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accession: "0001193125-25-233597"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "BHE"
cik: "0000863436"
company_name: "BENCHMARK ELECTRONICS INC"
filed_at: "2025-10-07T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-17T04:31:40.729718+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
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source: SEC EDGAR
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# Benchmark appoints Dr. Michael Slessor to board after director's passing

## Summary
- Dr. Slessor appointed as independent director effective October 7, 2025, replacing Robert Gifford who passed away.
- Slessor is CEO of FormFactor (NASDAQ: FORM); brings 25+ years semiconductor experience.
- Appointed to audit committee; compensation same as other non-employee directors: $85k retainer, $180k RSU.
- Prorated RSU grant scheduled to vest on May 13, 2026.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-25-233597
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: BHE
- cik: 0000863436
- company_name: BENCHMARK ELECTRONICS INC
- filed_at: 2025-10-07T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.4
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.4
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/863436/000119312525233597/0001193125-25-233597-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/863436/000119312525233597/bhe-20251007.htm

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