SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 12B-25
Commission File Number 1-10560
NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING
(Check One): [ ] Form 10-K [ ] Form 11-K [ ] Form 20-F [X] Form 10-Q
[ ] Form N-SAR
For Period Ended: September 30, 1999
[ ] Transition Report on Form 10-K [ ] Transition Report
on Form 10-Q
[ ] Transition Report on Form 20-F [ ] Transition Report
on Form N-SAR
[ ] Transition Report on Form 11-K
For the Transition Period Ended:
READ ATTACHED INSTRUCTION SHEET BEFORE PREPARING FORM. PLEASE PRINT
OR TYPE.
Nothing in this form shall be construed to imply that the Commission
has verified any information contained herein.
If the notification relates to a portion of the filing checked
above, identify the item(s) to which the notification relates:
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PART I
REGISTRANT INFORMATION
Full name of registrant: Benchmark Electronics, Inc.
Former name if applicable:
Address of principal executive office (STREET AND NUMBER): 3000 Technology
Drive
City, State and Zip Code: Angleton, Texas 77515
PART II
RULE 12B-25(B) AND (C)
If the subject report could not be filed without unreasonable effort
or expense and the registrant seeks relief pursuant to Rule 12b-25(b), the
following should be completed. (Check appropriate box.)
[ ] (a) The reasons described in reasonable detail in Part III of this
form could not be eliminated without unreasonable effort or expense;
[X] (b) The subject annual report, semi-annual report, transition report
on Form 10-K, 20-F, 11-K or Form N-SAR, or portion thereof will be
filed on or before the 15th calendar day following the prescribed
due date; or the subject quarterly report or transition report on
Form 10-Q, or portion thereof will be filed on or before the fifth
calendar day following the prescribed due date; and
[ ] (c) The accountant's statement or other exhibit required by
Rule 12b-25(c) has been attached if applicable.
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PART III
NARRATIVE
State below in reasonable detail why the Form 10-K, 11-K, 20-F 10-Q,
N-SAR or the transition report portion thereof could not be filed within
the prescribed time period. (Attach extra sheets if needed.)
As a result of Benchmark Electronics, Inc.'s acquisition of AVEX
Electronics, Inc. and Kilbride Holdings B.V. during the 3rd quarter
of 1999, Benchmark needed additional time to comply with the
disclosure requirements of Article 10 of Regulation S-X.
PART IV
OTHER INFORMATION
(1) Name and telephone number of person to contact in regard to
this notification
GAYLA J. DELLY (409) 849-6550
(Name) (Area Code)(Telephone Number)
(2) Have all other periodic reports required under Section 13 or
15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or Section 30 of the
Investment Company Act of 1940 during the preceding 12 months or for such
shorter period that the registrant was required to file such report(s)
been filed? If the answer is no, identify report(s). [X] Yes [ ] No
(3) Is it anticipated that any significant change in results of
operations from the corresponding period for the last fiscal year will be
reflected by the earnings statements to be included in the subject report
or portion thereof? [ ] Yes [X] No
If so: attach an explanation of the anticipated change, both
narratively and quantitatively, and, if appropriate, state the reasons why
a reasonable estimate of the results cannot be made.
BENCHMARK ELECTRONICS, INC.
(Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Has caused this notification to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned
thereunto duly authorized.
Date: November 16, 1999 By: /s/ CARY T. FU
Cary T. Fu, Executive Vice President
INSTRUCTION: The form may be signed by an executive officer of the
registrant or by any other duly authorized representative. The name and
title of the person signing the form shall be typed or printed beneath
the signature. If the statement is signed on behalf of the registrant
by an authorized representative (other than an executive officer),
evidence of the representative's authority to sign on behalf of the
registrant shall be filed with the form.
ATTENTION
Intentional misstatements or omissions of fact constitute Federal Criminal
Violations (SEE 18 U.S.C. 1001).
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
1. This form is required by Rule 12b-25 of the General Rules and
Regulations under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
2. One signed original and four conformed copies of this form and
amendments thereto must be completed and filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission, Washington, D.C. 20549, in accordance with
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Rule 0-3 of the General Rules and Regulations under the Act. The
information contained in or filed with the form will be made a matter of
public record in the Commission files.
3. A manually signed copy of the form and amendments thereto shall
be filed with each national securities exchange on which any class of
securities of the registrant is registered.
4. Amendments to the notifications must also be filed on Form 12b-25
but need not restate information that has been correctly furnished. The
form shall be clearly identified as an amended notification.
5. ELECTRONIC FILERS. This form shall not be used by electronic
filers unable to timely file a report solely due to electronic
difficulties. Filers unable to submit a report within the time period
prescribed due to difficulties in electronic filing should comply with
either Rule 201 or Rule 202 of Regulation S-T or apply for an adjustment
in filing date pursuant to Rule 13(b) of Regulation S-T.
