Benchmark Electronics Sees Topping Q4 Outlook

Benchmark Electronics, Inc.

, announced today that it expects to report revenue and earnings per share modestly above the high end of guidance for the fourth quarter 2012. The Company provided fourth quarter revenue guidance of $580 million to $610 million, with corresponding diluted earnings per share between $0.26 to $0.31 (excluding restructuring and Thailand flood related charges) on October 25, 2012. These results are preliminary and therefore subject to the Company's completion of its fourth quarter closing and review procedures. At this time, the Company is finalizing its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2012 and will report those results on February 4, 2013. A conference call hosted by Benchmark management will be held on February 4, 2013 at 10:00 am (Central time) 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.