INDIANAPOLIS, March 11, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brightpoint, Inc. (Nasdaq:CELL) announced today that it is the winner of three Communitas Awards. Brightpoint was honored in the following categories:
- Community Partnership – Week of Caring, an annual week-long community service event completed by Brightpoint which contributes more than 1,000 hours of community service.
- Green Initiatives – Bright Green, Brightpoint's environmental program that focuses on environmental business initiatives and on educating employees on how to be environmentally friendly.
- Individual Participation – J. Mark Howell, President of Brightpoint Americas, recognized for his work with Week of Caring and United Way fundraising.
Communitas Awards recognizes exceptional businesses, organizations and individuals for excellence in community service and corporate social responsibility. Communitas Awards are an international effort to recognize the spirit of communitas, a Latin word meaning "people helping people." Communitas winners are recognized for specific programs involving volunteerism, philanthropy or ethical, sustainable business practices. A complete list of winners can be found at www.communitasawards.com.
"Community involvement is one of the core values we emphasize to all Brightpoint associates throughout the world," stated Robert J. Laikin, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Brightpoint, Inc. "The Communitas Awards have been earned through the hard work of our employees and we will continue to lead by example."
"Our judges were impressed by Brightpoint's vision for a Bright Green and its leadership during Week of Caring. Brightpoint goes far beyond traditional company contributions," stated Ed Dalheim, Director of Communitas Awards. "The spirit of giving truly begins at the top. By encouraging employees on company time to physically improve the appearance of the community, Brightpoint is setting a high standard for other companies."
About Communitas Awards
The Communitas Awards is an outgrowth of the pro bono recognition program of the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals (AMCP). Founded in 1995, AMCP fosters and supports the efforts of its members who contribute their unique marketing and communication talents to public service and charitable organizations. Over the past three years, AMCP has given over $60,000 to help create marketing materials for homeless shelters, orphanages, day camps, community theaters and art centers; and for educational endeavors for children, the elderly and underprivileged.
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 2009, 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 2009, Brightpoint generated revenue of $3.2 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, the ability of the Company to complete any or all of the repurchases contemplated under the Amended Share Repurchase Program. 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. 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.