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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):    March 21, 2011


BENCHMARK ELECTRONICS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 
Texas
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
1-10560
(Commission
File Number)
74-2211011
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
 
 
3000 Technology Drive, Angleton, Texas
77515
(Address of principal executive offices)  (Zip code) 
 
 
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:  (979) 849-6550


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Item 5.02.   Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On March 21, 2011, Laura W. Lang, a member of our Board of Directors, notified us that she will not stand for re-election at the Company’s 2011 Annual Meeting of Shareholders on May 17, 2011 in order to devote more time to other professional commitments requiring increasing amounts of her time.  Ms. Lang informed the board that her decision was not because of any disagreement with the Company or any matter related to the Company’s operations, policies or practices. Ms. Lang has served the Company for six years as a member of our Board of Directors. In commenting on her decision, Mr. Fu stated that the Company expresses its gratitude for her leadership and service.


SIGNATURE

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 hereunto duly authorized.
 
  BENCHMARK ELECTRONICS, INC.  
       
Dated: March 23, 2011     
By:
/s/ CARY T. FU  
    Cary T. Fu  
    Chief Executive Officer