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):
August 9, 2004
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.)
P. O. Box 18100
1801 Bayberry Court
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 August 9, 2004 the Company issued a press release regarding the current
status and second quarter impact of its ongoing investigation into the
non-payment of certain foreign duties and value-added taxes by a non-U.S.
Brink's, Incorporated business unit.
A copy of this release is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current
Report on Form 8-K.
Exhibit
99.1 Press Release dated August 9, 2004 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/ Austin F. Reed
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Austin F. Reed
Vice President and Secretary
Dated: August 9, 2004
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
Number Description
99.1 Press Release dated August 9, 2004 issued by The Brink's Company.