Source: Brightpoint, Inc.

Brightpoint Reports Second Quarter 2008 Financial Results

PLAINFIELD, Ind., Aug. 5, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brightpoint, Inc. (Nasdaq:CELL) reported its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2008. Unless otherwise noted, amounts pertain to the second quarter of 2008.

FOR THE SECOND QUARTER OF 2008:

Because of the acquisition of Dangaard Telecom on July 31, 2007, the Company believes that it is meaningful to compare financial results for the second quarter of 2008 to the first quarter of 2008 as well as to the second quarter of 2007.

Revenue was $1.2 billion for the second quarter of 2008, an increase of 2% from the first quarter of 2008 and an increase of 43% from the second quarter of 2007.

Loss from continuing operations of $2.3 million or $0.03 per diluted share for the second quarter of 2008 compared to income from continuing operations of $0.8 million or $0.01 per diluted share for the first quarter of 2008 and income from continuing operations of $17.7 million or $0.35 per diluted share for the second quarter of 2007. Weighted average common shares outstanding (diluted) of 81.4 million for the second quarter of 2008 compared to 81.5 million for the first quarter of 2008 and 50.7 million for the second quarter of 2007.

Adjusted income from continuing operations (non-GAAP) of $4.7 million or $0.06 per diluted share compared to $7.3 million or $0.09 per diluted share for the first quarter of 2008 and $5.4 million or $0.10 per diluted share for the second quarter of 2007. Please see the disclosure below regarding adjusted income from continuing operations. Adjustments to income from continuing operations for the second quarter of 2008 include:



 * A $3.0 million restructuring charge (pre-tax) consisting primarily of a 
   $1.6 million charge in connection with the previously announced sale of 
   certain assets in Colombia and a $1.1 million charge to write-off IT 
   projects that were abandoned after the acquisition of Dangaard Telecom.
 * $4.7 million (pre-tax) of non-cash amortization expense related to 
   acquired intangible assets.
 * $1.8 million (pre-tax) of non-cash stock based compensation expense.

Additionally, second quarter 2008 results were impacted by the following items:



 * A $7.5 million (pre-tax) charge in Slovakia related to the liquidation 
   of slow moving locally branded notebook PCs in advance of the roll-out 
   of a new microchip platform from Intel. We are currently in discussions 
   with our partners to evaluate the future of this program. We expect to 
   be completely sold through this inventory by the end of the third 
   quarter of 2008.
 * A $0.9 million (pre-tax) loss from the sale of shares of Tessco, Inc. 
   common stock resulting from a privately negotiated transaction with 
   Tessco, Inc. to sell these shares.
 * A $1.0 million (pre-tax) inventory obsolescence charge in Poland due 
   to the unsuccessful negotiation of price protection with a mobile 
   virtual network operator and related manufacturers. We have taken 
   steps to mitigate future risks associated with this program.
 * An income tax benefit of $5.0 million, which includes a $3.0 million 
   benefit from the reversal of a valuation allowance on deferred tax 
   assets resulting from previous net operating losses in Germany.

Cash provided by operating activities was $259.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008 compared to cash used in operating activities of $11.9 million for same period in the prior year. Cash provided by operating activities as well as cash on hand was used to pay down borrowings by $235.0 million as of June 30, 2008.

EBITDA was $9.4 million for the second quarter of 2008 compared to $18.5 million for the first quarter of 2008 and $12.1 million for the second quarter of 2007.

We handled 19.9 million wireless devices for the second quarter of 2008 compared to 21.8 million for the first quarter of 2008 and 19.4 million for the second quarter of 2007, a decrease of approximately 9% from the first quarter of 2008 and an increase of 2% from the second quarter of 2007. The sale of certain assets in Colombia resulted in approximately 1.0 million fewer units handled in the second quarter of 2008 compared to the first quarter of 2008 and 0.8 million fewer units compared to the second quarter of 2007.

Gross margin was 6.5% for the second quarter of 2008, a decrease of 0.8 percentage points from the first quarter of 2008 and an increase of 1.6 percentage points from the second quarter of 2007. Gross margin was negatively impacted by approximately 0.8 percentage points due to the loss related to the liquidation of locally branded PC notebooks in Slovakia discussed above.

SG&A expenses of $71.4 million for the second quarter of 2008 were relatively flat compared to the first quarter of 2008 and increased 118% compared to the second quarter of 2007. SG&A expenses increased compared to the second quarter of 2007 primarily because of the acquisition of Dangaard Telecom. SG&A expenses as a percent of revenue were 5.9% for the second quarter of 2008 compared to 6.0% for the first quarter of 2008 and 3.8% compared to the second quarter of 2007.

Interest expense was $6.9 million for the second quarter of 2008 compared to $7.5 million for the first quarter of 2008 and $2.3 million for the second quarter of 2007.

FOR THE 2008 FISCAL YEAR, MANAGEMENT CURRENTLY EXPECTS:



 * Units handled to be between 90 million to 95 million units, a reduction 
   from the previously disclosed range of approximately 100 million, as a 
   result of many macro economic events and general weakness in the 
   European and U.S. wireless markets.
 * Adjusted (non-GAAP) SG&A expenses to be approximately $7.0 
   million to $9.0 million lower in the second half of 2008 compared to 
   the first half of 2008.
 * Annual effective tax rate from 32% to 35%.
 * Non-GAAP weighted average common shares outstanding (diluted) of 
   approximately 83.3 million.

Please see the attached Schedules and the Brightpoint website at www.Brightpoint.com for an explanation and reconciled presentation of the results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2008 prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP and on an as adjusted non-GAAP basis. The explanation includes the reasons why management believes such non-GAAP measures are useful both to management and investors. Any financial measure other than those prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. In addition, please see the attached Supplemental Information for a reconciliation of EBITDA.

"In the second quarter of 2008 we continued to focus on the integration of the Dangaard operations," stated Robert J. Laikin, Brightpoint's Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board. "Our financial results for Q2 were below our expectations, and we remain committed to executing our operating plan and enhancing long term shareholder value. Our focus areas for 2008 and beyond include continuing to drive down debt by managing our balance sheet, executing on our recently announced European restructuring plan as well as other reductions in spending, continuing to align with leaders in the Smartphone space, and growing our presence in India and Latin America. I believe Smartphones will account for roughly 75% of all wireless devices sold globally in the next five years. Our strategic focus areas for the next several years will revolve around distribution, customized logistics and associated activation competencies in the Smartphone arena."

"I am pleased with our progress on our inventory reduction initiative which resulted in a 7-day reduction in DIO from the first quarter," said Tony Boor, Brightpoint's Chief Financial Officer. This improvement in inventory levels combined with other improvements in working capital helped us generate over $160 million in positive cash flow from operations in the second quarter. The positive cash flow allowed us to reduce our debt balances by more than $135 million at the end of the quarter. As a result, I revised our debt target for the end of 2008 to a target of $200 million, which is a reduction of approximately $260 million from the end of our last fiscal year end."

UPDATE ON PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED REALIGNMENT OF EUROPEAN OPERATIONS

On June 30, 2008 the Company announced that as part of the natural progression of the Dangaard integration process, it was realigning its European operations in an effort to streamline its business processes and optimize its business model. The Company believes that these efforts, and the resultant cost reductions and operational efficiencies, will help produce additional synergies for the Company. This realignment will result in the elimination of approximately 50 to 75 positions at our current European division headquarters in Denmark by the end of this year. In addition, the Company is in the process of eliminating approximately 225 positions from its European division's operating entities as well as not filling approximately 60 open and future positions. The foregoing headcount reductions will be coupled with other significant cost reduction initiatives in Brightpoint's European operating entities. These cost reduction initiatives will be fully implemented by the end of 2008, which are expected to result in approximately $12 to $14 million in spending reductions for the second half of 2008 and $25 million to $30 million in annualized spending reductions for 2009. Some of these spending reductions will be realized within SG&A and some will be realized within gross profit. The Company expects to incur restructuring costs of $10.0 million to $15.0 million in the third quarter of 2008 related to these initiatives. All but $1.3 million to $1.6 million of the estimated charges are directly related to the Dangaard Telecom acquisition and thus will impact the goodwill recorded in purchase accounting.

In addition to the spending reductions in Europe, the Company is currently implementing cost saving strategies throughout its operating entities to lower spending on facilities, advertising and promotions, professional fees, travel and entertainment, and other spending areas.



                       SUMMARY FINANCIAL RESULTS
             (Amounts in thousands, except per share data)
                              (Unaudited)

                                            Three Months Ended
                                   -----------------------------------
                                          June 30,           March 31,
                                      2008         2007        2008
                                   ----------   ----------  ----------
 Wireless devices handled              19,895       19,426      21,784
 Revenue                           $1,215,228   $  850,995  $1,194,781
 Gross profit                      $   79,398   $   41,583  $   87,269
 Gross margin                             6.5%         4.9%        7.3%
 Selling, general and
  administrative expenses          $   71,446   $   32,728  $   71,751
 Operating income from continuing
  operations                       $      164   $    8,191  $    7,182
 (Loss) income from continuing
  operations                       $   (2,334)  $   17,721  $      759
 Net (loss) income                 $   (2,331)  $   17,688  $      775

 Diluted per share:
  (Loss) income from continuing
   operations                      $    (0.03)  $     0.35  $     0.01
  Net (loss) income                $    (0.03)  $     0.35  $     0.01

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 2007, Brightpoint handled approximately 83 million wireless devices globally. Brightpoint's innovative services include distribution, channel development, fulfillment, product customization, eBusiness 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 3,300 employees in over 25 countries. In 2007 Brightpoint generated revenue of $4.3 billion and net income of $47.4 million. Brightpoint provides distribution and customized services to over 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 the Company including, without limitation, its expectations regarding SG&A as a percent of revenue, annual effective tax rate, and non-GAAP weighted average common shares outstanding (diluted). These statements are only predictions and actual events or results may differ materially. Please refer to the documents the Company files, from time to time, with the Securities and Exchange Commission; specifically, the Company's most recent Form 10-K and Form 10-Q and the cautionary statements and risk factors contained therein. 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. These risk factors include, without limitation, uncertainties relating to customer plans and commitments, including, without limitation, (i) loss of significant customers or a reduction in prices we charge these customers as a result of consolidation of mobile phone operators, including Dobson Communications Corporation and Suncom, which were recently acquired or Rural Cellular Corporation (RCC) and Alltel, which have recently announced plans to be acquired; (ii) our obligations under certain debt, lease and other contractual arrangements ; (iii) dependence upon principal suppliers and availability and price of wireless products including the risk of consolidation of these suppliers; (iv) our ability to borrow additional funds; (v) collection of our accounts receivable; (vi) our ability to expand and implement our future growth strategy, including acquisitions; (vii) uncertainty regarding future volatility in our Common Stock price; (viii) uncertainty regarding whether wireless equipment manufacturers and wireless network operators will continue to outsource aspects of their business to us; (ix) our reliance upon third parties to manufacture products which we distribute and reliance upon their quality control procedures; (x) the potential for our operations to be materially affected by fluctuations in regional demand and economic factors; (xi) rapid technological changes in the wireless communications and data industry; (xii) risks of foreign operations, including currency, trade restrictions and political risks in our foreign markets; (xiii) effect of natural disasters, epidemics, hostilities or terrorist attacks on our operations; (xiv) the impact that seasonality may have on our business and results; (xv) our ability to attract and retain qualified management and other personnel, cost of complying with labor agreements and high rate of personnel turnover; (xvi) protecting our proprietary information; (xvii) existence of anti-takeover measures; (xviii) the fact that a substantial number of shares will be eligible for future sale by Dangaard Holding and the sale of those shares could adversely affect our stock price; (xix) integration of Dangaard Telecom's operations in a timely manner; (xx) acquisition related accounting impairment and amortization charges may delay and reduce our post-acquisition profitability; (xxi) exposure to unknown pre-existing liabilities of Dangaard Telecom; (xxii) possible adverse effects of future medical claims regarding the use of wireless devices; (xxiii) intense industry competition. Because of the aforementioned uncertainties affecting our future operating results, past performance should not be considered to be a reliable indicator of future performance, and investors should not use historical trends to anticipate future results or trends. The words "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate" "intend," "likely", "will", "should" and "plan" and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any of these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date that such statement was made. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement.



 BRIGHTPOINT, INC.
 NON-GAAP RECONCILIATION OF CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
 (Amounts in thousands, except per share data)
 (Unaudited)

                                      Three Months Ended
                                        June 30, 2008(1)
                            ---------------------------------------
                              US GAAP        Non-GAAP        As
                            As Reported   Adjustments(2)  Adjusted
                            -----------   ------------   ----------
 Revenue
  Distribution
   revenue                  $ 1,110,473                  $1,110,473
  Logistic services
   revenue                      104,755                     104,755
                            -----------                  ----------
 Total revenue                1,215,228                   1,215,228

 Cost of revenue


  Cost of distribution
   revenue                    1,070,571                   1,070,571
  Cost of logistic
   services revenue              65,259                      65,259
                            -----------                  ----------
 Total cost of revenue        1,135,830                   1,135,830
                            -----------                  ----------

 Gross profit                    79,398                      79,398

 Selling, general
  and administrative
  expenses                       71,446   $     (1,772)      69,674
 Amortization                     4,819         (4,710)         109
 Restructuring charge             2,969         (2,969)          --
                            -----------   ------------   ----------
 Operating income from
  continuing operations             164          9,451        9,615

 Interest, net                    6,901                       6,901
 Other expenses                     359                         359
                            -----------   ------------   ----------
 Income (loss) from
  continuing operations
  before income taxes            (7,096)         9,451        2,355

 Income tax expense
  (benefit)                      (4,955)         2,465       (2,490)
                            -----------   ------------   ----------

 Income (loss) from
  continuing operations
  before minority interest       (2,141)         6,986        4,845

 Minority interest                  193                         193
                            -----------   ------------   ----------
 Income (loss) from
  continuing operations          (2,334)  $      6,986   $    4,652
                                          ============   ==========

 Discontinued operations,
  net of income taxes:
   Loss from discontinued
    operations                       (2)
   Gain on disposal of
    discontinued operations           5
                            -----------
 Total discontinued
  operations, net of
  income taxes                        3

                            -----------
 Net income (loss)          $    (2,331)
                            ===========

 Earnings per share
  - basic:
   Income (loss) from
    continuing operations   $     (0.03)                 $     0.06
                                                         ==========
   Discontinued operations,
    net of income taxes              --
                            -----------
   Net income (loss)        $     (0.03)
                            ===========
 Earnings per share
  - diluted:
   Income (loss) from
    continuing operations   $     (0.03)                 $     0.06
                                                         ==========
   Discontinued operations,
    net of income taxes              --
                            -----------
   Net income (loss)        $     (0.03)
                            ===========
 Weighted average
  common shares
  outstanding:
   Basic                         77,829                      77,829
                            ===========                  ==========
   Diluted                       81,445            825       82,270
                            ===========   ============   ==========


                                       Three Months Ended
                                        June 30, 2007(1)
                             ---------------------------------------
                               US GAAP       Non-GAAP          As
                             As Reported   Adjustments(3)   Adjusted
                             -----------   -------------   ---------
 Revenue
  Distribution
   revenue                   $   766,980                   $ 766,980
  Logistic services
   revenue                        84,015                      84,015
                             -----------                   ---------
 Total revenue                   850,995                     850,995

 Cost of revenue
  Cost of distribution
   revenue                       743,866                     743,866
  Cost of logistic
   services revenue               65,546                      65,546
                             -----------                   ---------
 Total cost of revenue           809,412                     809,412
                             -----------                   ---------

 Gross profit                     41,583                      41,583

 Selling, general
  and administrative
  expenses                        32,728   $     (2,231)      30,497
 Amortization                        664           (620)          44
 Restructuring charge                 --             --           --
                             -----------   ------------    ---------
 Operating income from
  continuing operations            8,191          2,851       11,042

 Interest, net                     2,290                       2,290
 Other expenses                      243                         243
                             -----------   ------------    ---------
 Income (loss) from
  continuing operations
  before income taxes              5,658          2,851        8,509

 Income tax expense
  (benefit)                      (12,063)        15,152        3,089
                             -----------   ------------    ---------

 Income (loss) from
  continuing operations
  before minority interest        17,721        (12,301)       5,420

 Minority interest                    --                         --
                             -----------   ------------    ---------
 Income (loss) from
  continuing operations           17,721   $    (12,301)   $   5,420
                                           ============    =========

 Discontinued operations,
  net of income taxes:
   Loss from discontinued
    operations                       (41)
   Gain on disposal of
    discontinued operations            8
                             -----------
 Total discontinued
  operations, net of
  income taxes                        33

                             -----------
 Net income (loss)           $    17,688
                             ===========

 Earnings per share
  - basic:
   Income (loss) from
    continuing operations    $      0.36                   $    0.11
                                                           =========
   Discontinued operations,
    net of income taxes               --
                             -----------
   Net income (loss)         $      0.36
                             ===========
 Earnings per share
  - diluted:
   Income (loss) from
    continuing operations    $      0.35                   $    0.10
                                                           =========
   Discontinued operations,
    net of income taxes               --
                             -----------
   Net income (loss)         $      0.35
                             ===========
 Weighted average
  common shares
  outstanding:
   Basic                          49,671                      49,671
                             ===========                   =========
   Diluted                        50,739            955       51,694
                             ===========   ============    =========

 See accompanying "Notes to Non-GAAP Reconciliation of Consolidated
 Statements of Operations."

 BRIGHTPOINT, INC.
 NON-GAAP RECONCILIATION OF CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
 (Amounts in thousands, except per share data)
 (Unaudited)
                                       Six Months Ended
                                       June 30, 2008(1)
                            -----------------------------------------
                              US GAAP        Non-GAAP         As
                            As Reported   Adjustments(4)   Adjusted
                            -----------   ------------    -----------
 Revenue
  Distribution
   revenue                  $ 2,199,483                   $ 2,199,483
  Logistic services
   revenue                      210,526                       210,526
                            -----------                   -----------
 Total revenue                2,410,009                     2,410,009

 Cost of revenue
  Cost of distribution
   revenue                    2,109,716                     2,109,716
  Cost of logistic
   services revenue             133,626                       133,626
                            -----------                   -----------

 Total cost of revenue        2,243,342                     2,243,342
                            -----------                   -----------

 Gross profit                   166,667                       166,667

 Selling, general and
  administrative expenses       143,197   $     (3,417)       139,780
 Amortization                     9,542         (9,219)           323
 Restructuring charge             6,583         (6,583)            --
                            -----------   ------------    -----------
 Operating income from
  continuing operations           7,345         19,219         26,564

 Interest, net                   14,445                        14,445
 Other (income) expenses         (1,607)                       (1,607)
                            -----------   ------------    -----------
 Income (loss) from
  continuing operations
  before income taxes            (5,493)        19,219         13,726

 Income tax expense
  (benefit)                      (4,251)         5,738          1,487
                            -----------   ------------    -----------

 Income (loss) from
  continuing operations
 before minority interest        (1,242)        13,481         12,239

 Minority interest                  332                           332
                            -----------   ------------    -----------
 Income (loss) from
  continuing operations          (1,574)  $     13,481    $    11,907
                                          ============    ===========

 Discontinued operations,
  net of income taxes:
   Gain (loss) from
    discontinued operations          14
   Gain on disposal of
    discontinued operations           4
                            -----------
 Total discontinued
  operations, net of
  income taxes                       18
                            -----------
 Net income (loss)          $    (1,556)
                            ===========
 Earnings per share
  - basic:
   Income (loss) from
    continuing operations   $     (0.02)                  $      0.15
                                                          ===========
   Discontinued operations,
    net of income taxes              --
                            -----------
   Net income (loss)        $     (0.02)
                            ===========

 Earnings per share
  - diluted:
   Income (loss) from
    continuing operations   $     (0.02)                  $      0.14
                                                          ===========
   Discontinued operations,
    net of income taxes              --
                            -----------
   Net income (loss)        $     (0.02)
                            ===========

 Weighted average common
  shares outstanding:
   Basic                         77,676                        77,676
                            ===========                   ===========
   Diluted                       81,530          1,301         82,831
                            ===========   ============    ===========

                                         Six Months Ended
                                          June 30, 2007(1)
                            -----------------------------------------
                              US GAAP       Non-GAAP          As
                            As Reported   Adjustments(5)   Adjusted
                            -----------   ------------    -----------
 Revenue
  Distribution revenue      $ 1,334,020                   $ 1,334,020
  Logistic services
   revenue                      158,604                       158,604
                            -----------                   -----------
 Total revenue                1,492,624                     1,492,624

 Cost of revenue
  Cost of distribution
   revenue                    1,294,280                     1,294,280
  Cost of logistic
   services revenue             124,046                       124,046
                            -----------                   -----------
 Total cost of revenue        1,418,326                     1,418,326
                            -----------                   -----------
 Gross profit                    74,298                        74,298

 Selling, general and
  administrative expenses        60,981    $    (4,908)        56,073
 Amortization                       744           (620)           124
 Restructuring charge                --             --             --
                            -----------    -----------    -----------
 Operating income from
  continuing operations          12,573          5,528         18,101

 Interest, net                    3,440                         3,440
 Other (income) expenses            287                           287
                            -----------    -----------    -----------
 Income (loss) from
  continuing operations           8,846          5,528         14,374
 before income taxes

 Income tax expense
  (benefit)                     (10,717)        16,116          5,399
                            -----------    -----------    -----------

 Income (loss) from
  continuing operations
  before minority interest       19,563        (10,588)         8,975

 Minority interest                   --                            --
                            -----------                   -----------

 Income (loss) from
  continuing operations          19,563    $   (10,588)   $     8,975
                                           ===========    ===========

 Discontinued operations,
  net of income taxes:
   Gain (loss) from
    discontinued operations         (37)
   Gain on disposal of
    discontinued operations          12
                            -----------
 Total discontinued
  operations, net of
  income taxes                      (25)
                            -----------
 Net income (loss)          $    19,538
                            ===========

 Earnings per share
  - basic:
   Income (loss) from
    continuing operations   $      0.39                   $      0.18
                                                          ===========
   Discontinued operations,
    net of income taxes              --
                            -----------
   Net income (loss)        $      0.39
                            ===========
 Earnings per share
  - diluted:
   Income (loss) from
    continuing operations   $      0.39                   $      0.17
                                                          ===========
   Discontinued operations,
    net of income taxes              --

                            -----------
   Net income (loss)        $      0.39
                            ===========

 Weighted average common
  shares outstanding:
   Basic                         49,580                        49,580
                            ===========                   ===========
   Diluted                       50,615          1,066         51,681
                            ===========    ===========    ===========

 See accompanying "Notes to Non-GAAP Reconciliation of Consolidated
 Statements of Operations."

  Notes to Non-GAAP Reconciliation of Consolidated Statements of
  Operations:

 (1) We have provided income from continuing operations and
     earnings per share on both a U.S. GAAP basis and on an as
     adjusted non-GAAP basis because the Company's management believes
     it provides meaningful information to investors. Among other
     things, it may assist investors in evaluating the Company's
     on-going operations. Adjustments to earnings per share from
     continuing operations generally include certain non-cash charges
     such as stock based compensation and amortization of acquired
     finite lived intangible assets as well as other items that are
     considered to be unusual or infrequent in nature such as
     restructuring charges. Non-GAAP earnings per share is calculated
     by dividing non-GAAP income from continuing operations by
     non-GAAP weighted average common shares outstanding (diluted).
     For purposes of calculating non-GAAP earnings per share, we add
     back certain shares presumed to be repurchased under the U.S.
     GAAP treasury stock method related to stock based compensation
     expense. We believe these non-GAAP disclosures provide important
     supplemental information to management and investors regarding
     financial and business trends relating to the Company's financial
     condition and results of operations. Management uses these
     non-GAAP measures internally to evaluate the performance of the
     business and to evaluate results relative to incentive
     compensation targets for certain employees. Investors should
     consider non-GAAP measures in addition to, not as a substitute
     for, or as superior to measures of financial performance prepared
     in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

 (2) Adjustments for the three months ended June 30, 2008 include:

     * A $3.0 million restructuring charge (pre-tax) consisting
       primarily of a $1.6 million charge in connection with the
       previously announced sale of certain assets in Colombia and a
       $1.1 million charge to write-off IT projects that were
       abandoned after the acquisition of Dangaard Telecom.
     * $4.7 million of non-cash amortization expense related to
       acquired intangible assets.
     * $1.8 million of non-cash stock based compensation expense.
     * $2.5 million tax impact of items described above.

 (3) Adjustments for the three months ended June 30, 2007 include:

     * $1.3 million of non-cash stock based compensation expense.
     * $0.9 million of consulting fees for integration planning
       associated with the CellStar and Dangaard Telecom acquisitions.
     * $0.6 million of non-cash amortization expense related to
       intangible assets acquired in connection with the CellStar
       transaction.
     * $1.1 million tax impact of the items described above as well as
       a $14.1 million tax benefit related to the reversal of valuation
       allowances on certain foreign tax credit carryforwards.

 (4) Adjustments for the six months ended June 30, 2008 include:

     * A $6.6 million restructuring charge (pre-tax) consisting
       primarily of a $1.6 million charge in connection with the
       previously announced sale of certain assets in Colombia, a
       $1.1 million charge to write-off IT projects that were abandoned
       after the acquisition of Dangaard Telecom, and a $3.2 million
       charge in connection with consolidating the Brightpoint and
       Dangaard operations in Germany during the first quarter of 2008.
     * $9.2 million of non-cash amortization expense related to
       acquired intangible assets.
     * $3.4 million of non-cash stock based compensation expense.
     * $5.7 million tax impact of items described above.


 (5) Adjustments for the six months ended June 30, 2007 include:

     * $2.9 million of non-stock based compensation expense.

     * $2.0 million of consulting fees for integration planning
       associated with the CellStar and Dangaard Telecom acquisitions.

     * $0.6 million of non-cash amortization expense related to
       intangible assets acquired in connection with the CellStar
       transaction.

     * $2.0 million tax impact of the items described above as well as
       a $14.1 million tax benefit related to the reversal of valuation
       allowances on certain foreign tax credit carryforwards.


                           BRIGHTPOINT, INC.
                      CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
             (Amounts in thousands, except per share data)

                                               June 30,    December 31,
                                                 2008          2007
                                              ----------    ----------
 ASSETS                                      (Unaudited)
 Current Assets:
  Cash and cash equivalents                   $  106,734    $  102,160
  Accounts receivable (less allowance for
   doubtful accounts of $14,195 in 2008 and
   $17,157 in 2007)                              622,605       754,238
  Inventories                                    384,929       474,951
  Other current assets                            69,782        69,261
                                              ----------    ----------
 Total current assets                          1,184,050     1,400,610

 Property and equipment, net                      58,112        55,732
 Goodwill                                        407,657       349,646
 Other intangibles, net                          135,677       135,431
 Other assets                                     33,659        30,942
                                              ----------    ----------
 Total assets                                 $1,819,155    $1,972,361
                                              ==========    ==========

 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
 Current liabilities:
  Accounts payable                            $  667,744    $  666,085
  Accrued expenses                               179,403       189,415
  Current portion of long-term debt               14,000        19,332
  Lines of credit and other short-term
   borrowings                                      1,901            --
                                              ----------    ----------
 Total current liabilities                       863,048       874,832

 Long-term liabilities:
  Lines of credit, long-term                       7,922       208,399
  Long-term debt                                 219,964       233,122
  Other long-term liabilities                     52,935        54,425
                                              ----------    ----------
 Total long-term liabilities                     280,821       495,946
                                              ----------    ----------
 Total liabilities                             1,143,869     1,370,778

 COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 Minority interest                                   352           818

 Shareholders' equity:
  Preferred stock, $0.01 par value:
   1,000 shares authorized; no shares issued
   or outstanding                                     --            --
  Common stock, $0.01 par value: 100,000
   shares authorized; 88,682 issued in 2008
   and 88,418 issued in 2007                         887           884
  Additional paid-in-capital                     622,114       584,806
  Treasury stock, at cost, 7,063 shares in
   2008 and 6,930 shares in 2007                 (59,980)      (58,695)
 Retained earnings                                27,911        29,467
 Accumulated other comprehensive income           84,002        44,303
                                              ----------    ----------
 Total shareholders' equity                      674,934       600,765
                                              ----------    ----------

 Total liabilities and shareholders' equity   $1,819,155    $1,972,361
                                              ==========    ==========

                          BRIGHTPOINT, INC.
                CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                        (Amounts in thousands)
                             (Unaudited)
                                                  Six months ended
                                                       June 30,
                                                ---------------------
                                                   2008        2007
                                                ---------    --------
 Operating activities
 Net income (loss)                              $  (1,556)   $  19,538
 Adjustments to reconcile net income to
  net cash provided by (used in)
  operating activities:
   Depreciation and amortization                   19,336        7,244
   Discontinued operations                            (18)          25
   Pledged cash requirements                           --         (212)
   Non-cash compensation                            3,417        2,872
   Restructuring charge                             6,583           --
   Change in deferred taxes                        (3,677)     (13,202)
   Minority interest                                  466           --
   Other non-cash                                     122          980
                                                ---------    --------
                                                   24,673       17,245
 Changes in operating assets and liabilities,
  net of effects from acquisitions and
  divestitures:
   Accounts receivable                            176,899       (1,896)
   Inventories                                    116,340      172,792
   Other operating assets                          (3,220)         100
   Accounts payable and accrued expenses          (54,850)    (200,108)
                                                ---------    --------
 Net cash provided by (used in)
  operating activities                            259,842      (11,867)

 Investing activities
 Capital expenditures                             (10,702)      (9,316)
 Acquisitions, net of cash acquired                (6,913)     (68,864)
 Decrease (increase) in other assets                 (132)         219
                                                ---------    --------
 Net cash used in investing activities            (17,747)     (77,961)

 Financing Activities
 Net proceeds from (repayments) on
  lines of credit                                (207,124)      76,334
 Repayments on Global Term Loans                  (27,856)          --
 Deferred financing costs paid                         --       (1,758)
 Purchase of treasury stock                        (1,284)        (355)
 Excess tax benefit from equity based
  compensation                                        117          513
 Proceeds from common stock issuances
  under employee stock option plans                    22        1,884
                                                ---------    --------
 Net cash provided by (used in)
  financing activities                           (236,125)      76,618

 Effect of exchange rate changes on
  cash and cash equivalents                        (1,396)       2,836
                                                ---------    --------
 Net increase (decrease) in cash
  and cash equivalents                              4,574      (10,374)
 Cash and cash equivalents at
  beginning of period                             102,160       54,130
                                                ---------    --------
 Cash and cash equivalents at
  end of period                                 $ 106,734    $  43,756
                                                =========    =========

 Supplemental Information
 (Amounts in thousands)

 Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation
  and Amortization ("EBITDA")
                                             Three Months Ended
                                     --------------------------------
                                     June 30,    June 30,    March 31,
                                       2008        2007        2008
                                     --------    --------    --------
 Net income(1)                       $ (2,331)   $ 17,688    $    775
 Net interest expense(1)                6,901       2,290       7,544
 Income taxes(1)                       (4,955)    (12,063)        705
 Depreciation and amortization(1)       9,828       4,185       9,507
                                     --------    --------    --------
 EBITDA                              $  9,443    $ 12,100    $ 18,531
                                     ========    ========    ========

 (1) Includes discontinued operations

EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure. Management believes EBITDA provides it with an indicator of how much cash the Company generates, excluding non-cash charges and any changes in working capital. Management also reviews and utilizes the entire statement of cash flows to evaluate cash flow performance.

Cash Conversion Cycle Days

Management utilizes the cash conversion cycle days metric and its components to evaluate the Company's ability to manage its working capital and its cash flow performance. Cash conversion cycle days and its components for the quarters ending June 30, 2008 and 2007, and March 31, 2008 were as follows:



                                     Three Months Ended
                              -----------------------------
                              June 30,   June 30,  March 31,
                                2008       2007       2008
                              -------    -------    -------
 Days sales outstanding in
  accounts receivable              32         27         32
 Days inventory on-hand            30         30         37
 Days payable outstanding         (45)       (34)       (41)
                              -------    -------    -------
 Cash Conversion Cycle Days        17         23         28
                              =======    =======    =======

Supplemental Information (continued)

(Amounts in thousands)

Return on Invested Capital ("ROIC")

The Company uses ROIC to measure the effectiveness of its use of invested capital to generate profits. ROIC for the quarters and trailing four quarters ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, and March 31, 2008, was as follows:



                                             Three Months Ended
                                      --------------------------------
                                      June 30,   June 30,    March 31,
                                        2008       2007        2008
                                      --------   --------   ----------
 Operating income after taxes:
 Operating income from continuing
  operations                          $    164   $  8,191   $    7,182
 Plus: restructuring charge              2,969         --        3,614
 Less: estimated income taxes(1)        (2,188)    17,463       (4,746)
                                      --------   --------   ----------
   Operating income after taxes       $    945   $ 25,654   $    6,050
                                      ========   ========   ==========
 Invested Capital:
 Debt                                 $243,787   $ 95,069   $  378,407
 Shareholders' equity                  674,934    228,791      638,344
                                      --------   --------   ----------
   Invested capital                   $918,721   $323,860   $1,016,751
                                      ========   ========   ==========
 Average invested capital(2)          $967,736   $309,164   $1,039,184
 ROIC(3)                                     0%        33%           2%

                                         Trailing Four Quarters Ended
                                      --------------------------------
                                      June 30,   June 30,    March 31,
                                        2008       2007        2008
                                      --------   --------   ----------
 Operating income after taxes:
 Operating income from continuing
  operations                          $ 60,685   $ 37,049   $   68,714
 Plus: restructuring charge             15,244         --       12,275
 Less: estimated income taxes(1)       (25,395)     9,940       (5,741)
                                      --------   --------   ----------
   Operating income after taxes       $ 50,534   $ 46,989   $   75,248
                                      ========   ========   ==========
 Invested Capital:
 Debt                                 $243,787   $ 95,069   $  378,407
 Shareholders' equity                  674,934    228,791      638,344
                                      --------   --------   ----------
   Invested capital                   $918,721   $323,860   $1,016,751
                                      ========   ========   ==========
 Average invested capital(2)          $859,623   $234,545   $  734,773
 ROIC(3)                                     6%        20%           10%

 (1) Estimated income taxes were calculated by multiplying the sum
     of operating income from continuing operations and the
     restructuring charge by the respective periods' effective tax
     rate.
 (2) Average invested capital for quarterly periods represents the
     simple average of the beginning and ending invested capital
     amounts for the respective quarter. Average invested capital for
     the trailing four quarters represents the simple average of the
     invested capital amounts for the current and four prior quarter
     period ends.
 (3) ROIC is calculated by dividing operating income after taxes by
     average invested capital. ROIC for quarterly periods is stated on
     an annualized basis and is calculated by dividing operating
     income after taxes by average invested capital and multiplying
     the results by four.
CONTACT: Brightpoint, Inc.
         Anthony Boor
         317-707-2355



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