SAN JOSE, Calif., – July 31, 2018 – Synaptics Incorporated (NASDAQ: SYNA), the leading developer of human interface solutions, today announced it has terminated its previously-announced discussions with Dialog Semiconductor plc (XETRA: DLG) regarding the potential acquisition of Synaptics by Dialog. Synaptics does not intend to make any additional comments regarding the discussions at this time.
“Synaptics is a global leader and technology innovator in multiple high growth markets, and interest by a number of industry players underscores the tremendous value inherent to our company,” said Rick Bergman, president and CEO, Synaptics. “We are extremely confident in our strategic direction and excited by the significant opportunities before us. We are well-positioned to continue as a standalone growth company and will remain disciplined in generating superior long-term value for our shareholders. We expect to report earnings per share for our recently completed fourth quarter at the high end of our prior guidance and look forward to providing more detail on the fourth quarter on our earnings call scheduled for August 9, 2018.”
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