From:	<newsdesk@broadcast.shareholder.com>	 Date:	Thu Oct 20, 2005 04:18:06 PM EDT Subject:	Synaptics Reports First Quarter Results; Expands Stock Repurchase Program
  	Synaptics Reports First Quarter Results; Expands Stock Repurchase Program 
  SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct 20, 2005 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ --  Synaptics (Nasdaq: SYNA), a leader in interface solutions for mobile computing, communications, and entertainment devices, today reported financial results for the first fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2005. The Company's GAAP results reflect the adoption of SFAS 123(R) regarding option expensing. 
  Net revenue for the first quarter of fiscal 2006 was $51.7 million, an increase of approximately 36% over the $38.1 million of net revenue for the first quarter of fiscal 2005. 
  Net income for the first quarter of fiscal 2006, which includes $3.3 million in non-cash share-based compensation charges partially offset by an associated tax benefit of $690,000, was $5.5 million, or $0.20 per diluted share, an increase of approximately 24% compared with $4.4 million, or $0.16 per diluted share, for the first quarter of fiscal 2005. 
  Non-GAAP net income for the first quarter of fiscal 2006, which excludes non-cash share-based compensation net of tax, was $8.1 million, or $0.29 per diluted share, an increase of approximately 81% compared with non-GAAP net income of $4.5 million, or $0.16 per diluted share, for the first quarter of fiscal 2005. 
  "Results for the September quarter were generally as anticipated, with strong demand for our solutions in PC-based applications countered by lower demand in portable music player applications," stated Francis Lee, President and Chief Executive Officer of Synaptics. "While we detect some concern from customers regarding consumer spending, we remain cautiously optimistic regarding overall demand levels as we enter the traditionally strong holiday period. As a total solutions provider to a large number of OEMs, we have a proven track record of executing in dynamic market conditions, and we look to further expand our product offerings and customer base in fiscal 2006." 
  Russ Knittel, Synaptics' Chief Financial Officer, added, "Based on our current visibility, we expect revenue in the second fiscal quarter to be $46 million to $50 million, which is at the high end of our previously provided guidance. This anticipates seasonal growth in the notebook market and continued declines in revenue from the MP3 market." 
  Synaptics also announced that its Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of up to an additional $40 million of the Company's common stock in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions, depending upon market conditions and other factors. The Company has completed its previous $40 million stock repurchase program, buying back a total of 2.3 million shares. 
  Earnings Call Information 
  The Synaptics first quarter teleconference and webcast is scheduled to begin at 2:00 p.m., Pacific Time, on Thursday, October 20, 2005, during which the Company will provide forward-looking information. To participate on the live call, analysts and investors should dial 800-257-7063 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 synaptics.com. 
  About Synaptics Incorporated 
  Synaptics is a leading developer of interface solutions for the mobile computing, communications, and entertainment industries. 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 more than 50 percent 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 
  Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information 
  Synaptics discloses non-GAAP financial measures of net income and net income per share and believes that this non-GAAP information provides historical comparability of its core operating results over multiple reporting periods. These non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered an alternative to net income and net income per share presented in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("U.S. GAAP"). Further, these non-GAAP financial measures are unlikely to be comparable to non-GAAP information provided by other companies. In accordance with SEC regulations, reconciliation of the Synaptics U.S. GAAP information to the non-GAAP information is provided in the tables attached. We will also make available on the investor relations page of our web site at www.synaptics.com this press release, which includes a reconciliation of the U.S. GAAP to non-GAAP financial measures and a replay of the webcast. 
  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, its beliefs regarding the markets it serves, its view of its operating fundamentals, its assessment of market conditions, and its competitive position in the notebook computer and portable music player markets. 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 in the PC and portable digital entertainment markets, (b) market demand for OEMs' products using Synaptics' solutions, (c) the failure of Synapt!  ics'  products and OEMs' products to deliver commercially acceptable performance, and (d) other risks as identified from time to time in Synaptics' SEC reports, including Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K as well as the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2005. 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: 
       Russ Knittel                   Jennifer Jarman       Synaptics Incorporated         The Blueshirt Group       408-454-5140                   415-217-7722       russk@synaptics.com            jennifer@blueshirtgroup.com 
                                (Tables to Follow) 
                              SYNAPTICS INCORPORATED                           CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS                        (In thousands, except share data)                                   (Unaudited) 
                                                       September 30,  June 30,                                                           2005         2005 
      Assets      Current assets:        Cash and cash equivalents                         $51,903     $72,232        Short term investments                            167,861     156,689          Total cash, cash equivalents, and short-term           investments                                    219,764     228,921        Receivables, net of allowances of $194 and $165,         respectively                                      32,897      33,790        Inventories                                         7,117       7,731        Prepaid expenses and other current assets           2,895       3,046      Total current assets                                262,673     273,488 
      Property and equipment, net                          15,894      14,615      Goodwill                                              1,927       1,927      Other assets                                         21,499      21,175      Total assets                                       $301,993    $311,205 
      Liabilities and stockholders' equity      Current liabilities:        Accounts payable                                  $11,633     $12,390        Accrued compensation                                3,334       5,638        Income taxes payable                               17,169      14,867        Other accrued liabilities                           5,469       5,353      Total current liabilities                            37,605      38,248 
      Note payable to a related party                       1,500       1,500      Convertible senior subordinated notes               125,000     125,000      Other liabilities                                     1,866       1,797 
      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;           26,533,529 and 26,419,447 shares issued,           respectively                                        27          26        Additional paid in capital                        111,085     106,686        Less: 2,306,100 and 1,139,000 treasury shares,         respectively, at cost                            (39,999)    (21,180)        Deferred stock compensation                            --        (303)        Retained earnings                                  65,072      59,560        Accumulated other comprehensive loss                 (163)       (129)      Total stockholders' equity                          136,022     144,660      Total liabilities and stockholders' equity         $301,993     $311,205 
                              SYNAPTICS INCORPORATED                   CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME                      (In thousands, except per share data)                                   (Unaudited) 
                                                          Three Months Ended                                                            September 30,                                                           2005        2004 
      Net revenue                                         $51,725     $38,091      Cost of revenue (1)                                  28,053      20,899      Gross margin                                         23,672      17,192      Operating expenses        Research and development (1)                        8,289       6,043        Selling, general, and administrative (1)            6,728       3,766        Amortization of deferred stock compensation            --         102      Total operating expenses                             15,017       9,911 
      Operating income                                      8,655       7,281      Interest income                                       1,551         268      Interest expense                                       (484)        (26)      Income before income taxes                            9,722       7,523      Provision for income taxes (2)                        4,210       3,092      Net income                                           $5,512      $4,431 
      Net income per share:        Basic                                               $0.22       $0.18        Diluted                                             $0.20       $0.16 
      Shares used in computing net income per share:        Basic                                              24,769      25,099        Diluted                                            29,036      27,694 
      (1) Includes share-based compensation charges          recognized in connection with accounting for          our stock option plans and employee stock          purchase plan in conformity with SFAS 123R          "Share-Based Payment" as follows: 
          Cost of revenue                                    $192         $--          Research and development                          1,292          --          Selling, general, and administrative              1,826          --                                                           $3,310         $-- 
      (2) Includes tax benefit for share-based          compensation charges of:                                                             $690         $-- 
      Non-GAAP results (unaudited) 
        Reported net income                                $5,512      $4,431        Non-GAAP adjustments:          Amortization of deferred stock compensation           (net of tax)                                        --          60          Share-based compensation (net of tax)             2,620          --      Non-GAAP net income                                  $8,132      $4,491 
      Non-GAAP net income per share          Basic                                             $0.33       $0.18          Diluted                                           $0.29       $0.16 
                              SYNAPTICS INCORPORATED              Computation of Basic and Diluted Net Income Per Share                       (in thousands except per share data)                                   (Unaudited) 
                                                           Three Months Ended                                                              September 30,                                                            2005        2004 
      Numerator:        Basic net income                                   $5,512      $4,431        Interest expense and amortization of debt         issuance costs on convertible notes (net of tax)     266          --        Diluted net income                                 $5,778      $4,431 
      Denominator:        Shares, basic                                      24,769      25,099        Effect of dilutive stock options                    1,793       2,595        Effect of convertible notes                         2,474          --        Shares, diluted                                    29,036      27,694 
      Net income per share:        Basic                                               $0.22       $0.18        Diluted                                             $0.20       $0.16 
      Computation of non-GAAP basic and diluted net       income per share (unaudited): 
      Numerator:        Reported net income                                 $5,512     $4,431        Non-GAAP adjustments:          Amortization of deferred stock compensation           (net of tax)                                         --         60          Share-based compensation (net of tax)              2,620         --        Non-GAAP basic net income                            8,132      4,491        Interest expense and amortization of debt issuance         costs on convertible notes (net of tax)               266         --        Non-GAAP diluted net income                         $8,398     $4,491 
      Denominator:        Shares, basic                                       24,769     25,099        Effect of dilutive stock options                     1,960      2,595        Effect of convertible notes                          2,474         --        Shares, diluted                                     29,203     27,694 
      Non-GAAP net income per share:        Basic                                                $0.33      $0.18        Diluted                                              $0.29      $0.16 
  SOURCE Synaptics Incorporated 
  Russ Knittel of Synaptics Incorporated, +1-408-454-5140 or russk@synaptics.com; or  Jennifer Jarman of The Blueshirt Group, +1-415-217-7722 or  jennifer@blueshirtgroup.com, for Synaptics Incorporated 
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