UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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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 6, 2004
THE BRINK'S COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Virginia 1-9148 54-1317776
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
of incorporation) 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
Not Applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors;
Appointment of Principal Officers.
On December 6, 2004, the Board of Directors of The Brink's Company unanimously
elected John S. Brinzo as a Director. Mr. Brinzo is expected to serve on the
Audit & Ethics Committee and the Finance Committee.
Item 5.03. Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal
Year.
On December 6, 2004, the Board of Directors amended the Bylaws of The Brink's
Company to increase the number of Directors from ten to eleven.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits
99.1. Bylaws of The Brink's Company, as amended through December 6, 2004.
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)
Date: December 6, 2004 By: /s/ Austin F. Reed
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Austin F. Reed, Vice President
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION
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99.1 Bylaws of The Brink's Company, as amended through December 6, 2004.
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