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proxy materials and voting instructions. *** Exercise Your Right to Vote *** Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on <mtgdate>. You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the above named company. This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote these shares. This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. You may view the proxy materials online at www.proxyvote.com or easily request a paper copy (see reverse side). We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting. Meeting Information Meeting Type: <mtgtype> For holders as of: <recdate> Date: Time: <mtgtime> Location: BENCHMARK ELECTRONICS, INC. BENCHMARK ELECTRONICS, INC. ATTN: Stephen Beaver 56 South Rockford Drive Tempe, AZ 85281 Annual Meeting March 19, 2019 May 15, 2019 May 15, 2019 8:00 AM MST Benchmark Electronics, Inc. 56 South Rockford Drive Tempe, Arizona 85281
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Voting items The Board of Directors recommends that you vote FOR the following: 1. Election of Directors Nominees 01 Bruce A. Carlson 02 Douglas G. Duncan 03 Robert K. Gifford 04 Kenneth T. Lamneck 05 Jeffrey S. McCreary 06 Merilee Raines 07 David W. Scheible 08 Jeffrey W. Benck The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR proposals 2, 3 and 4. 2 Approve the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers. 3 Ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP as independent registered public accounting firm. 4 Approve adoption of the Benchmark Electronics, Inc. 2019 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan. NOTE: Such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof.