Benchmark Investor Presentation — April 2020

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April 29, 2020| 2

This press release contains forward -looking statements within the meaning of Section

27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of

1934. The words "expect," "estimate," "anticipate," "could" "predict" and similar

expressions, and the negatives thereof, often identify forward -looking statements,

which are not limited to historical facts. Forward -looking statements include, among

other things, the estimated financial impact of the COVID -19 pandemic, guidance for

second quarter 2020 results, the company’s anticipated plans and responses to the

COVID -19 pandemic, statements, express or implied, concerning future operating

results or margins, the ability to generate sales and income or cash flow, and expected

revenue mix; and Benchmark’s business and growth strategies. Although the company

believes these statements are based upon reasonable assumptions, they involve risks

and uncertainties relating to operations, markets and the business environment

generally. These statements also depend on the duration and severity of the COVID -

19 pandemic and related risks, including government and other third -party responses

to it and the consequences for the global economy, our business and the businesses of

our suppliers and customers. Events relating to or resulting from the COVID -19 crisis,

including the possibility of customer demand fluctuations, supply chain constraints, or

the ability to utilize our manufacturing facilities at sufficient levels to cover our fixed

operating costs, may have resulting impacts on the company’s business, financial

condition, results of operations, and the company’s ability (or inability) to execute on

its plans to respond to the COVID -19 pandemic. If one or more of these risks or

uncertainties materializes, or underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual outcomes may vary materially from those indicated. Readers are advised to consult

further disclosures on these risks and uncertainties, particularly in Part 1, Item 1A,

"Risk Factors" of the company's Annual Report on Form 10 -K for the year

ended December 31, 2019 and in its subsequent filings with the Securities and

Exchange Commission. All forward -looking statements included in this document are

based upon information available to the company as of the date of this document, and

it assumes no obligation to update them.This document includes certain financial measures that exclude items and

therefore are not in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting