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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001209191-21-043457
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	3
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		2
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20210625
FILED AS OF DATE:		20210628
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20210628

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			Wentworth Lynn A
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001386671

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		3
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-10560
		FILM NUMBER:		211052699

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		CINCINNATI BELL INC
		STREET 2:		P O BOX 2301
		CITY:			CINCINNATI
		STATE:			OH
		ZIP:			45201

ISSUER:		

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BENCHMARK ELECTRONICS INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000863436
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS [3672]
		IRS NUMBER:				742211011
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			TX
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		56 SOUTH ROCKFORD DRIVE
		CITY:			TEMPE
		STATE:			AZ
		ZIP:			85281
		BUSINESS PHONE:		623-300-7000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		56 SOUTH ROCKFORD DRIVE
		CITY:			TEMPE
		STATE:			AZ
		ZIP:			85281
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    <remarks>Exhibit List: Exhibit 24 - Power of Attorney</remarks>

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to Rule 144 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, in each case, which
may be necessary or desirable as a result of his/her ownership of or transaction
in securities of the Company.&#160; The undersigned hereby further authorizes
and designates the Authorized Persons to do and perform any and all acts for and
on behalf of the undersigned that may be necessary or desirable to prepare, sign
and file the forms contemplated hereby.&#160; The undersigned hereby confirms
any action relating to the preparation, signing and filing of any of the
foregoing forms performed by the above mentioned individuals on his/her behalf
and revokes any prior Authorization and Designation relating to the securities
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