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): October 31, 2001
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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)
Item 5. Other Events.
Brightpoint North America L.P., a subsidiary of Brightpoint, Inc., has entered
into a new distribution agreement with Nokia Inc. extending its relationship
with Nokia through December 31, 2003. Subject to the terms of the new agreement,
Brightpoint will continue to be the exclusive authorized distributor for Nokia
brand mobile phones in the United States.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information
and Exhibits.
(a)-(b) Not Applicable
(c) Exhibits.
99.1 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/ Phillip A. Bounsall
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Phillip A. Bounsall, Executive Vice
President and Chief Financial
Officer
Dated: October 31, 2001
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