-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, Od4gFEYz5ENC1nf46v05w++/0X4BAz5Lc5PwnWwxdWkSLg3fWhZqAfephKMAhGDJ rE5HojCOs+UarnEpDpS/vg== 0001144204-10-001520.txt : 20100112 0001144204-10-001520.hdr.sgml : 20100112 20100112094338 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001144204-10-001520 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20100112 ITEM INFORMATION: Results of Operations and Financial Condition ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20100112 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20100112 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BENCHMARK ELECTRONICS INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000863436 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS [3672] IRS NUMBER: 742211011 STATE OF INCORPORATION: TX FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-10560 FILM NUMBER: 10521679 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 3000 TECHNOLOGY DRIVE CITY: ANGLETON STATE: TX ZIP: 77515 BUSINESS PHONE: 9798496550 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 3000 TECHNOLOGY DR CITY: ANGLETON STATE: TX ZIP: 77515 8-K 1 v171174_8k.htm Unassociated Document
 
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549


FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934


Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):    January 12, 2010


BENCHMARK ELECTRONICS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 
Texas
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
 
1-10560
(Commission
File Number)
 
74-2211011
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
 
 
3000 Technology Drive, Angleton, Texas
       77515
  (Address of principal executive offices)
     (Zip code)


Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:  (979) 849-6550


Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

o  Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

o  Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

o  Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

o  Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
 
 
 
 
 
Item 2.02. 
Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On January 12, 2010, Benchmark Electronics, Inc. issued a press release indicating that it expects sales and earnings per share to exceed the high end of its guidance for the fourth quarter of 2009. On October 27, 2009, the Company had provided fourth quarter guidance for sales between $520 million to $560 million and diluted earnings per share, excluding restructuring charges, between $0.22 and $0.26. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is hereby incorporated herein by reference. The information in this Form 8-K is being furnished under Item 2.02 and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of such section, nor shall such information be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.


 
Item 9.01. 
Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 
(d) 
Exhibits
 
Exhibit 99.1 
Press release dated January 12, 2010

 

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 
  BENCHMARK ELECTRONICS, INC.  
       
Dated: January 12, 2010
By:
/s/  CARY T. FU   
    Cary T. Fu   
    Chief Executive Officer   
       
 
 
 
 

EXHIBITS INDEX

 
 
Exhibit
  
 
Number
Description

Exhibit 99.1 
Press release dated January 12, 2010
 
 
 
 
 
 
 EX-99.1 2 v171174_ex99-1.htm Unassociated Document
 
 
Press Release
For More Information, Call:

ELLEN M. DYLLA
INVESTOR RELATIONS 
January 12, 2010
(979) 849-6550

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

BENCHMARK ELECTRONICS EXPECTS TO EXCEED
GUIDANCE FOR FOURTH QUARTER 2009

ANGLETON, TX, JANUARY 12, 2010 – Benchmark Electronics, Inc. (NYSE: BHE), a leading contract manufacturing provider, announced today that it expects sales and earnings per share to exceed the high end of guidance for the fourth quarter of 2009. On October 27, 2009, the Company had provided fourth quarter guidance for sales between $520 million to $560 million and diluted earnings per share, excluding restructuring charges, between $0.22 and $0.26.

The Company is currently finalizing its financial closing for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2009.  Results for the fourth quarter will be announced on February 4, 2010.  A conference call hosted by Benchmark management will be held at 10:00 am (Central time) on February 4, 2010 to discuss the financial results of the Company and its future outlook. This call will be broadcast via the Internet and may be accessed by logging on to our website at www.bench.com.


Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains certain forward-looking statements within the scope of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The words “expect,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “predict,” and similar expressions, and the negatives of such expressions, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Our forward-looking statements may be deemed to include, among other things, our sales and diluted earnings per share (excluding restructuring charges) guidance for the fourth quarter of 2009, as well as other statements, express or implied, concerning: future operating results or the ability to generate sales, income or cash flow; and Benchmark’s business and growth strategies, including expected internal growth and performance goals. Although Benchmark believes that these statements are based upon reasonable assumptions, such statements involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including but not limited to industry and economic conditions, and customer actions. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual outcomes may vary materially from those indicated.
 
All forward-looking statements included in this release are based upon information available to Benchmark as of the date of this release, and Benchmark assumes no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. Persons are advised to consult further disclosures on related subjects in Benchmark’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008, in its other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and in its press releases.
 
 
 
 

Additional Information
Benchmark Electronics, Inc. provides electronics manufacturing, design and engineering services to original equipment manufacturers of computers and related products for business enterprises, medical devices, industrial control equipment, testing and instrumentation products, and telecommunication equipment. Benchmark’s global operations include 24 facilities in ten countries. Benchmark’s Common Shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol BHE.
 

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