Brightpoint Announces Webcast and Conference Call for the Company's Third Quarter 2009 Financial Results

INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 9, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brightpoint, Inc. (Nasdaq:CELL) will release its full financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2009, on Wednesday, November 4, 2009, at approximately 4:30 p.m. EST (New York Time). On Thursday, November 5, 2009, at approximately 8:00 a.m. EST, Brightpoint will conduct a conference call to review the Company's operations and financial performance and will answer participants' questions. Representing Brightpoint will be Robert J. Laikin, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Anthony W. Boor, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and Interim President of Brightpoint Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), J. Mark Howell, President of Brightpoint Americas, and Anurag Gupta, Senior Vice President of Global Strategy and Investor Relations.

For those who prefer to join the conference call telephonically, use the following information and dial in several minutes prior to the start of the call:

U.S. toll-free dial-in number: 888-215-6955

International dial-in number: 913-312-0694

The presentation of slides can be accessed through the Investors section of the Company's website at www.brightpoint.com. Following the live presentation, archives of the webcast will be available through the Investors section of the Company's website at www.brightpoint.com for approximately one year.

About Brightpoint, Inc.

Brightpoint, Inc. (Nasdaq:CELL) is a global leader in the distribution of wireless devices and in providing customized logistic services to the wireless industry. In 2008, Brightpoint handled approximately 84 million wireless devices globally. Brightpoint's innovative services include distribution, channel development, fulfillment, product customization, e-Business solutions, and other outsourced services that integrate seamlessly with its customers. Brightpoint's effective and efficient platform allows its customers to benefit from quickly deployed, flexible, and cost effective solutions. The company has approximately 2,700 employees in more than 25 countries. In 2008 Brightpoint generated revenue of $4.6 billion. Brightpoint provides distribution and customized services to over 25,000 B2B customers worldwide. Additional information about Brightpoint can be found on its website at www.brightpoint.com, or by calling its toll-free Information and Investor Relations line at 877-IIR-CELL (877-447-2355).

Certain information in this press release may contain forward-looking statements regarding future events or the future performance of Brightpoint, including, but not limited to, statements regarding potential spending reductions resulting from the elimination and proposed elimination of positions and the streamlining of operations and its ability to achieve cost savings and debt reduction as part of its 2009 Spending and Debt Reduction Plan. These statements are only predictions and actual events or results may differ materially. Please refer to the documents Brightpoint files, from time to time, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including Brightpoint's most recent Form 10-K and Form 10-Q and Exhibit 99.1, thereto. These documents contain and identify important risk factors that could cause the actual results to differ materially from those contained in or implied by these forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements that speak only as of the date these statements were made. Brightpoint undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this press release.

CONTACT:  Brightpoint, Inc.
          Anurag Gupta
          317-707-2355
          Anurag.gupta@brightpoint.com