Benchmark Electronics Announces Preliminary Results of Annual Meeting of Shareholders

ANGLETON, Texas, May 11, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Benchmark Electronics, Inc. BHE today announced that, based on the preliminary voting results provided by the Company's proxy solicitor following the Company's 2016 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, shareholders have voted to elect Robert Gifford and Jeffrey McCreary to the Benchmark Board of Directors.

Benchmark's Board and management appreciate the consideration and support of Benchmark shareholders, as well as the insights offered by shareholders throughout this process. We also thank Bernee Strom and Mike Dawson for their service on the Board of Directors and many contributions to the Company.

The preliminary vote count also indicates that Benchmark shareholders have approved all of the other proposals submitted for a vote at the Annual Meeting, including amending the Company's Restated Articles of Incorporation to provide for plurality voting in contested director elections, approving the advisory say-on-pay proposal, and ratifying appointment of the Company's independent auditors.

Final results of the election will be published once they are certified by the independent inspector of elections.

About Benchmark Electronics, Inc.
Benchmark provides integrated manufacturing, design and engineering services to original equipment manufacturers of industrial equipment (including equipment for the aerospace and defense industries), telecommunication equipment, computers and related products for business enterprises, medical devices, and test and instrumentation products. Benchmark's global operations include facilities in seven countries, and its common shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol BHE.

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