8-K 1 a1230038k.txt FORM 8-K 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): December 31, 2003 THE BRINK'S 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 and Required FD Disclosure ------- --------------------------------------- On December 31, 2003, The Brink's Company issued a press release regarding the closing on the sale of its timber business. A copy of this release is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K. EXHIBITS 99.1 Press Release dated December 31, 2003 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/ Robert T. Ritter --------------------------- Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Dated: December 31, 2003 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Description ------- ----------- 99.1 Press release dated December 31, 2003 issued by The Brink's Company.