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): November 28,
2007
THE
BRINK’S COMPANY
(Exact
name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Virginia
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1-9148
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54-1317776
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(State
or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
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(Commission
File Number)
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(IRS
Employer Identification No.)
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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)
[
X] 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
November 28, 2007, The Brink’s Company issued a press release relating to its
retention of Monitor Group, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit
99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
Item
9.01. Financial
Statements and Exhibits.
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(d)
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Exhibits
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99.1 Press
Release dated November 28, 2007.
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) | |||
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Date:
November 28, 2007
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By:
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/s/ Austin F. Reed | |
| Austin F. Reed | |||
| Vice President and Secretary | |||
EXHIBIT
INDEX
EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION
99.1 Press
Release dated November 28, 2007.
EXHIBIT 99.1
The
Brink’s Company
1801
Bayberry Court
P.O.
Box 18100
Richmond,
VA 23226-8100
USA
Tel.
804.289.9600
Fax
804.289.9770
PRESS RELEASE
FOR
IMMEDIATE
RELEASE
Contact:
Investor
Relations
804.289.9709
The
Brink’s Company Retains Monitor Group
RICHMOND,
Va., November 28, 2007–
The
Brink’s Company (NYSE: BCO), a global leader in security-related services, today
announced that it has retained Monitor Group, an international consulting
firm,
to assist in the ongoing evaluation of the various strategic options available
to the company. In accordance with the company’s commitment to
enhancing shareholder value, the board of directors and management will,
with
the assistance of the company’s financial and legal advisors and consultants,
re-examine thoroughly the strategic alternatives available to Brink’s, taking
into account the most recent information. Monitor Group’s retention
is intended to further enhance the board’s and management’s continuous
assessment of the most effective path to create both long-term and short-term
value for shareholders by weighing both the risks and benefits associated
with
the different strategic alternatives.
“We
have great confidence in Brink’s businesses and remain committed to following
the path which best serves the interests of all Brink’s shareholders,” said
Michael T. Dan, chairman, president and chief executive officer.
"A
diligent and continuous review of the company’s strategic alternatives is
consistent with our efforts to ensure that we deliver maximum value to all
Brink’s shareholders,” said James R. Barker, lead director of the Brink’s board
of directors.
The
company noted that there could be no assurance as to the outcome of the
company's re-examination of strategic alternatives.
The
company also noted that Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP has
been engaged to augment Brink’s advisory team.
About
The Brink’s Company
The
Brink’s Company (NYSE:BCO) is a global leader in security-related services that
operates two businesses: Brink’s, Incorporated and Brink’s Home
Security. Brink’s, Incorporated is the world’s premier provider of
secure transportation and cash management services. Brink’s Home
Security is one of the largest and most successful residential alarm companies
in North America. For more information, please visit The Brink’s
Company website at www.brinkscompany.com or call toll free
877-275-7488.
Important
Information
In
connection with its 2008 annual meeting of shareholders, The Brink’s Company
plans to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and mail to
its
shareholders eligible to vote at the 2008 annual meeting of shareholders a
definitive proxy statement. THE COMPANY ADVISES ITS SECURITY HOLDERS TO READ
THE
DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT AND OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS FOR THE 2008 ANNUAL
MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN
IMPORTANT INFORMATION. Security holders may obtain a free copy of the definitive
proxy statement and other documents that the company files with the SEC at
the
SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. The definitive proxy statement and these
other documents may also be obtained free of charge from The Brink’s Company
upon request by contacting the Corporate Secretary at 1801 Bayberry Court,
P. O.
Box 18100, Richmond, Virginia 23226-8100.
Certain
Information Regarding Participants
The
Brink’s Company, its directors and named executive officers may be deemed to be
participants in the solicitation of proxies from the company’s security holders
in connection with its 2008 annual meeting of shareholders. Security holders
may
obtain information regarding the names, affiliations and interests of such
individuals in the company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year
ended December 31, 2006 and its definitive proxy statement dated March 23,
2007,
each of which has been filed with the SEC. Additional information regarding
such
individuals will be included in the definitive proxy statement for the 2008
annual meeting of shareholders. To the extent holdings of the company’s
securities have changed from the amounts included in the definitive proxy
statement dated March 23, 2007, such changes have been reflected on Forms 4
and
5 filed with the SEC and will be reflected in the definitive proxy statement
for
the 2008 annual meeting of shareholders.
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