Benchmark Electronics (BHE) COO David Valkanoff Withholds Shares for Taxes

What Happened
David Valkanoff, Chief Operating Officer of Benchmark Electronics (BHE), had 2,078 shares withheld on August 17, 2026 to cover tax obligations from the vesting of restricted stock units. The withholding was recorded at $84.17 per share, representing approximately $174,905 in total. This is a tax-withholding disposition (routine) rather than an open-market sale or a purchase.

Key Details

• Transaction date and price: 2026-08-17 at $84.17 per share.
• Shares withheld/disposed: 2,078 shares; total value reported ≈ $174,905.
• Shares owned after transaction: Not reported in this Form 4 filing.
• Footnote: F1 — shares were withheld to cover taxes related to RSU vesting.
• Filing date: 2026-08-18 for the 8/17/2026 transaction (filed promptly).

Context
Code "F" indicates shares were withheld for tax withholding on vested restricted stock units—this is a common, administrative transaction and does not necessarily signal the insider's view on the company's stock. Unlike an open-market sale, withheld shares are retained by the company to satisfy tax obligations, not sold on the market.