Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2012
Sep. 30, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Current assets:      
Cash and cash equivalents   $ 202.7 $ 182.9
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current   622.8 550.5
Prepaid expenses and other   145.7 134.1
Deferred income taxes   79.8 66.4
Total current assets   1,051.0 933.9
Property and equipment, net   762.2 749.2
Goodwill   242.6 231.4
Other Intangibles   59.1 63.8
Deferred income taxes   376.9 350.8
Other   72.1 77.1
Total assets   2,563.9 2,406.2
Current liabilities:      
Short-term borrowings   32.6 25.4
Current maturities of long-term debt   29.4 28.7
Accounts payable   152.2 159.5
Accrued liabilities   546.2 488.5
Total current liabilities   760.4 702.1
Long-term debt   363.2 335.3
Accrued pension costs   343.8 369.6
Retirement benefits other than pensions   315.9 315.4
Deferred income taxes   31.8 23.0
Other   185.4 178.4
Total liabilities   2,000.5 1,923.8
Commitments and contingent liabilities        
The Brink's Company (Brink's) shareholders' equity:      
Common stock   47.8 46.9
Capital in excess of par value   568.3 559.5
Retained earnings   636.0 589.5
Accumulated other comprehensive loss   (763.6) (787.9)
Brink's shareholders   488.5 408.0
Noncontrolling interests   74.9 74.4
Total equity   563.4 482.4
Total liabilities and equity   $ 2,563.9 $ 2,406.2