BENCHMARK ELECTRONICS INC 8-K
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Benchmark Electronics Inc. Reports 2026 Annual Meeting Vote Results
What Happened
Benchmark Electronics, Inc. (BHE) filed an 8‑K reporting the results of its Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on May 28, 2026. All proposals presented to shareholders were approved, including the election of nine directors, an advisory vote on executive compensation, ratification of KPMG LLP as the independent auditor for 2026, and an amendment to the 2019 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan. The filing was signed by Stephen J. Beaver on May 29, 2026.
Key Details
- Director election vote totals (For / Against / Abstain / Non‑Vote):
- David W. Scheible: 31,771,367 / 694,590 / 33,104 / 1,332,273
- Douglas M. Britt: 32,297,760 / 174,933 / 26,368 / 1,332,273
- Glynis A. Bryan: 32,374,526 / 98,212 / 26,323 / 1,332,273
- Anne De Greef‑Safft: 32,282,356 / 179,514 / 37,191 / 1,332,273
- Kenneth T. Lamneck: 31,579,477 / 886,597 / 32,987 / 1,332,273
- David A. Moezidis: 32,458,018 / 13,926 / 27,117 / 1,332,273
- Michael D. Slessor: 32,416,622 / 55,970 / 26,469 / 1,332,273
- Charles M. Swoboda: 32,416,622 / 55,970 / 26,469 / 1,332,273
- Lynn A. Wentworth: 32,271,813 / 189,945 / 37,303 / 1,332,273
- Advisory "say‑on‑pay" vote: For 32,118,770 / Against 260,645 / Abstain 119,646 / Non‑Vote 1,332,273.
- Auditor ratification (KPMG LLP) for 2026: For 32,479,767 / Against 1,238,630 / Abstain 112,937 (no non‑vote reported).
- Amendment to the 2019 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan: For 31,499,913 / Against 884,076 / Abstain 115,072 / Non‑Vote 1,332,273.
Why It Matters
These results confirm the company’s board composition through the 2027 Annual Meeting and signal shareholder approval of the company’s executive pay approach (advisory vote passed). Ratification of KPMG as auditor means the same independent accounting firm will serve for 2026, and approval of the omnibus plan amendment preserves the company’s framework for equity and incentive awards. For investors, these votes reduce near‑term governance uncertainty around leadership, auditor continuity, and the company’s incentive programs.
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