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Synaptics (NASDAQ: SYNA) CEO awarded 119K shares, sells 2K

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

SYNAPTICS Inc (SYNA) reported insider equity activity by President and Chief Executive Officer Rahul G. Patel. On August 17, 2026, he received 33,927 restricted stock units and 85,574 earned performance stock units; one-third of the RSUs vest on August 17, 2027 and the remainder in quarterly installments until August 17, 2029. On the same date, 15,302 shares were withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations tied to performance stock unit settlement at a price of $110.58 per share. On August 19, 2026, he sold 2,276 shares of common stock at $105.39 per share pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 Trading Plan dated September 4, 2025.

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Insider Patel Rahul G.
Role See remarks below
Sold 2,276 shs ($240K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Sale Common Stock F4 2,276 $105.39 $240K
Grant/Award Common Stock F1 33,927 $0.00 $0.00
Grant/Award Common Stock F2 85,574 $0.00 $0.00
Tax Withholding Common Stock F3 15,302 $110.58 $1.69M
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 188,791 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (4)
  1. F1. One-third of the total number of restricted stock units shall vest on the first anniversary date following the vesting commencement date of August 17, 2026, and one-twelfth of the total number of restricted stock units shall vest each quarter thereafter until fully vested on August 17, 2029.
  2. F2. Reflects earned performance stock units.
  3. F3. Represents shares of common stock withheld by the Issuer to satisfy certain tax withholding obligations associated with the settlement of performance stock units.
  4. F4. The shares were sold pursuant to 10b5-1 Trading Plan dated September 4, 2025.
RSU grant 33,927 shares Restricted stock units awarded on August 17, 2026
Earned performance stock units 85,574 shares Earned performance stock units reflected on August 17, 2026
Tax withholding shares 15,302 shares Shares withheld for tax obligations at $110.58 per share on August 17, 2026
Tax withholding price $110.58 per share Value used for shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations
Shares sold 2,276 shares Common stock sold on August 19, 2026 under a Rule 10b5-1 plan
Sale price $105.39 per share Price for 2,276 shares of common stock sold on August 19, 2026
10b5-1 plan date September 4, 2025 Adoption date of the Rule 10b5-1 Trading Plan governing the sale
RSU full vesting date August 17, 2029 Date when RSUs are scheduled to be fully vested
restricted stock units financial
"One-third of the total number of restricted stock units shall vest"
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
performance stock units financial
"Reflects earned performance stock units."
Performance stock units are a type of company award that grants employees shares of stock only if certain performance goals are met. They motivate employees to work toward specific company achievements, aligning their interests with those of shareholders. For investors, they can influence a company's future stock supply and reflect management’s confidence in reaching key targets.
Rule 10b5-1 Trading Plan regulatory
"The shares were sold pursuant to 10b5-1 Trading Plan dated"
A Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is a pre-arranged schedule that allows company insiders to buy or sell stock at specific times, even if they have inside information. It helps prevent accusations of unfair trading by making these transactions look planned and transparent, rather than sneaky or illegal.
tax withholding obligations financial
"to satisfy certain tax withholding obligations associated with the settlement"

FAQ

What equity awards did SYNA CEO Rahul G. Patel receive in this Form 4?
Rahul G. Patel received 33,927 restricted stock units and 85,574 earned performance stock units of SYNAPTICS Inc common stock on August 17, 2026. The RSUs vest over three years, starting August 17, 2027, with quarterly vesting until fully vested on August 17, 2029.

How do the new RSUs for SYNA’s CEO vest over time?
One-third of the 33,927 RSUs vests on August 17, 2027, with one-twelfth of the total vesting each quarter thereafter. Vesting continues on this schedule until all RSUs are fully vested on August 17, 2029, subject to the award’s terms.

What shares were withheld for taxes in the SYNA Form 4 filing?
On August 17, 2026, 15,302 shares of SYNAPTICS common stock were withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations related to the settlement of performance stock units. These shares were valued at a price of $110.58 per share for the withholding transaction.

Did the SYNA CEO sell any shares, and at what price?
Yes. On August 19, 2026, Rahul G. Patel sold 2,276 shares of SYNAPTICS common stock at a price of $105.39 per share. The filing states the shares were sold in open market or private transactions under a Rule 10b5-1 plan.

Was the SYNA CEO’s stock sale under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?
Yes. The 2,276-share sale on August 19, 2026, at $105.39 per share was executed under a Rule 10b5-1 Trading Plan dated September 4, 2025. Such pre-arranged plans automate trading according to preset instructions rather than discretionary timing.

What is the overall direction of insider activity in this SYNA Form 4?
Activity is mixed, with both acquisitions and dispositions. The CEO received 119,501 shares via RSU and performance stock unit awards, while 15,302 shares were withheld for taxes and 2,276 shares were sold under a trading plan.

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SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
Estimated average burden
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
X
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Patel Rahul G.
(Last)(First)(Middle)
1109 MCKAY DRIVE
(Street)
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA 95131
(City)(State)(Zip)
UNITED STATES
(Country)		2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
SYNAPTICS Inc [ SYNA ] 		5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
See remarks below
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/17/2026		6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock08/17/2026A33,927(1)A$0120,795D
Common Stock08/17/2026A85,574(2)A$0206,369D
Common Stock08/17/2026F15,302(3)D$110.58191,067D
Common Stock08/19/2026S2,276(4)D$105.39188,791D
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. One-third of the total number of restricted stock units shall vest on the first anniversary date following the vesting commencement date of August 17, 2026, and one-twelfth of the total number of restricted stock units shall vest each quarter thereafter until fully vested on August 17, 2029.
2. Reflects earned performance stock units.
3. Represents shares of common stock withheld by the Issuer to satisfy certain tax withholding obligations associated with the settlement of performance stock units.
4. The shares were sold pursuant to 10b5-1 Trading Plan dated September 4, 2025.
Remarks:
The reporting person is President and Chief Executive Officer.
/s/ Pamela Fields, as attorney-in-fact08/19/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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