Brightpoint Named a Finalist in the Annual Corporate Secretary Magazine Awards

INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 12, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brightpoint, Inc. (Nasdaq:CELL)
announced today that it has been named a finalist in the annual Corporate
Secretary Magazine Awards in the category of "Best Overall Governance,
Compliance and Ethics Program." Brightpoint was a finalist along with AGCO,
Fluor, The Hartford Financial Services Group and Xerox.

The award-winners were decided by an eight-person judging panel including
Michael Oxley, former US congressman and chairman of the House Financial
Services Committee; Norman Veasey, former Chief Justice of Delaware; Roel
Campos, former SEC commissioner; Dennis Johnson, former director of corporate
governance, CalPERS; and Charles Elson of the John Weinberg Center for Corporate
Governance, University of Delaware.

"Brightpoint is pleased to be included as a finalist in the annual Corporate
Secretary Magazine Awards," said Robert J. Laikin, Chief Executive Officer and
Chairman of the Board of Brightpoint, Inc. "We realize the value of a successful
corporate governance program and are glad to be recognized for our efforts."

"Brightpoint's compliance and ethics programs are given high profile and are
emphasized at all levels within our organization," stated Steven E. Fivel,
Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of Brightpoint, Inc.
"The entire Brightpoint team should be proud of the recognition we have received
from Corporate Secretary and this is a testament to the hard work of a dedicated
group of individuals."

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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
more than 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.

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