UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 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): April 19, 2011

BRIGHTPOINT, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Indiana		1-12845		35-1778566
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

7635 Interactive Way, Suite 200, Indianapolis, Indiana		46278
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (317) 707-2355

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

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ITEM 8.01.		Other Events.

On April 19, 2011, Brightpoint, Inc. (the “Company”) consummated a strategic investment transaction pursuant to a previously-announced purchase agreement among the Company, two of its subsidiaries, including Miami-based Brightpoint Latin America, Inc. (“Brightpoint Latin America”), Intcomex, Inc. (“Intcomex”) and two of its subsidiaries. Under the terms of the agreement, Brightpoint Latin America invested $15 million, subject to working capital adjustments, and contributed certain of its Latin American operations (excluding certain legacy business in Puerto Rico), in exchange for an approximate 23% equity interest in Intcomex. At the closing of the transaction, Brightpoint Latin America entered into a shareholders agreement with Intcomex and certain of its shareholders. In connection with the transaction, J. Mark Howell, President, Brightpoint Americas, was appointed as a member of the Intcomex board of directors.

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.

Date: April 25, 2011