UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K Current Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 8, 2003 THE BRINK'S COMPANY (Exact Name of registrant as specified in its charter) Virginia 1-9148 54-1317776 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer of Incorporation) Identification No.) 1801 Bayberry Court P. O. Box 18100 Richmond, VA 23226-8100 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) (804) 289-9600 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Item 5. Other Events and Required FD Disclosure On October 8, 2003, The Brink's Company issued a press release regarding the execution of definitive agreements for the sale of West Virginia coal properties. A copy of this release is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K. EXHIBITS 99.1 Press Release dated October 8, 2003 issued by The Brink's Company. SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. THE BRINK'S COMPANY (Registrant) By /s/ Robert T. Ritter ------------------------------------------- Robert T. Ritter Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Dated: October 8, 2003
EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Description - ------- ----------- 99.1 Press Release dated October 8, 2003 issued by The Brink's Company.
[LOGO] The Brink's Company 1801 Bayberry Court P.O. Box 18100 PRESS RELEASE Richmond, VA 23226-8100 USA Tel. 804.289.9600 Fax 804.289.9760 Contact: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Investor Relations 804.289.9709 The Brink's Company Reaches Definitive Agreements to Sell Coal Properties in West Virginia RICHMOND, Va., (October 8, 2003) - The Brink's Company (NYSE: BCO) announced today that one of its subsidiaries has entered into definitive agreements to sell substantially all of its remaining coal properties in West Virginia. The definitive agreements follow the previously disclosed execution of a letter of intent. This transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2003. Consummation of the transaction is subject to closing conditions. Rothschild Inc. acted as financial advisor to The Brink's Company in connection with this transaction. This release contains both historical and forward-looking information. Statements regarding the consummation of the transaction involve forward-looking information which is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and contingencies which could cause actual results to differ materially from those that are anticipated. Such risks, uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond the control of The Brink's Company and its subsidiaries, include, but are not limited to, the willingness of various third parties to provide required consents and the ability to obtain necessary bonding. The information included in this release is representative only as of the date of this release and The Brink's Company undertakes no obligation to update any information contained in this release. About The Brink's Company The Brink's Company (NYSE: BCO) is a global leader in business and security services. The Company's three main businesses are Brink's, Incorporated, the world's premier provider of secure transportation and cash management services; Brink's Home Security, one of the largest and most successful residential alarm companies in North America; and BAX Global, an industry leader in global supply chain management. For more information, please visit The Brink's Company website at www.brinkscompany.com, or call toll free 877-275-7488. # # #