NEW YORK (Standard&Poor's) Feb. 17, 2006--Standard&Poor's Ratings Services today raised its corporate credit rating on the Brink's Co. to 'BBB+' from 'BBB' and removed the rating from CreditWatch, where it was placed with positive implications on Nov. 16, 2005. The outlook is stable. The rating action follows Standard&Poor's review of the impact of the sale of BAX Global on Brink's business and financial profiles and an assessment of the company's near- to intermediate-term operating outlook. "Brink's business and financial profiles have improved following the sale of BAX Global," said Standard&Poor's credit analyst Lisa Jenkins. "Not only has Brink's eliminated its exposure to a very cyclical and competitive business, it now also has
