Company: BCO
Filing Date: 2025-02-26
Form Type: 10-K
Source: 0000078890-25-000059
Chunk: 81

Company: BRINKS CO
Filing Date: 2025-02-26
Form: 10-K
Item: Item 1
Chunk 81
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 cover losses from most causes, with the exception of war, nuclear risk and certain other exclusions typical in such policies.

Insurance for security is provided by different groups of underwriters at negotiated rates and terms. Premiums fluctuate depending on market conditions. The security loss experience of Brink’s and, to a limited extent, other armored carriers affect our premium rates.

Service Mark and Patents

BRINKS is a registered service mark in the U.S. and certain foreign countries. Brink's name and marks are of material significance to our business. We own patents for safes, cash devices and related processes, including Brink’s CompleteTM, CompuSafe®, iDeposit, and Daily Credit. Brink's patents will expire between 2028 and 2040. These patents provide us with important advantages. However, we are not dependent on the existence of these patents.

We have licensed the Brink’s name to a limited number of companies, including a company that provides residential smart home and home security services and a distributor of security products (padlocks, door hardware, etc.) to customers through major retail chains. 

Government Regulation

Aspects of our business are, and anticipated products and services may be, subject to regulation by various federal, state and foreign governmental agencies. Various federal, state and local agencies in the U.S. and other countries in which we operate regulate certain current aspects of our business, in areas such as commercial lending, safety of operations, equipment and financial responsibility. Movement of valuable shipments are generally subject to import/export regulations. We are also subject to certain firearm regulations in connection with our armored logistics operations. We must comply with licensing, permits and registration requirements imposed by various federal, state and local governmental agencies in the U.S. and other countries in which we operate. Our permits and licensing requirements vary by jurisdiction based on the scope of business conducted and applicable laws and regulations. In addition, in the U.S., Brink’s Capital LLC has federally registered as a Money Services Business in anticipation of offering money transmission and payment services to customers.

Human Capital Management

Purpose and Values 

As described above, in 2024, we renewed our purpose and updated the values underpinning our company culture to be more impactful, modern and reflective of our future. Our new purpose is: Together, we build partnerships to secure commerce. Our new values are: We Drive Customer Success, We Strive for Excellence, We Protect, We Work Together, and We Do What’s Right. Our new purpose