Exhibit 99.1
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GAYLA J. DELLY |
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CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | JANUARY 12, 2006 |
(979) 849-6550
ANGLETON, TX, JANUARY 12, 2006 – Benchmark Electronics, Inc. (NYSE: BHE) announced today that it expects to meet or exceed fourth quarter 2005 analysts’ consensus of $604 million revenues and earnings per share of $0.52.
The Company is currently finalizing its financial closing for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2005. Results for the fourth quarter will be announced on February 7, 2006. A conference call hosted by Benchmark management will be held at 10:00 am (Central time) on February 7, 2006 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.
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. Although the Company 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, customer actions and the other factors discussed in Benchmark’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004 and its other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual outcomes may vary materially from those indicated.
Benchmark Electronics, Inc. is in the business of manufacturing electronics and provides its 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 facilities in eight countries. Benchmark’s Common Stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol BHE.
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