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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 19, 2011
BRIGHTPOINT, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Indiana
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1-12845
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35-1778566 |
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(State or Other
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Incorporation)
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(Commission
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(IRS Employer
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| 7635 Interactive Way, Suite 200, Indianapolis, Indiana
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46278 |
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| (Address of Principal Executive Offices)
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (317) 707-2355
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously
satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions ( see
General Instruction A.2. below):
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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On April 19, 2011, Brightpoint, Inc. (the “Company”) consummated a strategic investment transaction
pursuant to a previously-announced purchase agreement among the Company, two of its subsidiaries,
including Miami-based Brightpoint Latin America, Inc. (“Brightpoint Latin America”), Intcomex, Inc.
(“Intcomex”) and two of its subsidiaries. Under the terms of the agreement, Brightpoint Latin
America invested $15 million, subject to working capital adjustments, and contributed certain of
its Latin American operations (excluding certain legacy business in Puerto Rico), in exchange for
an approximate 23% equity interest in Intcomex. At the closing of the transaction, Brightpoint
Latin America entered into a shareholders agreement with Intcomex and certain of its shareholders.
In connection with the transaction, J. Mark Howell, President, Brightpoint Americas, was appointed
as a member of the Intcomex board of directors.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused
this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
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BRIGHTPOINT, INC.
(Registrant)
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/s/ Craig M. Carpenter
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Craig M. Carpenter |
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Executive Vice President, General Counsel
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Date: April 25, 2011