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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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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): June 11, 1999
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BRIGHTPOINT, INC.
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(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 0-23494 35-1778566
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
6402 Corporate Drive, Indianapolis, Indiana 64278
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (317) 297-6100
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
On June 11, 1999 Brightpoint, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press
release announcing that a complaint for a class action alleging violations of
Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 has been filed
against the Company and certain of its officers and directors in the United
States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana(case number IP99-0870
C-H/G). The press release has been filed as an exhibit to this report and is
incorporated by reference herein.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS
C. Exhibits
1.1 Press release date June 11, 1999
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.
BRIGHTPOINT, INC.
(Registrant)
By: /s/ Steven E. Fivel
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Steven E. Fivel
Executive Vice President and General
Counsel
Date: June 15, 1999
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EXHIBIT 1.1
BRIGHTPOINT RECEIVES SHAREHOLDER COMPLAINT
Indianapolis, Indiana--June 11, 1999--Brightpoint, Inc. (NASDAQ: CELL)
announced that a complaint for a class action alleging violations of Sections
10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 has been filed against
the Company and certain of its officers in the United States District Court for
the Southern District of Indiana. The complaint alleges, among other things,
that the defendants rendered false and misleading statements and/or omissions
concerning the present and future financial condition and business prospects of
the Company, as well as the financial benefits that would inure to the Company
and its shareholders. The Company believes that the allegations of wrongdoing as
alleged in the complaint are without merit, and intends to vigorously defend the
claims brought against it.
Brightpoint, Inc. is a leading provider of innovative services to
network operators and equipment manufacturers in the global wireless
telecommunications industry. Brightpoint strives to enhance the success of its
customers through the specialized and focused provision of efficient and
effective solutions for their mission critical business requirements. The
Company's innovative services include inventory management, prepaid solutions,
custom packaging and other outsourced services. Additional information about the
Company can be found on its website at www.brightpoint.com or by calling its
toll-free Investor Relations Information line at 877-IIR-CELL (877-447-2355).
"Forward-looking statements" as defined in the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995 may be included in this news release. A variety of
factors could cause the Company's actual results to differ from the reported
results expressed in such forward-looking statements. Investors are referred to
the Company's Cautionary Statements (Exhibit 99 to the Company's most recent
Form 10-Q), which statements are incorporated into this news release by
reference.
Contact: Brightpoint, Inc., Indianapolis, Indiana
Phillip A. Bounsall, Chief Financial Officer
317-297-6100
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