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): November 29, 2000
BENCHMARK ELECTRONICS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Texas 1-10560 74-2211011
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation) File Number) 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
Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure.
In accordance with General Instruction B.2. of Form 8-K, the following
information shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, nor shall it be deemed incorporated
by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
Benchmark Electronics, Inc. (the "Company") intends to make a presentation
at the Credit Suisse First Boston 2000 Technology Conference on November 29,
2000. This presentation will be simultaneously webcast and can be viewed at 3:30
p. m. Mountain Standard Time today by accessing the conference website at
tech.csfb.com by clicking on "Schedule & Webcasts," then clicking on
"Wednesday," then scrolling down to "3:30 p. m. Benchmark Electronics
Presentation."
A copy of the visual portion of the materials to be presented and
discussed at the conference is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.
Exhibit 99.1 is incorporated by reference into this item 9.
The Company regards any information provided in the webcast to be current
and accurate only as of the date and time of the original webcast and
specifically disclaims any duty to update such information unless it is
necessary to do so in accordance with applicable law.
Statements herein and in the webcast regarding the Company that are not
statements of historical fact contain forward-looking statements. These
forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, forecasts and
assumptions that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual
outcomes to differ materially from current expectations, forecasts and
assumptions. These risks and uncertainties include component availability and
cost; risk of price fluctuation; reliance on major customers; fluctuations in
operating results; changes in technology; competition; the ability to manage
rapid growth; the ability to manage the integration of acquired operations;
risks associated with international sales and operations; interest rate risk;
environmental regulations; personnel; and the ability to maintain technological
and manufacturing expertise. For a further list and description of risks and
uncertainties related to the Company, see the reports filed by the Company with
the Securities and Exchange Commission, specifically the Company's reports on
Forms 8-K, 10-Q. S-3 and 10-K. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation
to update or revise any forward looking statements unless necessary to do so in
accordance with applicable law.
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Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
The following material is furnished pursuant to item 9 as an exhibit
to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
EXHIBIT
NUMBER DESCRIPTION
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99.1 Presentation materials for use at the Credit Suisse
First Boston 2000 Technology Conference on
November 29, 2000
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S I G N A T U R E
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.
BENCHMARK ELECTRONICS, INC.
Dated: November 29, 2000 By: /s/ DONALD E. NIGBOR
Donald E. Nigbor
President
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EXHIBIT 99.1 Presentation materials for use at the Credit Suisse
First Boston 2000 Technology Conference on
November 29, 2000
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