UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
FEBRUARY 5, 2008
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
SYNAPTICS INCORPORATED
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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| DELAWARE | | 000-49602 | | 77-0118518 |
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(State or Other
Jurisdiction of Incorporation) | | (Commission File Number) | | (IRS Employer
Identification No.) |
3120 SCOTT BLVD.
SUITE 130
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA
95054
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(408) 454-5100
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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Item 8.01. Other Events.
On February 5, 2008, the registrant completed its stock repurchases under its up to $80 million stock repurchase program authorized by its board of directors in April 2007. With the completion of this repurchase program, the board of directors has authorized a new repurchase program covering the repurchase of up to an additional $80 million of common stock from time to time in the open market, in privately negotiated transactions, and otherwise. The number of shares purchased and the timing of purchases will be based on the level of cash balances, general business and market conditions, and other factors, including alternative investment opportunities.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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| | SYNAPTICS INCORPORATED
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| Date: February 7, 2008 | By: | /s/ Russell J. Knittel | |
| | | Russell J. Knittel | |
| | | Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Administrative Officer, and Secretary | |
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