BrightPoint

BrightPoint, Inc. was a provider of "wireless device lifecycle services", specializing in the distribution of wireless devices and in providing customized logistics services to the wireless industry.

BrightPoint, Inc.

Type	Subsidiary of Ingram Micro
Industry	Wireless telecommunications
Founded	1989
Headquarters	Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Key people	Robert Laikin J. Mark Howell R. Bruce Thomlinson
Revenue	US$5.24B (FY 2010)[1]
Operating income	US$72.7M (FY 2010)[1]
Net income	US$48.8M (FY 2010)[1]
Total assets	US$1.51B (FY 2010)[2]
Total equity	US$291M (FY 2010)[2]
Number of employees	3,909[3]
Website	www.brightpoint.com

BrightPoint had a 2011 revenue of $5.24 billion. With approximately 4,000 employees as well as a significant number of temporary staff, and activity in more than 35 countries, including 13 Latin American countries through its investment in Intcomex, Inc., BrightPoint handled approximately 112 million wireless devices globally[4] in 2011.

BrightPoint's services include distribution, channel development, product customization, E-Business, and other outsourced services.

In 2012, BrightPoint was listed at #463 in the annual Fortune 500 rankings. During July 2012 BrightPoint was acquired by Ingram Micro (NYSE: IM). Six of its top executives shared 30MM USD payout when merged, including Anthony Boor, who is currently not a BrightPoint employee.[5]