8-K

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): July 17, 2023

BENCHMARK ELECTRONICS, INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Texas	001-10560	74-2211011
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)
56 South Rockford Drive
Tempe, Arizona		85288
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (623) 300-7000

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

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:

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

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

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

☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.10 per share	BHE	The New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 8.01 Other Events.

On July 17, 2023, Benchmark Electronics, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing the appointment of David Moezidis as Executive Vice President, Chief Commercial Officer of the Company, effective immediately. The press release is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 99.1 filed herewith.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit No.	Description of Exhibit
99.1	Press release, dated July 17, 2023
104	Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

SIGNATURES

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 thereunto duly authorized.

			BENCHMARK ELECTRONICS, INC.
Date:	July 17, 2023	By:	/s/ Stephen J. Beaver
			Stephen J. Beaver, Esq. Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Chief Legal Officer

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Benchmark Appoints David Moezidis as EVP and Chief Commercial Officer

25-year Flex Veteran Brings Extensive Industry Expertise Supporting Benchmark's Growth Strategy

TEMPE, Ariz., July 17, 2023 - Benchmark Electronics, Inc. (NYSE: BHE), a global provider of engineering, design, and manufacturing services, today announced the appointment of David Moezidis as Executive Vice President (EVP) and its first Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), effective immediately. Moezidis will direct Benchmark's commercial strategy, including vertical market sector plans and its global go-to-market approach to drive continued business growth and share gains.

"David understands the unique challenges our customers face in bringing complex products to market quickly without compromising on quality," stated Jeff Benck, president and CEO at Benchmark. "We are excited to welcome him to our team in this newly defined role, where he will own a big piece of our strategy and strategic customer relationships. His wide range of experience perfectly complements the Benchmark leadership team, and I am confident he will make a significant impact as we continue our growth journey."

Moezidis has over 30 years of leadership experience in operations, engineering, sales, and marketing in the digital imaging, semiconductor capital equipment, and electronic manufacturing services industries. He has spent the last 25 years at Flex in various leadership positions. Most recently, he was the president of the Lifestyle Solutions group, and prior to that, he was the senior vice president of the Industrial and Energy group. Moezidis holds two Bachelor of Science degrees in engineering, a Master of Business Administration from Pepperdine University, and has completed the executive management program at Stanford University.

"I am thrilled to be joining Benchmark at this exciting time as companies continue to look for solutions to further optimize their supply chains and operations,” said Moezidis. “Benchmark has a unique opportunity with its position in the industry, coupled with its passion for innovation, and its comprehensive product realization solutions offering. The customer experience will remain a top priority, and I look forward to being a part of the next generation of its leadership and positively impacting the future."

To learn more about Benchmark's executive team, please visit www.bench.com/leadership-team.

About Benchmark Electronics, Inc.
Benchmark provides comprehensive solutions across the entire product lifecycle by leading through its innovative technology and engineering design services, leveraging its optimized global supply chain, and delivering world-class manufacturing services in the following industries: commercial aerospace, defense, advanced computing, next-generation communications, complex industrials, medical, and semiconductor capital equipment. Benchmark operates in eight countries and its common shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol BHE.

For More Information, Please Contact:

Alec Robertson

Brodeur Partners on behalf of Benchmark

Email: arobertson@brodeur.com

Mobile: 585-281-6399

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