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): May 4, 2007
THE BRINK’S COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Virginia | 1-9148 | 54-1317776 | ||
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) | (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 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
(b) On May 4, 2007, Mr. James Broadhead retired from the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of The Brink’s Company (the “Company”) at the expiration of his term. Mr. Broadhead has served with distinction on the Board since 1983.
Item 8.01. Other Events.
On May 4, 2007, the Company issued a press release announcing that the Board had declared a dividend of 10 cents per share, an increase over previous dividends. A copy of this release is being filed as Exhibit 99 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
| (d) | Exhibits |
| 99 | Press Release, dated May 4, 2007, 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: May 7, 2007 | By: | /s/ Robert T. Ritter | ||
| Robert T. Ritter | ||||
| Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | ||||
EXHIBIT INDEX
| EXHIBIT | DESCRIPTION | |
| 99 | Press Release, dated May 4, 2007, issued by The Brink’s Company. |
EXHIBIT 99
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The Brink’s Company | |||
| 1801 Bayberry Court | ||||
| P.O. Box 18100 | ||||
| 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 RAISES DIVIDEND
RICHMOND, Va., May 4, 2007 – The Brink’s Company (NYSE: BCO) announced today that its board of directors approved an increase in the quarterly dividend on its common stock, from 6.25 cents per share to 10 cents per share. The dividend is payable on June 1, 2007, to shareholders of record on May 15, 2007.
Michael T. Dan, chairman, president and chief executive officer of The Brink’s Company, said: “The dividend increase decision arises from our regular re-look at dividend policy and reflects our strong cash flow, our confidence in the company’s performance outlook, and our focus on enhancing value for all of our shareholders.”
The company said future dividends are dependent on earnings, financial condition, cash flow and business requirements as determined by its board of directors.
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.
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