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Benchmark Inks Cooperation Agreement with Engaged Capital
February 28, 2019 | PRNewswireEstimated reading time: 1 minute
Benchmark Electronics, Inc. has reached a cooperation agreement with Engaged Capital, LLC, one of Benchmark's largest shareholders.
Under the terms of the agreement, Glenn W. Welling, founder of Engaged Capital, will have the option to join Benchmark's board until the date which is fifteen days before the advance notice deadline for Benchmark's 2020 annual meeting of shareholders, provided Engaged Capital's current ownership in the company does not fall below 2.5% of Benchmark's outstanding shares. Engaged Capital has agreed to withdraw its previously nominated slate of director candidates for election to Benchmark's board at Benchmark's 2019 annual meeting of shareholders.
"We are pleased with the outcome of our ongoing discussions with Glenn and Engaged," said David W. Scheible, Benchmark Electronics Chairman of the Board. "Glenn has deep expertise working alongside boards and executives and we continue to benefit from Glenn's focus and attention on our long-term strategy."
"Benchmark's strategy is clearly showing momentum and the company is on a strong path to capture opportunities as a leader in engineering and manufacturing services," said Glenn W. Welling. "We have been a large shareholder of Benchmark for over 4 years and I am encouraged by the company's recent performance and strategy to achieve revenue growth and margin improvements as well as the focus on returning capital to shareholders. I look forward to ongoing discussions with the management and board to help drive additional value for shareholders."
Pursuant to the Cooperation Agreement, Engaged Capital has agreed to vote all of its shares in favor of Benchmark's nominees at its 2019 annual meeting, and has agreed to other customary standstill and voting provisions.
The complete agreement between the Company and Engaged Capital will be included in a Form 8-K to be filed with the SEC.
About Benchmark Electronics, Inc.
Benchmark is a worldwide provider of innovative product design, engineering services, technology solutions and advanced manufacturing services. From initial product concept to volume production, including direct order fulfillment and aftermarket services, Benchmark has been providing integrated services and solutions to original equipment manufacturers since 1979. Today, Benchmark proudly serves the following industries: aerospace and defense, medical technologies, complex industrials, test and instrumentation, next-generation telecommunications and high-end computing.
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