8-K 1 a8k110304.txt FORM 8-K ================================================================================ UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 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): November 3, 2004 THE BRINK'S COMPANY (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Virginia 1-9148 54-1317776 (State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (I.R.S. Employer of Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) 1801 Bayberry Court P. O. Box 18100 Richmond, VA 23226-8100 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) (804) 289-9600 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) 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: [ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) [ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) ================================================================================ Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On November 3, 2004 the Company issued a press release regarding its earnings for the third quarter ended September 30, 2004. A copy of this release is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K. In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific references in such a filing. Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (c) Exhibits 99.1. Press Release dated November 3, 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/ Robert T. Ritter -------------------- Robert T. Ritter Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Dated: November 3, 2004 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Description ------- ----------- 99.1 Press Release dated November 3, 2004 issued by The Brink's Company.