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, 2006
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
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to
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Item 8.01. Other Events
On August 9, 2006, Pirate Capital LLC filed an Amended Statement of Beneficial
Ownership on Form 13D/A that contained a letter to the Board of Directors of The
Brink's Company (the "Company").
The Company's response to the letter is attached as Exhibit 99 hereto.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
99 Letter dated August 9, 2006, from The Brink's Company to Pirate Capital LLC.
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 thereunto duly authorized.
THE BRINK'S COMPANY
(Registrant)
Date: August 9, 2006 By: /s/ Robert T. Ritter
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Robert T. Ritter
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION
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99 Letter dated August 9, 2006, from The Brink's Company to
Pirate Capital LLC.