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): April 29, 2005 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) (IRS Employer of incorporation) Identification No.) 1801 Bayberry Court P. O. Box 18100 Richmond, VA 23226-8100 (Address and zip code of principal executive offices) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (804) 289-9600 Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2.): [ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) [ ] Soliciting materials pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act(17 CFR 240.14a-12) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 8.01. Other Events. On April 29, 2005, The Brink's Company issued a press release regarding the acquisition of three cash handling and processing operations by subsidiaries of Brink's, Incorporated in Hungary, Poland and the Czech Republic. A copy of this release is being provided as Exhibit 99 to this Current Report on Form 8-K. Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (c) Exhibits 99 Press Release, dated April 29, 2005, 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 thereunto duly authorized. THE BRINK'S COMPANY (Registrant) Date: April 29, 2005 By: /s/ Robert T. Ritter ---------------------------------------- Robert T. Ritter Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
EXHIBIT INDEX EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION - ------- ----------- 99 Press Release, dated April 29, 2005, issued by The Brink's Company.
EXHIBIT 99 [LOGO] The Brink's Company 1801 Bayberry Court P.O. Box 18100 Richmond, VA 23226-8100 USA Tel. 804.289.9600 Fax 804.289.9758 PRESS RELEASE Contact: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Investor Relations 804.289.9709 Brink's, Incorporated Acquires Security Operations in Eastern Europe RICHMOND, Va., (April 29, 2005) - The Brink's Company (NYSE: BCO) announced the acquisition by subsidiaries of Brink's, Incorporated of security operations in Eastern Europe from affiliates of Securitas AB. Subsidiaries of Brink's, Incorporated have purchased the cash handling and processing operations in Hungary, Poland and the Czech Republic from affiliates of Securitas AB for approximately $9 million. "These acquisitions are part of our overall growth strategy for Brink's, Incorporated, which is focused on increasing the penetration of our services globally, emphasizing value-added services and expanding our geographic footprint," said Michael T. Dan, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of The Brink's Company. About The Brink's Company The Brink's Company (NYSE: BCO) is a global leader in business and security services. The Company's three businesses are Brink's, Incorporated, a global leader in security services, and the premier provider of secure cash and valuables transportation and technology-enabled logistics solutions to banks, retailers, governments, mints, diamantaires and jewelers in more than 50 countries; Brink's Home Security, one of the largest and most successful residential alarm companies in North America; and BAX Global, an industry leader in freight transportation and global supply chain management solutions. For more information, please visit The Brink's Company website at www.brinkscompany.com, or call toll free 877-275-7488. ###