James Whims Biography and Net Worth

Director of Synaptics

James L. Whims has been a director of our company since October 2007. Mr. Whims has been a Partner at Alsop Louie Partners, a venture capital firm focused on identifying promising entrepreneurs, since February 2010. From 1996, Mr. Whims was a Managing Director of TechFund Capital I, L.P., TechFund Capital II, L.P., and since 2001, TechFund Capital Europe, venture capital firms concentrating on high-technology enterprises. Since 1997, Mr. Whims has been a director of THQ, Inc., a leading independent developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software, which is listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market. Mr. Whims also serves on the Boards of Directors of numerous private companies, including Ruckus Media, Kidlandia, Phizzle, and Waveconnex. Mr. Whims was Executive Vice President of Sony Computer Entertainment of America from 1994 to 1996, where he was responsible for the North American launch of the PlayStation, and Executive Vice President of The Software Toolworks Inc. from 1990 to 1994. Mr. Whims co-founded Worlds of Wonder, an American toy company that distributed products including Teddy Ruxpin, Lazer Tag, and the United States launch of Nintendo, where he also served as an executive from 1985 to 1988. Mr. Whims holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Communications from Northwestern University and a Masters of Business Administration degree in Finance and Marketing from the University of Arizona.

How do I contact James L. Whims?: The corporate mailing address for Mr. Whims and other Synaptics executives is 1251 MCKAY DRIVE, SAN JOSE CA, 95131. Synaptics can also be reached via phone at (408) 904-1100 and via email at [email protected]. Learn More on James L. Whims' contact information.
Has James L. Whims been buying or selling shares of Synaptics?: James L. Whims has not been actively trading shares of Synaptics during the past quarter. Most recently, James L. Whims sold 8,498 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Tuesday, December 7th. The shares were sold at an average price of $283.39, for a transaction totalling $2,408,248.22. Learn More on James L. Whims' trading history.
Who are Synaptics' active insiders?: Synaptics' insider roster includes Kiva Allgood (Director), Saleel Awsare (Insider), Jeffrey Buchanan (Director), Dean Butler (Insider), Nelson Chan (Director), Keith Geeslin (Director), Vikram Gupta (SVP and GM of IoT Processors and Chief Product Officer), Vikram Gupta (SVP and GM of IoT Processors and Chief Product Officer), Susan Hardman (Director), Michael Hurlston (President, CEO & Director), John Mcfarland (SVP), Kermit Nolan (Insider), Richard Sanquini (Director), and James Whims (Director). Learn More on Synaptics' active insiders.
Are insiders buying or selling shares of Synaptics?: During the last twelve months, insiders at the software maker sold shares 8 times. They sold a total of 10,410 shares worth more than $934,648.28. The most recent insider tranaction occured on December, 4th when insider Vikram Gupta sold 411 shares worth more than $33,549.93. Insiders at Synaptics own 1.3% of the company. Learn More about insider trades at Synaptics.
Information on this page was last updated on 12/4/2024.

James L. Whims Insider Trading History at Synaptics

Transaction Date	Buy/Sell	Number of Shares	Average Share Price	Total Transaction	Shares Held After Transaction
12/7/2021	Sell	8,498	$283.39	$2,408,248.22
11/6/2015	Sell	26,000	$92.46	$2,403,960.00	19,737
10/8/2015	Sell	15,000	$87.00	$1,305,000.00	18,060
9/30/2015	Sell	15,000	$82.00	$1,230,000.00	18,060
8/18/2014	Sell	31,000	$80.34	$2,490,540.00
5/30/2013	Sell	18,750	$41.59	$779,812.50

James L. Whims Buying and Selling Activity at Synaptics

Synaptics Company Overview

Synaptics Incorporated develops, markets, and sells semiconductor products worldwide. The company offers AudioSmart for voice and audio processing; ConnectSmart for high-speed video/audio/data connectivity; DisplayLink for transmitting compressed video frames across low bandwidth connections; VideoSmart that enables set-top boxes, over-the-top, streaming devices, soundbars, surveillance cameras, and smart displays; and ImagingSmart solutions. It also provides Natural ID, a fingerprint ID product that is used in notebook personal computers (PCs), PC peripherals, automobiles, and other applications; TouchPad, a touch-sensitive pad that senses the position and movement of one or more fingers on its surface; SecurePad that integrates fingerprint sensor directly into the TouchPad area; ClickPad that offers a clickable mechanical design; and ForcePad. In addition, the company offers ClearPad, which enables users to interact directly with the display on mobile smartphones, tablets, and automobiles; ClearView products that provide advanced image processing and low power technology for displays on smartphones and tablets; and TouchView products, a touch controller and display driver integration product. Further, it provides TouchPad with a pointing stick in a single notebook computer enabling users to select their interface of choice; TouchStyk, a self-contained pointing stick module; ultra-low power edge artificial intelligence platform for battery powered wireless devices; wireless connectivity solutions comprising Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, global positioning system, global navigation satellite system, and ULE; and voice over IP and digital enhanced cordless telecommunications solutions. The company sells its products through direct sales, outside sales representatives, distributors, and resellers to mobile and PC OEMs; IoT OEMs; and automotive and consumer electronics manufacturers. The company was incorporated in 1986 and is headquartered in San Jose, California.

Today's Range

Now: $74.62

$73.63

$77.08

50 Day Range

MA: $75.82

$68.67

$82.79

2 Week Range

Now: $74.62

$67.83

$119.72

Volume

1,215,970 shs

Average Volume

351,446 shs

Market Capitalization

$2.99 billion

P/E Ratio

18.89

Dividend Yield

N/A

Beta

1.45

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