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Dec 31, 2020

Brinks Q4 2020 Earnings Report

Brink's reported strong Q4 2020 results, driven by sustainable cost realignment and resilient global cash usage.

Key Takeaways

Brink's Q4 2020 results demonstrated business resilience and strong rebound from the pandemic bottom, with revenue up 9% and GAAP operating profit up 53%. Management expects strong revenue and profit growth in 2021.

Revenue increased by 9%, with organic recovery and acquisitions offsetting pandemic impacts.

GAAP operating profit rose by 53%, and non-GAAP operating profit increased by 26%.

GAAP operating margin improved to 11%, up 320 bps, while non-GAAP operating margin reached 14.2%, up 180 bps.

GAAP EPS was $0.50, and non-GAAP EPS was $1.64, a 39% increase.

Total Revenue
$1.02B
Previous year: $936M
+9.2%
EPS
$1.64
Previous year: $1.18
+39.0%
Gross Profit
$265M
Previous year: $229M
+15.4%
Cash and Equivalents
$621M
Previous year: $311M
+99.6%
Free Cash Flow
$191M
Previous year: $168M
+13.6%
Total Assets
$5.14B
Previous year: $3.76B
+36.4%

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Forward Guidance

Brink’s expects strong growth in its financial results as it moves through 2021, with revenue and profit growth continuing to accelerate, especially in the second half.

Positive Outlook

  • Continued retail recovery from pandemic lows
  • Realization of full-year benefits from the G4S acquisitions
  • Sustainability of cost reductions
  • Expect revenue growth of 17% (midpoints of non-GAAP guidance)
  • Operating profit growth of 30% (midpoints of non-GAAP guidance)

Challenges Ahead

  • Impact of highly inflationary accounting on Argentina operations
  • Potential Non-GAAP adjusting items
  • Future restructuring actions
  • Changes in cash held for customer obligations
  • Proceeds from the sale of property, equipment and investments in 2021

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