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Synaptics (NASDAQ: SYNA) officer logs 330-share tax withholding, holds 21,254 shares

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Synaptics Inc. officer Esther Song reported a routine tax-withholding share disposition tied to equity compensation. On this Form 4, 330 shares of common stock were withheld at $128.23 per share to cover tax obligations from the settlement of restricted stock units and performance stock units.

After this withholding, Song directly holds 21,254 shares of Synaptics common stock, which includes 304 shares acquired under the company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan on May 15, 2026. The event reflects administrative handling of taxes rather than an open‑market sale.

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Insider Song Esther
Role See Remarks
Type Security Shares Price Value
Tax Withholding Common Stock 330 $128.23 $42K
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 21,254 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Represents shares of common stock withheld by the Issuer to satisfy certain tax withholding obligations associated with the settlement of restricted stock units and performance stock units. Includes 304 shares acquired under the Issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan on May 15, 2026.
Tax-withholding shares 330 shares Withheld to satisfy tax obligations on RSU and PSU settlement
Withholding price $128.23 per share Value of Synaptics common stock used for tax withholding
Post-transaction holdings 21,254 shares Synaptics common shares directly held by Esther Song after transaction
Recent ESPP acquisition 304 shares Shares acquired under Employee Stock Purchase Plan on May 15, 2026
restricted stock units financial
"tax withholding obligations associated with the settlement of restricted stock units and performance stock units"
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
"tax withholding obligations associated with the settlement of restricted stock units and 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.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan financial
"Includes 304 shares acquired under the Issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan on May 15, 2026."
An employee stock purchase plan is a company program that lets workers buy shares through small payroll deductions, often at a discount to the market price and after a set offering period. Think of it like a workplace savings plan that turns into ownership: it encourages employees to share in the company’s success and can create predictable buying or selling of stock that investors watch because it affects supply, demand and employee incentives.
tax-withholding disposition financial
"transaction_action: tax-withholding disposition"
A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.
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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
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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 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)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
See Remarks
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/17/2026		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 Stock05/17/2026F330(1)D$128.2321,254(2)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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. Represents shares of common stock withheld by the Issuer to satisfy certain tax withholding obligations associated with the settlement of restricted stock units and performance stock units.
2. Includes 304 shares acquired under the Issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan on May 15, 2026.
Remarks:
The reporting person is Vice President and Corporate Controller.
/s/ Pamela Fields, as attorney-in-fact05/19/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

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

Esther Song reported 330 Synaptics shares withheld to pay taxes on vested stock units. This tax-withholding disposition is an administrative equity-compensation event, not an open-market sale, and leaves her with 21,254 Synaptics common shares held directly.

How many Synaptics (SYNA) shares were used for tax withholding in this filing?

The filing shows 330 shares of Synaptics common stock withheld at $128.23 per share. These shares covered tax obligations arising from the settlement of restricted stock units and performance stock units granted as part of Esther Song’s compensation.

How many Synaptics (SYNA) shares does Esther Song hold after this transaction?

After the tax-withholding disposition, Esther Song directly holds 21,254 Synaptics common shares. This total includes 304 shares acquired through Synaptics’ Employee Stock Purchase Plan on May 15, 2026, as disclosed in the Form 4 footnotes.

Was this Synaptics (SYNA) Form 4 a market sale of shares?

No, the Form 4 reflects shares withheld to satisfy tax obligations, not a market sale. The 330 shares were retained by Synaptics to cover taxes on settled restricted and performance stock units, a standard equity-compensation process.

What equity awards triggered the tax withholding for Synaptics (SYNA)?

The tax withholding was triggered by settlement of restricted stock units and performance stock units. When these awards vested, Synaptics withheld 330 shares of common stock from Esther Song to cover associated tax liabilities, as described in the filing footnotes.

Did Synaptics (SYNA) insider Esther Song acquire additional shares recently?

Yes. A footnote states that her holdings include 304 shares acquired under Synaptics’ Employee Stock Purchase Plan on May 15, 2026. These ESPP shares are part of her total 21,254 directly held common shares after the tax-withholding event.