Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2013
Sep. 30, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Current assets:      
Cash and cash equivalents   $ 242.3 $ 201.7
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current   674.1 612.3
Prepaid expenses and other   159.5 122.1
Deferred income taxes   60.4 59.4
Total current assets   1,136.3 995.5
Property and equipment, net   776.3 793.8
Goodwill   253.0 243.8
Other Intangibles   58.7 56.1
Deferred income taxes   383.2 385.3
Other   91.5 79.4
Total assets   2,699.0 2,553.9
Current liabilities:      
Short-term borrowings   76.5 26.7
Current maturities of long-term debt   25.9 27.0
Accounts payable   168.1 172.8
Accrued liabilities   559.0 516.5
Total current liabilities   829.5 743.0
Long-term debt   419.8 335.6
Accrued pension costs   372.2 397.8
Retirement benefits other than pensions   299.6 304.6
Deferred income taxes   19.5 18.7
Other   169.0 177.4
Total liabilities   2,109.6 1,977.1
Commitments and contingent liabilities        
The Brink's Company (Brink's) shareholders' equity:      
Common stock   48.3 47.8
Capital in excess of par value   561.0 568.3
Retained earnings   660.4 659.1
Accumulated other comprehensive loss   (759.3) (773.4)
Brink's shareholders   510.4 501.8
Noncontrolling interests   79.0 75.0
Total equity   589.4 576.8
Total liabilities and equity   $ 2,699.0 $ 2,553.9