions contemplated hereby; provided, however, that Seller and Buyer shall be entitled to make any press release or other public disclosure with respect to such transactions (i) in substantial conformity with the 8-K Filing and contemporaneously therewith and (ii) as is required by applicable law and regulations. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing herein shall prohibit Buyer or Seller from disclosing the terms of this Agreement after Closing. Seller’s and Buyer’s obligations under this Section 12.3 shall survive the termination of this Agreement (other than by the Closing).

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12.4 Time. Time is of the essence in the performance of each of the parties’ respective obligations contained herein.

12.5 Attorneys’ Fees. If either party hereto fails to perform any of its obligations under this Agreement or if any dispute arises between the parties concerning the meaning or interpretation of any provision of this Agreement, then the defaulting party or the party not prevailing in such dispute, as the case may be, shall pay any and all costs and expenses incurred by the other party on account of such default and/or in enforcing or establishing its rights hereunder, including, without limitation, court costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees and disbursements. In addition to the foregoing, the non-defaulting party or the party prevailing in such dispute shall be entitled to its actual attorneys’ fees and all fees, costs and expenses incurred in any post-judgment proceedings to collect or enforce a judgment. This Section 12.5 shall survive the merger of this Agreement into any judgment on this Agreement.

12.6 Exchange. Either party may consummate the purchase or sale of the Property as part of a so-called like kind exchange (the “Exchange”) pursuant to Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, provided that (i) Closing shall not be delayed or affected by reason of the Exchange, nor shall the consummation or accomplishment of the Exchange be a condition precedent or condition subsequent to either party’s obligations under this Agreement; (ii) the party electing to consummate this transaction as part of an Exchange (the “Electing Party”) shall effect the Exchange through an assignment of this Agreement, or its rights under this Agreement, to a qualified intermediary; (iii) the other party (the “Accommodator”) shall not be required to take an assignment of the purchase agreement for the relinquished property or be required to acquire or hold title to any real property for purposes of consummating the Exchange; and (iv) the Electing Party shall pay any additional costs that would not otherwise have been incurred by the Accommodator had the Electing Party not consummated this transaction through the Exchange. The Accommodator shall not by this Agreement or acquiescence to the Exchange proposed by the Electing Party have its rights under this Agreement affected or diminished in any manner or be responsible for compliance with or be deemed to have warranted to the Electing Party that the Exchange in fact complies with Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. The Electing Party hereby agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Accommodator from any claim, damage, liability, demand, cause of action, loss, cost, or expense (including, without limitation, reasonable attorney’s fees) the Accommodator may suffer or incur as a result of the Accommodator’s participation in the aforesaid Exchange or Exchanges. The covenants, obligations and indemnity contained in this Section 12.6 shall survive the Closing hereunder and delivery of the Deed.

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12.7 Assignment. This Agreement shall be binding upon, and inure to the benefit of, the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns. Buyer may not assign this Agreement (or any of Buyer’s rights hereunder) or delegate any of Buyer’s duties and obligations, without the prior written consent of Seller, which consent may not be unreasonably withheld; provided, however, that Buyer may assign its rights under this Agreement, following written notice to Seller, to any entity in which Buyer or its principals has a direct or indirect interest or acts as an advisor, and Buyer shall be released of all post-Closing obligations hereunder at Closing. Any permitted assignee of Buyer’s rights under this Agreement shall be obligated to expressly assume in writing as a condition to the effectiveness of such assignment, all of Buyer’s obligations under this Agreement and agree in writing to be bound by the terms of this Agreement (including, without limitation, the provisions of Sections 3.1, 6.1 and 6.2 above) as if such assignee were the original Buyer signing this Agreement. In the event of any assignment by Buyer hereunder, Buyer shall notify Seller in writing of the name and signature block of such assignee at least five (5) business days prior to the Closing Date.

12.8 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same instrument.

12.9 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California.

12.10 Interpretation of Agreement. The article, section and other headings of this Agreement are for convenience of reference only and shall not be construed to affect the meaning of any provision contained herein. Where the context so requires, the use of the singular shall include the plural and vice versa and the use of the masculine shall include the feminine and the neuter. The term “person” shall include any individual, partnership, joint venture, corporation, trust, unincorporated association, limited liability company any other entity and any government or any department or agency thereof, whether acting in an individual, fiduciary or other capacity. The parties hereto acknowledge and agree that the doctrine or rule of construction that ambiguities in a contract or written agreement are to be construed against the party that drafted such contract or agreement shall not be employed in connection with this Agreement, and that this Agreement shall be construed in accordance with its fair meaning.

12.11 Amendments. This Agreement may be amended or modified only by a written instrument signed by Buyer and Seller.

12.12 No Recording. Neither this Agreement nor any memorandum or short form thereof may be recorded by Buyer.

12.13 Computation of Time. Any and all references in this Agreement to time periods which are specified by reference to a certain number of days refer to calendar days, unless “business days” is otherwise expressly provided. Therefore, if (a) the last date by which Closing is permitted to occur hereunder, or (b) any date by which either party hereto is required to provide the other party with notice hereunder, occurs on a Saturday or a Sunday or a banking holiday in California, then and in any of such events, such applicable date shall be deemed to occur, for all purposes of this Agreement, on that calendar day which is the next succeeding day, which is not a Saturday, Sunday or banking holiday.

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12.14 Limited Liability. Subject to the limits of Section 11.2(c), the obligations of Seller are intended to be binding only on the Seller’s interest in the Property (in the event this Agreement is terminated) or Seller’s net proceeds from the sale of the Property (if the Closing occurs) and the obligations of Seller shall not be personally binding upon, nor shall any resort be had to, the private properties of any of Seller’s shareholders, officers, directors, employees, members or manager or any of their respective agents, employees, members, managers, partners, trustees, officers, directors or shareholders. The obligations of Buyer shall not be personally binding upon, nor shall any resort be had to, the private properties of any of Buyer’s shareholders, officers, directors, employees, members or manager or any of their respective agents, employees, members, managers, partners, trustees, officers, directors or shareholders.

12.15 No Third Party Rights; Brokers Not Parties. Nothing in this Agreement, express or implied, is intended to confer upon any person, other than the parties hereto and their respective successors and permitted assigns, any rights or remedies under or by reason of this Agreement. Seller and Buyer agree that it is their specific intent that no broker is a party to or a third party beneficiary of this Agreement or the Escrow established pursuant to this Agreement; and further that consent of a broker is not necessary to any agreement, amendment or document with respect to the transaction contemplated by this Agreement.

12.16 Not an Offer. This Agreement shall not constitute an offer and this Agreement shall not be binding upon or enforceable against Seller or Buyer unless and until this Agreement is fully executed and delivered by Seller and Buyer.

12.17 Facsimile or Email Signatures. Signatures to this Agreement transmitted by telecopy or other electronic transmission shall be valid and effective to bind the party so signing. Each party agrees to promptly deliver an execution original to this Agreement with its actual signature to the other party, but a failure to do so shall not affect the enforceability of this Agreement, it being expressly agreed that each party to this Agreement shall be bound by its own telecopied or electronically transmitted signature and shall accept the telecopied or electronically transmitted signature of the other party to this Agreement.

12.18 No Marketing. From and after the Effective Date and Buyer’s deposit of the Deposit into the Escrow, and until the expiration of the Feasibility Period, Seller shall not sell, offer for sale, negotiate with respect to, or otherwise deal in the sale or proposed sale of the Property or any interest therein.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the day and year first above written.


SELLER:

SYNAPTICS INCORPORATED,
a Delaware corporation

By:		/s/ Jim Harrington
Name:		Jim Harrington
Title:		Senior Vice-President

Date of Seller’s execution:

October 23, 2012

BUYER:

ORCHARD PARTNERS, LLC,
a California limited liability company

By:		/s/ Michael J. Biggar
Name:		Michael J. Biggar
Title:		Manager

Date of Buyer’s execution:

October 24, 2012

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JOINDER BY TITLE COMPANY

The undersigned, First American Title Insurance Company, has executed this Agreement in order to confirm that it has received and shall hold the Deposit required to be deposited under this Agreement and the interest earned thereto, in escrow, and shall hold and disburse the Deposit, and the interest earned thereon, pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement. By executing this Agreement below, the undersigned also agrees to comply with the provisions of Article 10 of the Agreement to the extent applicable to the Title Company


FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY

By:		/s/ L. Tugade
Name:		L. Tugade
Title:		Escrow Officer

Date executed by Title Company

10/24, 2012

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ORDER NO.: 0616008999-SL

EXHIBIT A

The land referred to is situated in the County of Santa Clara, City of Santa Clara, State of California, and is described as follows:

PARCE ONE:

Parcel 2, as shown on that certain Parcel Map filed for record in the Office of the Recorder of the County of Santa Clara, State of California on April 13, 1979, in Book 439, of Maps, Pages 17 and 18.

PARCEL TWO:

A 17.5’ Ingress and Egress Easement shown and designated as “173.5‘I.E.E. No. 2 Appurtenant to Parcel 2” on the Parcel Map filed for record in the Office of the Recorder of the County of Santa Clara, State of California on April 13, 1979, in Book 439, of Maps, Pages 17 and 18.

PARCEL THREE:

A non-exclusive easement for ingress and egress for walking upon and driving vehicles as granted in that certain Reciprocal Easement Agreement recorded January 5, 2005 as Instrument No. 18176593, Official Records.

PARCEL FOUR:

A non-exclusive easement for ingress, egress and parking as granted in that certain Declaration of Parking Agreement recorded January 5, 2005 as Instrument No. 18176594, Official Records.

EXHIBIT B

LIST OF DOCUMENTS TO BE DELIVERED OR MADE AVAILABLE TO BUYER


1.0		PHYSICAL ITEMS
1.1		Geotechnical/Soils Reports
1.2		Plans/Blueprints
1.3		Construction Contracts and Warranties
1.4		Photos/Maps/Brochures (site layout, tenant locations, and location of property)
1.5		Structural/Seismic Inspections
1.6		Code Compliance and Permits: Building, Utilities, Certificate of Occupancy
1.7		Maintenance and Service Contracts
1.8		Personal Property Schedule
1.9		ADA Exterior Inspections & Capital Costs
1.1		Roof: Inspections & Capital Costs
1.11		HVAC: Plans & Inspections
1.12		Parking Lot Inspections & Capital Costs
1.13		Painting: Exterior Inspections & Costs
1.14		Landscape/Irrigation: Inspections & Capital Costs
1.15		Tree Removal: Inspections & Capital Costs
1.16		Aluminum Electrical Feeders
1.17		TI Costs, Plans and Specifications
1.18		Termite Inspection
2.0		ENVIRONMENTAL ITEMS
2.1		Phase I and Phase II Environmental Assessment & Asbestos Survey; any related environmental studies; reports or documents
3.0		FINANCIAL INFORMATION
3.1		Recent Tax Bills and Assessments
3.2		Three years of Operating/Financial Statements and Current Budget
3.3		Three years of Insurance Claims History
3.4		CAM Expenses & Capital Amortizations
4.0		TITLE AND SURVEY
4.1		Preliminary Title Report and Supporting Exception Documents (with legal description and CC&R’s)
4.2		Previous ALTA Survey
4.3		Certified ALTA Survey
5.0		OTHER INFORMATION
5.1		Zoning Description
5.2		Notices of Violation (governmental law, covenants or restrictions, physical defect, or insurability)
5.3		Notices of Litigation (actual, pending, or threatened)

EXHIBIT C


RECORDING REQUESTED BY AND WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO: Attn:

		SPACE ABOVE THIS LINE FOR RECORDER’S USE

Mail Tax Statements to: Attn:		The undersigned grantor or its agent declares: Documentary Transfer Tax is shown on a separate sheet attached to this deed and is not a part of the public record. (Signatory of Grantor or agent above)

A.P.N.s

GRANT DEED

FOR VALUABLE CONSIDERATION, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged,

SYNAPTICS INCORPORATED, a Delaware corporation (“Grantor”),hereby GRANT(S) to [ ] (“Grantee”), that certain real property in the City of Santa Clara, County of Santa Clara, State of California, as legally described in Exhibit A attached hereto and made a part hereof (the “Property”).

This grant is made subject to the following:

(a) All matters of record affecting the Property;

(b) All matters that a complete and accurate inspection and ALTA survey of the Property would disclose;

(c) The standard printed exceptions set forth on an ALTA extended owner’s policy of title insurance;

(d) Zoning ordinances and regulations and any other laws, ordinances, or governmental regulations restricting or regulating the use, occupancy or enjoyment of the Property; and

(e) All those matters set forth on the list of “Permitted Exceptions” attached hereto as Exhibit B and made a part hereof.

Grantor hereby warrants title to the Property only against the acts of Grantor and none other, subject to the matters set forth above

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Grantor has caused its duly authorized representative to execute this instrument as of the date hereinafter written.

Mail Tax Statements To: [To follow]

EXHIBIT A TO GRANT DEED

LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY

EXHIBIT B TO GRANT DEED

PERMITTED EXCEPTIONS

[CONDITIONS OF TITLE TO BE INSERTED]

STATE OF CALIFORNIA)

COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA)

On [ ] before me, [ ] personally appeared [ ], who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.

I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.

WITNESS my hand and official seal.

Signature [ ] [Seal]

EXHIBIT C-1

DO NOT RECORD

FILOR REQUESTS

DO NOT RECORD STAMP VALUE

DECLARATION OF TAX DUE: SEPARATE PAPER:

(Revenue and Taxation Code 11932-11933)

NOTE: This Declaration is not a public record

DOCUMENT #

Property located in:

Unincorporated

City of Santa Clara

APNs:

DOCUMENTARY

TRANSFER TAX $

Computed on full value

Computed on full value less liens or encumbrances remaining at the time of conveyance

CITY

CONVEYANCE TAX $

I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct.



Date	Signature


	Print Name


	For (Firm Name)
		DO NOT RECORD

EXHIBIT D

ASSIGNMENT OF

WARRANTIES, GUARANTIES AND INTANGIBLE PROPERTY

THIS ASSIGNMENT OF WARRANTIES, GUARANTIES AND INTANGIBLE PROPERTY (the “Assignment”) dated as of [ , 2012], is between Synaptics Incorporated, a Delaware corporation (“Assignor”), and [ ] (“Assignee”).

A. Assignor owns certain real property and certain improvements thereon located at 3120 Scott Boulevard, Santa Clara, California, and more particularly described in attached Exhibit A (the “Property”).

B. Assignor and Assignee are parties to an Agreement of Purchase and Sale and Escrow Instructions dated as of [ ], 2012 (the “Agreement”), pursuant to which Assignee agreed to purchase the Property from Assignor and Assignor agreed to sell the Property to Assignee, on the terms and conditions contained therein.

C. Concurrently with the conveyance of the Property to Assignee, Assignor desires to assign to Assignee its interest in certain warranties, guaranties and intangibles, if any, with respect to the Property, and Assignee desires to accept the assignment thereof.

ACCORDINGLY, the parties hereby agree as follows:

1. As of the date on which the Property is conveyed to Assignee pursuant to the Agreement (the “Conveyance Date”), Assignor hereby assigns, to the extent assignable, all of its right, title and interest, if any, in and to the following:

(a) any warranties and guaranties (“Warranties and Guaranties”) received by Assignor from any contractors, subcontractors, suppliers or materialmen in connection with any construction, repairs or alterations of the Improvements, warranties on equipment and other goods constituting fixtures in the Improvements, including those identified on Schedule 1 attached hereto; and

(b) all Intangible Property (as defined in the Agreement referred to above); provided, however, as to any indemnification, hold harmless and defense rights or causes of action assignable to Assignee hereunder, Assignor shall have and reserve to itself, on a non-exclusive basis, any such indemnification, hold harmless and defense rights or causes of action as are necessary in defense of or in connection with any claims, actions or proceedings against Assignor for which indemnity, hold harmless or defense rights is available thereunder.

2. In the event of any litigation between Assignor and Assignee arising out of the obligations of Assignor under this Assignment or concerning the meaning or interpretation of any provision contained herein, the losing party shall pay the prevailing party’s costs and expenses of such litigation, including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs.

3. This Assignment shall be binding on and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns.

4. This Assignment may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original but all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same instrument.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Assignor and Assignee have executed this Assignment as of the day and year first above written.


ASSIGNOR: SYNAPTICS INCORPORATED, a Delaware corporation

By:
Name:
Title:

ASSIGNEE:

By:

Name:

Title:

EXHIBIT A TO ASSIGNMENT OF WARRANTIES,

GUARANTIES AND INTANGIBLE PROPERTY

SCHEDULE 1 TO ASSIGNMENT OF WARRANTIES, GUARANTIES AND

INTANGIBLE PROPERTY

EXHIBIT E

FIRPTA CERTIFICATE

Section 1445 of the Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”) provides that a transferee of a U.S. real property interest must withhold tax if the transferor is a foreign person. To inform [ ] (“Transferee”) that withholding of tax is not required upon the disposition of a U.S. real property interest by SYNAPTICS INCORPORATED, a Delaware corporation (“Transferor”), the undersigned hereby certifies to Transferee the following on behalf of Transferor:

1. Transferor is not a foreign corporation, foreign partnership, foreign trust, or foreign estate (as those terms are defined in the Internal Revenue Code and Income Tax Regulations);

2. Transferor is not a disregarded entity as defined in § 1.1445-2(b)(2)(ii) of the IRC.

3. Transferor’s U.S. employer identification number is [ ]; and

4. Transferor’s office address is 3120 Scott Boulevard, Santa Clara, California.

Transferor understands that this certification may be disclosed to the Internal Revenue Service by Transferee and that any false statement contained herein could be punished by fine, imprisonment, or both.

Under penalties of perjury I declare that I have examined this certification and to the best of my knowledge and belief it is true, correct and complete, and I further declare that I have authority to sign this document on behalf of Transferor.


Dated as of [ , 2012.]				SYNAPTICS INCORPORATED, a Delaware corporation

				By:
				Name:
				Title:

EXHIBIT F

YEAR

CALIFORNIA FORM

2012

Real Estate Withholding Certificate

593-C

Part I – Seller’s Information

Return this form to your escrow company.

Name

SSN or ITIN

Spouse’s/RDP’s name (if jointly owned)

Spouse’s/RDP’s SSN or ITIN (if jointly owned)

Address (suite, room, PO Box, or PMB no.)

x FEIN

¨ CA Corp no.

¨ SOS file no.

City

State

ZIP Code

Ownership Percentage

100%

Property address (if no street address, provide parcel number and county)

3120 Scott Boulevard, Santa Clara, California

To determine whether you qualify for a full or partial withholding exemption, check all boxes that apply to the property being sold or transferred. (See line-by-line notes in the Instructions)

Part II – Certifications which fully exempt the sale from withholding:



	1.	¨	The property qualifies as the seller’s (or decedent’s, if sold by the decedent’s estate) principal residence within the meaning of Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 121.

	2.	¨	The seller (or decedent, if sold by the decedent’s estate) last used the property as the seller’s (decedent’s) principal residence within the meaning of IRC Section 121 without regard to the two-year time period.

	3.	¨	The seller has a loss or zero gain for California income tax purposes on this sale. To check this box you must complete Form 593-E, Real Estate Withholding-Computation of Estimated Gain or Loss, and have a loss or zero gain on line 16.

	4.	¨	The property is being compulsorily or involuntarily converted and the seller intends to acquire property that is similar or related in service or use to qualify for nonrecognition of gain for California income tax purposes under IRC Section 1033.

	5.	¨	The transfer qualifies for nonrecognition treatment under IRC Section 351 (transfer to a corporation controlled by the transferor) or IRC Section 721 (contribution to a partnership in exchange for a partnership interest).

	6.	¨	The seller is a corporation (or a limited liability company (LLC) classified as a corporation for federal and California income tax purposes) that is either qualified through the California Secretary of State (SOS) or has a permanent place of business in California.

	7.	¨	The seller is a California partnership, or qualified to do business in California (or an LLC that is classified as a partnership for federal and California income tax purposes and is not a single member LLC) that is not disregarded for federal and California income tax purposes. If this box is checked, the partnership or LLC must still withhold on nonresident partners or members.

	8.	¨	The seller is a tax-exempt entity under California or federal law.

	9.	¨	The seller is an insurance company, individual retirement account, qualified pension/profit sharing plan, or charitable remainder trust.

Part III – Certifications that may partially or fully exempt the sale from withholding: Real Estate Escrow Person (REEP): See instructions for amounts to withhold.

	10.	¨	The transfer qualifies as a simultaneous like-kind exchange within the meaning of IRC Section 1031.

	11.	¨	The transfer qualifies as a deferred like-kind exchange within the meaning of IRC Section 1031.

	12.	¨	The transfer of this property is an installment sale where the buyer is required to withhold on the principal portion of each installment payment. Copies of Form 593-I, Real Estate Withholding Sale Acknowledgement, and the promissory note are attached.

Part IV – Seller’s Signature

Under penalties of perjury, I hereby certify that the information provided above is, to the best of my knowledge, true and correct. If conditions change, I will promptly inform the withholding agent. I understand that the Franchise Tax Board may review relevant escrow documents to ensure withholding compliance and that completing this form does not exempt me from filing a California income or franchise tax return to report this sale.


Seller’s Name and Title	Seller’s Signature	See signature page attached	Date	, 2012
Spouse’s/RDP’s Name	Spouse’s/RDP’s Signature		Date

Please verify that the SSN or ITIN listed above in Part I of this form is correct.

Seller:

If you checked any box in Part II , you are exempt from real estate withholding.

If you checked any box in Part III, you may qualify for a partial or complete withholding exemption.

If you did not check any box in Part II or Part III, the withholding will be 3 1/3% (0.333) of the total sales price or the optional gain on sale withholding amount certified by seller on Form 593, Real Estate Withholding Tax Statement.

If you are withheld upon, the withholding agent should give you one copy of Form 593. Attach a copy to the lower front of your California income tax return and make a copy for your records.


Keep Form 593-C for five years following the close of the transaction. You must furnish the form to the Franchise Tax Board upon request.

For Privacy Notice, get form FTB 1131.	7131113	Form 593-C C2 2010


SIGNATURE PAGE

SYNAPTICS INCORPORATED, a Delaware corporation

By:
Name:
Title:

EXHIBIT G

BILL OF SALE

THIS BILL OF SALE (“Bill of Sale”) is made this [ ] day of [ ], 2012, by SYNAPTICS INCORPORATED, a Delaware corporation (“Seller”), in favor of [ ] (“Buyer”).

W I T N E S S E T H:

WHEREAS, Seller and Buyer are parties to that certain Agreement of Purchase and Sale and Escrow Instructions dated as of [ ], 2012, as the same may be amended (the “Agreement”) with respect to the sale of certain Property identified therein. (Any capitalized term used, but not otherwise defined herein, shall have the meaning set forth in the Agreement)

NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, Seller does hereby absolutely and unconditionally give, grant, bargain, sell, transfer, set over, assign, convey, release, confirm and deliver to Buyer, effective as of the Closing under the Agreement, all of Seller’s right, title and interest, if any, in the Personal Property referred to in Section 1.1(d) of the Agreement, without representation or warranty, express or implied, except as otherwise expressly provided below.

Seller represents and warrants to Buyer that (i) it is fully empowered and authorized to execute and deliver this Bill of Sale, and the individuals signing this Bill of Sale on behalf of Seller each represents and warrants to Buyer that he or she is fully empowered and authorized to do so; and (ii) Seller is the owner of the Personal Property and is hereby conveying title to Buyer, free and clear of all consensual liens and security interests placed on the Personal Property by Seller.

WITH RESPECT TO ALL MATTERS TRANSFERRED HEREUNDER, SELLER EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS A WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND WARRANTY FOR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED THAT MAY ARISE BY OPERATION OF LAW OR UNDER THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE FOR THE STATE IN WHICH THE PROPERTY IS LOCATED (OR ANY OTHER STATE).

This Bill of Sale shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the successors and permitted assigns of Buyer and Seller.

This Bill of Sale shall be governed by, interpreted under, and construed and enforceable in accordance with, the laws of the State of California.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this Bill of Sale as of the day and year first written above.


SYNAPTICS INCORPORATED, a Delaware corporation

By:
Name:
Title:

EXHIBIT H

LEASE AGREEMENT

[See attached]

OFFICE LEASE

LANDLORD:

TENANT:

SYNAPTICS INCORPORATED,

a Delaware corporation

SUMMARY OF BASIC LEASE INFORMATION AND DEFINITIONS

THIS SUMMARY OF BASIC LEASE INFORMATION AND DEFINITIONS (“Summary”) is hereby incorporated into and made a part of the attached Office Lease (“Lease”). All references in the Lease to the Lease shall include this Summary. All references in the Lease to any term defined in this Summary shall have the meaning set forth in this Summary for such term. If there is any inconsistency between the Summary and the Lease, the provisions of the Lease shall control.


1.1	Landlord’s Address:
		615 National Avenue, Suite 200
		Mountain View, CA 94043
		Attn:
		Facsimile: 650) 938-4318
		Email:

		with a copy to:

		Morrison & Foerster LLP
		755 Page Mill Road
		Palo Alto, CA 94304
		Attn: Philip J. Levine, Esq.
		Facsimile: (650) 251-3808
		Email: PLevine@mofo.com

	Tenant’s Address:	Synaptics Incorporated
		3120 Scott Blvd.
		Santa Clara, CA 95054
		Attn: Jim Harrington, Senior Vice President
		Facsimile: (408) 454-5200
		Email: Jharrington@synaptics.com

		with a copy to:
		Synaptics Incorporated
		3120 Scott Blvd.
		Santa Clara, CA 95054
		Attn: Greg DeWolf, General Counsel Facsimile: (408) 454-5200 Email: GDewolfe@synaptics.com

		and a copy to:

		Greenberg Traurig, LLP
		2375 East Camelback Road, Suite 700
		Phoenix, AZ 85018
		Attn: Kevin J. Morris
		Facsimile: (602) 445-8687
		Email: morriskj@gtlaw.com

1.2 Premises. The “Premises” consist of approximately 2.59 acres of real property located at 3120 Scott Boulevard, City of Santa Clara, State of California, containing approximately 76,522 rentable square feet, as depicted on Exhibit A.

1.3 Term. The term of the Lease shall commence on the Closing Date as defined in that certain “Agreement for Purchase and Sale and Escrow Instructions” (“Purchase Agreement”) executed by the Tenant and the Landlord (or the Landlord’s predecessor in interest) (the “Commencement Date”) and terminate on May 31, 2013 (the “Expiration Date”) unless sooner terminated by the Early Termination Option (as defined in Section 2.2) or as otherwise provided herein (the “Term”).

1.4 Monthly Basic Rent. During the Term of this Lease, Tenant shall pay Landlord an amount equal to One Hundred Thirty-Three Thousand Nine Hundred Thirteen and 50/100 Dollars ($133,913.50) per month (the “Monthly Basic Rent”). The Monthly Basic Rent shall be paid by Tenant to Landlord in advance of the first day of each month during the Term of this Lease, without offset, deduction or demand. On the Commencement Date, Tenant shall pay to Landlord Monthly Basic Rent for the first full month of the Term, and, if the Commencement Date falls on a date other than the first day of the month, the prorated Monthly Basic Rent for such initial partial month.

1.5 Triple Net Lease. This Lease is intended to be a “Net-Net-Net” lease. Tenant shall pay all expenses associated with maintaining and operating the Premises during the Term, including, without limitation, taxes, utilities, maintenance costs, repair costs and insurance premiums (collectively, the “Triple Net Expenses”) and Additional Rent as set forth in Section 3.2. Under no circumstances or conditions, whether now or hereafter arising, or whether within or beyond the present contemplation of the parties, shall Landlord or its successors or assigns be expected or required to make any payment of any kind whatsoever, or be under any other obligation or liability hereunder, except as otherwise specifically set forth in this Lease. To the extent that Landlord pays any such costs or expenses that are otherwise required to be paid by Tenant pursuant to this Lease, Tenant shall reimburse Landlord within twenty (20) days of Landlord’s written demand therefor.

1.6 Additional Rent. In addition to the Monthly Basic Rent and the Triple Net Expenses, Tenant shall pay the Real Property Taxes and Assessments, Operating Expenses, Management Fee, and all other amounts required under this Lease (the “Additional Rent”).

1.7 Security Deposit. One Hundred Thirty-Three Thousand Nine Hundred Thirteen and 50/100 Dollars ($133,913.50) (the “Security Deposit”). The Security Deposit shall be returned to the Tenant at the end of the Term, less any amount reasonably necessary to repair any damage done to the Premises by Tenant, its agents or employees during the Term of this Lease, and less any Rent or other charges owed by Tenant to Landlord under this Lease.

1.8 Permitted Use. Tenant’s current business use including all existing uses, to the extent permitted by applicable laws (“Permitted Use”).

1.9 Parking. Tenant to have the exclusive use of parking at the Premises at no charge throughout the Lease Term. Tenant shall not park nor permit to be parked any inoperative vehicle or equipment on any portion of the Premises.

1.10 Broker. None. (“Broker”).

OFFICE LEASE

This Lease, which includes the Summary attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, is made as of the [ ] day of [ ], 2012 (“Effective Date”), by and between [ ], a [ ] (“Landlord”), and Synaptics Incorporated, a Delaware corporation (“Tenant”).

1. Premises.

1.1 Premises. Landlord hereby leases to Tenant, and Tenant hereby leases from Landlord, the Premises described in Section 1.2 of the attached Summary. Such Lease is upon, and subject to, the terms, covenants and conditions herein set forth.

2. Term.

2.1 Term; Notice of Lease Dates. The Term of this Lease shall be for the period designated in Section 1.3 of the Summary commencing on the Commencement Date and ending on the Expiration Date, unless sooner terminated as provided herein.

2.2 Early Termination Option. Tenant shall have the option (the “Early Termination Option”) to terminate this Lease by giving thirty (30) days prior written notice to Landlord at any time after February 1, 2013 (the “Early Termination Notice”), time being of the essence. If Tenant exercises the Early Termination Option, the Lease shall terminate thirty (30) days following Landlord’s receipt of Tenant’s Early Termination Notice; provided, however, the Lease shall in no event terminate before March 3, 2013.

3. Rent.

3.1 Monthly Basic Rent. During the Term of the Lease, Tenant shall pay Landlord, as Monthly Basic Rent for the Premises, the Monthly Basic Rent in the amounts designated in Section 1.4 of the Summary. The Monthly Basic Rent shall be paid by Tenant in monthly installments in advance on the first day of each and every calendar month during the Term, without demand, notice, deduction or offset, except as will be paid upon Tenant’s execution and delivery of this Lease to Landlord. Monthly Basic Rent for any partial month shall be prorated in the proportion that the number of days this Lease is in effect during such month bears to the actual number of days in such month.

3.2 Additional Rent. In addition to Tenant’s payment of the Triple Net Expenses related to the Premises, as designated in Section 1.5 of the Summary, Tenant shall pay as Additional Rent to Landlord the following: Real Property Taxes and Assessments (as hereinafter defined), all operating expenses of any kind or nature which are necessary, ordinary or customarily incurred in connection with the operation, maintenance or repair of the Premises, including but not limited to Landlord’s cost of insurance, utilities and maintenance service for the Premises, as determined by Landlord (collectively, the “Operating Expenses”), and the costs of the property management fee paid by Landlord to the property manager in an amount not to exceed three percent (3%) of Rent (including Monthly Basic Rent and Additional Rent, but excluding the cost of the property management fee itself) (the “Management Fee”).

Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Management Fee shall include only 1.5% of real property taxes and assessments, rather than the full 3%, as provided above. During the Term of this Lease, Tenant shall pay (i) the Management Fee and Operating Expenses, as reasonably estimated by Landlord, in monthly installments, in the amount of Landlord’s estimate, in advance on the first day of each and every calendar month, without demand, notice, deduction or offset, and together with the Monthly Basic Rent; and (ii) the Real Property Taxes and Assessments within ten (10) days after delivery of an invoice by Landlord. Landlord shall endeavor to furnish to Tenant within a reasonable period after the end of the Term, a statement (a “Reconciliation Statement”) indicating in reasonable detail the actual cost of the Operating Expenses, the Management Fee and any additional Real Property Taxes and Assessments attributable to the Term, and the parties shall, within thirty (30) days thereafter, make any payment or allowance necessary to adjust Tenant’s estimated payments to the actual cost thereof, as indicated by such Reconciliation Statement.

3.3 Rent. Monthly Basic Rent, the Triple Net Expenses, and Additional Rent and any other amounts which Tenant is or becomes obligated to pay Landlord under this Lease are herein referred to collectively as “Rent,” and all remedies applicable to the nonpayment of Rent shall be applicable thereto. Landlord may apply payments received from Tenant to any obligations of Tenant then accrued, without regard to such obligations as may be designated by Tenant.

4.	Landlord’s Rights; Real Property Taxes and Assessments; Maintenance, Insurance and Utilities Costs.

4.1 Definitions. During the Term of this Lease, except as otherwise provided herein, Tenant shall have the exclusive right to use the Premises including, without limitation, any fixtures, systems, décor and facilities used in connection therewith, and landscaping and parking contained, maintained or used in connection with the Premises.

4.2 Landlord’s Reserved Rights. Tenant shall permit the Landlord and its authorized representatives to enter the Premises, upon at least one (1) business day’s prior written (including by electronic mail) notice to Tenant (except in the event of an emergency, in which case no notice shall be required), during Tenant’s normal business hours, to inspect and show the Premises. Furthermore, Landlord shall have the right, but not the obligation, to make repairs, improvements, alterations or additions in the Premises as Landlord may deem necessary or appropriate at Landlord’s expense and in a manner so as not to unreasonably interfere with Tenant’s use. In addition, Landlord reserves the right from time to time (upon at least one (1) business day’s prior written notice to Tenant) to do any of the following on the Premises, as long as such acts do not unreasonably interfere with Tenant’s use of or access to the Premises: to conduct testing, measuring, surveying, soils tests and other inspections, or to access as needed for its planning or governmental approvals related to the remediation of hazardous materials or the future use of the Premises, or to perform such other acts with respect to the Premises, as Landlord may, in the exercise of good faith business judgment, deemed to be appropriate or necessary. Landlord shall be responsible for any damage or destruction to the Premises caused by Landlord or its agents, employees, invitees, property manager and contractors who enter the Premises for any purpose during the Term of this Lease.

4.3 Maintenance and Utilities Costs. Tenant shall, at Tenant’s sole cost and expense, keep and maintain the Premises, including the building and the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (the “HVAC) system located on the Premises, in good working order and in good, clean, sanitary, neat and operative condition and repair, reasonable wear and tear and casualties excepted. Tenant shall also pay or reimburse Landlord for (or, at Landlord’s option, perform) the repair or replacement of any waste or excessive or unreasonable wear and tear to the Premises caused or permitted by Tenant’s actions or omissions during the Term of this Lease. Any repairs performed by Tenant pursuant to this Section 4.3 must be in accordance with all applicable laws. Landlord shall not be required or expected to perform or pay for any maintenance or repairs to the Premises, or furnish or pay for any utilities or services to the Premises, and Tenant shall have the use of all services and utilities to the Premises at no cost to Landlord. To the extent changes or alterations to the Premises are required by any governmental authority in compliance with law and not caused by or related to Tenant’s specific use, alterations or work at the Premises, Tenant shall not be responsible to make such changes or alterations or to pay for such work; provided, however, that in such event, if Tenant is unwilling to pay the cost of such changes or alterations, then Landlord shall have the right, in its sole and absolute discretion, to either make such changes or alterations, or to terminate this Lease with forty-five (45) days prior written notice to Tenant.

4.4 Definition of Real Property Taxes and Assessments. “Real Property Taxes and Assessments” means: all real property taxes and general, special or district assessments or other governmental impositions, of whatever kind, nature or origin, imposed on or by reason of the ownership or use of the Premises; governmental charges, fees or assessments for transit or traffic mitigation (including area-wide traffic improvement assessments and transportation system management fees), housing, police, fire or other governmental service or purported benefits to the Premises; taxes levied against the rents in use of or in addition to taxes levied against the Premises; personal property taxes assessed on the personal property of Landlord or Tenant used in the operation of the Premises; service payments in lieu of taxes and taxes and assessments of every kind and nature whatsoever levied or assessed in addition to, in lieu of or in substitution for existing or additional real or personal property taxes on the Premises or the personal property described above; any increases or decreases in the foregoing caused by changes in assessed valuation, tax rate or other factors or circumstances; and the reasonable cost of contesting by appropriate proceedings the amount or validity of any taxes, assessments or charges described above (provided that Tenant receives its share (based on the period of its tenancy) of any refund plus its share of any interest awarded by the taxing authority).

Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this Section 4.4 above to the contrary, Real Property Taxes and Assessments shall not include Landlord’s federal or state income, franchise, inheritance or estate taxes, and shall be paid as Additional Rent in accordance with Section 3.2.

4.5 Insurance Costs. Tenant shall pay the costs of its own insurance and shall pay the costs of any insurance maintained by Landlord with respect to the Premises and the improvements located thereon as Additional Rent in accordance with Section 3.2.

4.6 Utilities Costs. Tenant shall pay its own utility costs for use of the Premises and the utility costs incurred for the Premises.

5. Use.

5.1 General. Tenant shall use the Premises solely for the Permitted Use specified in Section 1.8 of the Summary, and shall not use or permit the Premises to be used for any other use or purpose whatsoever. Tenant shall, at its sole cost and expense, observe and comply with all requirements of any board of fire underwriters or similar body relating to the Premises, and all laws, statutes, codes, rules and regulations now or hereafter in force relating to or affecting the condition, use, occupancy, alteration or improvement of the Premises during the Term of this Lease, including, without limitation, the provisions of Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended (“ADA”), as it pertains to Tenant’s use, occupancy, improvement and alteration of the Premises, whether structural or nonstructural, including unforeseen and/or extraordinary alterations and/or improvements to the Premises, regardless of the period of time remaining in the Term. Tenant reserves the right to apply for waiver of any ADA requirements and is only subject to requirements mandated by the appropriate governmental agency. Tenant shall not cause, maintain or permit any nuisance in, on or about the Premises, nor commit or suffer to be committed any waste in, on or about the Premises.

5.2 Parking.

During the Term of the Lease, and provided Tenant is not in default hereunder (after taking into consideration all applicable notice and cure periods), Tenant shall have the right to use, at no extra cost, all of the parking spaces located on the Premises.

5.3 Signs.

Existing signs may remain during the Term of this Lease and Landlord’s approval is only needed for any change in signage by Tenant (which changes must also comply with all applicable laws); provided, however, Tenant shall be responsible for (i) the repair and maintenance of all existing signage, and any additional signage approved by Landlord, during the Term of this Lease, and (ii) the removal of all existing signage, and any additional signage approved by Landlord, upon expiration of the Term or earlier termination of this Lease.

5.4 Hazardous Materials.

Tenant shall (i) obtain and maintain in full force and effect all Environmental Permits that may be required from time to time under any Environmental Laws applicable to Tenant or the Premises, and (ii) be and remain in compliance in all material respects with all terms and conditions of all such Environmental Permits and with all other limitations, restrictions, conditions, standards, prohibitions, requirements, obligations, schedules and timetables contained in all Environmental Laws applicable to Tenant or the Premises. As used in this Lease, the term “Environmental Law” means any past, present or future federal, state, local or foreign statutory or common law, or any regulation, ordinance, code, plan, order, permit, grant, franchise, concession, restriction or agreement issued, entered, promulgated or approved there under, relating to (a) the environment, human health or safety, including, without limitation, emissions, discharges, releases or threatened releases of Hazardous Materials (as defined below) into the environment (including, without limitation, air, surface water, groundwater or land), or (b) the manufacture, generation, refining, processing, distribution, use,

sale, treatment, receipt, storage, disposal, transport, arranging for transport, or handling of Hazardous Materials. “Environmental Permits” means, collectively, any and all permits, consents, licenses, approvals and registrations of any nature at any time required pursuant to, or in order to comply with, any Environmental Law. Except for ordinary and general office supplies, such as copier toner, liquid paper, glue, ink and common household and office cleaning materials (some or all of which may constitute “Hazardous Materials” as defined in this Lease) used in compliance with Environmental Laws, Tenant agrees during the Term of this Lease not to cause or permit any Hazardous Materials to be brought upon, stored, used, handled, generated, released or disposed of on, in, under or about the Premises in violation of any Environmental Laws or without the prior written consent of Landlord, which consent Landlord may not unreasonably withhold. Upon the expiration or earlier termination of this Lease, Tenant agrees to promptly remove from the Premises, at its sole cost and expense, any and all Hazardous Materials, including any equipment or systems containing Hazardous Materials which are installed, brought upon, stored, used, generated or released upon, in, under or about the Premises or any portion thereof by Tenant or its agents, employees, invitees, or contractors during the Term of this Lease (except to the extent such Hazardous Materials migrate on or under the Premises from any adjacent property and such migration is not caused by Tenant or its employees, agents or contractors), and to secure any closures of any Environmental Permits that require a closure by the issuer of the Environmental Permit. Tenant agrees to indemnify, protect, defend and hold harmless Landlord and its members, employees, agents, successors and assigns from and against any and all claims, actual damages, judgments, suits, causes of action, losses, liabilities, penalties, fines, expenses and costs (including, without limitation, clean-up, removal, remediation and restoration costs, sums paid in settlement of claims, reasonable attorneys’ fees, consultant fees and expert fees and court costs), which arise or result from the presence of Hazardous Materials brought upon, stored, used, generated or released upon, in, under or about the Premises or any portion thereof by Tenant or its agents, employees, invitees, or contractors during the Term of this Lease (except to the extent such Hazardous Materials migrate on or under the Premises from any adjacent property and such migration is not caused by Tenant or its employees, agents or contractors). Tenant agrees to promptly notify Landlord of any release of Hazardous Materials in or on the Premises which Tenant becomes aware of during the Term of this Lease, whether caused by Tenant or any other persons or entities. As used in this Lease, the term “Hazardous Materials” shall mean and include any hazardous or toxic materials, substances or wastes as now or hereafter designated under any law, statute, ordinance, rule, regulation, order or ruling of any agency of the State, the United States Government or any local governmental authority, including, without limitation, asbestos, petroleum, petroleum hydrocarbons and petroleum based products, urea formaldehyde foam insulation, polychlorinated biphenyls, and freon and other chlorofluorocarbons. Landlord shall be responsible for any Hazardous Materials brought upon, stored, used, generated or released upon, in, under or about the Premises or any portion thereof by Landlord and its agents, employees, invitees, property manager and contractors. The provisions of this Section 5.4 shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of this Lease.

6. Payments and Notices.

6.1 All Rent and other sums payable by Tenant to Landlord hereunder shall be paid to Landlord at the first address designated in Section 1.1 of the Summary, or to such other persons or at such other places as Landlord may hereafter designate in writing. Any notice required or permitted to be given hereunder must be in writing and may be given by personal delivery (including delivery by nationally recognized overnight courier or express mailing service), or by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, addressed as designated in Section 1.1 of the Summary. Either party may, by written notice to the other, specify a different address for notice purposes. Notice given in the foregoing manner shall be deemed given (i) when actually received or refused by the party to whom sent if delivered by a carrier or personally served or (ii) if mailed, on the day of actual delivery or refusal as shown by the certified mail return receipt or the expiration of three (3) business days after the day of mailing, whichever first occurs.

6.2 When this Lease requires service of a notice, that notice shall replace rather than supplement any equivalent or similar statutory notice, including any notices required by California Code of Civil Procedure Section 1161 or any similar or successor statute. When a statute requires service of a notice in a particular manner, service of that notice pursuant to Section 6.1 above shall replace and satisfy the statutory service-of-notice procedures, including those required by California Code of Civil Procedure Section 1162 or any similar or successor statute.

7. Brokers.

Landlord and Tenant each warrant to the other that it has had no dealing with any real estate broker or agent in connection with this Lease and that Landlord and Tenant know of no other real estate broker who is entitled to or can claim a commission in connection with this Lease. Landlord and Tenant each agree to indemnify, defend and hold the other harmless from and against any and all claims, demands, losses, liabilities, lawsuits, judgments, and costs and expenses (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses), with respect to any alleged leasing commission or equivalent compensation alleged to be owing on account of each indemnifying party’s dealings with any real estate broker or agent. This Section 7 shall survive expiration or early termination of the Lease.

8. Surrender; Holding Over.

8.1 Surrender of Premises. Upon the expiration of the Term or sooner termination of this Lease, Tenant shall surrender all keys for the Premises to Landlord and exclusive possession of the Premises to Landlord, broom clean, in substantially the same good condition as existed on the Commencement Date, normal wear and tear and casualty excepted, with all of Tenant’s personal property and trade fixtures and equipment removed therefrom, including, but not limited to, the removal of any cubicles or other office furniture; provided, however, the HVAC system and diesel generator located on the Premises shall remain at the Premises upon surrender and shall be surrendered in good working order. In addition, Tenant shall repair any damage or alterations made to the Premises by Tenant; provided, however, that this obligation may be waived by written notice from Landlord to Tenant prior to the termination of the Lease. If such written notice is given, Tenant may surrender the Premises in its then “as is” condition, subject to Section 5.4 herein.

8.2 Hold Over. Tenant shall have no right to holdover possession of the Premises. Any holding over after the expiration or earlier termination of the Lease, without the express written consent of Landlord, shall constitute a default under this Lease. If Tenant does not surrender and vacate the Premises upon the termination of this Lease, Tenant shall be a tenant at sufferance and the parties having agreed, without limiting Landlord’s remedies provided in this Lease, that the daily rental rate shall be one hundred fifty percent (150%) of the Monthly Basic Rent, plus Additional Rent, and shall be due the first of each month, and shall otherwise be on the terms and conditions herein specified. If Tenant holds over without Landlord’s prior written consent, Tenant shall indemnify, protect and hold Landlord harmless from and against all Indemnified Claims (defined below) resulting from Tenant’s hold over.

8.3 No Effect on Landlord’s Rights. The foregoing provisions of this Section 8 are in addition to, and do not effect, Landlord’s right of re-entry or any other rights of Landlord hereunder or otherwise provided by law or equity.

9. Taxes on Tenant’s Property.

Tenant shall be liable for, and shall pay before delinquency, all taxes and assessments (real and personal) levied against any personal property, improvements or trade fixtures in or about the Premises (including any increase in the assessed value of the Premises based upon the value of any such personal property, improvements or trade fixtures) owned by Tenant. If any such taxes or assessments are levied against Landlord, Landlord may, after written notice to Tenant (and under proper protest if requested by Tenant) pay such taxes and assessments, and Tenant shall reimburse Landlord therefor upon demand by Landlord; provided, however, Tenant, at its sole cost and expense, shall have the right to bring suit in any court of competent jurisdiction to recover the amount of any such taxes and assessments so paid under protest.

10. Condition of Premises; Repairs.

Tenant hereby acknowledges that Tenant is currently occupying the Premises and agrees that the Premises is taken “AS-IS,” “with all faults,” “without any representations or warranties,” and Tenant further acknowledges and agrees that it has investigated and inspected the condition of the Premises and the suitability of same for Tenant’s purposes, and Tenant does hereby waive and disclaim any objection to, cause of action based upon, or claim that its obligations hereunder should be reduced or limited because of the condition of the Premises or the suitability of same for Tenant’s purposes.

11. Alterations.

Tenant shall not have any right to make any alterations to the Premises without in each event obtaining Landlord’s prior written consent, which consent may not be unreasonably withheld. Any such alterations shall be removed from the Premises at Tenant’s sole cost and expense upon the expiration or earlier termination of this Lease, subject to Section 8.1 above.

12. Liens.

Tenant shall not permit any mechanic’s, materialmen’s or other liens to be filed against all or any part of the Premises by reason of or in connection with any repairs, alterations, improvements or other work contracted for or undertaken by Tenant or any other act or omission of Tenant or Tenant’s agents, employees, contractors, licensees or invitees. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT LANDLORD SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LABOR, SERVICES OR MATERIALS FURNISHED OR TO BE FURNISHED TO TENANT, OR TO ANYONE HOLDING THE PREMISES THROUGH OR UNDER TENANT, AND THAT NO MECHANICS’ OR OTHER LIENS FOR ANY SUCH LABOR, SERVICES OR MATERIALS SHALL ATTACH TO OR AFFECT THE INTEREST OF LANDLORD IN THE PREMISES. Tenant shall indemnify, protect and hold Landlord harmless from and against all Indemnified Claims resulting from any mechanic’s, materialmen’s or other liens to be filed against all or any part of the Premises by reason of or in connection with any repairs, alterations, improvements or other work contracted for or undertaken by Tenant or any other act or omission of Tenant or Tenant’s agents, employees, contractors, licensees or invitees

13. Assignment and Subletting.

This Lease is personal to Tenant and Tenant shall not otherwise assign or sublease this Lease without Landlord’s written consent, which may be withheld in Landlord’s sole discretion. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Tenant may (without the consent of Landlord) assign this Lease, or sublet any portion of the Premises, to any entity that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with, Tenant, and to any entity in connection with any merger, acquisition, re-organization of Tenant or its parent company, and to any entity that acquires all or substantially all of the ownership interest in (or assets of) Tenant or its parent company (each, a “Permitted Transfer”); provided (i) Tenant remains primarily liable for all obligations of Tenant under this Lease, and (ii) Tenant provides at least ten (10) business days prior written notice of any Permitted Transfer to Landlord.

14. Indemnification and Exculpation.

14.1 Assumption of Risk and Waiver. Unless caused by the negligence or willful misconduct of Landlord, its agents, employees or contractors, Landlord shall not be liable to Tenant, Tenant’s employees, agents or invitees for: (i) any damage to property of Tenant, or of others, located in, on or about the Premises, (ii) the loss of or damage to any property of Tenant or of others by theft or otherwise, (iii) any injury or damage to persons or property resulting from fire, explosion, falling plaster, steam, gas, electricity, water, rain or leaks from any part of the Premises or from the pipes, appliance of plumbing works or from the roof, street or subsurface or from any other places or by dampness or by any other cause of whatsoever nature, or (iv) any such damage caused by others. Landlord shall in no event be liable to Tenant for any consequential damages or for loss of revenue or income and Tenant waives any and all claims for any such damages.

14.2 Indemnification.

(a) Except to the extent caused by the negligence or willful misconduct of Landlord, its agents, employees or contractors, Tenant shall be liable for, and shall indemnify, defend, protect and hold Landlord and its employees, contractors, agents and assigns harmless from and against, any and all claims, actual damages, judgments, suits, causes of action, losses, liabilities and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and court costs (collectively, “Indemnified Claims”), arising or resulting from (a) any occurrence at the Premises during the Term of this Lease, (b) the use of the Premises and conduct of Tenant’s business or any other activity, work or thing done, permitted or suffered by Tenant or its employees, contractors or agents, or (c) any default by Tenant of any obligations on Tenant’s part to be performed under the terms of this Lease or the terms of any contract or agreement to which Tenant is a party or by which it is bound, affecting this Lease or the Premises. The foregoing indemnification shall include, but shall not be limited to, any injury to, or death of, any person, or any loss of, or damage to, any property on the Premises, or on adjoining sidewalks, streets or ways, or connected with the use, condition or occupancy thereof. If any action or proceeding is brought against Landlord by reason of any such Indemnified Claims, Tenant, upon notice from Landlord, shall defend the same at Tenant’s expense by counsel reasonably acceptable to Landlord.

(b) Except with respect to Indemnified Claims for which Tenant is providing indemnification under Section 14.2(a) above, Landlord shall be liable for, and shall indemnify, defend, protect and hold Tenant and its employees, contractors, agents and assigns harmless from and against, any and all claims, actual damages, judgments, suits, causes of action, losses, liabilities and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and court costs to the extent arising or resulting from any negligent act or omission or willful misconduct of Landlord or its agents, employees, invitees, property manager and contractors. If any action or proceeding is brought against Tenant by reason of any such indemnified claims, Landlord, upon notice from Tenant, shall defend the same at Landlord’s expense by counsel reasonably acceptable to Tenant.

(c) The indemnification obligations under this Section 14.2 shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of this Lease.

15. Damage or Destruction.

15.1 Termination Rights. In the event the Premises are damaged by fire or other casualty in any material respect, then Landlord may, at its sole discretion, terminate this Lease immediately upon notice to Tenant; provided, however, that Landlord shall be entitled to retain all insurance proceeds obtained from the insurance relating to such casualty (and Tenant shall assign all such insurance proceeds to Landlord, if applicable). In the event Landlord elects not to terminate this Lease, Landlord shall repair, reconstruct and restore the Premises damaged by such casualty, in which event this Lease shall continue in full force and effect, without any abatement of rent and Tenant shall remain liable for all rents, covenants and obligations contained in this Lease.

16. Eminent Domain.

16.1 Taking. In case the whole of the Premises, or such part thereof as shall substantially interfere with Tenant’s use and occupancy of the Premises, shall be taken for any public or quasi-public purpose by any lawful power or authority by exercise of the right of appropriation, condemnation or eminent domain, or sold to prevent such taking, either party shall have the right to terminate this Lease effective as of the date possession is required to be surrendered to said authority and Landlord shall be entitled to any award paid in connection with such condemnation or eminent domain.

17. Tenant’s Insurance.

17.1 Types of Insurance. On or before the earlier of the Commencement Date and continuing during the entire Term, Tenant shall obtain and keep in full force and effect, the following insurance:

(a) Commercial general liability insurance coverage on an occurrence basis, including personal injury, bodily injury (including wrongful death), broad form property damage, operations hazard, owner’s protective coverage, contractual liability (including Tenant’s indemnification obligations under this Lease), and liquor liability (if Tenant serves alcohol on the Premises), with an initial combined single limit of liability of not less than Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000.00). This coverage may be obtained through a separate policy or in combination with another excess liability or umbrella policy.

(b) Worker’s compensation and employer’s liability insurance, in statutory amounts and limits, covering all persons employed in connection with any work done on or about the Premises for which claims for death or bodily injury could be asserted against Landlord, Tenant or the Premises.

17.2 Requirements. Each policy required to be obtained by Tenant hereunder shall: (a) be issued by insurers authorized to do business in the State of California and rated not less than financial class VIII, and not less than policyholder rating A- in the most recent version of Best’s Key Rating Guide; and (b) name Tenant as named insured thereunder and Landlord as additional insureds there under, except with respect to the worker’s compensation and employer’s liability insurance policy, for which the Landlord shall not be named as an additional insured. Tenant shall provide Landlord with certificates of insurance, confirming the above as of the Commencement Date and shall cause replacement policies or certificates to be delivered to Landlord not less than ten (10) days prior to the expiration of any such policy or policies.

18. Landlord’s Insurance.

During the Term of this Lease, Landlord shall carry special form insurance, including fire and extended coverage, sprinkler leakage, flood, earthquake, vandalism, and malicious mischief upon the Premises, along with commercial general liability insurance, in such reasonable amounts and with such reasonable deductibles as would be carried by a prudent owner of a similar site, as determined in Landlord’s reasonable discretion. At Landlord’s option, such insurance may be carried under any blanket or umbrella policies which Landlord has in force for other projects. Tenant shall pay the costs of any insurance maintained by Landlord with respect to the Premises and the improvements located thereon as Additional Rent in accordance with Section 3.2.

19. Default.

19.1 Tenant’s Default. The occurrence of any one or more of the following events shall constitute a default under this Lease by Tenant:

(a) the failure by Tenant to make any payment of Rent or Additional Rent or any other payment required to be made by Tenant hereunder, when such failure continues for five (5) days after written notice thereof from Landlord that such payment was not received when due;

(b) the failure by Tenant to observe or perform any of the express or implied covenants or provisions of this Lease to be observed or performed by Tenant, other than as specified in Section 19.1(a) above and Sections 20(b) and 21 hereafter, where such failure shall continue for a period of thirty (30) days after written notice thereof from Landlord to Tenant; provided, however, that, if the nature of Tenant’s default is such that more than thirty (30) days are reasonably required for its cure, then Tenant shall not be deemed to be in default if Tenant shall commence such cure within said thirty (30) day period and thereafter diligently prosecute such cure to completion, which completion shall occur not later than sixty (60) days from the date of such notice from Landlord;

(c) (i) the making by Tenant of any general assignment for the benefit of creditors, (ii) the filing by or against Tenant of a petition to have Tenant adjudged a bankrupt or a petition for reorganization or arrangement under any law relating to bankruptcy (unless, in the case of a petition filed against the Tenant, the same is dismissed within sixty (60) days), (iii) the appointment of a trustee or receiver to take possession of substantially all of Tenant’s assets located at the Premises or of Tenant’s interest in this Lease where possession is not restored to Tenant within sixty (60) days, or (iv) the attachment, execution or other judicial seizure of substantially all of Tenant’s assets located at the Premises or of Tenant’s interest in this Lease where such seizure is not discharged within sixty (60) days;

(d) Any insurance required to be maintained by Tenant pursuant to this Lease shall be canceled or terminated or shall expire or be reduced or materially changed, except as permitted in this Lease; and

(e) Any failure by Tenant to discharge any lien or encumbrance placed on the Premises or any part thereof due to Tenant’s work of improvements within thirty (30) days after the date such lien or encumbrance is filed or recorded against the Premises or any part thereof.

Any notice sent by Landlord to Tenant pursuant to this Section 19 shall be in lieu of, and not in addition to, any notice required under California Code of Civil Procedure, Section 1161.

19.2 Remedies. In the event of any such default by Tenant, Landlord shall have any and all remedies available pursuant to this Lease and at law or in equity, subject to Landlord’s duty to mitigate its damages. In addition to any other remedies available to Landlord under this Lease, at law, or in equity, Landlord shall have the immediate option to terminate this Lease and all rights of Tenant hereunder. In the event that Landlord shall elect to so terminate this Lease, then Landlord may recover from Tenant:

(a) the worth at the time of award of any unpaid Rent which had been earned at the time of such termination; plus

(b) the worth at the time of the award of the amount by which the unpaid Rent which would have been earned after termination until the time of award exceeds the amount of such rental loss that Tenant proves could have been reasonably avoided; plus

(c) the worth at the time of award of the amount by which the unpaid Rent for the balance of the term after the time of award exceeds the amount of such rental loss that Tenant proves could be reasonably avoided; plus

(d) any other amount necessary to compensate Landlord for all detriment proximately caused by Tenant’s failure to perform its obligations under this Lease or which, in the ordinary course of things, would be likely to result there from.

As used in Sections 19.2(a) and 19.2(b) above, the “worth at the time of award” is computed by allowing interest at the legal rate. As used in Section 19.2(c) above, the “worth at the time of award” is computed by discounting such amount at the discount rate of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco at the time of award plus one percent (1%).

19.3 Late Charges. Tenant acknowledges that, in addition to interest costs, the late payments by Tenant to Landlord of any Monthly Basic Rent or other sums due under this Lease will cause Landlord to incur costs not contemplated by this Lease, the exact amount of such costs being extremely difficult and impractical to fix. Accordingly, if any monthly installment of Monthly Basic Rent or any other amount payable by Tenant hereunder is not received by Landlord within five (5) days of the due date thereof, Tenant shall pay to Landlord an additional sum of five percent (5%) of the overdue amount as a late charge. The parties agree that such late charge represents a fair and reasonable estimate of the costs that Landlord will incur by reason of any late payment. Acceptance of a late charge shall not constitute a waiver of Tenant’s default with respect to the overdue amount or prevent Landlord from exercising any of the other rights and remedies available to Landlord under this Lease or at law or in equity now or hereafter in effect.

20. Subordination.

(a) This Lease shall be subordinate to any mortgage, deed of trust, or any other hypothecation or security now or hereafter placed upon the Premises and to any and all advances made on the security thereof and to all renewals, modifications, consolidations, replacements and extensions thereof. Notwithstanding such subordination, but subject to Tenant’s delivery of an attornment, subordination and non-disturbance pursuant to Section 20(b) below, Tenant’s right to quiet possession of the Premises shall not be disturbed if Tenant is not in default (subject to all applicable notice and cure periods) and so long as Tenant shall pay Rent and observe and perform all of the provisions of this Lease, unless this Lease is otherwise terminated pursuant to its terms.

(b) Tenant agrees to execute any documents required to effectuate an attornment, subordination and non-disturbance. Tenant’s failure to execute such documents within ten (10) business days after written demand shall constitute a material default by Tenant hereunder without the applicability of any notice and cure periods.

21. Estoppel Certificate.

Within ten (10) business days following Landlord’s written request, Tenant shall execute and deliver to Landlord an estoppel certificate certifying: (a) the Commencement Date of this Lease; (b) that this Lease is unmodified and in full force and effect (or, if modified, that this Lease is in full force and effect as modified, and stating the date and nature of such modifications); (c) the date to which the Rent and other sums payable under this Lease have been paid; (d) that there are not, to the best of Tenant’s knowledge, any defaults under this Lease by either party, except as specified in such certificate; and (e) such other matters relating to this Lease as are reasonably requested by Landlord. Any such estoppel certificate delivered pursuant to this Section 21 may be relied upon by any mortgagee, beneficiary, purchaser or prospective purchaser of any portion of the Premises, as well as their assignees. Tenant’s failure to deliver such estoppel certificate within such time shall constitute a material default hereunder without the applicability of any notice and cure periods.

22. Quiet Use and Enjoyment.

Landlord covenants, in lieu of any implied covenant of quiet possession or quiet enjoyment, that so long as Tenant is in compliance with the covenants and conditions set forth in this Lease, Tenant shall have the right to quiet use and enjoyment of the Premises without hindrance or interference from Landlord or those claiming through Landlord, subject to the covenants and conditions set forth in this Lease.

23. Transfer of Landlord’s Interest.

Landlord shall have the absolute right to transfer all or any portion of its respective title and interest in the Premises or this Lease without the consent of or prior notice to Tenant, and such transfer or subsequent transfer shall not be deemed a violation on Landlord’s part of any of the terms and conditions of this Lease, provided that Tenant’s unapplied Security Deposit is transferred to such transferee, as the new landlord, and the new landlord agrees in writing to assume the obligations of Landlord under this Lease.

24. Limitation on Landlord’s Liability.

Notwithstanding anything contained in this Lease to the contrary, the obligations of Landlord under this Lease (including any actual or alleged breach or default by Landlord) do not constitute personal obligations of the individual partners, directors, officers, members or shareholders of Landlord and Tenant shall not seek recourse against the individual partners, directors, officers, members or shareholders of Landlord, or any of their personal assets for satisfaction of any liability with respect to this Lease. In addition, in consideration of the benefits accruing hereunder to Tenant and notwithstanding anything contained in this Lease to the contrary, Tenant hereby covenants and agrees for itself and all of its successors and assigns that the liability of Landlord for its obligations under this Lease (including any liability as a result of any actual or alleged failure, breach or default hereunder by Landlord), shall be limited solely to Landlord’s interest in the Premises and no other assets of Landlord.

25. Miscellaneous.

25.1 Governing Law. This Lease shall be construed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of California. The parties acknowledge and agree that no rule of construction to the effect that any ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall be employed in the interpretation of this Lease, including the Exhibits and any Addenda attached hereto. All captions in this Lease are for reference only and shall not be used in the interpretation of this Lease. Whenever required by the context of this Lease, the singular shall include the plural, the masculine shall include the feminine, and vice versa.

25.2 Successors and Assigns. Subject to Section 13 above, all of the covenants, conditions and provisions of this Lease shall be binding upon, and shall inure to the benefit of, the parties hereto and their respective heirs, personal representatives and permitted successors and assigns.

25.3 Professional Fees. If either party should bring suit against the other with respect to this Lease, including for unlawful detainer or any other relief against the other hereunder, then all reasonable costs and expenses incurred by the prevailing party therein (including, without limitation, its reasonable appraisers’, accountants’, attorneys’ and other professional fees and court costs), shall be paid by the other party.

25.4 Waiver. The waiver by either party of any breach by the other party of any term, covenant or condition herein contained shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any subsequent breach of the same or any other term, covenant and condition herein contained, nor shall any custom or practice which may become established between the parties in the administration of the terms hereof be deemed a waiver of, or in any way affect, the right of any party to insist upon the performance by the other in strict accordance with said terms.

25.5 Time. Time is of the essence with respect to performance of every provision of this Lease in which time or performance is a factor. All references in this Lease to “days” shall mean calendar days unless specifically modified herein to be “business day,” which is any day which falls on Monday through Friday, excluding holidays observed by the United States Postal Service.

25.6 Prior Agreements; Amendments. This Lease (and the Exhibits attached hereto) contain all of the covenants, provisions, agreements, conditions and understandings between the parties concerning the leasing of the Premises and any other matter covered or mentioned in this Lease, and no prior agreement or understanding, oral or written, express or implied, pertaining to the Premises or any such other matter shall be effective for any purpose. No provision of this Lease may be amended or added to except by an agreement in writing signed by the parties hereto or their respective successors in interest. The parties acknowledge that all prior agreements, representations and negotiations are deemed superseded by the execution of this Lease to the extent they are not expressly incorporated herein.

25.7 Exhibits. All Exhibits attached to this Lease are hereby incorporated in this Lease as though set forth at length herein.

25.8 Accord and Satisfaction. No payment by Tenant or receipt by Landlord of a lesser amount than the Rent payment herein stipulated shall be deemed to be other than on account of the Rent, nor shall any endorsement or statement on any check or any letter accompanying any check or payment as Rent be deemed an accord and satisfaction, and Landlord may accept such check or payment without prejudice to Landlord’s right to recover the balance of such Rent or pursue any other remedy provided in this Lease.

25.9 Counterparts. This Lease may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall constitute an original and all of which shall be one and the same agreement. The parties contemplate that they may be executing counterparts of this Lease transmitted by facsimile machine or electronic mail in PDF format, and agree and intend that a signature by either facsimile machine or electronic mail in PDF format shall bind the party so signing with the same effect as though the signature were an original signature.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Lease as of the day and year first above written.


TENANT: Synaptics Incorporated, a Delaware corporation		LANDLORD: , a

By:		By:
Print Name:		Print Name:
Print Title:		Print Title:

EXHIBIT A

PREMISES

EXHIBIT I

ESCROW HOLDBACK AGREEMENT

[See attached]

ESCROW HOLDBACK AGREEMENT

This ESCROW HOLDBACK AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”), dated as of [ ], 2012 (the “Effective Date”), is made by and among SYNAPTICS INCORPORATED, a Delaware corporation (“Seller”), ORCHARD PARTNERS, LLC, a California limited liability company (“Buyer”), and FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY (“Escrow Agent”).

W I T N E S S E T H:

WHEREAS, Seller and Buyer entered into that certain Agreement of Purchase and Sale and Escrow Instructions, dated as of October 19, 2012 (the “Purchase Agreement”), for the sale and purchase of the property commonly known as the 3120 Scott Boulevard, Santa Clara, California (the “Property”);

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, Seller agreed to reimburse Buyer for all costs of designing, permitting and constructing a sidewalk along the frontage of Scott Boulevard abutting the Property, which may include, but are not limited to, building a retaining wall and landscaping the affected area, including tree replacement (the “Sidewalk Expenses”), as depicted on Exhibit A attached hereto (the “Sidewalk”), provided the installation of such Sidewalk is required by the City of Santa Clara (by final action of the relevant City council, department or agency) (the “City”);

WHEREAS, Buyer has requested, and Seller has agreed, to fund into escrow with Escrow Agent, Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000) (the “Escrow Amount”), which is the amount equal to the estimated cost of the Sidewalk Expenses as of the date hereof and such Escrow Funds shall be administered and distributed in accordance with the terms hereof; and

WHEREAS, Buyer and Seller are entering into this Agreement with the Escrow Agent to provide for the terms and conditions for the disbursement of such Escrow Funds by the Escrow Agent to the persons entitled thereto, as hereinafter provided.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual premises contained in this Agreement, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, and intending to be legally bound hereby, Buyer, Seller and Escrow Agent agree as follows:

1. Construction of the Sidewalk. The actual cost of the Sidewalk Expenses shall be determined by an arms-length, independent, competitive bidding process of at least three (3) qualified subcontractor bidders selected by Buyer or Buyer’s general contractor; provided, however, Seller shall be entitled to designate one (1) qualified subcontractor, who is reasonably acceptable to Buyer and generally known in the construction community to perform the applicable type of construction related to and have the necessary skill associated with the installation of the Sidewalk in Santa Clara County, California, to Buyer to participate in the competitive bidding process. The subcontractor having the lowest bid (on a fixed price basis) shall be selected by Buyer to assist in designing, permitting and constructing the Sidewalk, as coordinated and supervised by Buyer or Buyer’s general contractor.

2. Deposit of Escrow Funds. On the Closing Date (as that term is defined in the Purchase Agreement), an amount equal to the Escrow Amount shall be withheld from distribution of the Purchase Price (as that term is defined in the Purchase Agreement) to Seller and funded into escrow with the Escrow Agent (the “Escrow Funds”). Such Escrow Funds shall be held by Escrow Agent in an interest bearing account (the “Escrow Account”) and disbursed by Escrow Agent in accordance herewith. All earnings or interest accrued on the Escrow Funds while held in the Escrow Account shall be disbursed to Seller at the close or termination of the Escrow Account, in accordance with Section 3 below. Seller shall be responsible for reporting and paying taxes on any interest income paid to Seller to the state, local and federal taxing authorities.

3. Disbursements from Escrow Funds.

(a) Beginning at such time as the City requires installation of the Sidewalk (by final action of the relevant City council, department or agency), Buyer shall be permitted to draw down, as many times as needed, on an as-completed basis and not in advance of completion of portions of the Sidewalk, on the Escrow Funds to pay for the Sidewalk Expenses, as completion of the Sidewalk progresses. Buyer shall deliver a written disbursement request to both Seller and Escrow Agent (together with a certification by the engineer or architect overseeing the construction of the Sidewalk) requesting that Escrow Agent release and pay to Buyer or its designee an amount equal to the Sidewalk Expenses incurred by Buyer as of the date of any such request. Such disbursement request shall include invoices or other documentation reasonably supporting Buyer’s request. Provided Seller has not delivered to Escrow Agent and Buyer a written notice of objection to any such disbursement request within five (5) days after Seller’s receipt of any such request, Escrow Agent shall promptly disburse to Buyer or its designee the amount set forth in any such request. The Sidewalk shall be completed by Buyer in accordance with all laws and ordinances and requirements of the City. In no event shall Seller have any duties, obligations or liabilities with respect to the Sidewalk, other than as specifically provided with respect to payment of the Escrow Funds.

(b) Upon completion of the installation of the Sidewalk, Buyer shall present to the Escrow Agent and Seller a final written disbursement request setting forth the Sidewalk Expenses incurred and payable by Buyer that were not covered in prior disbursements pursuant to Section 3(a) above (together with a certification of completion by the engineer or architect overseeing the construction of the Sidewalk), along with a notation that such disbursement request is “final.” Provided Seller has not delivered to Escrow Agent and Buyer a written notice of objection to such final request within five (5) days after Seller’s receipt of such request, Escrow Agent shall promptly disburse from the Escrow Funds to Buyer or its designee, the amount set forth in such final request. Upon such disbursement to Buyer, Escrow Agent shall return the balance of the Escrow Funds, if any, to Seller.

(c) If the actual Sidewalk Expenses exceed the amount of the Escrow Funds, Seller shall be responsible for payment of such excess costs (the “Excess Costs”). Buyer agrees to immediately notify Seller in writing in the event Buyer becomes aware, or is notified, that the actual Sidewalk Expenses will reasonably be expected to exceed the amount of the Escrow Funds. Seller shall, within five (5) business days after notice from Buyer, deposit the Excess Costs into the Escrow Account and such Excess Costs shall thereafter be distributed to Buyer in accordance with this Section 3.

(d) Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the City does not (by final action of the relevant City council, department or agency) require the installation of the Sidewalk before the date that is eighteen (18) months after the Closing Date, and neither Buyer, nor Buyer’s assignee, nor any of their respective affiliates, agents, employees, contractors, representatives, successors or assigns, shall take any action to encourage the City of Santa Clara to require the installation of the Sidewalk, then all funds (including Escrow Funds and accrued interest) held in the Escrow Account shall be immediately paid and disbursed to Seller without demand, and Seller shall have no obligations relative to the payment of the Sidewalk Expenses or the Sidewalk and this Agreement shall terminate.

4. Successors and Assigns Bound. This Agreement shall be binding upon Seller, Buyer, Escrow Agent and their respective successors and assigns, and shall inure to the benefit of and may be enforced by Seller, Buyer, Escrow Agent and their respective successors and assigns.

5. No Third Party Beneficiary. This Agreement is intended solely for the benefit of Seller, Buyer and Escrow Agent, and their respective successors and permitted assigns, and no third party shall have any rights or interest in this Agreement and other than as expressly set forth herein, no provision of this Agreement shall be deemed or construed to create an obligation on the part of Seller, Buyer or Escrow Agent to any third party.

6. Amendment and Waiver. Any amendment, waiver or other modification of any provision of this Agreement must be in writing. Any proposed oral modification shall be void ab initio. No modification of any provision of this Agreement shall be effective without the written agreement of the Seller, Buyer and Escrow Agent.

7. No Agency or Partnership. Seller, Buyer and Escrow Agent intend that the relationships created hereunder be solely that of seller, buyer and escrow agent. Nothing herein is intended to create a joint venture, partnership, tenancy-in-common, or joint tenancy relationship between Seller, Buyer and Escrow Agent or to grant Escrow Agent any interest in the Property other than that of escrow agent.

8. Limitation of Escrow Agent’s Duties and Liability.

(a) The Escrow Agent shall have only those duties that are specifically and expressly provided herein, which shall be deemed purely ministerial in nature, and no other duties shall be implied. The Escrow Agent shall neither be responsible for, nor chargeable with, knowledge of, nor have any requirements to comply with, the terms and conditions of any other agreement, instrument, or document to which Seller and Buyer are a party in connection herewith, including, without limitation, the Purchase Agreement (the “Underlying Agreements”), nor shall the Escrow Agent be required to determine if any person or entity has complied with any such agreements, nor shall any additional obligations of the Escrow Agent be inferred from the terms of such agreements, even though reference thereto may be made in this Agreement. In the event of any conflict between the terms and provisions of this Agreement, those of the Underlying Agreements, any schedule or exhibit attached to the Agreement, or any other agreement to which Buyer and Seller are a party, the terms and conditions of this Agreement shall control. The Escrow Agent may rely upon and shall not be liable for acting or refraining from acting upon any written notice, document, instruction, or request furnished to it hereunder and believed by it to be genuine and to have been signed or presented by the proper party or parties, without inquiry and without requiring substantiating evidence of any kind. The Escrow Agent shall be under no duty to inquire into or investigate the validity, accuracy, or content of any such document, notice, instruction, or request.

(b) The Escrow Agent shall not be liable for any action taken, suffered, or omitted to be taken by it except to the extent that a final adjudication of a court of competent jurisdiction determines that the Escrow Agent’s negligence or willful misconduct was the primary cause of any loss. The Escrow Agent may consult with counsel, accountants, and other skilled persons to be selected and retained by it. The Escrow Agent shall not be liable for any action taken, suffered, or omitted to be taken by it in accordance with, or in reliance upon, the advice or opinion of any such counsel, accountants, or other skilled persons.

(c) In the event of any disagreement or dispute between the parties (as evidenced by the commencement of litigation proceedings) over entitlement to the Escrow Funds, Escrow Agent shall have the right, upon written notice to both Seller and Buyer, to commence an action for interpleader in the court in which any litigation is pending, the costs thereof to be borne by whichever of Seller or Buyer is the losing party.

9. Notices. Any notice required or permitted to be given under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed to be an adequate and sufficient notice if given in writing and service is made either by (a) personal delivery, in which case the service shall be deemed received the date of such personal delivery, (b) nationally recognized overnight air courier service, next day delivery, prepaid, in which case the notice shall be deemed to have been received one (1) business day following deposit with such nationally recognized overnight air courier service, or (c) at the time of transmittal by facsimile or email if delivery thereof is confirmed by sender’s receipt of a transmission report or an error is not indicated, and to the following addresses, facsimile numbers, or email addresses:

If to Seller:

Synaptics Incorporated

3120 Scott Blvd.

Santa Clara, CA 95054

Attn: Jim Harrington, Senior Vice-President

Fax No.: (408) 454-5200

Email: jharrington@synaptics.com

with a copy to:

Synaptics Incorporated

3120 Scott

Santa Clara, CA 95054

Attn: Greg DeWolfe, General Counsel

Fax No.: (408) 454-5200

Email: gdewolfe@synaptics.com

and a copy to:

Greenberg Traurig, LLP

2375 East Camelback Road

Suite 700

Phoenix, AZ 85018

Attn: Kevin J. Morris

Fax No.: (602) 445-8687

Email: morriskj@gtlaw.com

If to Buyer:

Orchard Partners, LLC

615 National Avenue, Ste. 200

Mountain View, CA 94043

Attn: Michael J. Biggar

Fax No.: (650) 938-4318

Email: mbiggar@orchardpartners.com

with a copy to:

Morrison & Foerster LLP

755 Page Mill Road

Palo Alto, CA 94301-1018

Attn: Philip J. Levine

Fax No.: (650) 494-0792

Email: PLevine@mofo.com

If to Escrow Agent:

First American Title Insurance Company

1737 North First Street, Ste. 500

San Jose, CA 95112

Attn: Linda Tugade

Fax No.: (408) 451-7928

Email: ltugade@firstam.com

10. Severability. The invalidity, illegality or unenforceability of any provision of this Agreement pursuant to judicial decree shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the other provisions of this Agreement, all of which shall remain in full force and effect.

11. Merger of Prior Agreements. This Agreement supersedes all prior agreements, with the exception of the Purchase Agreement, and understandings between the parties hereto relating to the subject matter hereof.

12. Construction and Governing Law. This Agreement is a contract made under and shall be construed in accordance with and governed by the laws of the State of California.

13. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, but such counterparts when taken together shall constitute but one Agreement. The parties contemplate that they may be executing counterparts of this Agreement transmitted by facsimile or email in PDF format and agree and intend that a signature by either facsimile machine or email in PDF format shall bind the party so signing with the same effect as though the signature were an original signature.

14. Time of Essence. Time is of the essence of this Agreement and of each and every term, covenant and condition herein.

15. Computation of Time. The time in which any act is to be done under this Agreement is computed by excluding the first day, and including the last day, unless the last day is a holiday or Saturday or Sunday, and then that day is also excluded. Unless expressly indicated otherwise, (a) all references to time shall be deemed to refer to Pacific Time, and (b) all time periods shall expire at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time.

16. Incorporation of Recitals and Exhibits. All recitals set forth in this Agreement and exhibits attached and referred to in this Agreement are hereby incorporated herein as if fully set forth in (and shall be deemed to be a part of) this Agreement.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the date first above written.


SELLER:

SYNAPTICS INCORPORATED, a Delaware corporation

By:
Name:		Jim Harrington
Title:		Senior Vice-President

BUYER:

ORCHARD PARTNERS, LLC, a California limited liability company

By:
Name:
Title:

Signature Page to Escrow Holdback Agreement


ESCROW AGENT:

FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY

By:
Name:
Title:

Signature Page to Escrow Holdback Agreement

EXHIBIT A

DEPICTION OF SIDEWALK

[To be attached]

EXHIBIT A

EX-10.33(A)

Exhibit 10.33(a)

FIRST AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT OF PURCHASE AND SALE

AND ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS

THIS FIRST AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT OF PURCHASE AND SALE AND ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS (“First Amendment”) is made and entered into as of this nineteenth day of November, 2012, by and between SYNAPTICS INCORPORATED, a Delaware corporation (“Seller”), and ORCHARD PARTNERS, LLC, a California limited liability company (“Buyer”).

RECITALS

A. Seller and Buyer are parties to that certain Agreement of Purchase and Sale and Escrow Instructions dated as of October 19, 2012 (the “Purchase Agreement”), pursuant to which Seller agreed to sell and convey to Buyer, and Buyer agreed to purchase from Seller, the Property (as defined in the Purchase Agreement).

B. Seller and Buyer now desire to amend the Purchase Agreement as provided herein.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements set forth below, and for other valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows:

1. Recitals. The Recitals set forth above are true and correct and are hereby incorporated into the body of this First Amendment as though fully set forth herein.

2. Defined Terms. Capitalized terms used herein, unless otherwise defined in this First Amendment, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Purchase Agreement.

3. Purchase Price. The Purchase Price as defined in Section 1.2(a) of the Purchase Agreement shall be increased by Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000), amounting to a new Purchase Price of Fourteen Million Two Hundred Fifty-Nine Thousand Dollars ($14,259,000).

4. Title Contingency Period. The Title Contingency Period set forth in Section 2.2(a) of the Purchase Agreement is extended such that the Title Contingency Period shall mean the period ending at 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Time) on November 30, 2012.

5. Feasibility Period. The Feasibility Period set forth in Section 2.2(b) of the Purchase Agreement is extended such that the Feasibility Period shall mean the period ending at 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Time) on November 30, 2012.

6. Closing Date. The Closing Date set forth in Section 10.2 of the Purchase Agreement is extended such that the Closing Date is January 18, 2013.

7. Buyer’s Title Objections. Buyer does hereby withdraw and cancel Buyer’s Title Review Chart and letter dated November 16, 2012, from Dawn McPhee, Senior Real Estate Paralegal, Morrison & Foerster, LLP, addressed to Seller (“Buyer’s Title Objections”). In no event shall Seller be obligated to respond to Buyer’s Title Objections.

8. Counterparts. This First Amendment may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one instrument. The parties contemplate that they may be executing counterparts of this First Amendment transmitted by facsimile or electronic mail in PDF format and agree and intend that a signature by either facsimile machine or electronic mail in PDF format shall bind the party so signing with the same effect as though the signature were an original signature.

9. No Further Modifications. Except as set forth herein, the terms of the Purchase Agreement shall remain unmodified and in full force and effect. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between the terms of this First Amendment and the Purchase Agreement, the terms of this First Amendment shall control.

10. Governing Law. This First Amendment shall be governed by, construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of California.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this First Amendment as of the date and year first written above.


SELLER:	SYNAPTICS INCORPORATED, a Delaware corporation

	By:	/s/ Kathleen Bayless
	Name:	Kathleen Bayless
	Title:	Sr. V.P., CFO, Secy & Treas

BUYER:	ORCHARD PARTNERS, LLC, a California limited liability company

	By:	/s/ Michael J. Biggar
	Name:	Michael J. Biggar
	Title:	Manager

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EX-31.1

Exhibit 31.1

Certification of Chief Executive Officer

I, Richard A. Bergman, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Synaptics Incorporated;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: February 1, 2013

/s/ Richard A. Bergman

Richard A. Bergman

Chief Executive Officer

EX-31.2

Exhibit 31.2

Certification of Chief Financial Officer

I, Kathleen A. Bayless, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Synaptics Incorporated;

b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: February 1, 2013

/s/ Kathleen A. Bayless

Kathleen A. Bayless

Chief Financial Officer

EX-32.1

Exhibit 32.1

Section 1350 Certification of Chief Executive Officer

In connection with the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Synaptics Incorporated (the “Company”) for the quarterly period ended December 29, 2012 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Richard A. Bergman, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, certify, to the best of my knowledge and belief, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to § 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

(1)	The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78m(a) or 78o(d)); and

(2)	The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

/s/ Richard A. Bergman

Richard A. Bergman

Chief Executive Officer

February 1, 2013

EX-32.2

Exhibit 32.2

Section 1350 Certification of Chief Financial Officer

In connection with the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Synaptics Incorporated (the “Company”) for the quarterly period ended December 29, 2012 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Kathleen A. Bayless, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, certify, to the best of my knowledge and belief, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to § 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

(1)	The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78m(a) or 78o(d)); and

(2)	The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

/s/ Kathleen A. Bayless

Kathleen A. Bayless

Chief Financial Officer

February 1, 2013

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