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Synaptics plans expansion of credit facility to $350 million

Published 13/11/2024, 21:14
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Synaptics (NASDAQ:SYNA) Incorporated (NASDAQ:SYNA), a leading company in the semiconductor industry, announced today its intention to enhance its financial flexibility by amending and restating its current credit facility. The company, headquartered in San Jose, California, revealed that the amended credit agreement would increase its revolving credit capacity from $250 million to $350 million.

This strategic financial move is aimed at extending the maturity date of the Revolving Credit Facility to the earlier of the fifth anniversary of the closing of the amendment or 91 days prior to the maturity of the company's 4.000% senior notes due in 2029. However, this clause will not apply if Synaptics maintains a liquidity level exceeding $100 million above the amount required on the maturity date.

The amendment will be arranged by a syndicate of financial institutions and is expected to carry terms similar to the existing Credit Agreement. However, the company anticipates that the new agreement will offer more flexibility than its predecessor. It will also continue to contain customary covenants and conditions which may restrict Synaptics' ability to take certain actions such as incurring additional debt, creating liens on assets, or paying dividends.

Synaptics plans to utilize the proceeds from the amended agreement for general corporate purposes, which includes funding working capital needs. While the company has not yet entered into any commitments regarding the amended agreement, discussions are ongoing and terms may change based on market conditions.

In other recent news, Synaptics Incorporated reported a significant 8% revenue increase to $257.7 million in Q1 FY2025, largely due to a 55% surge in Core Internet of Things (IoT) product sales. The company's non-GAAP earnings per share (EPS) also experienced a substantial 56% rise to $0.81. Synaptics' Core IoT pipeline has notably expanded to over $3 billion, supporting a projected 25-30% revenue growth over the next five years.

In addition to these developments, Synaptics announced plans to introduce a Wi-Fi 7 device tailored for IoT and has a capital allocation strategy focusing on organic growth, disciplined mergers and acquisitions, and a $150 million share repurchase plan. The company's Q2 FY2025 revenue is projected at approximately $265 million with non-GAAP gross margins expected at 53.5%.

InvestingPro Insights

Synaptics' move to enhance its financial flexibility aligns with several key insights from InvestingPro. According to InvestingPro Tips, Synaptics "operates with a moderate level of debt" and its "liquid assets exceed short term obligations." These factors suggest that the company is in a solid position to negotiate favorable terms for its amended credit facility.

The company's financial health is further underscored by its market capitalization of $3 billion and a price-to-earnings ratio of 23.31. While Synaptics has experienced a revenue decline of 14.44% over the last twelve months, it's worth noting that quarterly revenue growth stood at 8.41%, indicating a potential turnaround.

InvestingPro Tips also highlight that analysts predict Synaptics will be profitable this year, which could bolster investor confidence in the company's financial strategy. For readers interested in a deeper analysis, InvestingPro offers 6 additional tips for Synaptics, providing a comprehensive view of the company's financial outlook.

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