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): September 4, 2009
THE BRINK’S COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Virginia |
001-09148 |
54-1317776 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
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(IRS Employer 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.):
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Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.
On September 4, 2009, The Brink’s Company issued a press release announcing that it has purchased an additional stake and now owns a majority interest in Brink’s Arya in India. This release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.
Also, on September 4, 2009, The Brink’s Company issued a press release announcing that it has acquired a majority stake in ICD Limited, a provider of commercial security services in the Asia-Pacific region. This release is furnished as Exhibit 99.2 hereto.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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Exhibits | |
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99.1 Press Release, dated September 4, 2009, issued by The Brink’s Company. | ||
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99.2 Press Release, dated September 4, 2009, issued by The Brink’s Company. |
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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.
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THE BRINK’S COMPANY
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Date: September 4, 2009 |
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/s/ McAlister C. Marshall, II |
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McAlister C. Marshall, II | ||
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Vice President | ||
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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EXHIBIT |
DESCRIPTION | |
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99.1 |
Press Release, dated September 4, 2009, issued by The Brink’s Company. | |
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99.2 |
Press Release, dated September 4, 2009, issued by The Brink’s Company. |
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EXHIBIT 99.1
| PRESS RELEASE |
The Brink’s Company
1801 Bayberry Court
P.O. Box 18100
Richmond, VA 23226-8100 USA
Tel. 804.289.9600
Fax 804.289.9770 |
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Contact:
Investor Relations
804.289.9709 |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE |
BRINK’S ACQUIRES MAJORITY STAKE IN INDIAN JOINT VENTURE
Brink’s Now Owns 78% of Brink’s Arya
RICHMOND, Va., September 4, 2009 – The Brink’s Company (NYSE:BCO), a global leader in security-related services, announced that it now holds a 78% majority interest in Brink’s Arya, a cash handling and secure logistics company based in Mumbai, India. Brink’s,
which has owned 40% of Brink’s Arya since 1981, purchased an additional 38% stake in the company from private partners. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Brink’s Arya was founded in 1981 as a joint venture between Brink’s and private partners. The company, which operates throughout India, had 2008 revenue of $25 million and employs approximately 2,300 people.
Michael T. Dan, chairman, president and chief executive officer, said: “We are excited about expanding our presence in the fast-growing Indian market through Brink’s Arya, which is already an integral part of our Global Services network and an important hub for transporting precious metals, diamonds and other jewelry. India
is also one of the largest cash services markets in Asia and our growing presence there enables us to pursue additional high-margin growth opportunities.”
About The Brink’s Company
The Brink’s Company (NYSE:BCO) is the world’s premier provider of secure transportation and cash management services. For more information, please visit The Brink’s Company website at www.brinkscompany.com or
call toll free 877-275-7488.
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EXHIBIT 99.2
| PRESS RELEASE |
The Brink’s Company
1801 Bayberry Court
P.O. Box 18100
Richmond, VA 23226-8100 USA
Tel. 804.289.9600
Fax 804.289.9770 |
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Contact:
Investor Relations
804.289.9709 |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE |
BRINK’S ACQUIRES COMMERCIAL SECURITY AND SYSTEMS
INTEGRATION COMPANY IN ASIA-PACIFIC REGION
RICHMOND, Va., September 4, 2009 – The Brink’s Company (NYSE: BCO), announced that it has
acquired a majority stake in ICD Limited, a premium provider of commercial security services in the Asia-Pacific region. ICD designs, installs, maintains and manages high-quality commercial security systems. With principal operations in China, ICD also has offices in Hong Kong, India, Singapore and Australia. The company employs approximately 200 people and had 2008 revenue of $12 million. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Michael T. Dan, chairman, president and chief executive officer of The Brink’s Company, said: “The Brink’s brand is an international symbol of trust and security, and
penetrating new security-related markets is an important element of our long-term growth strategy. ICD gives Brink’s an entry point into Asia’s fast-growing commercial security market and supplements our existing presence in the region. It also provides immediate access to an impressive list of multinational clients that are expanding throughout Asia.”
Ron Efron, chief executive officer of ICD Limited, said: “We are excited to join Brink’s as we launch the next stage of growth for ICD. Our culture and values are closely aligned, as both companies share a commitment to integrity, excellence and teamwork. As
part of Brink’s, we look forward to strengthening our organization, expanding the solutions we offer to our customers and accelerating the growth of our business.”
About The Brink’s Company
The Brink’s Company (NYSE:BCO) is the world’s premier provider of secure transportation and cash management services. For more information, please visit The Brink’s Company website at www.brinkscompany.com or
call toll free 877-275-7488.
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