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

SYNAPTICS INCORPORATED

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

DELAWARE		000-49602		77-0118518
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

     Federico Faggin, a founder of Synaptics Incorporated and a nominee for a three-year term as a director at the upcoming annual meeting of stockholders, has informed Synaptics that he plans to retire as a director after 20 years of service not later than the next annual meeting of stockholders.

     Francis Lee, President and Chief Executive Officer of Synaptics stated, “On behalf of myself, our board of directors, our stockholders, and our employees, I would like to thank Federico for his more than 20 years of service to Synaptics. Federico is one of the true legends in the Silicon Valley and the technology industry. Synaptics has benefited greatly from his leadership, insights, and guidance. On a personal level, I value Federico as a colleague, mentor, and friend.”

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.