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AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · Benchmark Electronics (BHE)

Benchmark Electronics adds Michael Slessor to board, filling seat after Robert Gifford's death

Neutral Impact 2 of 5 leadership Written later

Benchmark Electronics appointed Dr. Michael Slessor, CEO of FormFactor, as an independent director and to the audit committee, effective immediately. The appointment follows the unexpected passing of director Robert Gifford, who had served on the board since 2016. The filing contains no financial results; the director pay terms are the same as other non-employee directors.

Key points

  • Dr. Michael Slessor appointed independent director and audit committee member, effective October 7, 2025
  • Replaces Robert Gifford, who served on the board since 2016 and passed away unexpectedly
  • Annual retainer of $85,000 plus an annual RSU grant with a grant-date fair value of $180,000, prorated for 2025
  • Prorated RSU grant is scheduled to vest on May 13, 2026

The filing

CompanyBenchmark Electronics (BHE)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECOct 7, 2025, 5:01 PM ET
Accession number0001193125-25-233597

Items reported: 5.02 Director / Officer Change8.01 Other Events

Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

Written by AI on Nov 8, 2026, 6:56 AM ET, from this filing only. Written later: this filing was briefed after the fact, when past filings were added to the site, so the brief may be read with hindsight; the filing itself is the record of what was known on October 07, 2025.

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