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  • BRIGHTPOINT INC Profile

    Brightpoint makes money moving mobiles. The company is a top global distributor of mobile phones and other wireless products, acting as a middleman between manufacturers and wireless service providers. It ships the equipment to companies that sell mobile phones and accessories, including wireless carriers, dealers, and retailers; customers include Vodafone, Best Buy, and Sprint Nextel. Brightpoint also offers a range of services that includes warehousing, product fulfillment, purchasing, contract manufacturing, call center outsourcing, customized packaging, activation, and Web marketing.
    Robert J. Laikin
    CEO
    2601 Metropolis Pkwy., Ste. 210

    Plainfield, IN 46168

    http://www.brightpoint.com

    Phone: 317-707-2355

    Fax: 317-707-2512
    Sector: Services Industry: Wholesale
  • 2007 Sales 2007 Sales Growth 2007 Net Income 2007 Employees
    $4,300,300,000 77.3% $47,400,000 3,269
  • Key Executives: CELL

    Name Title Officer Since
    Robert J. Laikin CEO 8/1/89
    Anthony W. Boor CFO -
    John Alexander du Plessis Currie Chief Information Officer -
    Vincent Donargo, CPA Chief Accounting Officer -
    Steven E. Fivel General Counsel -
    Steen F. Pedersen President, Geographical -
    Jan Gesmar-Larsen Director 7/31/07
    J. Mark Howell President, Geographical/Other Executive Officer -
  • Top Competitors: CELL

  • Insider Trends: CELL

    Sentiment for CELL is NEGATIVE

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    • 6M
    • Market Value of Insider Sales
    • Market Value of Insider Purchases
    Total dollar value of all insider purchases and sales over 12 months
  • Insider Transactions: CELL

    Date Name Shares Transaction Type Market Value
    06/12/08 RINGROSE PAUL A 21,800 Sale $185,823.02
    06/11/08 THOMLINSON RAYMOND BRUCE 67,131 Sale $581,724.22
    06/10/08 THOMLINSON RAYMOND BRUCE 67,131 Planned Sale $597,465.00
  • Ownership Breakdown : CELL

    Large Block Holder Type Number  
    Institutions 178.00
     
    Mutual Fund 259.00
    Other Major 18.00
  • Short Interest Volume: CELL

    Data as of 6/25/08
    Current Short Interest Shares 301.99 M
    Current Short Interest Ratio 4.60
    Float 79.96 M
    Short Interest as % of Float 7.60
    Average Daily Volume 1.35 M
    Outstanding Shares 81.59 M