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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001193125-19-212980
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	8-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		2
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20190805
ITEM INFORMATION:		Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
ITEM INFORMATION:		Financial Statements and Exhibits
FILED AS OF DATE:		20190805
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20190805

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			SYNAPTICS Inc
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000817720
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	SEMICONDUCTORS & RELATED DEVICES [3674]
		IRS NUMBER:				770118518
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0629

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		8-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	000-49602
		FILM NUMBER:		19998812

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		1251 MCKAY DRIVE
		CITY:			SAN JOSE
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			95131-3326
		BUSINESS PHONE:		408-904-1100

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		1251 MCKAY DRIVE
		CITY:			SAN JOSE
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			95131-3326

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	SYNAPTICS INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20010216
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REPORT </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>August&nbsp;5, 2019 </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center>
<P STYLE="line-height:6.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000;width:21%">&nbsp;</P></center> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:24pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>SYNAPTICS
INCORPORATED </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) </B></P>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><B><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">000-49602</FONT></B></TD>
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</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>1251 McKay Drive </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>San Jose, California 95131 </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(408) <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">904-1100</FONT> </B></P>
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the registrant under any of the following provisions (<I>see</I> General Instruction A.2. below): </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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CFR <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">240.14a-12)</FONT> </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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STYLE="white-space:nowrap">14d-2(b)</FONT> under the Exchange Act (17 CFR <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">240.14d-2(b))</FONT> </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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STYLE="white-space:nowrap">13e-4(c)</FONT> under the Exchange Act (17 CFR <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">240.13e-4(c))</FONT> </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><B>Common Stock, par value $.001 per share</B></TD>
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</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in as defined in Rule 405 of the
Securities Act of 1933 (&#167;230.405 of this chapter) or Rule <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">12b-2</FONT> of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">(&#167;240.12b-2</FONT> of this chapter). </P>
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emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section&nbsp;13(a) of the Exchange
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Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>(c) </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">On August&nbsp;5, 2019, Synaptics Incorporated (the &#147;Company&#148;) issued a press release announcing the appointment of Michael Hurlston
as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, a copy of which is attached to this report as Exhibit 99.1. As disclosed in the press release, Mr.&nbsp;Hurlston&#146;s appointment is expected to be effective on August&nbsp;19, 2019. He is
also expected to join the Company&#146;s Board of Directors (the &#147;Board&#148;) on the date of his appointment. Mr.&nbsp;Hurlston&#146;s compensation arrangements and other terms of employment will be formally determined and approved by the
Board before the effective date of his appointment. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Michael Hurlston, 52, served as Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of
Directors of Finisar Corporation from January 2018 to August 2019. Prior to joining Finisar, he served as Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Mobile Connectivity Products/Wireless Communications and Connectivity Division and held senior
leadership positions in sales, marketing and general management at Broadcom Limited and its predecessor corporation from November 2001 through October 2017. Prior to joining Broadcom in 2001, Mr.&nbsp;Hurlston held senior marketing and engineering
positions at Oren Semiconductor, Inc., Avasem, Integrated Circuit Systems, Micro Power Systems, Exar and IC Works from 1991 until 2001. Mr.&nbsp;Hurlston is also a member of the board of directors of Ubiquiti Networks, Inc. and Vilynx Inc.
Mr.&nbsp;Hurlston received a B.S.E.E., an M.S.E.E. and an M.B.A. from the University of California, Davis. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Item&nbsp;9.01. Financial Statements and
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Not applicable. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="d787496dex991.htm">Press release from Synaptics Incorporated, dated August&nbsp;5, 2019, titled &#147;Synaptics Appoints new President and Chief Executive Officer&#148; </A></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Synaptics Incorporated has duly caused this report to be signed on its
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Synaptics Appoints New President and Chief Executive Officer </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><I>Michael Hurlston Takes the Reins for Synaptics&#146; Next Wave of Growth </I></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>San Jose, CA &#150; August</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;5, 2019</B> &#150; Synaptics Incorporated (NASDAQ: <U>SYNA</U>), the leading developer of human interface
solutions, today announced the appointment of Michael Hurlston as president and chief executive officer. Hurlston&#146;s appointment is expected to be effective on August&nbsp;19, 2019. He is expected to join Synaptics&#146; Board of Directors on
the date of his appointment. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">A highly successful technology executive, Hurlston was most recently CEO at Finisar Corporation where he was also a member
of the Board of Directors. Prior to Finisar, he served as senior vice president and general manager of the Mobile Connectivity Products/Wireless Communications and Connectivity Division at Broadcom Limited, as well as other senior leadership
positions in sales, marketing and general management. Prior to joining Broadcom in 2001, Hurlston held senior marketing and engineering positions at Oren Semiconductor, Inc., Avasem, Integrated Circuit Systems, Micro Power Systems, Exar and IC
Works. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Nelson Chan, Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors of Synaptics, stated: &#147;After a comprehensive search, we selected Michael because of
his strong track record of growing large businesses to achieve consistent profitable growth and market penetration. He also brings extensive strategy and technology experience in our investment focus areas. We believe that Michael will be a great
cultural fit for the company and look forward to his leadership in driving the transformation and next wave of growth for Synaptics.&#148; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Michael
Hurlston added: &#147;I am honored to be given the opportunity to lead Synaptics at this pivotal milestone in the company&#146;s history. Synaptics clearly has the foundational elements to grow including IP, employee talent, partnerships, and
customer relationships. I&#146;m really looking forward to leveraging my experience in leading the company&#146;s transformation strategy and drive shareholder value.&#148; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>About Synaptics Incorporated </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Synaptics is the pioneer
and leader of the human interface revolution, bringing innovative and intuitive user experiences to intelligent devices. Synaptics&#146; broad portfolio of touch, display, biometrics, voice, audio, and multimedia products is built on the
company&#146;s rich R&amp;D, extensive IP and dependable supply chain capabilities. With solutions designed for mobile, PC, smart home, and automotive industries, Synaptics combines ease of use, functionality and aesthetics to enable products that
help make our digital lives more productive, secure and enjoyable. (NASDAQ: SYNA) www.synaptics.com. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Join Synaptics on <U>Twitter</U>, <U>LinkedIn</U>,
and <U>Facebook</U> or visit <U>www.synaptics.com</U>. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Forward-Looking Statements </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This press release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to the safe harbors created under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements give our current expectations and projections relating to our financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance and business, and can be
identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. Such forward-looking statements may include words such as &#147;expect,&#148; &#147;anticipate,&#148; &#147;intend,&#148; &#147;believe,&#148;
&#147;estimate,&#148; &#147;plan,&#148; &#147;target,&#148; &#147;strategy,&#148; &#147;continue,&#148; &#147;may,&#148; &#147;will,&#148; &#147;should,&#148; variations of such words, or other words and terms of similar meaning. All forward-looking
statements reflect our best judgment and are based on several factors relating to our operations and business environment, all of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond our control. Such factors include, but are not limited to,
the risks as identified in the &#147;Risk Factors,&#148; &#147;Management&#146;s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations&#148; and &#147;Business&#148; sections of our Annual Report on Form <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">10-K</FONT> for the fiscal year ended June&nbsp;30, 2018, and other risks as identified from time to time in our Securities and Exchange Commission reports. Forward-looking statements are based on information available to
us on the date hereof, and we do not have, and expressly disclaim, any obligation to publicly release any updates or any changes in our expectations, or any change in events, conditions, or circumstances on which any forward-looking statement is
based. Our actual results and the timing of certain events could differ materially from the forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements do not reflect the potential impact of any mergers, acquisitions, or other business combinations
that had not been completed as of the date of this release. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>For more information contact: </B></P>
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