8-K 1 form8k_namechange.txt NAME CHANGE 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 5, 2003 THE PITTSTON COMPANY (Exact Name of registrant as specified in its charter) Virginia 1-9148 54-1317776 (State or other (Commission (I.R.S. Employer jurisdiction File Number) Identification No.) of Incorporation) 1801 Bayberry Court P. O. Box 18100 Richmond, VA 23226-8100 (Address of principal (Zip Code) executive offices) (804)289-9600 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) Item 5. Other Events The Registrant announced today that, effective immediately, it has changed its name to "The Brink's Company." The Registrant's press release, dated May 5, 2003, is attached as an exhibit to this report and incorporated herein by reference. EXHIBITS 99.1 Registrant's press release dated May 5, 2003. 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 PITTSTON COMPANY (Registrant) By /s/Austin F. Reed ------------------------- Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary Dated: May 5, 2003 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Description 99.1 Registrant's press release dated May 5, 2003.