Synaptics Announces Put Option for 0.75% Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2024
28 Oktober 2009 - 9:30PM
PR Newswire (US)
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Synaptics
Incorporated (NASDAQ:SYNA) ("Synaptics"), a leading developer of
human interface solutions for mobile computing, communications, and
entertainment devices, today announced that it is notifying holders
of its outstanding 0.75% Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes due
2024 (CUSIP No. 87157DAA7 and 87157DAB5) (the "Notes") that they
have an option, pursuant to the terms of the Notes, to require
Synaptics to purchase, on December 1, 2009, all or a portion of
such holders' Notes (the "Put Option") at a price equal to 100% of
the aggregate principal amount of the Notes, plus any accrued and
unpaid interest up to, but not including, December 1, 2009.
Synaptics will pay for the purchase price for the Notes solely with
cash. If all outstanding Notes are surrendered for purchase
pursuant to the Put Option, the aggregate cash purchase price,
including accrued and unpaid interest, will be approximately $65.5
million. Holders that do not surrender their Notes for purchase
pursuant to the Put Option will maintain the right to convert their
Notes, subject to the terms, conditions, and adjustments applicable
to the Notes. The opportunity to surrender Notes for purchase
pursuant to the Put Option will terminate at 5:00 p.m., New York
City time, on November 27, 2009. In order to exercise the
applicable Put Option, a holder must follow the procedures set
forth in the applicable notice to holders. Holders may withdraw any
Notes previously surrendered for purchase at any time prior to 5:00
p.m., New York City time, on November 30, 2009. Synaptics will file
a Tender Offer Statement on Schedule TO for the Notes with the
Securities and Exchange Commission. In addition, documents
specifying the terms, conditions, and procedures for surrendering
and withdrawing Notes for purchase, including the notices to
holders, will be available through The Depository Trust Company and
the paying agent, which is American Stock Transfer & Trust
Company. Neither Synaptics nor its board of directors or employees
have made or are making any representation or recommendation as to
whether or not any holder should surrender any Notes. Questions
regarding the Put Option may be directed to American Stock Transfer
& Trust Company at (718) 921-8317. This press release is for
informational purposes only and is not an offer to purchase, or the
solicitation of an offer to purchase, the Notes. 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. http://www.synaptics.com/ NOTE: Synaptics, TouchPad,
and the Synaptics logo are trademarks of Synaptics in the United
States and/or other countries. Forward Looking Statements for
Synaptics Incorporated The statements contained in this report that
are not purely historical are forward-looking statements within the
meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking statements
include statements regarding our "expectations," "anticipation,"
"intentions," "beliefs," or "strategies" regarding the future,
whether or not those words are used. Forward-looking statements
also include statements regarding revenue, margins, expenses, and
earnings analysis for fiscal 2010 and thereafter; technological
innovations; products or product development, including their
performance, market position, and potential; our product
development strategies; competitive factors; potential acquisitions
or strategic alliances; the success of particular product or
marketing programs; the amounts of revenue generated as a result of
sales to significant customers; and liquidity and anticipated cash
needs and availability. All forward-looking statements included in
this report are based on information available to us as of the
filing date of this report, and we assume no obligation to update
any such forward-looking statements. Our actual results could
differ materially from the forward-looking statements. Additional
information on these and other risk factors that could potentially
affect the Company's financial results may be found in documents
filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission,
including the Company's current reports on Form 8-K, quarterly
reports on Form 10-Q, and its latest annual report on Form 10-K.
For more information contact: Alex Wellins The Blueshirt Group
415-217-7722 DATASOURCE: Synaptics CONTACT: Alex Wellins of The
Blueshirt Group, +1-415-217-7722, , for Synaptics Web Site:
http://www.synaptics.com/
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