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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 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): December 20, 2000
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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 (Commission (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of File Number) Identification No.)
incorporation)
6402 Corporate Drive, Indianapolis, Indiana 46278
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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 the last report)
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Item 5. Other Events.
On December 20, 2000 Brightpoint, Inc. issued a press release in the form
attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information
and Exhibits.
(a)-(b) Not Applicable
(c) Exhibits.
99.1 Brightpoint, Inc. Press Release dated December 20, 2000.
99.2 Cautionary Statements.
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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 hereunto duly authorized.
BRIGHTPOINT, INC.
By /s/ Steven E. Fivel
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Steven E. Fivel, Executive
Vice President and General Counsel
Dated: December 21, 2000
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