Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2012
Jun. 30, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Current assets:      
Cash and cash equivalents   $ 126.9 $ 182.9
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current   600.4 550.5
Prepaid expenses and other   154.8 134.1
Deferred income taxes   75.8 66.4
Total current assets   957.9 933.9
Property and equipment, net   748.7 749.2
Goodwill   240.0 231.4
Other Intangibles   58.5 63.8
Deferred income taxes   373.9 350.8
Other   81.2 77.1
Total assets   2,460.2 2,406.2
Current liabilities:      
Short-term borrowings   37.5 25.4
Current maturities of long-term debt   30.8 28.7
Accounts payable   147.3 159.5
Accrued liabilities   484.0 488.5
Total current liabilities   699.6 702.1
Long-term debt   337.5 335.3
Accrued pension costs   361.9 369.6
Retirement benefits other than pensions   317.2 315.4
Deferred income taxes   28.7 23.0
Other   179.9 178.4
Total liabilities   1,924.8 1,923.8
Commitments and contingent liabilities        
The Brink's Company (Brink's) shareholders' equity:      
Common stock   47.6 46.9
Capital in excess of par value   570.1 559.5
Retained earnings   627.3 589.5
Accumulated other comprehensive loss   (785.1) (787.9)
Brink's shareholders   459.9 408.0
Noncontrolling interests   75.5 74.4
Total equity   535.4 482.4
Total liabilities and equity   $ 2,460.2 $ 2,406.2