BENCHMARK ELECTRONICS INC — Regulatory Filings 2011

Mar 23, 2011

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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): March 21, 2011

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 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On March 21, 2011, Laura W. Lang, a member of our Board of Directors, notified us that she will not stand for re-election at the Company’s 2011 Annual Meeting of Shareholders on May 17, 2011 in order to devote more time to other professional commitments requiring increasing amounts of her time. Ms. Lang informed the board that her decision was not because of any disagreement with the Company or any matter related to the Company’s operations, policies or practices. Ms. Lang has served the Company for six years as a member of our Board of Directors. In commenting on her decision, Mr. Fu stated that the Company expresses its gratitude for her leadership and service.

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.

/s/ CARY T. FU
Cary T. Fu
Chief Executive Officer

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