Synaptics Closes Acquisition of Renesas SP Drivers

SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 30, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Synaptics Inc. (NASDAQ: SYNA), a leading developer of human interface solutions, today announced that it has completed its acquisition of Renesas SP Drivers, Inc. (RSP), a premier supplier of small- and medium-sized Display Driver ICs (DDICs) for smartphones and tablets. RSP's products, technology, and engineering expertise, combined with Synaptics' systems level expertise, enable the combined company to accelerate the adoption of high performance, cost effective touch and display driver integration (TDDI) solutions for the mobile market while also extending its leadership position in touch and DDIC products.

Through this strategic acquisition, Synaptics will now offer the industry's broadest and deepest portfolio of display integration solutions that enable high-performance touchscreen solutions with a faster time-to-market, and a simplified supply chain. Synaptics will continue to deliver the unmatched technical leadership and real-time local engineering expertise that is highly valued by their global partners.

"Display integration is a game changer that provides a competitive advantage to our global customers," said Rick Bergman, Synaptics CEO and President. "The addition of the leading display driver technology, along with the exceptional RSP engineering team, gives us unmatched capability to deliver on our product roadmap and expands our product portfolio offerings. We look forward to working with our global partners to deliver a full range of platform solutions to the mobile market."

Synaptics will provide further information regarding the acquisition during its regularly scheduled earnings conference call on Thursday, October 23, 2014 (details to follow). For up-to-the-minute Synaptics news, follow @SynaCorp on Twitter. For more information on Synaptics' products and solutions please visit www.synaptics.com.

About Synaptics
A leading developer of human interface solutions which enhance the user experience, Synaptics provides the broadest solutions portfolio in the industry. The portfolio includes Display Driver ICs (DDICs) which drive high-performance displays for smartphones and tablets. The ClearPad® family supports touchscreen solutions for devices ranging from entry-level mobile phones to flagship premium smartphones, tablets and notebook PCs.  The TouchPad™ family, including ClickPad® and ForcePad®, is integrated into the majority of today's notebook PCs.  Natural ID™ fingerprint sensor technology enables authentication, mobile payments, and touch-based navigation for smartphones, tablets, and notebook computers. Synaptics' wide portfolio also includes ThinTouch® supporting thin and light keyboard solutions, as well as key technologies for next generation touch-enabled video and display applications. (NASDAQ: SYNA) www.synaptics.com.

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For further information, please contact:
Nick Rottler, Synaptics, Inc.
408-904-1820
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SOURCE Synaptics Inc.