Benchmark Electronics (BHE) appoints David L. Cummings as Chief Commercial Officer

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Benchmark Electronics, Inc. reported a leadership change, announcing that David L. Cummings has been appointed as Senior Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer. The appointment is effective immediately as of December 10, 2025. In this role, he is expected to oversee the company’s commercial activities, which typically include sales, marketing, and customer relationships. The company disclosed this management update through a press release, which is included as an exhibit to the report.

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Corporate Governance and Disclosure Analyst

Neutral but notable: appointment of a new Senior Vice President, Chief Commercial Officer, with no related financial or strategic terms disclosed.

The filing reports that Benchmark Electronics, Inc. appointed David L. Cummings as Senior Vice President, Chief Commercial Officer, effective December 10, 2025. This is disclosed under Item 8.01 (Other Events), which signals a corporate development rather than a change in reported financials or a specific transaction. The only exhibit is a press release (Exhibit 99.1), referenced but not detailed in this text.

This role sits in the senior leadership team and is focused on commercial activity, but the filing does not describe compensation terms, contractual arrangements, or any changes to existing plans. It also does not connect the appointment to a shift in strategy, financial guidance, or operating outlook. From a governance perspective, the company is complying with current reporting norms by promptly announcing a significant officer-level appointment.

Key practical points to watch, based only on this disclosure, are how this appointment features in future public communications, such as later Forms 10‑K, 10‑Q, or earnings-related 8‑Ks. Any future filings that describe changes in revenue focus, customer mix, or segment reporting that reference the Chief Commercial Officer would give more concrete evidence of impact. As of December 10, 2025, this event is mainly informational without direct quantified financial implications.

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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): December 10, 2025

BENCHMARK ELECTRONICS, INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Texas			001-10560	74-2211011
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)			(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)
56 South Rockford Drive
Tempe, Arizona				85288
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)				(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (623) 300-7000

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.10 per share		BHE		The New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 8.01 Other Events.

On December 10, 2025 Benchmark Electronics, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing the appointment of David L. Cummings as Senior Vice President, Chief Commercial Officer of the Company, effective immediately. The press release is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 99.1 filed herewith.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit No.		Description of Exhibit
99.1		Press release, dated December 10, 2025
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

SIGNATURES

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 thereunto duly authorized.

			BENCHMARK ELECTRONICS, INC.
Date:	December 10, 2025	By:	/s/ Stephen J. Beaver
			Stephen J. Beaver, Esq. Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Chief Legal Officer