Synaptics Reports Record Revenue and Profit for Fiscal 2009; Announces CEO Transition

Synaptics Reports Record Revenue and Profit for Fiscal 2009; Announces CEO
Transition

SANTA CLARA, Calif., July 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Synaptics (Nasdaq:
SYNA), a leading developer of human interface solutions for mobile computing,
communications, and entertainment devices, today reported financial results
for the fourth quarter and year ended June 30, 2009. The Company also
announced that Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Francis F. Lee, is
retiring as CEO. Mr. Lee will continue to serve as Chairman and will remain
involved with the Company as an advisor to Synaptics' management team. Thomas
J. Tiernan, currently President and Chief Operating Officer, will succeed Mr.
Lee as President and CEO, effective immediately.

The Company's GAAP results reflect the expensing of non-cash share-based
compensation and non-cash impairment charges for the quarter ended June 30,
2008 and the years ended June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2009; and a non-cash
non-operating gain for the quarter and year ended June 30, 2009.

Net revenue for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009 was $115.3 million, an
increase of approximately 19% over $96.9 million of net revenue for the fourth
quarter of fiscal 2008. Net income for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009 was
$13.1 million, or $0.36 per diluted share, compared with net income of $2.6
million, or $0.07 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008.
Net income for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009 included a non-cash
non-operating gain of $160,000, and net income for the fourth quarter of 2008
included a non-cash impairment charge of $4.7 million, both of which were
related to the Company's investment in auction rate securities.

Non-GAAP net income for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009 was $17.2 million,
an increase of 60% compared with non-GAAP net income of $10.7 million for the
fourth quarter of fiscal 2008. On a per share basis, non-GAAP net income was
$0.47 per diluted share for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009, an increase of
57% compared with net income per diluted share of $0.30 for the fourth quarter
of fiscal 2008. (See attached table for a reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP
results.)

Net revenue for fiscal 2009 was $473.3 million, an increase of approximately
31% over $361.1 million for fiscal 2008. Net income for fiscal 2009 was $54.3
million, an increase of 75% compared with net income of $31.1 million for
fiscal 2008. On a per share basis, net income was $1.53 per diluted share, an
increase of 94% compared with net income per diluted share of $0.79 for fiscal
2008.

Non-GAAP net income for fiscal 2009 was $77.9 million, an increase of 52%
compared with non-GAAP net income of $51.4 million for fiscal 2008. On a per
share basis, non-GAAP net income was $2.19 per diluted share, an increase of
67% compared with non-GAAP net income per diluted share of $1.31 for fiscal
2008. (See attached table for a reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP results.)

"Fiscal 2009 was another strong year for Synaptics despite the challenging
economic environment, with record annual revenue and net income growing 31%
and 75%, respectively," stated Mr. Lee. "Our strong performance reflects solid
execution across our key markets and continued progress towards our
diversification strategy based on the expanding adoption of Synaptics'
interface solutions in the mobile phone market. While the current macro
uncertainties are evident in our customers' order patterns, we are encouraged
by our growing pipeline of design opportunities in both the PC and non-PC
markets. We expect continued growth in fiscal 2010 and will continue to invest
for the future."

Kathy Bayless, SVP Finance, added, "As we look ahead to the first quarter and
new fiscal year, our outlook considers global economic conditions and the
dynamic nature of the markets in which we participate. Based on our current
visibility, customer order patterns, customer forecasts and backlog of $62.8
million exiting the June quarter, we anticipate revenue in the September
quarter will be $113 million to $119 million. As compared to the prior year
quarter, we expect solid growth from mobile phone applications, while PC based
revenue will decline, primarily reflecting the expected decrease in revenue
from multi-media control applications, as well as a generally lower priced
touchpad product mix. Additionally, our current outlook for fiscal 2010
suggests a revenue range of $495 million to $525 million, with the first half
of the year roughly flat year over year."

Synaptics' cash and short-term investments at the end of June totaled $192.0
million. This balance excludes $28.8 million at book value of auction rate
securities, which are included in non-current assets on the balance sheet. In
the September quarter, the Company received redemptions of $3.3 million of
certain auction rate securities, resulting in a $160,000 non-cash,
non-operating gain. The company continues to monitor its investments in
auction rate securities in light of the current economic uncertainties.

Mr. Lee added, "Synaptics is stronger and better positioned than at any time
in its history and as I am interested in dedicating more of my time to my
family, my foundation and other charitable and civic endeavors, I feel this is
the right time for me to step down as CEO. Tom and I have worked closely
together to spearhead the company's growth over the past three years, and the
Board and I have confidence in Tom's ability to lead the company through its
next stages of growth. Since joining the company in March 2006, Tom's strong
business background, general management capabilities and focus on execution
have served Synaptics well. During that time he has taken on increased
responsibilities and broadened his role and impact within Synaptics. Tom has
proven his ability to lead our global team, forge important customer
relationships, expand our technology into exciting new markets, and deliver
record financial results despite tough market conditions."

"I am grateful for the confidence that Francis and the Board have placed in
me, and I could not be more pleased that Francis will continue to be involved
as an advisor to the Synaptics leadership team," commented Mr. Tiernan. "Our
prospects have never been brighter, and I am highly energized by the
opportunity to continue the company's mission of innovating and deploying
intuitive touch solutions across multiple end-markets globally. We will build
on the growth and profitability that Synaptics has achieved since its IPO in
2002 and maintain a strong focus on enhancing shareholder value as we move
forward."

Earnings Call Information
The Synaptics fourth quarter fiscal 2009 teleconference and webcast is
scheduled to begin at 2:00 p.m., Pacific Time, on Thursday, July 30, 2009,
during which the Company will provide forward-looking information. To
participate on the live call, analysts and investors should dial
1-877-941-4774 at least ten minutes prior to the call. Synaptics will also
offer a live and archived webcast of the conference call, accessible from the
"Investor Relations" section of the Company's Web site at www.synaptics.com.

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

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

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

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

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

(Tables to Follow)

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

June 30, June 30,
2009 2008
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Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash
equivalents $169,036 $96,218
Short term investments 22,934 50,298
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Total cash, cash equivalents, and short-term
investments 191,970 146,516
Receivables, net of allowances of $513 and $539,
respectively 84,739 69,362
Inventories 14,950 21,065
Prepaid expenses and other current
assets 3,094 3,417
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Total current
assets 294,753 240,360

Property and equipment,
net 25,431 22,459
Goodwill 1,927 1,927
Non-current auction rate securities 28,767 37,946
Other
assets 25,343 3,669
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Total assets $376,221 $306,361
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Liabilities and stockholders' equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $32,210 $27,784
Accrued compensation 8,450 6,510
Income taxes payable 9,128 7,095
Current deferred tax liability 9,419 -
Other accrued liabilities 11,813 9,120
Note payable 65,303 -
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Total current liabilities 136,323 50,509

Convertible senior subordinated notes - 125,000
Other liabilities 18,484 17,075

Commitments and contingencies

Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock;
$.001 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized;
no shares issued and outstanding - -
Common stock;
$.001 par value; 60,000,000 shares authorized;
43,779,011 and 42,500,535 shares issued, and
34,690,911 and 33,412,435 shares outstanding,
respectively 44 43
Additional paid in capital 270,962 222,543
Less: 9,088,100 and 9,088,100 treasury shares,
respectively, at cost (237,387) (237,387)
Retained earnings 187,666 130,895
Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) 129 (2,317)
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Total stockholders' equity 221,414 113,777
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Total liabilities and stockholders'
equity $376,221 $306,361
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SYNAPTICS INCORPORATED
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
-------- --------
2009 2008 2009 2008
---- ---- ---- ----

Net revenue $115,327 $96,854 $473,302 $361,057
Cost of revenue (1) 68,924 58,085 281,793 213,606
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Gross margin 46,403 38,769 191,509 147,451
Operating expenses
Research and development (1) 18,995 14,438 68,026 50,093
Selling, general, and
administrative (1) 12,944 13,780 54,014 48,126
------ ------ ------ ------
Total operating
expenses 31,939 28,218 122,040 98,219
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Operating income 14,464 10,551 69,469 49,232
Interest and other income, net 452 1,351 3,222 9,652
Interest expense (234) (449) (1,238) (1,822)
Gain on settlement of debt - - - 2,689
Gain on early retirement of debt - - 3,600 -
Impairment (loss)/ recovery on
investments 160 (4,726) (9,243) (10,963)
--- ------ ------ -------
Income before income
taxes 14,842 6,727 65,810 48,788
Provision for income taxes (2) 1,760 4,093 11,486 17,688
----- ----- ------ ------
Net income $13,082 $2,634 $54,324 $31,100
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Net income per share:
Basic $0.38 $0.08 $1.60 $0.83
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Diluted $0.36 $0.07 $1.53 $0.79
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Shares used in computing net income
per share:
Basic 34,388 33,969 33,981 37,667
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Diluted 36,348 35,240 35,577 39,365
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(1) Includes share-based
compensation charges of:

Cost of revenue $430 $136 $1,680 $1,102
Research and development 2,624 1,765 8,897 6,321
Selling, general, and
administrative 3,726 2,934 13,843 10,080
----- ----- ------ ------
$6,780 $4,835 $24,420 $17,503
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(2) Includes tax benefit for
share-based compensation
charges of:
$2,523 $1,486 $7,972 $6,114
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Non-GAAP net income per share
Basic $0.50 $0.32 $2.29 $1.36
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Diluted $0.47 $0.30 $2.19 $1.31
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SYNAPTICS INCORPORATED
Computation of Basic and Diluted Net Income Per Share
(in thousands except per share data)
(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
-------- --------
2009 2008 2009 2008
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Numerator:
Basic and diluted net income $13,082 $2,634 $54,324 $31,100
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Denominator:
Shares, basic 34,388 33,969 33,981 37,667
Effect of dilutive share-based
awards 1,960 1,271 1,596 1,698
----- ----- ----- -----
Shares, diluted 36,348 35,240 35,577 39,365
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Net income per share:
Basic $0.38 $0.08 $1.60 $0.83
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Diluted $0.36 $0.07 $1.53 $0.79
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Computation of non-GAAP basic and
diluted net income per share (unaudited):

Numerator:
Reported net income $13,082 $2,634 $54,324 $31,100
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Non-GAAP adjustments (net of tax,
if applicable):
Gain on settlement of debt - - - (2,078)
Gain on early retirement of debt - - (2,133) -
Impairment loss/ (recovery) on
investments (160) 4,726 9,243 10,963
Share-based compensation 4,257 3,349 16,448 11,389
----- ----- ------ ------
Non-GAAP basic and diluted net
income $17,179 $10,709 $77,882 $51,374
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Denominator:
Shares, basic 34,388 33,969 33,981 37,667
Effect of dilutive share-based
awards 1,960 1,271 1,596 1,698
----- ----- ----- -----
Shares, diluted 36,348 35,240 35,577 39,365
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Non-GAAP net income per share:
Basic $0.50 $0.32 $2.29 $1.36
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Diluted $0.47 $0.30 $2.19 $1.31
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SOURCE Synaptics

Jennifer Jarman of The Blueshirt Group, +1-415-217-7722,
jennifer@blueshirtgroup.com, for Synaptics