Exhibit 99
[LOGO] The Brink's Company
1801 Bayberry Court
P.O. Box 18100
Richmond, VA 23226-8100 USA
PRESS RELEASE Tel. 804.289.9600
Fax 804.289.9760
Contact: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Investor Relations
804.289.9709
THE BRINK'S COMPANY COMPLETES SALE
OF NATURAL GAS BUSINESS
RICHMOND, Va., (August 13, 2003) - The Brink's Company (NYSE: BCO) announced
today that it has completed the previously announced sale of its natural gas
business to an affiliate of First Reserve Corporation for approximately $81
million in cash. Rothschild Inc. acted as financial advisor to The Brink's
Company in connection with this transaction.
About The Brink's Company
The Brink's Company (NYSE: BCO) is a global leader in business and security
services. The Company's three main businesses are Brink's, Incorporated, the
world's premier provider of secure transportation and cash management services;
Brink's Home Security, one of the largest and most successful residential alarm
companies in North America; and BAX Global, an industry leader in global supply
chain management. For more information, please visit The Brink's Company website
at www.BrinksCompany.com, or call toll free 877-275-7488.
About First Reserve Corporation
Based in Greenwich, Connecticut, First Reserve is an independently owned private
equity firm that invests exclusively in the energy and energy related sectors of
the world economy. First Reserve is the oldest and largest private equity firm
specializing in the energy industry with $2.6 billion under management. It is
currently the largest shareholder in Dresser, Inc., Chicago Bridge & Iron, Pride
International, Quanta Services, and Superior Energy Services. For more
information, please visit the First Reserve website at www.firstreserve.com.
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