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SYNA Insider Filing: Esther Song RSU/PSU Vesting and Tax Withholding Reported

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Insider transactions by Synaptics (SYNA) reporting person Esther Song: The report shows multiple equity award transactions dated 08/17/2025 related to restricted stock units (RSUs) and performance stock units (PSUs). On 08/17/2025 Ms. Song was credited with 5,368 RSUs and 3,576 earned PSUs at $0 per share, increasing her beneficially owned shares to 19,814 and 23,390 respectively across reported lines; a separate entry records sale/transfer of 1,023 shares at $66.80 leaving 22,367 shares owned after that transaction. The filing explains vesting schedules and that 1,023 shares were withheld to satisfy tax withholding on vesting. The reporting person is Vice President and Corporate Controller.

Positive

  • Equity awards documented as compensation: RSUs and earned PSUs granted/vested, aligning pay with performance and retention
  • Disclosure clarity: Filing includes vesting schedule details and explains tax-withholding share disposition

Negative

  • Share withholding for taxes: 1,023 shares were withheld, reducing the number of issued shares to the reporting person
  • Potential dilution: Issuance of RSUs and PSUs will dilute existing shareholders when settled in shares

Insights

TL;DR: Insider received equity awards and recognized vested performance units; limited market-impact transactions and routine withholding.

The Form 4 documents standard compensation-related equity activity rather than open-market trading. The reporting reflects grant-related increases in beneficial ownership from RSU and PSU vesting and a reported disposition of 1,023 shares at $66.80 to cover tax withholding obligations. These events are compensation mechanics that dilute outstanding shares when settled and shift ownership timing but do not indicate active buying or selling for investment purposes.

TL;DR: Transactions align with typical executive compensation vesting and tax withholding; disclosure appears complete.

The filing identifies that RSUs vest over time and PSUs certified as achieved will settle subject to service vesting, which is consistent with standard incentive plan structures. The report includes an attorney-in-fact signature and provides explanatory remarks on vesting schedule and tax withholding, meeting common disclosure expectations for Section 16 reporting.

Insider Song Esther
Role See Remarks
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock 5,368 $0.00 --
Grant/Award Common Stock 3,576 $0.00 --
Tax Withholding Common Stock 1,023 $66.80 $68K
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 19,814 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
  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, 2025, and one-twelfth of the total number of restricted stock units shall vest each quarter thereafter until fully vested on August 17, 2028. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned reflects 68 performance stock units granted on August 17, 2022 and 773 performance stock units granted on August 17, 2023, for which the applicable performance goals were certified as achieved in 2023 and 2024, respectively. These earned units remain subject to time-based vesting conditions and are expected to settle in shares of the Issuers stock when applicable service-based vesting requirements are satisfied. Reflects earned performance stock units. Represents shares of common stock withheld by the Issuer to satisfy certain tax withholding obligations associated with the vesting settlement of restricted stock units and performance stock units.
Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →
SEC Form 4
FORM 4 UNITED 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
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OMB Number: 3235-0287
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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).
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*
Song Esther
(Last) (First) (Middle)
1109 MCKAY DRIVE
(Street)
SAN JOSE CA 95131
(City) (State) (Zip)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
SYNAPTICS Inc [ SYNA ] 		5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director 10% Owner
X Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
See Remarks
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/17/2025
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)
 6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
X Form filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
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)
Code V Amount (A) or (D) Price
Common Stock 08/17/2025 A 5,368(1) A $0 19,814(2) D
Common Stock 08/17/2025 A 3,576(3) A $0 23,390 D
Common Stock 08/17/2025 F 1,023(4) D $66.8 22,367 D
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)
Code V (A) (D) Date Exercisable Expiration Date Title Amount 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, 2025, and one-twelfth of the total number of restricted stock units shall vest each quarter thereafter until fully vested on August 17, 2028.
2. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned reflects 68 performance stock units granted on August 17, 2022 and 773 performance stock units granted on August 17, 2023, for which the applicable performance goals were certified as achieved in 2023 and 2024, respectively. These earned units remain subject to time-based vesting conditions and are expected to settle in shares of the Issuers stock when applicable service-based vesting requirements are satisfied.
3. Reflects earned performance stock units.
4. Represents shares of common stock withheld by the Issuer to satisfy certain tax withholding obligations associated with the vesting settlement of restricted stock units and performance stock units.
Remarks:
The reporting person is Vice President and Corporate Controller.
/s/ Pamela Fields, as attorney-in-fact 08/19/2025
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
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).
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Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What transactions did Esther Song report on Synaptics (SYNA) Form 4?

The Form 4 reports RSU grants of 5,368 shares and earned PSUs of 3,576 on 08/17/2025, and a disposition/withholding of 1,023 shares at $66.80 to satisfy tax obligations.

Why were 1,023 shares disposed of according to the Form 4?

The filing states 1,023 shares were withheld by the issuer to satisfy tax withholding obligations associated with vesting settlements.

What vesting schedule applies to the restricted stock units granted on 08/17/2025?

The RSUs vest one-third on the first anniversary of August 17, 2025, and then one-twelfth of the total each quarter until fully vested on August 17, 2028.

Do the performance stock units (PSUs) reported convert to shares immediately?

No; the filing explains PSUs were certified as achieved for 2023 and 2024 but remain subject to time-based service vesting and are expected to settle in shares when those conditions are satisfied.

What is Esther Song's role at Synaptics as indicated in the filing?

The filing identifies the reporting person as Vice President and Corporate Controller.