DGAP-News: Brightpoint and RIM Expand Distribution to Central Eastern Europe

Brightpoint, Inc.

05.05.2011 14:00
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INDIANAPOLIS and WATERLOO, Ontario, 2011-05-05 14:00 CEST (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —
Brightpoint, Inc. (Nasdaq:CELL), a global leader in providing supply chain
solutions to the wireless industry, today announced that its subsidiary
Brightpoint Slovakia s.r.o. (–Brightpoint–), and Research In Motion Limited
(Nasdaq:RIMM) (–RIM–) have entered into a distribution agreement to expand the
availability of BlackBerry(r) products in Central Eastern Europe (CEE).

Leveraging its global operations in CEE, Brightpoint will begin distributing
BlackBerry smartphones, software and accessories to customers located in
Albania, Bulgaria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Romania, Serbia, the
Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Macedonia, and Poland. BlackBerry smartphones will
be available from various network operators and retail outlets throughout the
CEE region.

–We look forward to leveraging our channels in Central Eastern Europe and
working with RIM to bring a larger portfolio of BlackBerry products into this
market,– stated Anurag Gupta, President, Europe, Middle East and Africa at
Brightpoint. –We are excited to expand our product offerings to serve our
customers in this region.–

–We are pleased to further our relationship with Brightpoint in order to expand
our reach in Central Eastern Europe,– said Bob Bose, Regional Managing Director
at RIM. –We look forward to working with Brightpoint to bring BlackBerry
products to countries throughout CEE.–

About Brightpoint, Inc.

Brightpoint, Inc. (Nasdaq:CELL) is a global leader in providing end-to-end
supply chain solutions to leading stakeholders in the wireless industry. In
2010, Brightpoint handled approximately 99 million wireless devices globally.
Brightpoint–s innovative services include distribution channel management,
procurement, inventory management, repair services and reverse logistics,
software loading, kitting and customized packaging, 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. Brightpoint has approximately 4,000 employees, as
well as a significant number of temporary staff, and a global footprint
covering more than 35 countries, including 13 Latin American countries through
its investment in Intcomex, Inc. In 2010, Brightpoint generated revenue of $3.6
billion. 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).

About Research In Motion (RIM)

Research In Motion (RIM), a global leader in wireless innovation,
revolutionized the mobile industry with the introduction of the BlackBerry(r)
solution in 1999. Today, BlackBerry products and services are used by millions
of customers around the world to stay connected to the people and content that
matter most throughout their day. Founded in 1984 and based in Waterloo,
Ontario, RIM operates offices in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Latin
America. RIM is listed on the NASDAQ Stock Market (Nasdaq:RIMM) and the Toronto
Stock Exchange (TSX:RIM). For more information, visit www.rim.com or
www.blackberry.com.

Certain information in this press release may contain forward-looking
statements regarding future events or the future performance of Brightpoint.
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 and Exhibit 99.1, thereto. 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.

Forward-looking statements in this news release are made pursuant to the –safe
harbor– provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995
and applicable Canadian securities laws. When used herein, words such as
–expect–, –anticipate–, –estimate–, –may–, –will–, –should–, –intend,–
–believe–, and similar expressions, are intended to identify forward-looking
statements. Forward-looking statements are based on estimates and assumptions
made by RIM in light of its experience and its perception of historical trends,
current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors
that RIM believes are appropriate in the circumstances. Many factors could
cause RIM–s actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially
from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including
those described in the –Risk Factors– section of RIM–s Annual Information Form,
which is included in its Annual Report on Form 40-F (copies of which filings
may be obtained at www.sedar.com or www.sec.gov). These factors should be
considered carefully, and readers should not place undue reliance on RIM–s
forward-looking statements. RIM has no intention and undertakes no obligation
to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new
information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

The BlackBerry and RIM families of related marks, images and symbols are the
exclusive properties and trademarks of Research In Motion Limited. RIM,
Research In Motion and BlackBerry are registered with the U.S. Patent and
Trademark Office and may be pending or registered in other countries. All other
brands, product names, company names, trademarks and service marks are the
properties of their respective owners. RIM assumes no obligations or liability
and makes no representation, warranty, endorsement or guarantee in relation to
any aspect of any third party products or services.

CONTACT: Brightpoint, Inc.
Tom Ward
Investor Relations
317-707-2745

Brightpoint, Inc.
Carolyn Manco
Media Relations
317-707-2276
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