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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 10-Q
ýQUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2018
or
¨TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 For the transition period from              to        
Commission File Number 1-4717
KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 
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 44-0663509
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
  
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
 
427 West 12th Street,
Kansas City, Missouri
   
64105
(Address of principal executive offices)  (Zip Code)
816.983.1303
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
No Change
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report.)

 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  ý    No  ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes  ý    No  ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
Large accelerated filer  ý Accelerated filer  ¨ Non-accelerated filer (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)  ¨   
Smaller reporting company  ¨ Emerging growth company  ¨
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes  ¨    No  ý
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
Class OctoberApril 13, 20172018
Common Stock, $0.01 per share par value 103,543,121102,600,502 Shares
 


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Kansas City Southern and Subsidiaries
Form 10-Q
September 30, 2017March 31, 2018
Index
 
 Page
PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION 
Item 1.
 
 
 
 
 
Item 2.
Item 3.
Item 4.
PART II — OTHER INFORMATION 
Item 1.
Item 1A.
Item 2.
Item 3.
Item 4.
Item 5.
Item 6.
 


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PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.Financial Statements (unaudited)

Kansas City Southern and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Income
 
Three Months Ended Nine Months EndedThree Months Ended
September 30, September 30,March 31,
2017 2016 2017 20162018 2017
(In millions, except share and per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
(In millions, except share and per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
Revenues$656.6
 $604.5
 $1,922.5
 $1,735.7
$638.6
 $609.5
Operating expenses:          
Compensation and benefits129.0
 127.9
 371.6
 347.0
121.6
 117.4
Purchased services46.3
 54.5
 146.5
 159.1
47.1
 48.8
Fuel80.1
 67.6
 234.4
 186.0
81.3
 75.4
Mexican fuel excise tax credit(11.1) (15.6) (35.6) (49.6)(9.2) (11.7)
Equipment costs30.9
 32.0
 93.3
 85.9
32.2
 31.2
Depreciation and amortization81.9
 76.9
 241.6
 226.9
83.3
 79.3
Materials and other65.7
 61.4
 186.9
 172.8
63.6
 58.4
Total operating expenses422.8
 404.7
 1,238.7
 1,128.1
419.9
 398.8
Operating income233.8
 199.8
 683.8
 607.6
218.7
 210.7
Equity in net earnings of affiliates2.8
 3.5
 9.7
 10.4
1.0
 4.0
Interest expense(25.2) (25.2) (74.9) (73.2)(25.5) (24.7)
Foreign exchange gain (loss)0.8
 (19.8) 61.8
 (47.3)
Foreign exchange gain27.8
 46.8
Other income (expense), net(0.3) 
 0.7
 (0.5)(0.3) 1.1
Income before income taxes211.9
 158.3
 681.1
 497.0
221.7
 237.9
Income tax expense82.0
 37.3
 269.6
 147.4
76.8
 91.0
Net income129.9
 121.0
 411.5
 349.6
144.9
 146.9
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest0.6
 0.4
 1.2
 1.1
0.4
 0.3
Net income attributable to Kansas City Southern and subsidiaries129.3
 120.6
 410.3
 348.5
144.5
 146.6
Preferred stock dividends0.1
 0.1
 0.2
 0.2
0.1
 0.1
Net income available to common stockholders$129.2
 $120.5
 $410.1
 $348.3
$144.4
 $146.5
          
Earnings per share:          
Basic earnings per share$1.24
 $1.12
 $3.89
 $3.23
$1.41
 $1.38
Diluted earnings per share$1.23
 $1.12
 $3.88
 $3.23
$1.40
 $1.38
          
Average shares outstanding (in thousands):
          
Basic104,324
 107,621
 105,297
 107,800
102,574
 106,111
Potentially dilutive common shares354
 191
 285
 199
402
 215
Diluted104,678
 107,812
 105,582
 107,999
102,976
 106,326
See accompanying notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.


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Kansas City Southern and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

Three Months Ended Nine Months EndedThree Months Ended
September 30, September 30,March 31,
2017 2016 2017 20162018 2017
(In millions)
(Unaudited)
(In millions)
(Unaudited)
Net income$129.9
 $121.0
 $411.5
 $349.6
$144.9
 $146.9
Other comprehensive loss:       
Unrealized loss on interest rate derivative instruments during the period, net of tax of $(0.3) million and $(1.8) million, respectively(0.5) 
 (2.8) 
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax of $(0.1) million, $(0.2) million, $0.7 million and $(0.7) million, respectively(0.2) (0.3) 1.1
 (1.0)
Other comprehensive loss(0.7) (0.3) (1.7) (1.0)
Other comprehensive income:   
Unrealized gain on interest rate derivative instruments during the period, net of tax of $1.6 million4.5
 
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax of $0.5 million for 20171.2
 0.8
Other comprehensive income5.7
 0.8
Comprehensive income129.2
 120.7
 409.8
 348.6
150.6
 147.7
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest0.6
 0.4
 1.2
 1.1
0.4
 0.3
Comprehensive income attributable to Kansas City Southern and subsidiaries$128.6
 $120.3
 $408.6
 $347.5
$150.2
 $147.4
See accompanying notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.


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Kansas City Southern and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Balance Sheets
 
September 30,
2017
 December 31,
2016
March 31,
2018
 December 31,
2017
(In millions, except share and per share amounts)(In millions, except share and per share amounts)
(Unaudited)  (Unaudited)  
ASSETS      
Current assets:      
Cash and cash equivalents$88.4
 $170.6
$47.0
 $134.1
Accounts receivable, net237.2
 191.0
271.2
 237.8
Materials and supplies151.2
 152.6
160.8
 150.8
Other current assets163.7
 133.8
86.9
 157.4
Total current assets640.5
 648.0
565.9
 680.1
Investments51.9
 32.9
46.5
 44.6
Property and equipment (including concession assets), net8,335.6
 8,069.7
8,430.6
 8,403.8
Other assets72.3
 66.9
85.1
 70.2
Total assets$9,100.3
 $8,817.5
$9,128.1
 $9,198.7
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY      
Current liabilities:      
Long-term debt due within one year$40.5
 $25.4
$36.0
 $38.8
Short-term borrowings355.9
 181.3
342.8
 345.1
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities528.4
 537.7
445.0
 587.8
Total current liabilities924.8
 744.4
823.8
 971.7
Long-term debt2,238.4
 2,271.5
2,230.2
 2,235.5
Deferred income taxes1,432.3
 1,289.3
1,012.7
 987.2
Other noncurrent liabilities and deferred credits98.4
 107.8
130.0
 138.9
Total liabilities4,693.9
 4,413.0
4,196.7
 4,333.3
Stockholders’ equity:      
$25 par, 4% noncumulative, preferred stock, 840,000 shares authorized, 649,736 shares issued, 242,170 shares outstanding6.1
 6.1
6.1
 6.1
$.01 par, common stock, 400,000,000 shares authorized; 123,352,185 shares issued; 103,694,613 and 106,606,619 shares outstanding at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively1.0
 1.1
$.01 par, common stock, 400,000,000 shares authorized; 123,352,185 shares issued; 102,600,557 and 103,036,805 shares outstanding at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively1.0
 1.0
Additional paid-in capital930.5
 954.8
945.1
 943.3
Retained earnings3,160.9
 3,134.1
3,670.2
 3,611.4
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(7.9) (6.2)(7.9) (12.9)
Total stockholders’ equity4,090.6
 4,089.9
4,614.5
 4,548.9
Noncontrolling interest315.8
 314.6
316.9
 316.5
Total equity4,406.4
 4,404.5
4,931.4
 4,865.4
Total liabilities and equity$9,100.3
 $8,817.5
$9,128.1
 $9,198.7
See accompanying notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.


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Kansas City Southern and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

Nine Months EndedThree Months Ended
September 30,March 31,
2017 20162018 2017
(In millions)
(Unaudited)
(In millions)
(Unaudited)
Operating activities:      
Net income$411.5
 $349.6
$144.9
 $146.9
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:      
Depreciation and amortization241.6
 226.9
83.3
 79.3
Deferred income taxes146.6
 117.4
23.9
 44.3
Equity in net earnings of affiliates(9.7) (10.4)(1.0) (4.0)
Share-based compensation14.6
 15.2
5.8
 4.8
Distributions from affiliates5.0
 5.0
Settlement of foreign currency derivative instruments(14.4) (58.4)12.1
 (49.5)
(Gain) loss on foreign currency derivative instruments(45.5) 35.8
Gain on foreign currency derivative instruments(16.5) (33.9)
Mexican fuel excise tax credit(35.6) (49.6)(9.2) (11.7)
Changes in working capital items:      
Accounts receivable(46.8) (21.5)(37.2) (16.1)
Materials and supplies1.1
 (6.0)(7.5) (2.6)
Other current assets(24.4) (4.2)(22.1) (5.3)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities109.0
 86.3
(19.2) (9.8)
Other, net(19.3) (2.5)(16.7) (12.8)
Net cash provided by operating activities733.7
 683.6
140.6
 129.6
      
Investing activities:      
Capital expenditures(446.9) (405.1)(110.0) (160.1)
Purchase or replacement of equipment under operating leases(42.6) (26.6)(11.2) 
Property investments in MSLLC(23.7) (31.2)(3.9) (4.2)
Investments in and advances to affiliates(20.3) (0.9)(0.2) (0.2)
Proceeds from disposal of property6.6
 3.6
1.4
 4.7
Other, net(15.1) (5.8)(0.3) (2.6)
Net cash used for investing activities(542.0) (466.0)(124.2) (162.4)
      
Financing activities:      
Proceeds from short-term borrowings9,772.2
 6,499.0
2,609.9
 2,747.8
Repayment of short-term borrowings(9,600.9) (6,579.3)(2,614.0) (2,664.9)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt
 248.7
Repayment of long-term debt(20.2) (20.8)(8.7) (6.7)
Dividends paid(105.1) (107.2)(37.1) (35.2)
Shares repurchased(320.4) (99.8)(54.0) (55.7)
Debt costs
 (2.6)
Proceeds from employee stock plans0.5
 0.9
0.4
 
Net cash used for financing activities(273.9) (61.1)(103.5) (14.7)
Cash and cash equivalents:      
Net increase (decrease) during each period(82.2) 156.5
Net decrease during each period(87.1) (47.5)
At beginning of year170.6
 136.6
134.1
 170.6
At end of period$88.4
 $293.1
$47.0
 $123.1
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Kansas City Southern and Subsidiaries
Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
For purposes of this report, “KCS” or the “Company” may refer to Kansas City Southern or, as the context requires, to one or more subsidiaries of Kansas City Southern.

1. Basis of Presentation
In the opinion of the management of KCS, the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments (consisting of normal and recurring adjustments) necessary to fairly presentreflect a fair statement of the results for interim periods in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”). Pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), certain information and note disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been condensed or omitted. These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20162017. The results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2018, are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year ending December 31, 20172018. Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.
During the first quarter of 2017,2018, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”("ASU") No. 2016-09, Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting. The Company now recognizes forfeitures as they occur rather than estimating a forfeiture rate for the year. Excess tax benefits or deficiencies resulting from the exercise or vesting of awards are included in income tax expense in the reporting period in which they occur. Upon adoption, the Company recognized a cumulative-effect adjustment to equity at the beginning of 2017, as disclosed in Note 10 - Equity.
During the third quarter of 2017, the Company early adopted ASU No. 2017-12, Derivatives and Hedging: Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities. The Company now asserts qualitatively, on a quarterly basis, that the hedging relationship was and continues to be highly effective as long as facts and circumstances related to the hedging relationship have not changed. If facts and circumstances have changed, the Company will perform a quantitative assessment to ensure the hedging relationship is still deemed highly effective. In addition, the ineffective portion of an effective hedge is no longer measured periodically and included in the income statement; rather, the total periodic change in fair value of an effective hedge is included in accumulated other comprehensive income on the balance sheet, until settlement occurs. The adoption of the new guidance had no impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements as there was no ineffectiveness recognized on the Company’s cash flow hedges prior to adoption.

2. New Accounting Pronouncements
In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers,, which requires companies to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration it expects to be entitled in exchangeis also known as Accounting Standard Codification ("ASC") Topic 606, for those goods or services. The new standard will become effective for the Company beginning with the first quarter 2018 and the Company plans to adopt the accounting standardall contracts, using the modified retrospective transition approach.method. Results from reporting periods beginning after January 1, 2018, are presented under ASC Topic 606, while prior period amounts are not adjusted and continue to be reported in accordance with the Company's historical accounting under ASC Topic 605, The modified retrospective transition approach will recognize any changes from the beginning of the year of initial application through retained earnings with no restatement of comparative periods.Revenue RecognitionThe Company has substantially completed a review of the likely impacts of the application of the new standard to its existing portfolio of customer contracts.. Under the new standard, the Company will continuecontinues to recognize freight revenue proportionally as a shipment moves from origin to destination. Furthermore,However, the Company will be required to assessnow assesses variable consideration included in its contracts and makemakes judgments and estimates throughout the applicable periods. Certain additionalperiods to include the variable consideration in the estimated transaction price only to the extent that it is probable of occurring. This estimate is reassessed each reporting period. Additional financial statement disclosure requirementsdisclosures are included in this filing as mandated by the new standard including disclosure of contract assets and contract liabilities as well as a disaggregated view of revenue, which the Company expects to be similar to the current disclosures within the “Results of Operations” for revenues section of Item 2, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.” Based on the Company’s review, thestandard. The adoption of this guidance isdoes not expected to have a significant impact on the Company’sCompany's consolidated financial statements. statements; thus no adjustment was made to the opening balance of equity at January 1, 2018. See Note 3 - Revenue for additional information.
During the first quarter of 2018, the Company early adopted ASU No. 2018-02, Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, which allows for a reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive loss to retained earnings for stranded tax effects resulting from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The Company applied the guidance as of the beginning of the period of adoption and reclassified $0.7 million, due to the change in federal corporate tax rate, from accumulated other comprehensive loss to retained earnings. It is the Company’s policy to release income tax effects from accumulated other comprehensive loss using the portfolio approach.

2. New Accounting Pronouncements
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases, which requires lessees to recognize for all leases a right-to-use asset and a lease obligation in the Consolidated Balance Sheet.consolidated balance sheet. Expenses are recognized in the Consolidated Statementconsolidated statement of Incomeincome in a manner similar to current accounting guidance. Lessees are permitted to make an accounting policy election to not recognize an asset and liability for leases with a term of twelve months or less. Lessor accounting under the new standard is substantially unchanged. Additional qualitative and quantitative disclosures, including significant judgments made by management, will be required. The new standard will become effective for the Company beginning with the first quarter 2019 and requires a modified retrospectivethe Company plans to adopt the accounting standard using the prospective transition approach.approach, which was recently approved by the FASB in March 2018 as an acceptable transition method. The Company has created a cross functional teamcontinues to develop an implementation plan forassess the new standard and is assessing contractual arrangements that may qualify as a lease under the new standard. The Company has selectedstandard and is implementing a lease management system and is progressing towards implementation.accounting system. At December 31, 2016,2017, KCS disclosed approximately $300$282 million of operating leases in the contractual obligationsleases and debt maturities table within Note 11, Long-Term Debt in the Company’s most recent Form 10-K and will evaluate those contracts as well as other existing

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

arrangements to determine if they qualify for lease accounting under the new standard. The Company is continuing to evaluate the impacts the adoption of this accounting guidance will have on the consolidated financial statements.

3. Mexican Fuel Excise Tax CreditRevenue
Fuel purchases madeSignificant Accounting Policy
The Company recognizes freight revenue proportionally as a shipment moves from origin to destination, with the related expense recognized as incurred. The Company uses distance shipped to measure progress and the amount of revenue recognized over time, as the customer simultaneously receives and consumes the benefit. Other revenues, such as switching, storage, and demurrage are recognized as services are performed, or as contractual obligations are fulfilled. Payment for freight and other revenue is received at or shortly after the performance obligation is satisfied.

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Kansas City Southern and Subsidiaries
Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

In determining the appropriate amount of revenue to be recognized as the Company fulfills its obligations under its contracts, the Company performs the following 5 steps: (i) identify the contract with a customer, (ii) identify the performance obligations in Mexicothe contract, (iii) determine the transaction price, (iv) allocate the transaction price based on performance obligations, and (v) recognize revenue as the entity satisfies a performance obligation.
The Company accounts for individual services separately if they are subjectdistinct and if a customer can benefit from them on their own or with other resources that are readily available to an excise tax thatthe customer. The consideration (including any discounts) is allocated between the separate services based on their stand-alone transaction price. The Company provides additional services and ancillary charges as part of the shipment such as origin/destination switch, lift, freight insurance, etc., which are not distinct or are immaterial in the context of the contract; therefore the revenue for these items is recognized with the freight transaction price.
The Company has both fixed and variable consideration contracts. Variable consideration contracts are based on milestone achievements and may be in the form of rebates, discounts or incentives. The Company makes judgments to determine whether the variable consideration should be included in the estimated transaction price at the beginning of fuel.the period to apply a more consistent rate throughout the year based on an analysis of historical experience with the customers. The Company adjusts the estimate on a quarterly basis.
Disaggregation of Revenue
The following table presents revenues disaggregated by the major commodity groups as well as the product types included within the major commodity groups (in millions). The Company believes disaggregation by product type best depicts how cash flows are affected by economic factors. See Note 13 for revenues by geographical area.
 Three Months Ended
 March 31,
 
2018
(ASC 606)
 
2017
(ASC 605)
Chemical & Petroleum   
Chemicals$57.7
 $54.6
Petroleum49.0
 38.8
Plastics33.0
 33.1
Total139.7
 126.5
    
Industrial & Consumer   
Forest Products65.3
 63.5
Metals & Scrap53.8
 54.3
Other27.2
 22.3
Total146.3
 140.1
    
Agriculture & Minerals   
Grain65.2
 66.2
Food Products36.2
 38.3
Ores & Minerals4.9
 4.3
Stone, Clay & Glass7.1
 7.5
Total113.4
 116.3
    
Energy   
Utility Coal29.3
 42.8
Coal & Petroleum Coke10.2
 11.0
Frac Sand11.1
 10.7
Crude Oil10.7
 4.5
Total61.3
 69.0
    
Intermodal90.9
 83.5
    
Automotive59.8
 51.3
    
Total Freight Revenues611.4
 586.7
    
Other Revenue27.2
 22.8
    
Total Revenues$638.6
 $609.5

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Kansas City Southern and Subsidiaries
Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

Major customers
No individual customer makes up greater than 10% of total consolidated revenues.
Contract Balances
The amount of revenue recognized in the first quarter of 2018 from performance obligations partially satisfied in previous periods was $20.0 million. The performance obligations that were unsatisfied or partially satisfied as of March 31, 2018, were $23.1 million, which represents in-transit shipments that are fully satisfied the following month.
A receivable is eligibleany unconditional right to consideration, and is recognized as shipments have been completed and the relating performance obligation has been fully satisfied. At March 31, 2018, and December 31, 2017, the accounts receivable, net balance was $271.2 million and $237.8 million, respectively. Contract assets represent a conditional right to consideration in exchange for goods or services. The Company did not have any contract assets at March 31, 2018, and utilizes an available credit forDecember 31, 2017.
Contract liabilities represent advance consideration received from customers, and are recognized as revenue over time as the excise taxrelating performance obligation is satisfied. The amount of revenue recognized in the first quarter of 2018 that was included in the price of fuel that is purchasedopening contract liability balance was $11.2 million. The Company has recognized contract liabilities within the accounts payable and consumedaccrued liabilities financial statement caption on the balance sheet. These are considered current liabilities as they will be settled in locomotives and certain work equipmentless than 12 months.
The following tables summarize the changes in Mexico. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, the Company recognized an $11.1 million and $35.6 million benefit, respectively, and a $15.6 million and $49.6 million benefit for the same periods contract liabilities (in 2016. The Mexican fuel excise tax credit is realized through the offset of the total annual Mexico income tax liability and income tax withholding payment obligations of Kansas City Southern de Mexico, S.A. de C.V. (“KCSM”), with no carryforward to future periods.millions):
Contract liabilities Three Months Ended March 31,
  
2018
(ASC 606)
 
2017
(ASC 605)
Beginning balance $26.8
 $13.7
Revenue recognized that was included in the contract liability balance at the beginning of the period (11.2) (8.6)
Increases due to cash received, excluding amounts recognized as revenue during the period 4.4
 2.9
Ending balance $20.0
 $8.0

4. Hurricane Harvey
In late August 2017, Hurricane Harvey made landfall on the Texas coast and caused flood damage to the Company’s track infrastructure and significantly disrupted the Company’s rail service. The Company continues to evaluatefiled a claim in the impactfourth quarter of Hurricane Harvey on the business and intends to file a claim2017 under its insurance program for property damage, incremental expenses, and lost profits caused by Hurricane Harvey. Accordingly, duringIn the three months ended September 30,third quarter of 2017, the Company recognized a receivable for probable insurance recovery offsetting the impact of incremental expenses recognized in the quarter. The recognition of remaining probable insurance recoveries in excess of incremental expenses and self-insured retention represents a contingent gain whichthat will be recognized when all contingencies have been resolved, which generally occurs at the time of final settlement or when nonrefundable cash payments are received.

5. Income Taxes
On December 22, 2017, the President of the United States signed into law the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Tax Reform Act”). The legislation significantly changed U.S. tax law by, among other things, lowering corporate income tax rates, implementing a territorial tax system and imposing a repatriation tax on deemed repatriated earnings of foreign subsidiaries. The Tax Reform Act permanently reduced the U.S. corporate income tax rate from a maximum of 35% to a 21% rate, effective January 1, 2018.
While the Tax Reform Act provides for a territorial tax system, beginning in 2018, it includes the global intangible low-taxed income (“GILTI”) provision. The Company elected to account for GILTI tax in the period in which it is incurred. The GILTI provisions require the Company to include in its U.S. income tax return foreign subsidiary earnings in excess of an allowable return on the foreign subsidiary’s tangible assets. The GILTI tax expense is caused by two aspects of U.S. foreign tax credit limitation provisions. First, required allocations of interest expense to the GILTI income effectively renders the expense non-deductible. Secondly, U.S. income tax return income inclusion of the foreign taxes paid on the GILTI income is subject to U.S. tax without any associated foreign tax credit, resulting in incremental U.S. income tax. As a result of the GILTI provisions, the Company’s effective tax rate increased by 3% for the three months ended March 31, 2018.

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On December 22, 2017, the SEC staff issued Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 118 (“SAB 118”) to address the application of U.S. GAAP in situations when a registrant does not have the necessary information available, prepared, or analyzed (including computations) in reasonable detail to complete the accounting for certain income tax effects of the Tax Reform Act. The Company recognized provisional tax impacts related to the deemed repatriated earnings and the revaluation of deferred tax assets and liabilities in its consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2017. The ultimate impact may differ from those provisional amounts, possibly materially, due to, among other things, additional analysis, changes in interpretations and assumptions the Company has made, additional regulatory guidance that may be issued, and actions the Company may take as a result of the Tax Reform Act. Any adjustments made to the provisional amounts under SAB 118 should be recorded as discrete adjustments in the period identified (not to extend beyond the one-year measurement provided in SAB 118). During the three months ended March 31, 2018, the Company did not make any adjustments to its provisional amounts included in its consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2017. The accounting is expected to be completed when the 2017 U.S. corporate income tax return is filed in 2018.
On April 2, 2018, the Internal Revenue Service issued Notice 2018-26 which provides guidance on how to determine, report and pay the repatriation tax on deemed repatriated earnings of foreign subsidiaries provided in the Tax Reform Act and included in the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2017. Notice 2018-26 is not expected to have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

6. Earnings Per Share Data
Basic earnings per common share is computed by dividing net income available to common stockholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per share adjusts basic earnings per common share for the effects of potentially dilutive common shares, if the effect is not anti-dilutive. Potentially dilutive common shares include the dilutive effects of shares issuable under the stock option and performance award plans.
The following table reconciles the basic earnings per share computation to the diluted earnings per share computation (in millions, except share and per share amounts):
Three Months Ended Nine Months EndedThree Months Ended
September 30, September 30,March 31,
2017 2016 2017 20162018 2017
Net income available to common stockholders for purposes of computing basic and diluted earnings per share$129.2
 $120.5
 $410.1
 $348.3
$144.4
 $146.5
Weighted-average number of shares outstanding (in thousands):
          
Basic shares104,324
 107,621
 105,297
 107,800
102,574
 106,111
Effect of dilution354
 191
 285
 199
402
 215
Diluted shares104,678
 107,812
 105,582
 107,999
102,976
 106,326
Earnings per share:          
Basic earnings per share$1.24
 $1.12
 $3.89
 $3.23
$1.41
 $1.38
Diluted earnings per share$1.23
 $1.12
 $3.88
 $3.23
$1.40
 $1.38

Potentially dilutive shares excluded from the calculation (in thousands):
Stock options excluded as their inclusion would be anti-dilutive14
 34
 159
 220
Stock options excluded as their inclusion would be anti-dilutive100
 261


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6.7. Property and Equipment (including Concession Assets)
Property and equipment, including concession assets, and related accumulated depreciation and amortization are summarized below (in millions):
September 30,
2017
 December 31,
2016
March 31,
2018
 December 31,
2017
Land$218.7
 $219.2
$218.6
 $218.6
Concession land rights141.2
 141.2
141.2
 141.2
Road property7,438.5
 7,186.0
7,566.4
 7,557.1
Equipment2,530.9
 2,439.8
2,547.5
 2,534.9
Technology and other209.7
 182.2
233.5
 229.1
Construction in progress388.4
 293.4
232.0
 223.7
Total property10,927.4
 10,461.8
10,939.2
 10,904.6
Accumulated depreciation and amortization2,591.8
 2,392.1
2,508.6
 2,500.8
Property and equipment (including concession assets), net$8,335.6
 $8,069.7
$8,430.6
 $8,403.8
Concession assets, net of accumulated amortization of $667.5$681.3 million and $610.7$638.2 million, totaled $2,177.8$2,227.5 million and $2,131.62,208.1 million at September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and December 31, 20162017, respectively.

7.8. Fair Value Measurements
Assets and liabilities recognized at fair value are required to be classified into a three-level hierarchy. In general, fair values determined by Level 1 inputs utilize quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company has the ability to access. Level 2 inputs include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability. Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs for the asset or liability, and include situations where there is little, if any, market activity for the asset or liability. In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement in its entirety falls has been determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. The Company’s assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value in its entirety requires judgment and considers factors specific to the asset or liability.
The Company’s derivative financial instruments are measured at fair value on a recurring basis and consist of foreign currency forward and option contracts and treasury lock agreements, which are classified as Level 2 valuations. The Company determines the fair value of its derivative financial instrument positions based upon pricing models using inputs observed from actively quoted markets and also takes into consideration the contract terms as well as other inputs, including market currency exchange rates and in the case of option contracts, volatility, the risk-free interest rate and the time to expiration. The fair value of the foreign currency derivative instruments was an asset of $18.8$12.3 million and a liability of $41.1$7.9 million at September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2016,2017, respectively, and the fair value of the forward treasury lock agreements was an asset of $0.5 million and a liability of $4.6$5.6 million at September 30, 2017. There were no outstanding treasury lock agreements atMarch 31, 2018 and December 31, 2016.2017, respectively.
The Company’s short-term financial instruments include cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and short-term borrowings. The carrying value of the short-term financial instruments approximates their fair value.
The fair value of the Company’s debt is estimated using quoted market prices when available. When quoted market prices are not available, fair value is estimated based on current market interest rates for debt with similar maturities and credit quality. The fair value of the Company’s debt was $2,396.0$2,293.3 million and $2,303.8$2,377.8 million at September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2016,2017, respectively. The carrying value was $2,278.9$2,266.2 million and $2,296.9$2,274.3 million at September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2016,2017, respectively. If the Company’s debt were measured at fair value, the fair value measurements of the individual debt instruments would have been classified as either Level 1 or Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.


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8.9. Derivative Instruments
The Company enters into derivative transactions in certain situations based on management’s assessment of current market conditions and perceived risks. Management intends to respond to evolving business and market conditions and in doing so, may enter into such transactions as deemed appropriate.

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Credit Risk. As a result of the use of derivative instruments, the Company is exposed to counterparty credit risk. The Company manages this risk by limiting its counterparties to large financial institutions which meet the Company’s credit rating standards and have an established banking relationship with the Company. As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, the Company did not expect any losses as a result of default of its counterparties.
Interest Rate Derivative Instruments. In May 2017, the Company executed four treasury lock agreements with an aggregate notional value of $275.0 million and a weighted average interest rate of 2.85%. The purpose of the treasury locks is to hedge the U.S. Treasury benchmark interest rate associated with future interest payments related to the anticipated refinancing of the $275.0 million, of KCS 2.35% senior notes due May 15, 2020. The Company has designated the treasury locks as cash flow hedges and recorded unrealized gains and losses in Accumulatedaccumulated other comprehensive income. Upon settlement, the unrealized gain or loss in Accumulatedaccumulated other comprehensive income will be amortized to interest expense over the life of the future underlying debt issuance.
Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments. The Company’s Mexican subsidiaries have net U.S. dollar-denominated monetary liabilities which, for Mexican income tax purposes, are subject to periodic revaluation based on changes in the value of the Mexican peso against the U.S. dollar. This revaluation creates fluctuations in the Company’s Mexican income tax expense and the amount of income taxes paid in Mexico. The Company hedges its exposure to this cash tax risk by entering into foreign currency forward contracts and foreign currency option contracts known as zero-cost collars.
The foreign currency forward contracts involve the Company’s purchase of pesos at an agreed-upon weighted-average exchange rate to each U.S dollar. The zero-cost collars involve the Company’s purchase of a Mexican peso call option and a simultaneous sale of a Mexican peso put option, with equivalent U.S. dollar notional amounts for each option and no net cash premium paid by the Company. The Company does not physically exchange currencies upon maturity or expiration of its forward contracts or zero-cost collars. Instead, the Company settles the maturing/expiring transactions by entering into offsetting transactions, which resultsresult in a physical exchange of only the net gain or loss between the Company and the counterparty.

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Below is a summary of the Company’s 20172018 and 20162017 foreign currency derivative contracts (amounts in millions, except Ps./USD):
Foreign currency forward contracts          
 Contracts to purchase Ps./pay USD Offsetting contracts to sell Ps./receive USD  
 
Notional amount 
 
Notional amount 
 
Weighted-average exchange rate
(in Ps./USD)
 Maturity date 
Notional amount 
 
Notional amount 
 
Weighted-average exchange rate
(in Ps./USD)
 Maturity date Cash received/(paid) on settlement
Contracts executed in 2016 and settled in 2017$340.0
 Ps.6,207.7
 Ps.18.3
 1/17/2017
 $287.0
 Ps.6,207.7
 Ps.21.6
 1/17/2017 $(53.0)
Contracts executed in 2016 and settled in 2016$60.0
 Ps.1,057.3
 Ps.17.6
 4/29/2016
 $60.7
 Ps.1,057.3
 Ps.17.4
 4/29/2016 $0.7
Contracts executed in 2015 and settled in 2016$300.0
 Ps.4,480.4
 Ps.14.9
 1/15/2016
 $251.0
 Ps.4,480.4
 Ps.17.9
 1/15/2016 $(49.0)
                  
Foreign currency zero-cost collar contracts            
 
Notional amount 
 Maturity date 
Weighted-average call rate outstanding options
(in Ps./USD)
 
Weighted-average put rate outstanding options
(in Ps./USD)
 Cash received/(paid) on settlement        
Contracts executed in 2017 and partially settled in 2017$255.0
 1/16/2018
 Ps.21.6
 Ps.24.7
 $7.7 (i)        
Contracts executed in 2017 and settled in 2017$10.0
 1/18/2018
 
 
 $0.4
        
Contracts executed in 2017 and settled in 2017$70.0
 7/27/2017
 
 
 $4.7
        
Contracts executed in 2017 and settled in 2017$195.0
 4/25/2017
 
 
 $25.8
        
Contracts executed in 2015 and settled in 2016$80.0
 1/15/2016
 
 
 $(10.1)        
Foreign currency forward contracts          
 Contracts to purchase Ps./pay USD Offsetting contracts to sell Ps./receive USD  
 
Notional amount 
 
Notional amount 
 
Weighted-average exchange rate
(in Ps./USD)
 Maturity date 
Notional amount 
 
Notional amount 
 
Weighted-average exchange rate
(in Ps./USD)
 Maturity date Cash received/(paid) on settlement
Contracts executed in 2016 and settled in 2017$340.0
 Ps.6,207.7
 Ps.18.3
 1/17/2017
 $287.0
 Ps.6,207.7
 Ps.21.6
 1/17/2017 $(53.0)
                  
Foreign currency zero-cost collar contracts      
 
Notional amount 
 
Weighted-average call rate outstanding options
(in Ps./USD)
 
Weighted-average put rate outstanding options
(in Ps./USD)
 Cash received/(paid) on settlement          
Contracts executed in 2018 and outstanding$255.0
 Ps.19.3
 Ps.22.0
 
          
Contracts executed in 2018 and settled in 2018$85.0
     $2.1
          
Contracts executed in 2017 and settled in 2018$80.0
     $10.0
          
Contracts executed in 2017 and settled in 2017 (i)$450.0
     $42.2
          
(i) During February and Septemberthe first quarter of 2017, the Company settled $115.0 million and $25.0 million, respectively, of the zero-cost collar contracts.contracts, resulting in cash received of $3.5 million.
The Company has not designated any of the foreign currency derivative contracts as hedging instruments for accounting purposes. The Company measures the foreign currency derivative contracts at fair value each period and recognizes any change in fair value in Foreignforeign exchange gain (loss) within the Consolidated Statementsconsolidated statements of Income.income. The cash flows associated with these instruments is classified as an operating activity within the consolidated statements of cash flows.


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The following tables present the fair value of derivative instruments included in the Consolidated Balance Sheets (in millions):
Derivative AssetsDerivative Assets
Balance Sheet Location September 30,
2017
 December 31, 2016Balance Sheet Location March 31,
2018
 December 31, 2017
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:    
Treasury lock agreementsOther assets $0.5
 $
Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments 0.5
 
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:        
Foreign currency zero-cost collar contractsOther current assets $18.8
 $
Other current assets $12.3
 $7.9
Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments 18.8
 
 12.3
 7.9
Total derivative assets $18.8
 $
 $12.8
 $7.9
Derivative LiabilitiesDerivative Liabilities
Balance Sheet Location September 30,
2017
 December 31, 2016Balance Sheet Location March 31,
2018
 December 31, 2017
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:        
Treasury lock agreementsOther noncurrent liabilities and deferred credits $4.6
 $
Other noncurrent liabilities and deferred credits $
 $5.6
Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments 4.6
 
 
 5.6
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:    
Foreign currency forward contractsAccounts payable and accrued liabilities 
 41.1
Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments 
 41.1
Total derivative liabilities $4.6
 $41.1
 $
 $5.6

The following table presents the effects of derivative instruments on the Consolidated Statements of Income and Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (in millions):
Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships  Amount of Gain/(Loss) Recognized in OCI on Derivative  Amount of Gain/(Loss) Recognized in OCI on Derivative
 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Three Months Ended
 September 30, September 30, March 31,
 2017 2016 2017 2016 2018 2017
Treasury lock agreements $(0.8) $
 $(4.6) $
 $6.1
 $
Total $(0.8) $
 $(4.6) $
 $6.1
 $






Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging InstrumentsLocation of Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivative Amount of Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Income on DerivativeLocation of Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivative Amount of Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivative
 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Three Months Ended
 September 30, September 30, March 31,
 2017 2016 2017 2016 2018 2017
Foreign currency zero-cost collar contractsForeign exchange gain $16.5
 $45.8
Foreign currency forward contractsForeign exchange gain (loss) $
 $(16.1) $(11.9) $(31.9)Foreign exchange gain 
 (11.9)
Foreign currency zero-cost collar contractsForeign exchange gain (loss) 3.3
 
 57.4
 (3.9)
Total $3.3
 $(16.1) $45.5
 $(35.8) $16.5
 $33.9

9.10. Short-Term Borrowings
Commercial Paper. The Company’s commercial paper program generally serves as the primary means of short-term funding. As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, KCS had $355.9$342.8 million of commercial paper outstanding, net of $0.1$0.3 million discount, at a weighted-average interest rate of 1.661%2.542%. As of December 31, 2016,2017, KCS had $181.3$345.1 million of commercial paper outstanding, net of $0.1 million discount, at a weighted-average interest rate of 1.290%1.846%.


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10.11. Equity
The following tables summarize the changes in equity (in millions):
 Three Months Ended September 30, 2017 Three Months Ended September 30, 2016
 
Kansas City
Southern
Stockholders’
Equity
 
Noncontrolling
Interest
 
Total
Equity
 
Kansas City
Southern
Stockholders’
Equity
 
Noncontrolling
Interest
 
Total
Equity
Beginning balance$4,192.6
 $315.2
 $4,507.8
 $4,020.6
 $311.1
 $4,331.7
Net income129.3
 0.6
 129.9
 120.6
 0.4
 121.0
Other comprehensive loss(0.7) 
 (0.7) (0.3) 
 (0.3)
Contribution from noncontrolling interest
 
 
 
 2.4
 2.4
Dividends on common stock(37.3) 
 (37.3) (35.5) 
 (35.5)
Dividends on $25 par preferred stock

(0.1) 
 (0.1) (0.1) 
 (0.1)
Share repurchases(200.0) 
 (200.0) (40.6) 
 (40.6)
Options exercised and stock subscribed, net of shares withheld for employee taxes2.7
 
 2.7
 2.9
 
 2.9
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation
 
 
 0.2
 
 0.2
Share-based compensation4.1
 
 4.1
 4.1
 
 4.1
Ending balance$4,090.6
 $315.8
 $4,406.4
 $4,071.9
 $313.9
 $4,385.8

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016Three Months Ended March 31, 2018 Three Months Ended March 31, 2017
Kansas City
Southern
Stockholders’
Equity
 
Noncontrolling
Interest
 
Total
Equity
 
Kansas City
Southern
Stockholders’
Equity
 
Noncontrolling
Interest
 
Total
Equity
Kansas City
Southern
Stockholders’
Equity
 
Noncontrolling
Interest
 
Total
Equity
 
Kansas City
Southern
Stockholders’
Equity
 
Noncontrolling
Interest
 
Total
Equity
Beginning balance$4,089.9
 $314.6
 $4,404.5
 $3,914.3
 $310.4
 $4,224.7
$4,548.9
 $316.5
 $4,865.4
 $4,089.9
 $314.6
 $4,404.5
Cumulative-effect adjustment (i)2.5
 
 2.5
 
 
 

 
 
 2.5
 
 2.5
Net income410.3
 1.2
 411.5
 348.5
 1.1
 349.6
144.5
 0.4
 144.9
 146.6
 0.3
 146.9
Other comprehensive loss(1.7) 
 (1.7) (1.0) 
 (1.0)
Contribution from noncontrolling interest
 
 
 
 2.4
 2.4
Other comprehensive income5.7
 
 5.7
 0.8
 
 0.8
Dividends on common stock(107.2) 
 (107.2) (106.7) 
 (106.7)(36.9) 
 (36.9) (35.0) 
 (35.0)
Dividends on $25 par preferred stock(0.2) 
 (0.2) (0.2) 
 (0.2)(0.1) 
 (0.1) (0.1) 
 (0.1)
Share repurchases(320.4) 
 (320.4) (99.8) 
 (99.8)(54.0) 
 (54.0) (55.7) 
 (55.7)
Options exercised and stock subscribed, net of shares withheld for employee taxes2.8
 
 2.8
 1.8
 
 1.8
0.6
 
 0.6
 0.2
 
 0.2
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation
 
 
 (0.2) 
 (0.2)
Share-based compensation14.6
 
 14.6
 15.2
 
 15.2
5.8
 
 5.8
 4.8
 
 4.8
Ending balance$4,090.6
 $315.8
 $4,406.4
 $4,071.9
 $313.9
 $4,385.8
Ending balance (ii)$4,614.5
 $316.9
 $4,931.4
 $4,154.0
 $314.9
 $4,468.9
(i)
The Company recognized a $2.5 million net cumulative-effect adjustment to equity as of January 1, 2017, due to the adoption of ASU 2016-09, Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting. For additional discussion, see Note 1 - Basis of Presentation.



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Notesinto retained earnings during the first quarter of 2018, due to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

the adoption of ASU No. 2018-02,
Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income. For additional discussion, see Note 1 - Basis of Presentation.
Share Repurchase ProgramsProgram
During the second quarter of 2017, the Company concluded a $500.0 million share repurchase program that was announced in May 2015 (the “2015 Program”). In August 2017, the Company announced a new share repurchase program authorizing the Company to repurchase up to $800.0 million of its outstanding shares of common stock through June 30, 2020 (the “2017 Program”). Share repurchases under the 2017 Program may be made in the open market, through privately negotiated transactions, or through an accelerated share repurchase (“ASR”) program limited to $200.0 million.
Under The Company entered into and settled an ASR agreement,program for the Company pays a specifiedfull ASR amount to a financial institution and receivesauthorized under the 2017 Program during the second half of 2017.
During the three months ended March 31, 2018, KCS repurchased 500,033 shares of common stock for $54.0 million at an initial deliveryaverage price of shares. Upon settlement$108.00 per share. Since inception of the ASR agreement, typically the financial institution delivers additional2017 Program, KCS has repurchased 2,919,502 shares with the final aggregate number of shares delivered determined with reference to the volume weighted-average price per share of the Company’s common stock over the termfor $309.2 million at an average price of the ASR agreement, less a negotiated discount.$105.91 per share. The transactions are accounted for as equity transactions with any excess of repurchase price over par value is allocated between additional paid-in capital and retained earnings. At the time the shares are received, there is an immediate reduction in the weighted-average number of shares outstanding for purposes of the basic and diluted earnings per share computation.
During the third quarter of 2017, the Company entered into two ASR agreements. The terms of the ASR agreements, structured as outlined above, were as follows:
Third Party Institution Agreement Date Settlement Date 
Total Amount of Agreement (in millions)
 Initial Shares Delivered 
Fair Market Value of Initial Shares
(in millions)
 Additional Shares Delivered 
Fair Market Value of Additional Shares
(in millions)
 Total Shares Delivered Weighted-Average Price Per Share
ASR Agreement #1 August 2017 August 2017 $100.0
 799,398
 $85.0
 151,481
 $15.0
 950,879
 $105.17
ASR Agreement #2 August 2017 October 2017 $100.0
 799,398
 $85.0
 151,492
 $15.0 (i) 950,890
 $105.16
Total     $200.0
 1,598,796
 $170.0
 302,973
 $30.0
 1,901,769
 $105.17
(i)The remaining $15.0 million as of September 30, 2017 was recorded as a forward contract indexed to the Company’s own common stock and included in capital surplus within Additional paid-in capital in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet, and was subsequently settled in October 2017.
Following settlement of the ASR program in October 2017, the Company’s 2017 repurchases of common stock, which includes shares repurchased through the 2015 Program and the 2017 Program, totaled 3,241,978 shares of common stock at an average price of $98.83 per share and a total cost of $320.4 million.
Cash Dividends on Common Stock
On August 15, 2017,January 23, 2018, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.360$0.36 per share payable on OctoberApril 4, 2017,2018, to common stockholders of record as of September 11, 2017.March 12, 2018. The aggregate amount of the dividendsdividend declared for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 was $37.3 million and $107.2 million, respectively.$36.9 million.
The following table presents the amount of cash dividends declared per common share by the Company’s Board of Directors:
 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
 September 30, September 30,
 2017 2016 2017 2016
Cash dividends declared per common share$0.360
 $0.330
 $1.020
 $0.990
 Three Months Ended
 March 31,
 2018 2017
Cash dividends declared per common share$0.36
 $0.33

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12. Commitments and Contingencies
Concession Duty. Under KCSM’s 50-yearKansas City Southern de México, S.A. de C.V. (“KCSM”)’s 50-year railroad concession from the Mexican government (the “Concession”), which wouldcould expire in 2047 unless extended, KCSM pays annual concession duty expense of 1.25% of gross revenues. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2018, the concession duty expense, which is recorded within Materialsmaterials and other in operating expenses, was $4.2$4.1 million, and $12.7 million, respectively, compared to $3.9 million and $11.2$4.2 million for the same periodsperiod in 2016.2017.

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Litigation. The Company is a party to various legal proceedings and administrative actions, all of which except as set forth below, are of an ordinary, routine nature and incidental to its operations. Included in these proceedings are various tort claims brought by current and former employees for job-related injuries and by third parties for injuries related to railroad operations. KCS aggressively defends these matters and has established liability provisions, which management believes are adequate to cover expected costs. Although it is not possible to predict with certainty the outcome of any legal proceeding, in the opinion of management, other than those proceedings described in detail below, such proceedings and actions should not, individually, or in the aggregate, have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
Environmental Liabilities. The Company’s U.S. operations are subject to extensive federal, state and local environmental laws and regulations. The major U.S. environmental laws to which the Company is subject include, among others, the federalFederal Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (“CERCLA,” also known as the Superfund law), the Toxic Substances Control Act, the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, and the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act. CERCLA can impose joint and several liabilities for cleanup and investigation costs, without regard to fault or legality of the original conduct, on current and predecessor owners and operators of a site, as well as those who generate, or arrange for the disposal of, hazardous substances. The Company does not believe that compliance with the requirements imposed by the environmental lawslegislation will impair its competitive capability or result in any material additional capital expenditures, operating or maintenance costs. The Company is, however, subject to environmental remediation costs as described in the following paragraphs.
The Company’s Mexico operations are subject to Mexican federal and state laws and regulations relating to the protection of the environment through the establishment of standards for water discharge, water supply, emissions, noise pollution, hazardous substances and transportation and handling of hazardous and solid waste. The Mexican government may bring administrative and criminal proceedings, impose economic sanctions against companies that violate environmental laws, and temporarily or even permanently close non-complying facilities.
The risk of incurring environmental liability is inherent in the railroad industry. As part of serving the petroleum and chemicals industry, the Company transports hazardous materials and has a professional team available to respond to and handle environmental issues that might occur in the transport of such materials.
The Company performs ongoing reviews and evaluations of the various environmental programs and issues within the Company’s operations, and, as necessary, takes actions intended to limit the Company’s exposure to potential liability. Although these costs cannot be predicted with certainty, management believes that the ultimate outcome of identified matters will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
Personal Injury. The Company’s personal injury liability is based on semi-annual actuarial studies performed on an undiscounted basis by an independent third party actuarial firm and reviewed by management. This liability is based on personal injury claims filed and an estimate of claims incurred but not yet reported. Actual results may vary from estimates due to the number, type and severity of the injury, costs of medical treatments and uncertainties in litigation. Adjustments to the liability are reflected within operating expenses in the period in which changes to estimates are known. Personal injury claims in excess of self-insurance levels are insured up to certain coverage amounts, depending on the type of claim and year of occurrence. The personal injury liability as of September 30, 2017March 31, 2018, was based on an updated actuarial study of personal injury claims through May 31,November 30, 2017, and review of the last four months’ experience. Although these estimates cannot be predicted with certainty, management believes that the ultimate outcome will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
The personal injury liability activity was as follows (in millions):
 Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2017 2016
Balance at beginning of year$23.8
 $23.9
Accruals3.6
 3.6
Change in estimate(2.0) (0.6)
Payments(4.0) (2.3)
Balance at end of period$21.4
 $24.6
Tax Contingencies. Tax returns filed in the U.S. for periods after 2013 and in Mexico for periods after 2011 remain open to examination by the taxing authorities. During the first quarter of 2018, the Company received notification that the Internal Revenue Service intends to audit the 2016 U.S. federal tax return. The Company received audit assessments from the Servicio de Administración Tributaria (the “SAT”), the Mexican equivalent of the IRS, completed the examination of the KCSM 2011 Mexico tax return during the quarter without adjustment. An SAT examination was

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completed during the second quarter without adjustment for the KCSM Servicios, S.A. de C.V. (“KCSM Servicios”) 2013 Mexico tax return. The Company received audit assessments from the SAT during the first quarter of 2017, for the KCSM 2009 and 2010 Mexico tax returns. The Company commenced administrative actions with the SAT, and if theseduring February 2018, the audit assessments are notwere nullified by the matters will be litigated.SAT. The SAT may issue new assessments within four months following the nullification. The Company believes that it has strong legal arguments in its favorcannot predict if the SAT will issue new audit assessments for the KCSM 2009 and it is more likely than not that2010 Mexico tax returns or the Company will prevail inbasis of any challengenew assessments.

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A tax benefit of $3.7 million was recognized in the third quarter of 2017 relating to a previous uncertain tax position as a result of a lapse of the statute of limitations.
The Company litigated a Value Added Tax (“VAT”) audit assessment from the SAT for KCSM for the year ended December 31, 2005. In November 2016, KCSM was notified of a resolution by the Mexican tax court annulling this assessment. The SAT appealed this resolution to the Mexican circuit court. In September 2017, KCSM was notified of a resolution by the circuit court which ordered the tax court to consider an argument made by KCSM in the original tax court proceeding that was not addressed in the tax court’s November 2016 resolution and which, if successful, would precluderesolution. In October 2017, the tax court ruled that the arguments made by KCSM asserting that the SAT from issuing a new 2005 VATunduly extended the audit assessment.process were not valid, and also annulled the assessment consistent with the tax court’s earlier November 2016 ruling. In December 2017, KCSM and the SAT filed an appeal with the Federal Courts of Appeals. The Company believes it is probable that the tax court will continue to annul the 2005 VAT assessment. Further, the Company believes it is more likely than not that the SAT will ultimately be precluded from issuing a new 2005 VAT audit assessment. In the unexpected event that the SAT is provided the opportunity to issue a new 2005 VAT audit assessment, the Company cannot predict if the SAT would issue a new assessment or the basis of any new assessment. Accordingly, the Company is not able to estimate any related potential exposure.
KCSM has not historically assessed VAT on international import transportation services provided to its customers based on a written ruling that KCSM obtained from the SAT in 2008 stating that such services were not subject to VAT (the “2008 Ruling”). Notwithstanding the 2008 Ruling, in December 2013, the SAT unofficially informed KCSM of an intended implementation of new criteria effective as of January 1, 2014, pursuant to which VAT would be assessed on all international import transportation services on the portion of the services provided within Mexico. Additionally, in November 2013, the SAT filed an action to nullify the 2008 Ruling, potentially exposing the application of the new criteria to open tax years. In February 2014, KCSM filed an action opposing the SAT’s nullification action. In December 2016, KCSM was notified of a resolution issued by the Mexican tax court confirming the 2008 Ruling. The SAT has appealed this resolutionresolution. In October 2017, the circuit court resolved to not render a decision on the case but rather to send the SAT’s appeal to the Supreme Court. In February 2018, the Supreme Court decided not to hear the case and remanded the matter is currently under review bySAT’s appeal back to the Mexican circuit court.court for a decision. The Company believes it is more likely than not that it will continue to prevail in this matter. Further, as of the date of this filing, the SAT has not implemented any new criteria regarding this assessment of VAT on international import transportation services. The Company believes it is probable that any unexpected nullification of the 2008 Ruling and the implementation of any new VAT criteria would be applied on a prospective basis, in which case, due to the pass-through nature of VAT, KCSM would begin to assess its customers for VAT on international import transportation services, resulting in no material impact to the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
Contractual Agreements. In the normal course of business, the Company enters into various contractual agreements related to commercial arrangements and the use of other railroads’ or governmental entities’ infrastructure needed for the operations of the business. The Company is involved or may become involved in certain disputes involving transportation rates, product loss or damage, charges, and interpretations related to these agreements. While the outcome of these matters cannot be predicted with certainty, the Company believes that, when resolved, these disputes will not have a material effect on its consolidated financial statements.
Credit Risk. The Company continually monitors risks related to economic changes and certain customer receivables concentrations. Significant changes in customer concentration or payment terms, deterioration of customer creditworthiness, bankruptcy, insolvency or liquidation of a customer, or further weakening in economic trends could have a significant impact on the collectability of the Company’s receivables and its operating results. If the financial condition of the Company’s customers were to deteriorate and result in an impairment of their ability to make payments, additional allowances may be required. The Company has recorded provisions for uncollectability based on its best estimate at September 30, 2017.March 31, 2018.
Panama Canal Railway Company (“PCRC”) Guarantees and Indemnities. At September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, the Company had issued and outstanding $5.5 million under a standby letter of credit to fulfill its obligation to fund fifty percent of the debt service reserve and liquidity reserve established by PCRC in connection with the issuance of the 7.0% Senior Secured Notes due November 1, 2026 (the “PCRC Notes”). Additionally, KCS has pledged its shares of PCRC as security for the PCRC Notes.
Mexican Antitrust Review. Pursuant to the Mexican Antitrust Law and the Regulatory Railroad Service Law, on September 12, 2016, the Mexican government’s antitrust commission (Comisión Federal de Competencia Económica or “COFECE”), announced that it would review competitive conditions in the Mexican railroad industry, with respect to the existence of effective competition in the provision of interconnection services, trackage rights, switching rights and interline services used to render public freight transport in

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Mexico. The COFECE review includes the entire freight rail transportation market in Mexico and is not targeted to any single rail carrier.
On March 15, 2017, the COFECE published an executive summary of its preliminary report in the Diario Oficial de la Federación. The COFECE’s preliminary report concluded that there was a lack of effective competition in the market for trackage rights (“Relevant Market”) throughout the entire networks of KCSM, Ferrocarril Mexicano, S.A. de C.V., Ferrosur, S.A. de C.V., and Ferrocarril y Terminal del Valle de Mexico, S.A. de C.V.
The Company disagrees with the COFECE’s reasoning and preliminary conclusions, and responded on April 20, 2017 with evidence and arguments to support the Company’s position, as provided in the Mexican antitrust law. The Company’s response argues that the investigation which supports the conclusions in the preliminary report was conducted contrary to the rule of law, the rules of procedure, and relied upon faulty economic analysis.
On April 27, 2017, the COFECE initiated the incidental procedure to analyze the recusal of two of its commissioners from ongoing proceedings (“Motion to Recuse”). On June 6, 2017, KCSM presented arguments in connection with the Motion to Recuse. On July 7, 2017, KCSM was served with rulings dated June 22, 2017 and June 2, 2017, regarding the Motion to Recuse. Consequently, the two commissioners excluded themselves from further participation in the investigation.
The COFECE has an additional term of up to 110 business days after the decision of the Motion to Recuse to issue a final report in connection with effective competition conditions in the Relevant Market. It is expected a final ruling will be issued around January 2018. It is too early to determine what, if any, impact this review may have on Mexican rail operations in the future. If the COFECE’s final report determines there is a lack of effective competition, the COFECE could request the new Mexican Agencia Reguladora del Transporte Ferroviario (“Regulatory Agency of Rail Transportation” or “ARTF”), which has primary regulatory jurisdiction over the Company’s Mexican operations, to conduct proceedings to determine whether to establish new limited mandatory trackage rights and/or rate regulation under the Amendments to the Mexican Regulatory Railroad Service Law.
U.S. Surface Transportation Board. On July 27, 2016, the Surface Transportation Board issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in Ex Parte 711 (Sub-No.1) Reciprocal Switching, proposing rules related to reciprocal switching. Initial comments on the proposed rule were due by October 26, 2016, and replies to the initial comments were due by January 13, 2017. On December 27, 2016, the agency suspended the procedural deadline following submission of reply comments, pending anticipated changes in the agency’s membership. Until the rule has been finalized, KCS cannot determine what effect, if any, the rule will have on its business.

12.13. Geographic Information
The Company strategically manages its rail operations as one reportable business segment over a single coordinated rail network that extends from the Midwestmidwest and Southeastsoutheast portions of the United States south into Mexico and connects with other Class I railroads. Financial information reported at this level, such as revenues, operating income and cash flows from operations, is used by corporate management, including the Company’s chief operating decision-maker, in evaluating overall financial and operational performance, market strategies, as well as the decisions to allocate capital resources. The Company’s chief operating decision-maker is the chief executive officer.
The following tables provide information by geographic area (in millions):
Three Months Ended Nine Months EndedThree Months Ended
September 30, September 30,March 31,
Revenues2017 2016 2017 20162018 2017
U.S.$345.9
 $317.4
 $1,011.5
 $896.4
$335.2
 $321.2
Mexico310.7
 287.1
 911.0
 839.3
303.4
 288.3
Total revenues$656.6
 $604.5
 $1,922.5
 $1,735.7
$638.6
 $609.5
          
Property and equipment (including concession assets), net    September 30,
2017
 December 31,
2016
March 31,
2018
 December 31,
2017
U.S.    $5,185.9
 $4,960.6
$5,249.4
 $5,227.3
Mexico    3,149.7
 3,109.1
3,181.2
 3,176.5
Total property and equipment (including concession assets), net    $8,335.6
 $8,069.7
$8,430.6
 $8,403.8

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13.14. Condensed Consolidating Financial Information
Pursuant to Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”)SEC Regulation S-X Rule 3-10 “Financial statements of guarantors and issuers of guaranteed securities registered or being registered”,registered,” the Company is required to provide condensed consolidating financial information for issuers of certain of its senior notes that are guaranteed.
As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, KCS had outstanding $2,093.5 million senior notes due through 2045. The senior notes are unsecured obligations of KCS, and are also jointly and severally and fully and unconditionally guaranteed on an unsecured senior basis by The Kansas City Southern Railway Company (“KCSR”) and certain wholly-owned domestic subsidiaries of KCS. As a result, the Company is providing the following condensed consolidating financial information (in millions).
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Comprehensive Income - KCS Notes
 Three Months Ended March 31, 2018
 Parent 
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Consolidating
Adjustments
 
Consolidated
KCS
Revenues$
 $306.2
 $336.8
 $(4.4) $638.6
Operating expenses1.2
 229.5
 193.6
 (4.4) 419.9
Operating income (loss)(1.2) 76.7
 143.2
 
 218.7
Equity in net earnings of affiliates154.7
 1.2
 0.6
 (155.5) 1.0
Interest expense(21.3) (17.3) (6.9) 20.0
 (25.5)
Foreign exchange gain
 
 27.8
 
 27.8
Other income (expense), net19.6
 (0.3) 0.5
 (20.1) (0.3)
Income before income taxes151.8
 60.3
 165.2
 (155.6) 221.7
Income tax expense7.3
 12.8
 56.7
 
 76.8
Net income144.5
 47.5
 108.5
 (155.6) 144.9
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest
 
 0.4
 
 0.4
Net income attributable to Kansas City Southern and subsidiaries144.5
 47.5
 108.1
 (155.6) 144.5
Other comprehensive income5.7
 
 1.2
 (1.2) 5.7
Comprehensive income attributable to Kansas City Southern and subsidiaries$150.2
 $47.5
 $109.3
 $(156.8) $150.2
 Three Months Ended September 30, 2017
 Parent 
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Consolidating
Adjustments
 
Consolidated
KCS
Revenues$
 $316.1
 $344.9
 $(4.4) $656.6
Operating expenses0.8
 221.6
 204.8
 (4.4) 422.8
Operating income (loss)(0.8) 94.5
 140.1
 
 233.8
Equity in net earnings of affiliates130.2
 2.5
 2.2
 (132.1) 2.8
Interest expense(20.3) (17.7) (8.8) 21.6
 (25.2)
Foreign exchange gain
 
 0.8
 
 0.8
Other income (expense), net20.8
 (0.3) 0.7
 (21.5) (0.3)
Income before income taxes129.9
 79.0
 135.0
 (132.0) 211.9
Income tax expense0.6
 26.4
 55.0
 
 82.0
Net income129.3
 52.6
 80.0
 (132.0) 129.9
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest
 0.6
 
 
 0.6
Net income attributable to Kansas City Southern and subsidiaries129.3
 52.0
 80.0
 (132.0) 129.3
Other comprehensive loss(0.7) 
 (0.3) 0.3
 (0.7)
Comprehensive income attributable to Kansas City Southern and subsidiaries$128.6
 $52.0
 $79.7
 $(131.7) $128.6













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Condensed Consolidating Statements of Comprehensive Income - KCS Notes—(Continued)
Three Months Ended September 30, 2016Three Months Ended March 31, 2017
Parent 
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Consolidating
Adjustments
 
Consolidated
KCS
Parent 
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Consolidating
Adjustments
 
Consolidated
KCS
Revenues$
 $289.9
 $319.0
 $(4.4) $604.5
$
 $295.2
 $318.6
 $(4.3) $609.5
Operating expenses0.9
 214.7
 193.5
 (4.4) 404.7
1.1
 217.5
 184.5
 (4.3) 398.8
Operating income (loss)(0.9) 75.2
 125.5
 
 199.8
(1.1) 77.7
 134.1
 
 210.7
Equity in net earnings of affiliates119.1
 1.7
 3.0
 (120.3) 3.5
146.1
 1.0
 3.5
 (146.6) 4.0
Interest expense(21.7) (20.6) (16.7) 33.8
 (25.2)(20.6) (18.7) (9.1) 23.7
 (24.7)
Foreign exchange loss
 
 (19.8) 
 (19.8)
Other income (expense), net26.3
 (0.1) 7.1
 (33.3) 
Foreign exchange gain
 
 46.8
 
 46.8
Other income, net23.6
 1.1
 0.5
 (24.1) 1.1
Income before income taxes122.8
 56.2
 99.1
 (119.8) 158.3
148.0
 61.1
 175.8
 (147.0) 237.9
Income tax expense2.2
 19.9
 15.2
 
 37.3
1.3
 23.6
 66.1
 
 91.0
Net income120.6
 36.3
 83.9
 (119.8) 121.0
146.7
 37.5
 109.7
 (147.0) 146.9
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest
 0.4
 
 
 0.4

 
 0.3
 
 0.3
Net income attributable to Kansas City Southern and subsidiaries120.6
 35.9
 83.9
 (119.8) 120.6
146.7
 37.5
 109.4
 (147.0) 146.6
Other comprehensive loss(0.3) 
 (0.4) 0.4
 (0.3)
Other comprehensive income0.8
 
 1.3
 (1.3) 0.8
Comprehensive income attributable to Kansas City Southern and subsidiaries$120.3
 $35.9
 $83.5
 $(119.4) $120.3
$147.5
 $37.5
 $110.7
 $(148.3) $147.4

Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets - KCS Notes
 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017
 Parent 
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Consolidating
Adjustments
 
Consolidated
KCS
Revenues$
 $924.4
 $1,011.2
 $(13.1) $1,922.5
Operating expenses4.9
 661.4
 585.5
 (13.1) 1,238.7
Operating income (loss)(4.9) 263.0
 425.7
 
 683.8
Equity in net earnings of affiliates410.8
 5.3
 8.2
 (414.6) 9.7
Interest expense(61.0) (54.6) (27.1) 67.8
 (74.9)
Foreign exchange gain
 
 61.8
 
 61.8
Other income, net66.7
 0.5
 1.3
 (67.8) 0.7
Income before income taxes411.6
 214.2
 469.9
 (414.6) 681.1
Income tax expense1.3
 78.1
 190.2
 
 269.6
Net income410.3
 136.1
 279.7
 (414.6) 411.5
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest
 1.2
 
 
 1.2
Net income attributable to Kansas City Southern and subsidiaries410.3
 134.9
 279.7
 (414.6) 410.3
Other comprehensive income (loss)(1.7) 
 1.8
 (1.8) (1.7)
Comprehensive income attributable to Kansas City Southern and subsidiaries$408.6
 $134.9
 $281.5
 $(416.4) $408.6
 March 31, 2018
 Parent 
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Consolidating
Adjustments
 
Consolidated
KCS
Assets:         
Current assets$259.3
 $216.1
 $489.0
 $(398.5) $565.9
Investments
 3.8
 42.7
 
 46.5
Investments in consolidated subsidiaries4,604.3
 185.3
 
 (4,789.6) 
Property and equipment (including concession assets), net
 4,464.6
 3,971.8
 (5.8) 8,430.6
Other assets2,232.6
 57.4
 256.5
 (2,461.4) 85.1
Total assets$7,096.2
 $4,927.2
 $4,760.0
 $(7,655.3) $9,128.1
Liabilities and equity:         
Current liabilities$404.1
 $559.7
 $260.1
 $(400.1) $823.8
Long-term debt2,067.4
 1,588.8
 1,035.4
 (2,461.4) 2,230.2
Deferred income taxes2.1
 829.1
 182.9
 (1.4) 1,012.7
Other liabilities8.1
 69.2
 52.7
 
 130.0
Stockholders’ equity4,614.5
 1,880.4
 2,912.0
 (4,792.4) 4,614.5
Noncontrolling interest
 
 316.9
 
 316.9
Total liabilities and equity$7,096.2
 $4,927.2
 $4,760.0
 $(7,655.3) $9,128.1


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 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016
 Parent 
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Consolidating
Adjustments
 
Consolidated
KCS
Revenues$
 $817.5
 $931.6
 $(13.4) $1,735.7
Operating expenses3.7
 585.1
 552.7
 (13.4) 1,128.1
Operating income (loss)(3.7) 232.4
 378.9
 
 607.6
Equity in net earnings of affiliates336.3
 4.7
 9.0
 (339.6) 10.4
Interest expense(61.1) (63.2) (46.6) 97.7
 (73.2)
Foreign exchange loss
 
 (47.3) 
 (47.3)
Other income, net79.1
 
 16.9
 (96.5) (0.5)
Income before income taxes350.6
 173.9
 310.9
 (338.4) 497.0
Income tax expense2.1
 65.9
 79.4
 
 147.4
Net income348.5
 108.0
 231.5
 (338.4) 349.6
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest
 1.1
 
 
 1.1
Net income attributable to Kansas City Southern and subsidiaries348.5
 106.9
 231.5
 (338.4) 348.5
Other comprehensive loss(1.0) 
 (1.7) 1.7
 (1.0)
Comprehensive income attributable to Kansas City Southern and subsidiaries$347.5
 $106.9
 $229.8
 $(336.7) $347.5

Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets - KCS NotesNotes—(Continued)
September 30, 2017December 31, 2017
Parent 
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Consolidating
Adjustments
 
Consolidated
KCS
Parent 
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Consolidating
Adjustments
 
Consolidated
KCS
Assets:                  
Current assets$29.3
 $250.2
 $398.7
 $(37.7) $640.5
$292.0
 $222.9
 $475.5
 $(310.3) $680.1
Investments
 3.9
 48.0
 
 51.9

 3.9
 40.7
 
 44.6
Investments in consolidated subsidiaries3,906.9
 498.1
 
 (4,405.0) 
4,462.4
 184.2
 
 (4,646.6) 
Property and equipment (including concession assets), net
 4,414.1
 3,924.1
 (2.6) 8,335.6

 4,454.8
 3,954.9
 (5.9) 8,403.8
Other assets2,525.2
 48.7
 252.7
 (2,754.3) 72.3
2,159.6
 46.8
 252.5
 (2,388.7) 70.2
Total assets$6,461.4
 $5,215.0
 $4,623.5
 $(7,199.6) $9,100.3
$6,914.0
 $4,912.6
 $4,723.6
 $(7,351.5) $9,198.7
Liabilities and equity:                  
Current liabilities$257.2
 $475.4
 $231.4
 $(39.2) $924.8
$277.9
 $673.6
 $332.0
 $(311.8) $971.7
Long-term debt2,066.2
 1,883.7
 1,042.8
 (2,754.3) 2,238.4
2,066.8
 1,517.2
 1,040.3
 (2,388.8) 2,235.5
Deferred income taxes27.0
 1,149.2
 256.9
 (0.8) 1,432.3
(7.1) 818.8
 177.0
 (1.5) 987.2
Other liabilities9.0
 72.7
 16.7
 
 98.4
13.5
 70.3
 55.1
 
 138.9
Stockholders’ equity4,102.0
 1,318.2
 3,075.7
 (4,405.3) 4,090.6
4,562.9
 1,832.7
 2,802.7
 (4,649.4) 4,548.9
Noncontrolling interest
 315.8
 
 
 315.8

 
 316.5
 
 316.5
Total liabilities and equity$6,461.4
 $5,215.0
 $4,623.5
 $(7,199.6) $9,100.3
$6,914.0
 $4,912.6
 $4,723.6
 $(7,351.5) $9,198.7


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Kansas City Southern and Subsidiaries
Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

Condensed Consolidating Balance SheetsStatements of Cash Flows - KCS Notes—(Continued)Notes
 December 31, 2016
 Parent 
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Consolidating
Adjustments
 
Consolidated
KCS
Assets:         
Current assets$18.3
 $275.4
 $389.6
 $(35.3) $648.0
Investments
 3.9
 29.0
 
 32.9
Investments in consolidated subsidiaries3,497.7
 493.7
 
 (3,991.4) 
Property and equipment (including concession assets), net
 4,203.6
 3,868.8
 (2.7) 8,069.7
Other assets2,767.9
 43.0
 252.6
 (2,996.6) 66.9
Total assets$6,283.9
 $5,019.6
 $4,540.0
 $(7,026.0) $8,817.5
Liabilities and equity:         
Current liabilities$87.3
 $432.8
 $261.0
 $(36.7) $744.4
Long-term debt2,064.3
 1,928.9
 1,274.9
 (2,996.6) 2,271.5
Deferred income taxes26.9
 1,075.3
 188.0
 (0.9) 1,289.3
Other liabilities4.0
 86.3
 17.5
 
 107.8
Stockholders’ equity4,101.4
 1,181.7
 2,798.6
 (3,991.8) 4,089.9
Noncontrolling interest
 314.6
 
 
 314.6
Total liabilities and equity$6,283.9
 $5,019.6
 $4,540.0
 $(7,026.0) $8,817.5

 Three Months Ended March 31, 2018
 Parent 
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Consolidating
Adjustments
 
Consolidated
KCS
Operating activities:         
Net cash provided$3.2
 $22.6
 $114.8
 $
 $140.6
Investing activities:         
Capital expenditures
 (49.4) (60.6) 
 (110.0)
Purchase or replacement of equipment under operating leases
 (11.2) 
 
 (11.2)
Property investments in MSLLC
 
 (3.9) 
 (3.9)
Investments in and advances to affiliates(0.2) (0.2) (0.2) 0.4
 (0.2)
Proceeds from repayment of loans to affiliates2,576.9
 
 
 (2,576.9) 
Loans to affiliates(2,609.9) 
 (125.0) 2,734.9
 
Proceeds from disposal of property
 0.3
 1.1
 
 1.4
Other investing activities
 0.2
 (0.5) 
 (0.3)
Net cash used(33.2) (60.3) (189.1) 158.4
 (124.2)
Financing activities:         
Proceeds from short-term borrowings2,609.9
 
 
 
 2,609.9
Repayment of short-term borrowings(2,614.0) 
 
 
 (2,614.0)
Repayment of long-term debt
 (1.0) (7.7) 
 (8.7)
Dividends paid(37.1) 
 
 
 (37.1)
Shares repurchased(54.0) 
 
 
 (54.0)
Proceeds from loans from affiliates125.0
 2,609.9
 
 (2,734.9) 
Repayment of loans from affiliates
 (2,576.9) 
 2,576.9
 
Contribution from affiliates
 0.2
 0.2
 (0.4) 
Other financing activities0.4
 
 
 
 0.4
Net cash provided (used)30.2
 32.2
 (7.5) (158.4) (103.5)
Cash and cash equivalents:         
Net increase (decrease)0.2
 (5.5) (81.8) 
 (87.1)
At beginning of year0.7
 17.6
 115.8
 
 134.1
At end of period$0.9
 $12.1
 $34.0
 $
 $47.0

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Kansas City Southern and Subsidiaries
Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows - KCS NotesNotes—(Continued)
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017Three Months Ended March 31, 2017
Parent 
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Consolidating
Adjustments
 
Consolidated
KCS
Parent 
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Consolidating
Adjustments
 
Consolidated
KCS
Operating activities:                  
Net cash provided$215.1
 $413.9
 $109.7
 $(5.0) $733.7
$4.0
 $86.4
 $39.2
 $
 $129.6
Investing activities:                  
Capital expenditures
 (292.9) (154.0) 
 (446.9)
 (110.9) (49.2) 
 (160.1)
Purchase or replacement of equipment under operating leases
 (42.6) 
 
 (42.6)
 
 
 
 
Property investments in MSLLC
 
 (23.7) 
 (23.7)
 
 (4.2) 
 (4.2)
Investments in and advances to affiliates(0.5) (0.5) (20.3) 1.0
 (20.3)(0.2) (0.2) (0.2) 0.4
 (0.2)
Proceeds from repayment of loans to affiliates9,814.6
 
 
 (9,814.6) 
2,752.1
 
 
 (2,752.1) 
Loans to affiliates(9,772.2) 
 
 9,772.2
 
(2,747.8) 
 
 2,747.8
 
Proceeds from disposal of property
 5.2
 1.4
 
 6.6

 4.2
 0.5
 
 4.7
Other investing activities
 (16.5) 1.4
 
 (15.1)
 (3.3) 0.7
 
 (2.6)
Net cash provided (used)41.9
 (347.3) (195.2) (41.4) (542.0)4.1
 (110.2) (52.4) (3.9) (162.4)
Financing activities:                  
Proceeds from short-term borrowings9,772.2
 
 
 
 9,772.2
2,747.8
 
 
 
 2,747.8
Repayment of short-term borrowings(9,600.9) 
 
 
 (9,600.9)(2,664.9) 
 
 
 (2,664.9)
Repayment of long-term debt
 (2.7) (17.5) 
 (20.2)
 (0.9) (5.8) 
 (6.7)
Dividends paid(105.1) 
 (5.0) 5.0
 (105.1)(35.2) 
 
 
 (35.2)
Shares repurchased(320.4) 
 
 
 (320.4)(55.7) 
 
 
 (55.7)
Proceeds from loans from affiliates
 9,772.2
 
 (9,772.2) 

 2,747.8
 
 (2,747.8) 
Repayment of loans from affiliates
 (9,814.6) 
 9,814.6
 

 (2,752.1) 
 2,752.1
 
Contribution from affiliates
 0.5
 0.5
 (1.0) 

 0.2
 0.2
 (0.4) 
Other financing activities0.5
 
 
 
 0.5

 
 
 
 
Net cash used(253.7) (44.6) (22.0) 46.4
 (273.9)(8.0) (5.0) (5.6) 3.9
 (14.7)
Cash and cash equivalents:                  
Net increase (decrease)3.3
 22.0
 (107.5) 
 (82.2)0.1
 (28.8) (18.8) 
 (47.5)
At beginning of year0.2
 32.6
 137.8
 
 170.6
0.2
 32.6
 137.8
 
 170.6
At end of period$3.5
 $54.6
 $30.3
 $
 $88.4
$0.3
 $3.8
 $119.0
 $
 $123.1











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Kansas City Southern and Subsidiaries
Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows - KCS Notes—(Continued)
 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016
 Parent 
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Consolidating
Adjustments
 
Consolidated
KCS
Operating activities:         
Net cash provided$178.2
 $380.8
 $288.5
 $(163.9) $683.6
Investing activities:         
Capital expenditures
 (269.5) (135.6) 
 (405.1)
Purchase or replacement of equipment under operating leases
 (26.6) 
 
 (26.6)
Property investments in MSLLC
 
 (31.2) 
 (31.2)
Investments in and advances to affiliates(103.4) (6.5) (0.9) 109.9
 (0.9)
Proceeds from repayment of loans to affiliates6,743.5
 
 
 (6,743.5) 
Loans to affiliates(6,742.5) 
 
 6,742.5
 
Proceeds from disposal of property
 1.4
 2.3
 (0.1) 3.6
Other investing activities
 (10.4) 4.5
 0.1
 (5.8)
Net cash used(102.4) (311.6) (160.9) 108.9
 (466.0)
Financing activities:         
Proceeds from short-term borrowings6,499.0
 243.5
 
 (243.5) 6,499.0
Repayment of short-term borrowings(6,579.3) 
 
 
 (6,579.3)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt248.7
 
 
 
 248.7
Repayment of long-term debt
 (2.6) (18.2) 
 (20.8)
Dividends paid(107.2) 
 (162.2) 162.2
 (107.2)
Shares repurchased(99.8) 
 
 
 (99.8)
Proceeds from loans from affiliates
 6,499.0
 
 (6,499.0) 
Repayment of loans from affiliates
 (6,743.5) 
 6,743.5
 
Contribution from affiliates
 103.1
 6.8
 (109.9) 
Other financing activities(1.5) (0.1) (1.8) 1.7
 (1.7)
Net cash provided (used)(40.1) 99.4
 (175.4) 55.0
 (61.1)
Cash and cash equivalents:         
Net increase (decrease)35.7
 168.6
 (47.8) 
 156.5
At beginning of year0.2
 10.2
 126.2
 
 136.6
At end of period$35.9
 $178.8
 $78.4
 $
 $293.1

As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, KCSR had outstanding $2.9 million principal amount of senior notes due through 2045. The senior notes are unsecured obligations of KCSR, and are also jointly and severally and fully and unconditionally guaranteed on an unsecured senior basis by KCS and certain wholly-owned domestic subsidiaries. As a result, the Company is providing the following condensed consolidating financial information (in millions).
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Comprehensive Income - KCSR Notes
 Three Months Ended March 31, 2018
 Parent KCSR 
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Consolidating
Adjustments
 
Consolidated
KCS
Revenues$
 $301.8
 $8.9
 $336.8
 $(8.9) $638.6
Operating expenses1.2
 225.8
 8.2
 193.6
 (8.9) 419.9
Operating income (loss)(1.2) 76.0
 0.7
 143.2
 
 218.7
Equity in net earnings (losses) of affiliates154.7
 (0.2) 0.8
 0.6
 (154.9) 1.0
Interest expense(21.3) (17.3) 
 (6.9) 20.0
 (25.5)
Foreign exchange gain
 
 
 27.8
 
 27.8
Other income (expense), net19.6
 (0.3) 
 0.5
 (20.1) (0.3)
Income before income taxes151.8
 58.2

1.5

165.2

(155.0) 221.7
Income tax expense7.3
 12.4
 0.4
 56.7
 
 76.8
Net income144.5
 45.8

1.1

108.5

(155.0) 144.9
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest
 
 
 0.4
 
 0.4
Net income attributable to Kansas City Southern and subsidiaries144.5
 45.8

1.1

108.1

(155.0) 144.5
Other comprehensive income5.7
 
 
 1.2
 (1.2) 5.7
Comprehensive income attributable to Kansas City Southern and subsidiaries$150.2
 $45.8
 $1.1
 $109.3
 $(156.2) $150.2

 Three Months Ended March 31, 2017
 Parent KCSR 
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Consolidating
Adjustments
 
Consolidated
KCS
Revenues$
 $289.2
 $11.1
 $318.6
 $(9.4) $609.5
Operating expenses1.1
 212.9
 9.7
 184.5
 (9.4) 398.8
Operating income (loss)(1.1) 76.3
 1.4
 134.1
 
 210.7
Equity in net earnings (losses) of affiliates146.1
 (0.1) 0.6
 3.5
 (146.1) 4.0
Interest expense(20.6) (18.7) 
 (9.1) 23.7
 (24.7)
Foreign exchange gain
 
 
 46.8
 
 46.8
Other income, net23.6
 1.1
 
 0.5
 (24.1) 1.1
Income before income taxes148.0
 58.6
 2.0
 175.8
 (146.5) 237.9
Income tax expense1.3
 22.6
 1.0
 66.1
 
 91.0
Net income146.7
 36.0
 1.0
 109.7
 (146.5) 146.9
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest
 
 
 0.3
 
 0.3
Net income attributable to Kansas City Southern and subsidiaries146.7
 36.0
 1.0
 109.4
 (146.5) 146.6
Other comprehensive income0.8
 
 
 1.3
 (1.3) 0.8
Comprehensive income attributable to Kansas City Southern and subsidiaries$147.5
 $36.0
 $1.0
 $110.7
 $(147.8) $147.4


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Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

Condensed Consolidating Statements of Comprehensive IncomeBalance Sheets - KCSR Notes
 Three Months Ended September 30, 2017
 Parent KCSR 
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Consolidating
Adjustments
 
Consolidated
KCS
Revenues$
 $310.7
 $9.9
 $344.9
 $(8.9) $656.6
Operating expenses0.8
 216.5
 9.6
 204.8
 (8.9) 422.8
Operating income (loss)(0.8) 94.2
 0.3
 140.1
 
 233.8
Equity in net earnings (losses) of affiliates130.2
 (0.3) 2.1
 2.2
 (131.4) 2.8
Interest expense(20.3) (17.7) 
 (8.8) 21.6
 (25.2)
Foreign exchange gain
 
 
 0.8
 
 0.8
Other income (expense), net20.8
 (0.3) 
 0.7
 (21.5) (0.3)
Income before income taxes129.9
 75.9
 2.4
 135.0
 (131.3) 211.9
Income tax expense0.6
 25.4
 1.0
 55.0
 
 82.0
Net income129.3
 50.5
 1.4
 80.0
 (131.3) 129.9
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest
 
 0.6
 
 
 0.6
Net income attributable to Kansas City Southern and subsidiaries129.3
 50.5
 0.8
 80.0
 (131.3) 129.3
Other comprehensive loss(0.7) 
 
 (0.3) 0.3
 (0.7)
Comprehensive income attributable to Kansas City Southern and subsidiaries$128.6
 $50.5
 $0.8
 $79.7
 $(131.0) $128.6
 March 31, 2018
 Parent KCSR 
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Consolidating
Adjustments
 
Consolidated
KCS
Assets:           
Current assets$259.3
 $212.0
 $4.2
 $489.0
 $(398.6) $565.9
Investments
 3.8
 
 42.7
 
 46.5
Investments in consolidated subsidiaries4,604.3
 6.8
 183.2
 
 (4,794.3) 
Property and equipment (including concession assets), net
 4,294.9
 169.7
 3,971.8
 (5.8) 8,430.6
Other assets2,232.6
 57.4
 
 256.5
 (2,461.4) 85.1
Total assets$7,096.2
 $4,574.9
 $357.1
 $4,760.0
 $(7,660.1) $9,128.1
Liabilities and equity:           
Current liabilities$404.1
 $472.1
 $87.6
 $260.1
 $(400.1) $823.8
Long-term debt2,067.4
 1,588.8
 
 1,035.4
 (2,461.4) 2,230.2
Deferred income taxes2.1
 744.7
 84.4
 182.9
 (1.4) 1,012.7
Other liabilities8.1
 68.9
 0.3
 52.7
 
 130.0
Stockholders’ equity4,614.5
 1,700.4
 184.8
 2,912.0
 (4,797.2) 4,614.5
Noncontrolling interest
 
 
 316.9
 
 316.9
Total liabilities and equity$7,096.2
 $4,574.9
 $357.1
 $4,760.0
 $(7,660.1) $9,128.1

 Three Months Ended September 30, 2016
 Parent KCSR 
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Consolidating
Adjustments
 
Consolidated
KCS
Revenues$
 $283.5
 $11.8
 $319.0
 $(9.8) $604.5
Operating expenses0.9
 210.1
 10.0
 193.5
 (9.8) 404.7
Operating income (loss)(0.9) 73.4
 1.8
 125.5
 
 199.8
Equity in net earnings (losses) of affiliates119.1
 (0.3) 1.2
 3.0
 (119.5) 3.5
Interest expense(21.7) (20.6) 
 (16.7) 33.8
 (25.2)
Foreign exchange loss
 
 
 (19.8) 
 (19.8)
Other income (expense), net26.3
 (0.1) 
 7.1
 (33.3) 
Income before income taxes122.8
 52.4
 3.0
 99.1
 (119.0) 158.3
Income tax expense2.2
 18.8
 1.1
 15.2
 
 37.3
Net income120.6
 33.6
 1.9
 83.9
 (119.0) 121.0
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest
 
 0.4
 
 
 0.4
Net income attributable to Kansas City Southern and subsidiaries120.6
 33.6
 1.5
 83.9
 (119.0) 120.6
Other comprehensive loss(0.3) 
 
 (0.4) 0.4
 (0.3)
Comprehensive income attributable to Kansas City Southern and subsidiaries$120.3
 $33.6
 $1.5
 $83.5
 $(118.6) $120.3




 December 31, 2017
 Parent KCSR 
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Consolidating
Adjustments
 
Consolidated
KCS
Assets:           
Current assets$292.0
 $214.1
 $8.8
 $475.5
 $(310.3) $680.1
Investments
 3.9
 
 40.7
 
 44.6
Investments in consolidated subsidiaries4,462.4
 7.4
 182.2
 
 (4,652.0) 
Property and equipment (including concession assets), net
 4,283.2
 171.6
 3,954.9
 (5.9) 8,403.8
Other assets2,159.6
 46.8
 
 252.5
 (2,388.7) 70.2
Total assets$6,914.0
 $4,555.4
 $362.6
 $4,723.6
 $(7,356.9) $9,198.7
Liabilities and equity:           
Current liabilities$277.9
 $578.7
 $94.9
 $332.0
 $(311.8) $971.7
Long-term debt2,066.8
 1,517.2
 
 1,040.3
 (2,388.8) 2,235.5
Deferred income taxes(7.1) 734.8
 84.0
 177.0
 (1.5) 987.2
Other liabilities13.5
 70.0
 0.3
 55.1
 
 138.9
Stockholders’ equity4,562.9
 1,654.7
 183.4
 2,802.7
 (4,654.8) 4,548.9
Noncontrolling interest
 
 
 316.5
 
 316.5
Total liabilities and equity$6,914.0
 $4,555.4
 $362.6
 $4,723.6
 $(7,356.9) $9,198.7

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Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

Condensed Consolidating Statements of Comprehensive IncomeCash Flows - KCSR Notes—(Continued)Notes
 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017
 Parent KCSR 
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Consolidating
Adjustments
 
Consolidated
KCS
Revenues$
 $906.4
 $33.0
 $1,011.2
 $(28.1) $1,922.5
Operating expenses4.9
 647.0
 29.4
 585.5
 (28.1) 1,238.7
Operating income (loss)(4.9) 259.4
 3.6
 425.7
 
 683.8
Equity in net earnings (losses) of affiliates410.8
 (0.6) 3.9
 8.2
 (412.6) 9.7
Interest expense(61.0) (54.6) 
 (27.1) 67.8
 (74.9)
Foreign exchange gain
 
 
 61.8
 
 61.8
Other income, net66.7
 0.5
 
 1.3
 (67.8) 0.7
Income before income taxes411.6
 204.7

7.5

469.9

(412.6) 681.1
Income tax expense1.3
 75.2
 2.9
 190.2
 
 269.6
Net income410.3
 129.5

4.6

279.7

(412.6) 411.5
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest
 
 1.2
 
 
 1.2
Net income attributable to Kansas City Southern and subsidiaries410.3
 129.5

3.4

279.7

(412.6) 410.3
Other comprehensive income (loss)(1.7) 
 
 1.8
 (1.8) (1.7)
Comprehensive income attributable to Kansas City Southern and subsidiaries$408.6
 $129.5
 $3.4
 $281.5
 $(414.4) $408.6

 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016
 Parent KCSR 
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Consolidating
Adjustments
 
Consolidated
KCS
Revenues$
 $798.8
 $33.9
 $931.6
 $(28.6) $1,735.7
Operating expenses3.7
 571.6
 28.7
 552.7
 (28.6) 1,128.1
Operating income (loss)(3.7) 227.2
 5.2
 378.9
 
 607.6
Equity in net earnings of affiliates336.3
 
 3.3
 9.0
 (338.2) 10.4
Interest expense(61.1) (63.2) 
 (46.6) 97.7
 (73.2)
Foreign exchange loss
 
 
 (47.3) 
 (47.3)
Other income, net79.1
 
 
 16.9
 (96.5) (0.5)
Income before income taxes350.6
 164.0
 8.5
 310.9
 (337.0) 497.0
Income tax expense2.1
 62.4
 3.5
 79.4
 
 147.4
Net income348.5
 101.6
 5.0
 231.5
 (337.0) 349.6
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest
 
 1.1
 
 
 1.1
Net income attributable to Kansas City Southern and subsidiaries348.5
 101.6
 3.9
��231.5
 (337.0) 348.5
Other comprehensive loss(1.0) 
 
 (1.7) 1.7
 (1.0)
Comprehensive income attributable to Kansas City Southern and subsidiaries$347.5
 $101.6
 $3.9
 $229.8
 $(335.3) $347.5

 Three Months Ended March 31, 2018
 Parent KCSR 
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Consolidating
Adjustments
 
Consolidated
KCS
Operating activities:           
Net cash provided$3.2
 $22.5
 $0.1
 $114.8
 $
 $140.6
Investing activities:           
Capital expenditures
 (49.4) 
 (60.6) 
 (110.0)
Purchase or replacement of equipment under operating leases
 (11.2) 
 
 
 (11.2)
Property investments in MSLLC
 
 
 (3.9) 
 (3.9)
Investments in and advances to affiliates(0.2) 
 (0.2) (0.2) 0.4
 (0.2)
Proceeds from repayment of loans to affiliates2,576.9
 
 
 
 (2,576.9) 
Loans to affiliates(2,609.9) 
 
 (125.0) 2,734.9
 
Proceeds from disposal of property
 0.3
 
 1.1
 
 1.4
Other investing activities
 0.2
 
 (0.5) 
 (0.3)
Net cash used(33.2) (60.1) (0.2) (189.1) 158.4
 (124.2)
Financing activities:           
Proceeds from short-term borrowings2,609.9
 
 
 
 
 2,609.9
Repayment of short-term borrowings(2,614.0) 
 
 
 
 (2,614.0)
Repayment of long-term debt
 (0.9) (0.1) (7.7) 
 (8.7)
Dividends paid(37.1) 
 
 
 
 (37.1)
Shares repurchased(54.0) 
 
 
 
 (54.0)
Proceeds from loans from affiliates125.0
 2,609.9
 
 
 (2,734.9) 
Repayment of loans from affiliates
 (2,576.9) 
 
 2,576.9
 
Contribution from affiliates
 
 0.2
 0.2
 (0.4) 
Other financing activities0.4
 
 
 
 
 0.4
Net cash provided (used)30.2
 32.1
 0.1
 (7.5) (158.4) (103.5)
Cash and cash equivalents:           
Net increase (decrease)0.2
 (5.5) 
 (81.8) 
 (87.1)
At beginning of year0.7
 17.6
 
 115.8
 
 134.1
At end of period$0.9
 $12.1
 $
 $34.0
 $
 $47.0

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Kansas City Southern and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets - KCSR Notes
 September 30, 2017
 Parent KCSR 
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Consolidating
Adjustments
 
Consolidated
KCS
Assets:           
Current assets$29.3
 $245.5
 $4.7
 $398.7
 $(37.7) $640.5
Investments
 3.9
 
 48.0
 
 51.9
Investments in consolidated subsidiaries3,906.9
 (11.7) 496.0
 
 (4,391.2) 
Property and equipment (including concession assets), net
 4,240.6
 173.5
 3,924.1
 (2.6) 8,335.6
Other assets2,525.2
 48.7
 
 252.7
 (2,754.3) 72.3
Total assets$6,461.4
 $4,527.0
 $674.2
 $4,623.5
 $(7,185.8) $9,100.3
Liabilities and equity:           
Current liabilities$257.2
 $392.4
 $83.0
 $231.4
 $(39.2) $924.8
Long-term debt2,066.2
 1,883.7
 
 1,042.8
 (2,754.3) 2,238.4
Deferred income taxes27.0
 1,008.9
 140.3
 256.9
 (0.8) 1,432.3
Other liabilities9.0
 72.6
 0.1
 16.7
 
 98.4
Stockholders’ equity4,102.0
 1,169.4
 135.0
 3,075.7
 (4,391.5) 4,090.6
Noncontrolling interest
 
 315.8
 
 
 315.8
Total liabilities and equity$6,461.4
 $4,527.0
 $674.2
 $4,623.5
 $(7,185.8) $9,100.3

 December 31, 2016
 Parent KCSR 
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Consolidating
Adjustments
 
Consolidated
KCS
Assets:           
Current assets$18.3
 $271.8
 $4.6
 $389.6
 $(36.3) $648.0
Investments
 3.9
 
 29.0
 
 32.9
Investments in consolidated subsidiaries3,497.7
 (9.8) 491.7
 
 (3,979.6) 
Property and equipment (including concession assets), net
 4,024.5
 179.1
 3,868.8
 (2.7) 8,069.7
Other assets2,767.9
 43.0
 
 252.6
 (2,996.6) 66.9
Total assets$6,283.9
 $4,333.4
 $675.4
 $4,540.0
 $(7,015.2) $8,817.5
Liabilities and equity:           
Current liabilities$87.3
 $342.1
 $91.7
 $261.0
 $(37.7) $744.4
Long-term debt2,064.3
 1,928.8
 0.1
 1,274.9
 (2,996.6) 2,271.5
Deferred income taxes26.9
 937.7
 137.6
 188.0
 (0.9) 1,289.3
Other liabilities4.0
 86.2
 0.1
 17.5
 
 107.8
Stockholders’ equity4,101.4
 1,038.6
 131.3
 2,798.6
 (3,980.0) 4,089.9
Noncontrolling interest
 
 314.6
 
 
 314.6
Total liabilities and equity$6,283.9
 $4,333.4
 $675.4
 $4,540.0
 $(7,015.2) $8,817.5

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows - KCSR Notes
 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017
 Parent KCSR 
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Consolidating
Adjustments
 
Consolidated
KCS
Operating activities:           
Net cash provided$215.1
 $413.5
 $0.4
 $109.7
 $(5.0) $733.7
Investing activities:           
Capital expenditures
 (292.6) (0.3) (154.0) 
 (446.9)
Purchase or replacement of equipment under operating leases
 (42.6) 
 
 
 (42.6)
Property investments in MSLLC
 
 
 (23.7) 
 (23.7)
Investments in and advances to affiliates(0.5) 
 (0.5) (20.3) 1.0
 (20.3)
Proceeds from repayment of loans to affiliates9,814.6
 
 
 
 (9,814.6) 
Loans to affiliates(9,772.2) 
 
 
 9,772.2
 
Proceeds from disposal of property
 5.2
 
 1.4
 
 6.6
Other investing activities
 (16.5) 
 1.4
 
 (15.1)
Net cash provided (used)41.9
 (346.5) (0.8) (195.2) (41.4) (542.0)
Financing activities:           
Proceeds from short-term borrowings9,772.2
 
 
 
 
 9,772.2
Repayment of short-term borrowings(9,600.9) 
 
 
 
 (9,600.9)
Repayment of long-term debt
 (2.6) (0.1) (17.5) 
 (20.2)
Dividends paid(105.1) 
 
 (5.0) 5.0
 (105.1)
Shares repurchased(320.4) 
 
 
 
 (320.4)
Proceeds from loans from affiliates
 9,772.2
 
 
 (9,772.2) 
Repayment of loans from affiliates
 (9,814.6) 
 
 9,814.6
 
Contribution from affiliates
 
 0.5
 0.5
 (1.0) 
Other financing activities0.5
 
 
 
 
 0.5
Net cash provided (used)(253.7) (45.0) 0.4
 (22.0) 46.4
 (273.9)
Cash and cash equivalents:           
Net increase (decrease)3.3
 22.0
 
 (107.5) 
 (82.2)
At beginning of year0.2
 32.6
 
 137.8
 
 170.6
At end of period$3.5
 $54.6
 $
 $30.3
 $
 $88.4

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Kansas City Southern and Subsidiaries
Notes tothe Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows - KCSR Notes—(Continued)
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016Three Months Ended March 31, 2017
Parent KCSR 
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Consolidating
Adjustments
 
Consolidated
KCS
Parent KCSR 
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Consolidating
Adjustments
 
Consolidated
KCS
Operating activities:                      
Net cash provided$178.2
 $380.2
 $0.6
 $288.5
 $(163.9) $683.6
$4.0
 $86.3
 $0.1
 $39.2
 $
 $129.6
Investing activities:                      
Capital expenditures
 (269.0) (0.5) (135.6) 
 (405.1)
 (110.9) 
 (49.2) 
 (160.1)
Purchase or replacement of equipment under operating leases
 (26.6) 
 
 
 (26.6)
 
 
 
 
 
Property investments in MSLLC
 
 
 (31.2) 
 (31.2)
 
 
 (4.2) 
 (4.2)
Investment in and advances to affiliates(103.4) 
 (6.5) (0.9) 109.9
 (0.9)(0.2) 
 (0.2) (0.2) 0.4
 (0.2)
Proceeds from repayment of loans to affiliates6,743.5
 
 
 
 (6,743.5) 
2,752.1
 
 
 
 (2,752.1) 
Loans to affiliates(6,742.5) 
 
 
 6,742.5
 
(2,747.8) 
 
 
 2,747.8
 
Proceeds from disposal of property
 1.4
 
 2.3
 (0.1) 3.6

 4.2
 
 0.5
 
 4.7
Other investing activities
 (10.4) 
 4.5
 0.1
 (5.8)
 (3.3) 
 0.7
 
 (2.6)
Net cash used(102.4) (304.6) (7.0) (160.9) 108.9
 (466.0)
Net cash provided (used)4.1
 (110.0) (0.2) (52.4) (3.9) (162.4)
Financing activities:                      
Proceeds from short-term borrowings6,499.0
 243.5
 
 
 (243.5) 6,499.0
2,747.8
 
 
 
 
 2,747.8
Repayment of short-term borrowings(6,579.3) 
 
 
 
 (6,579.3)(2,664.9) 
 
 
 
 (2,664.9)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt248.7
 
 
 
 
 248.7
Repayment of long-term debt
 (2.5) (0.1) (18.2) 
 (20.8)
 (0.8) (0.1) (5.8) 
 (6.7)
Dividends paid(107.2) 
 
 (162.2) 162.2
 (107.2)(35.2) 
 
 
 
 (35.2)
Shares repurchased(99.8) 
 
 
 
 (99.8)(55.7) 
 
 
 
 (55.7)
Proceeds from loans from affiliates
 6,499.0
 
 
 (6,499.0) 

 2,747.8
 
 
 (2,747.8) 
Repayment of loans from affiliates
 (6,743.5) 
 
 6,743.5
 

 (2,752.1) 
 
 2,752.1
 
Contribution from affiliates
 96.6
 6.5
 6.8
 (109.9) 

 
 0.2
 0.2
 (0.4) 
Other financing activities(1.5) (0.1) 
 (1.8) 1.7
 (1.7)
 
 
 
 
 
Net cash provided (used)(40.1) 93.0
 6.4
 (175.4) 55.0
 (61.1)(8.0) (5.1) 0.1
 (5.6) 3.9
 (14.7)
Cash and cash equivalents:                      
Net increase (decrease)35.7
 168.6
 
 (47.8) 
 156.5
0.1
 (28.8) 
 (18.8) 
 (47.5)
At beginning of year0.2
 10.1
 0.1
 126.2
 
 136.6
0.2
 32.6
 
 137.8
 
 170.6
At end of period$35.9
 $178.7
 $0.1
 $78.4
 $
 $293.1
$0.3
 $3.8
 $
 $119.0
 $
 $123.1


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Item 2.Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The discussion below, as well as other portions of this Form 10-Q, contain forward-looking statements that are not based upon historical information. Readers can identify these forward-looking statements by the use of such verbs as “expects,” “anticipates,” “believes” or similar verbs or conjugations of such verbs. Such forward-looking statements are based upon information currently available to management and management’s perception thereof as of the date of this Form 10-Q. However, such statements are dependent on and, therefore, can be influenced by, a number of external variables over which management has little or no control, including: competition and consolidation within the transportation industry; the business environment in industries that produce and use items shipped by rail; loss of the rail concession of Kansas City Southern’s subsidiary, Kansas City Southern de México, S.A. de C.V.; the termination of, or failure to renew, agreements with customers, other railroads and third parties; access to capital; disruptions to the Company’s technology infrastructure, including its computer systems; natural events such as severe weather, hurricanes and floods; market and regulatory responses to climate change; legislative and regulatory developments and disputes; rail accidents or other incidents or accidents on KCS’s rail network or at KCS’s facilities or customer facilities involving the release of hazardous materials, including toxic inhalation hazards; fluctuation in prices or availability of key materials, in particular diesel fuel; dependency on certain key suppliers of core rail equipment; changes in securities and capital markets; availabilityunavailability of qualified personnel; labor difficulties, including strikes and work stoppages; insufficiency of insurance to cover lost revenue, profits or other damages; acts of terrorism or risk of terrorist activities; war or risk of war; domestic and international economic, political and social conditions; the level of trade between the United States and Asia or Mexico; fluctuations in the peso-dollar exchange rate; increased demand and traffic congestion; the outcome of claims and litigation involving the Company or its subsidiaries; and other factors affecting the operation of the business. For more discussion about each risk factor, see Part II Item 7 “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016,2017, which is on file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (File No. 1-4717) and Part I Item 1A — “Risk Factors” in the Form 10-K and any updates contained herein. Readers are strongly encouraged to consider these factors when evaluating forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements should not be read as a guarantee of future performance or results and will not necessarily be accurate indications of the timing when, or by which, such performance or results will be achieved. As a result, actual outcomes or results could materially differ from those indicated in forward-looking statements. We are not under any obligation, and we expressly disclaim any obligation, to update or alter any forward-looking statements.
This discussion is intended to clarify and focus on Kansas City Southern’s (“KCS” or the “Company”) results of operations, certain changes in its financial position, liquidity, capital structure and business developments for the periods covered by the consolidated financial statements included under Item 1 of this Form 10-Q. This discussion should be read in conjunction with those consolidated financial statements and the related notes and is qualified by reference to them.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
The Company’s discussion and analysis of its financial position and results of operations is based upon its consolidated financial statements. The preparation of these consolidated financial statements requires estimation and judgment that affect the reported amounts of revenue, expenses, assets and liabilities. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other factors that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the accounting for assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. If the estimates differ materially from actual results, the impact on the consolidated financial statements may be material. The Company’s critical accounting policies are disclosed in the 20162017 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC.
Overview
The Company is engaged primarily in the freight rail transportation business, operating a single coordinated rail network under one reportable business segment. The primary operating subsidiaries of the Company consist of the following: The Kansas City Southern Railway Company (“KCSR”), Kansas City Southern de México, S.A. de C.V. (“KCSM”), Meridian Speedway, LLC (“MSLLC”), and The Texas Mexican Railway Company (“TexMex”). The Company generates revenues and cash flows by providing customers with freight delivery services both within its regions and throughout North America through connections with other Class I rail carriers. KCS’s customers conduct business in a number of different industries, including chemical and petroleum products, industrial and consumer products, agriculture and mineral products, energy products, automotive products, and intermodal transportation. Appropriate eliminations and reclassifications have been recorded in preparing the consolidated financial statements.
ThirdFirst Quarter Analysis
Revenues increased 9%5% for the three months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, as compared to the same period in 2016,2017, due to a 6%3% increase in revenue per carload/unit and a 3%1% increase in carload/unit volumes. Revenue per carload/unit increased due to mix,higher fuel surcharge, strengthening of the Mexican peso against the U.S. dollar, and positive pricing impacts and higher fuel surcharge.partially offset by mix.

Operating expenses increased 5% during the three months ended March 31, 2018, as compared to the same period in 2017,

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Operating expenses increased 4% during the three months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to the same period in 2016, primarily due to the strengthening of the Mexican peso, higher U.S. fuel prices and consumption.increased depreciation. Expense increases resulting from the strengthening Mexican peso and higher U.S. fuel prices were offset by revenue increases driven by these same macroeconomic factors. Operating expenses as a percentage of revenues was 64.4%65.8% for the three months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, compared to 66.9%65.4% for the same period in 2016.2017.
The Company reported quarterly earnings of $1.23$1.40 per diluted share on consolidated net income of $129.3$144.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, compared to earnings of $1.12$1.38 per diluted share on consolidated net income of $120.6$146.6 million for the same period in 2016,2017, due to increased net incomea lower effective tax rate and share repurchases, including the accelerated share repurchase program that was implemented during the third quarter of 2017, which reduced the weighted-average shares outstanding.
In late August 2017, Hurricane Harvey made landfall on the Texas coast and caused flood damage to the Company’s track infrastructure and significantly disrupted the Company’s rail service. The Company continues to evaluate the impact of Hurricane Harvey on the business and intends to file a claim under its insurance program in the fourth quarter of 2017. The Company estimates the impact of lost profits negatively affected operating expenses as a percentage of revenues by 1.4% to 1.6% and earnings per diluted share by $0.12 to $0.14.

Results of Operations
The following summarizes KCS’s consolidated statement of income statement components (in millions):
 Three Months Ended Change
 September 30, 
 2017 2016 
Revenues$656.6
 $604.5
 $52.1
Operating expenses422.8
 404.7
 18.1
Operating income233.8
 199.8
 34.0
Equity in net earnings of affiliates2.8
 3.5
 (0.7)
Interest expense(25.2) (25.2) 
Foreign exchange gain (loss)0.8
 (19.8) 20.6
Other expense, net(0.3) 
 (0.3)
Income before income taxes211.9
 158.3
 53.6
Income tax expense82.0
 37.3
 44.7
Net income129.9
 121.0
 8.9
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest0.6
 0.4
 0.2
Net income attributable to Kansas City Southern and subsidiaries$129.3
 $120.6
 $8.7
 Nine Months Ended Change
 September 30, 
 2017 2016 
Revenues$1,922.5
 $1,735.7
 $186.8
Operating expenses1,238.7
 1,128.1
 110.6
Operating income683.8
 607.6
 76.2
Equity in net earnings of affiliates9.7
 10.4
 (0.7)
Interest expense(74.9) (73.2) (1.7)
Foreign exchange gain (loss)61.8
 (47.3) 109.1
Other income (expense), net0.7
 (0.5) 1.2
Income before income taxes681.1
 497.0
 184.1
Income tax expense269.6
 147.4
 122.2
Net income411.5
 349.6
 61.9
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest1.2
 1.1
 0.1
Net income attributable to Kansas City Southern and subsidiaries$410.3
 $348.5
 $61.8
 Three Months Ended Change
 March 31, 
 2018 2017 
Revenues$638.6
 $609.5
 $29.1
Operating expenses419.9
 398.8
 21.1
Operating income218.7
 210.7
 8.0
Equity in net earnings of affiliates1.0
 4.0
 (3.0)
Interest expense(25.5) (24.7) (0.8)
Foreign exchange gain27.8
 46.8
 (19.0)
Other income (expense), net(0.3) 1.1
 (1.4)
Income before income taxes221.7
 237.9
 (16.2)
Income tax expense76.8
 91.0
 (14.2)
Net income144.9
 146.9
 (2.0)
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest0.4
 0.3
 0.1
Net income attributable to Kansas City Southern and subsidiaries$144.5
 $146.6
 $(2.1)


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Revenues
The following summarizes revenues (in millions), carload/unit statistics (in thousands) and revenue per carload/unit:
 Revenues Carloads and Units Revenue per Carload/Unit
 Three Months Ended   Three Months Ended   Three Months Ended  
 September 30,   September 30,   September 30,  
 2017 2016 % Change 2017 2016 % Change 2017 2016 % Change
Chemical and petroleum$136.9
 $124.3
 10% 67.6
 65.8
 3% $2,025
 $1,889
 7%
Industrial and consumer products152.5
 140.5
 9% 82.3
 79.2
 4% 1,853
 1,774
 4%
Agriculture and minerals116.0
 113.4
 2% 61.2
 61.7
 (1%) 1,895
 1,838
 3%
Energy74.5
 62.8
 19% 76.7
 77.9
 (2%) 971
 806
 20%
Intermodal92.3
 88.6
 4% 249.5
 240.6
 4% 370
 368
 1%
Automotive61.4
 51.4
 19% 39.1
 36.5
 7% 1,570
 1,408
 12%
Carload revenues, carloads and units633.6
 581.0
 9% 576.4
 561.7
 3% $1,099
 $1,034
 6%
Other revenue23.0
 23.5
 (2%)            
Total revenues (i)$656.6
 $604.5
 9%            
                  
(i) Included in revenues:                 
Fuel surcharge$44.3
 $25.9
              

Revenues Carloads and Units Revenue per Carload/UnitRevenues Carloads and Units Revenue per Carload/Unit
Nine Months Ended   Nine Months Ended   Nine Months Ended  Three Months Ended   Three Months Ended   Three Months Ended  
September 30,   September 30,   September 30,  March 31,   March 31,   March 31,  
2017 2016 % Change 2017 2016 % Change 2017 2016 % Change2018 2017 % Change 2018 2017 % Change 2018 2017 % Change
Chemical and petroleum$402.2
 $364.0
 10% 205.8
 197.8
 4% $1,954
 $1,840
 6%$139.7
 $126.5
 10% 68.1
 66.7
 2% $2,051
 $1,897
 8%
Industrial and consumer products441.2
 418.0
 6% 245.8
 240.4
 2% 1,795
 1,739
 3%146.3
 140.1
 4% 82.0
 80.8
 1% 1,784
 1,734
 3%
Agriculture and minerals355.7
 338.5
 5% 183.6
 184.6
 (1%) 1,937
 1,834
 6%113.4
 116.3
 (2%) 56.9
 60.1
 (5%) 1,993
 1,935
 3%
Energy214.0
 142.0
 51% 218.0
 182.5
 19% 982
 778
 26%61.3
 69.0
 (11%) 57.5
 71.7
 (20%) 1,066
 962
 11%
Intermodal266.4
 265.1
 
 716.6
 712.0
 1% 372
 372
 
90.9
 83.5
 9% 243.0
 224.0
 8% 374
 373
 
Automotive170.2
 137.0
 24% 114.6
 94.4
 21% 1,485
 1,451
 2%59.8
 51.3
 17% 39.8
 37.6
 6% 1,503
 1,364
 10%
Carload revenues, carloads and units1,849.7
 1,664.6
 11% 1,684.4
 1,611.7
 5% $1,098
 $1,033
 6%611.4
 586.7
 4% 547.3
 540.9
 1% $1,117
 $1,085
 3%
Other revenue72.8
 71.1
 2%            27.2
 22.8
 19%            
Total revenues (i)$1,922.5
 $1,735.7
 11%            $638.6
 $609.5
 5%            
                                  
(i) Included in revenues:                                  
Fuel surcharge$121.3
 $76.8
              $51.4
 $32.6
              
Freight revenuesRevenues include both revenue for transportation services and fuel surcharges. For the three months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, revenues and carload/unit volumes increased 9%5% and 3%1%, respectively, compared to the same period in 2016. Revenues for certain commodity groups were significantly affected by Hurricane Harvey.2017. Revenue per carload/unit increased by 6% due to mix, positive pricing impacts, and higher fuel surcharge. In addition, revenue per carload/unit increased due to the strengthening of the Mexican peso against the U.S. dollar by approximately $6.0 million, compared to the same period in 2016, for transactions denominated in Mexican pesos. The average exchange rate of Mexican peso per U.S. dollar was Ps.17.8 for the three months ended September 30, 2017, compared to Ps.18.7 for the same period in 2016.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2017, revenues and carload/unit volumes increased 11% and 5%, respectively, compared to the same period in 2016. Revenue per carload/unit increased by 6% due to mix, positive pricing impacts, and higher fuel surcharge. Energy revenues increased $72.0 million, primarily due to an increase in frac sand volumes due to strong demand as a result of higher crude oil prices. In addition, utility coal volumes increased3% due to higher natural gas prices and lower coal inventory levels. The increase in revenue per carload/unit was partially offset by the weakeningfuel surcharge, strengthening of the Mexican peso against the U.S. dollar of approximately $14.0 $9.0

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million, compared to the same period in 2016,2017, for revenue transactions denominated in Mexican pesos.pesos, and positive pricing impacts. The average exchange rate of Mexican pesos per U.S. dollar was Ps.18.9Ps.18.8 for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, compared to Ps.18.3Ps.20.4 for the same period in 2016.

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2017. These
revenue per carload/unit increases were partially offset by mix.
KCS’s fuel surcharges are a mechanism to adjust revenue based upon changes in fuel prices above fuel price thresholds set in KCS’s tariffs or contracts. Fuel surcharge revenue is calculated using a fuel price from a prior time period that can be up to 60 days earlier. In a period of volatile fuel prices or changing customer business mix, changes in fuel expense and fuel surcharge revenue may differ.
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, fuel surcharge revenue increased $18.4$18.8 million and $44.5 million, respectively, compared to the same periodsperiod in 2016,2017, primarily due to higher fuel prices, separating the fuel surcharge for certain customers from the line haul rate. Additionally,rate and strengthening of the increase is due to higher fuel prices andMexican peso against the impact of fuel prices increasing above the fuel price thresholds for certain of KCS’s tariffs and contracts.

U.S. dollar.
The following discussion provides an analysis of revenues by commodity group:
 Revenues by commodity group
for the three months ended
September 30, 2017March 31, 2018
Chemical and petroleum. Revenues increased $12.6$13.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, compared to the same period in 2016,2017, due to a 7% increase in revenue per carload/unit and a 3% increase in carload/unit volumes. Revenues increased $38.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, compared to the same period in 2016, due to a 6% increase in revenue per carload/unit and a 4% increase in carload/unit volumes. Revenue per carload/unit increased due to increased average length of haul and positive pricing impacts. Petroleum volumes increased due to refined product and liquefied petroleum gas shipments to Mexico. In the third quarter of 2017, volumes were affected by Hurricane Harvey.

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Industrial and consumer products. Revenues increased $12.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017, compared to the same period in 2016, due to 4% increases in revenue per carload/unit and carload/unit volumes. Revenues increased $23.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, compared to the same period in 2016, due to a 3%an 8% increase in revenue per carload/unit and a 2% increase in carload/unit volumes. Revenue per carload/unit increased due to metals and scrap longer average length of haul, positive pricing impacts, and higher fuel surcharge. Volumes increased due to refined fuel product and liquefied petroleum gas shipments to Mexico.

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Industrial and consumer products. Revenues increased $6.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018, compared to the same period in 2017, due to a 3% increase in revenue per carload/unit and a 1% increase in carload/unit volumes. Revenue per carload/unit increased due to higher fuel surcharge, strengthening of the Mexican peso against the U.S. dollar, and positive pricing impacts. Other carloads’ volumesimpacts, partially offset by shorter average length of haul. Volumes increased in cement driven by strong construction demand and in lumber due to strong military movements. In the third quarter of 2017, volumes were affected by Hurricane Harvey.tight truck capacity.
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 Revenues by commodity group
for the three months ended
September 30, 2017March 31, 2018
Agriculture and minerals.Revenues increased $2.6decreased $2.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, compared to the same period in 2016,2017, due to a 5% decrease in carload/unit volumes, partially offset by a 3% increase in revenue per carload/unit, partially offsetunit. Volume decreases were driven by a 1% decrease in carload/unit volumes. Revenues increased $17.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, compared to the same period in 2016,grain and food products due to a 6% increaseU.S. network congestion, shift in revenue per carload/unit, partially offset by a 1% decrease in carload/unit volumes.sourcing trends, and market demand. Revenue per carload/unit increased due to positive pricing impacts and higher fuel surcharge.surcharge and longer average length of haul.
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Energy.Revenues increased $11.7decreased $7.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, compared to the same period in 2016,2017, due to a 20% decrease in carload/unit volumes, partially offset by an 11% increase in revenue per carload/unit,unit. Utility coal volumes decreased due to a Texas utility closure in January 2018 and lower natural gas prices. This was partially offset by a 2% decrease in carload/unit volumes.increased crude oil volumes due to tight pipeline capacity and demand for Canadian crude. Revenue per carload/unit increased due to longer average length of haul, positive pricing impacts,and mix and higher fuel surcharge. Frac sand volumes increased due to strong demand as a result of higher crude oil prices. Revenues increased $72.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, compared to the same period in 2016, due to a 26% increase in revenue per carload/unit and a 19% increase in carload/unit volumes. Utility coal volumes increased due to higher natural gas prices and lower coal inventory levels. Additionally, frac sand volumes increased due to strong demand as a result of higher crude oil prices.impacts.
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Intermodal. Revenues increased $3.7$7.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, compared to the same period in 2016,2017, due to a 4%an 8% increase in carload/unit volumes and a 1% increase in revenue per carload/unit. The volume increase was attributable to new business, partially offset by the impacts of Hurricane Harvey in the third quarter of 2017,continued growth for recently launched cross-border services and tight truck capacity in the U.S. and Mexico. capacity.
Automotive. Revenues remained flatincreased $8.5 million for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, compared to the same period in 2016.
Automotive. Revenues increased $10.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017, compared to the same period in 2016, due to a 12%10% increase in revenue per carload/unit and a 7%6% increase in carload/unit volumes. Revenue per carload/unit increased due to the strengthening of the Mexican peso against the U.S. dollar, higher fuel surcharge, increased average length of haul, and positive pricing impacts. Volumes increased due to the introduction of new automobile models and new plant openings. For the nine months ended September 30, 2017, revenues increased $33.2 million, compared to the same period in 2016, due to a 21%higher carryover inventory, increase in carload/unit volumesplant production, and a 2%an increase in revenue per carload/unit. Volumes increased due to customers’ temporary plant shutdowns in the first half of 2016, the introduction of new automobile models, and new plant openings. Revenue per carload/unit increased due to higher fuel surcharge and positive pricing impacts, partially offset by the weakening of the Mexican peso against the U.S. dollar.Lazaro Cardenas import volumes.


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Operating Expenses
Operating expenses, as shown below (in millions), increased $18.1$21.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, compared to the same period in 2016,2017, primarily due to the strengthening of the Mexican peso, higher U.S. fuel prices, and consumption.increases in depreciation. The strengthening of the Mexican peso against the U.S. dollar during the three months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, resulted in increased expense increases of approximately $4.0$8.0 million, compared to the same period in 2016,2017, for expense transactions denominated in Mexican pesos. The average exchange rate of Mexican pesos per U.S. dollar was Ps. 17.8Ps.18.8 for the three months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, compared to Ps.18.7Ps.20.4 for the same period in 2016.
Operating expenses, as shown below (in millions), increased $110.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, compared to the same period in 2016, primarily due to higher fuel prices and consumption and compensation and benefits. The weakening of the Mexican peso against the U.S. dollar during the nine months ended September 30, 2017, resulted in expense reductions of approximately $9.0 million, compared to the same period in 2016, for expense transactions denominated in Mexican pesos. The average exchange rate of Mexican pesos per U.S. dollar was Ps. 18.9 for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, compared to Ps.18.3 for the same period in 2016.2017.
 Three Months Ended  
 September 30, Change
 2017 2016 Dollars Percent
Compensation and benefits$129.0
 $127.9
 $1.1
 1%
Purchased services46.3
 54.5
 (8.2) (15%)
Fuel80.1
 67.6
 12.5
 18%
Mexican fuel excise tax credit(11.1) (15.6) 4.5
 (29%)
Equipment costs30.9
 32.0
 (1.1) (3%)
Depreciation and amortization81.9
 76.9
 5.0
 7%
Materials and other65.7
 61.4
 4.3
 7%
Total operating expenses$422.8
 $404.7
 $18.1
 4%

Nine Months Ended  Three Months Ended  
September 30, ChangeMarch 31, Change
2017 2016 Dollars Percent2018 2017 Dollars Percent
Compensation and benefits$371.6
 $347.0
 $24.6
 7%$121.6
 $117.4
 $4.2
 4%
Purchased services146.5
 159.1
 (12.6) (8%)47.1
 48.8
 (1.7) (3%)
Fuel234.4
 186.0
 48.4
 26%81.3
 75.4
 5.9
 8%
Mexican fuel excise tax credit(35.6) (49.6) 14.0
 (28%)(9.2) (11.7) 2.5
 (21%)
Equipment costs93.3
 85.9
 7.4
 9%32.2
 31.2
 1.0
 3%
Depreciation and amortization241.6
 226.9
 14.7
 6%83.3
 79.3
 4.0
 5%
Materials and other186.9
 172.8
 14.1
 8%63.6
 58.4
 5.2
 9%
Total operating expenses$1,238.7
 $1,128.1
 $110.6
 10%$419.9
 $398.8
 $21.1
 5%
Compensation and benefits. Compensation and benefits increased $1.1$4.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, compared to the same period in 2016,2017, due to annual wage increases of approximately $4.0 million, increased headcount of approximately $2.0 million and additional headcount for car repair in Mexico being performed in-house starting in October 2016 of approximately $2.0 million, partially offset by a decrease in incentive compensation of approximately $6.0 million. Compensation and benefits increased $24.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, compared to the same period in 2016, due to increases in annual wages and benefits of approximately $18.0 million, increased headcount of approximately $4.0 million, and additional headcount for car repair in Mexico being performed in-house starting in October 2016 of approximately $4.0 million, partially offset by decreased incentive compensation of approximately $2.0$3.0 million and the weakeningstrengthening of the Mexican peso of approximately $2.0 million.
Purchased services. Purchased services expense decreased $8.2 million and $12.6 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2016, due to car repair in Mexico being performed in-house starting in October 2016 and the restructuring of certain locomotive maintenance contracts. For the nine months ended September 30, 2017, the decrease was partially offset by increases in repairs and maintenance, detours, and computer software expenses.

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Fuel. Fuel increased $12.5$1.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, compared to the same period in 2016,2017, due to mechanical in-sourcing, partially offset by the strengthening of the Mexican peso.
Fuel. Fuel increased $5.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018, compared to the same period in 2017, due to higher diesel fuel prices of approximately $6.0 million and $3.0$5.0 million in Mexico and the U.S., respectively, higher consumption of approximately $3.0 million, and the strengthening of the Mexican peso of approximately $2.0 million. These increases were partially offset by improved efficiency of approximately $2.0 million. Fuel increased $48.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, compared to the same period in 2016, due to higher diesel fuel prices of approximately $25.0 million and $15.0 million in Mexico and the U.S., respectively, and higher consumption of approximately $16.0$4.0 million, partially offset by the weakening of the Mexican peso of approximately $5.0 million and improved efficiencylower consumption of approximately $3.0 million. The average price per gallon was $2.30 and $2.24$2.44 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively,March 31, 2018, compared to $1.99 and $1.93$2.19 for the same periodsperiod in 2016.2017.
Mexican fuel excise tax credit. Fuel purchases made in Mexico are subject to an excise tax that is included in the price of fuel. The Company is eligible for and utilizes an available credit for the excise tax included in the price of fuel that is purchased and consumed in locomotives and certain work equipment in Mexico. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2018, the Company recognized an $11.1a $9.2 million and $35.6 million benefit respectively,, compared to $15.6 million and $49.6$11.7 million for the same periodsperiod in 2016.2017. The reduced benefit iswas due to a lower excise tax rate in effect for 20172018 as compared to 2016. The Mexican fuel excise tax credit is realized through the offset of the total annual Mexico income tax liability and income tax withholding payment obligations of KCSM, with no carryforward to future periods.2017.
Equipment costs. Equipment costs decreased $1.1increased $1.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, compared to the same period in 2016, due to lower freight car rent. Equipment costs increased $7.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, compared to the same period in 2016, due to higher car hire expense, resulting from increased automotive business impacting rates and volumes, partially offset by improved efficiency.lower equipment lease expense.
Depreciation and amortization. Depreciation and amortization expense increased $5.0 million and $14.7$4.0 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively,March 31, 2018, compared to the same periodsperiod in 2016,2017, due to a larger asset base.
Materials and other. Materials and other expense increased $4.3 million and $14.1$5.2 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, compared to the same periodsperiod in 2016,2017, due to car repairhigher derailment expense and mechanical in-sourcing, which resulted in Mexico being performed in-house starting in October 2016.additional materials purchased.

Non-Operating Income and Expenses
Equity in net earnings of affiliates. Equity in net earnings from affiliates decreased $0.7$3.0 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, compared to the same periodsperiod in 20162017, as a result of lower equity in net earnings from the operations of Ferrocarril y Terminal del Valle de México, S.A. de C.V. (“FTVM”) and Panama Canal Railway Company (“PCRC”) due to a decrease in container volumes.
Interest expense. Interest expense remained flat forFor the three months ended September 30, 2017, compared to the same period in 2016. For the nine months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, interest expense increased $1.7$0.8 million, compared to the same period in 2016,2017, due to higher average debt balances, partially offset by lower average interest rates as a result of an increased proportion of commercial paper in the overall debt mix.balances. During the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2018 and 2017, the average debt balancesbalance (including commercial paper) were $2,640.6was $2,618.2 million and $2,594.1$2,546.1 million, respectively, compared to $2,577.7 million and $2,490.2 millionrespectively. The average interest rate for the same periods in 2016. Average interest rates during the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2018 and 2017, were 3.8% andwas 3.9%, respectively, compared to 4.0% for the same periods in 2016..

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Foreign exchange gain (loss).gain. For the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2018 and 2017,, foreign exchange gain was $0.8$27.8 million and $61.8$46.8 million, respectively, compared to a loss of $19.8 million and $47.3 million for the same periods in 2016.respectively. Foreign exchange gain (loss) includes the re-measurement and settlement of net monetary assets and liabilities denominated in Mexican pesos and the gain (loss) on foreign currency derivative contracts.
For the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2018 and 2017,, the re-measurement and settlement of net monetary assets and liabilities denominated in Mexican pesos resulted in a foreign exchange lossgain of $2.5$11.3 million and a gain of $16.3$12.9 million, respectively, compared to a loss of $3.7 million and $11.5 million for the same periods in 2016.respectively.
The Company enters into foreign currency derivative contracts to hedge its net exposure to fluctuations in the Mexican cash tax obligation due to changes in the value of the Mexican peso against the U.S. dollar. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2018, and 2017, foreign exchange gain on foreign currency derivative contracts was $3.3$16.5 million and $45.5$33.9 million, respectively, compared to a loss of $16.1 million and $35.8 million for the same periods in 2016.respectively.

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Other income (expense), net. Other income (expense) remained flat forFor the three months ended September 30, 2017, compared to the same period in 2016. For the nine months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, other income (expense), net increased $1.2decreased $1.4 million, compared to the same period in 2016,2017, due to an increasea land sale that occurred in miscellaneous income in the first half of 2017.
Income tax expense. Income tax expense increased $44.7 million and $122.2decreased $14.2 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively,March 31, 2018, compared to the same periodsperiod in 2016,2017, due to a higherlower effective tax rate and lower pre-tax income. The decrease in the effective tax rate was primarily due to fluctuationsthe reduced U.S. corporate income tax rate from a maximum of 35% to a 21% rate provided in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Tax Reform Act”) enacted on December 22, 2017, and effective January 1, 2018.
The decrease in the effective tax rate was partially offset by the impact of the global intangible low-taxed income (“GILTI”) provisions included in the Tax Reform Act. The Company elected to account for GILTI tax in the period in which it is incurred. The GILTI provisions require the Company to include in its U.S. income tax return foreign exchangesubsidiary earnings in excess of an allowable return on the foreign subsidiary’s tangible assets. While it appears the GILTI tax impact is partially, if not entirely, unintended for U.S. companies with subsidiaries operating in foreign countries with a tax rate of at least 13.125%, the tax law as currently enacted will result in an estimated incremental U.S. tax of $27.5 million for the 2018 tax year.
The incremental U.S. tax expense resulting from the GILTI income inclusion was caused by two aspects of U.S. foreign tax credit limitation provisions. First, required allocations of interest expense to the GILTI income effectively renders the expense non-deductible when the GILTI income is taxed outside the U.S. at a rate higher than 13.125%. Secondly, U.S. income tax return income inclusion of the foreign taxes paid on the GILTI income is subject to U.S. tax without any associated foreign tax credit, resulting in incremental U.S. income tax. While the Company believes these implications were, at least in part, unintended by the Tax Reform Act and higher pre-tax income. may be addressed in future guidance to avoid one or both of these consequences, the Company’s effective tax rate includes the estimated incremental GILTI tax expense applying the tax law as currently enacted.
The components of the effective tax rates for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2018, compared to the same periodsperiod in 20162017, are as follows:
Three Months Ended Nine Months EndedThree Months Ended
September 30, September 30,March 31,
2017 2016 2017 20162018 2017
Statutory rate in effect35.0% 35.0% 35.0% 35.0%21.0% 35.0%
Tax effect of:          
Difference between U.S. and foreign tax rate(3.1%) (2.5%) (3.1%) (2.8%)6.0% (3.1%)
Global intangible low-taxed income (“GILTI”) tax3.0% 
State and local income tax provision, net1.0% 1.4% 1.0% 1.2%1.1% 1.0%
Foreign exchange (i)6.1% (8.9%) 5.8% (3.7%)4.0% 4.3%
Other, net(0.3%) (1.4%) 0.9% 
(0.5%) 1.1%
Effective tax rate38.7% 23.6% 39.6% 29.7%34.6% 38.3%
(i)Mexican income taxes are paid in Mexican pesos, and as a result, the effective income tax rate reflects fluctuations in the value of the Mexican peso against the U.S. dollar measured by the forward exchange rate. The foreign exchange impact on income taxes includes the gain or loss from the revaluation of net U.S. dollar-denominated monetary liabilities into Mexican pesos which is included in Mexican taxable income under Mexican tax law. As a result, a strengthening of the Mexican peso against the U.S. dollar for the reporting period will generally increase the Mexican cash tax obligation and the effective income tax rate, and a weakening of the Mexican peso against the U.S. dollar for the reporting period will generally decrease the Mexican cash tax obligation and the effective tax rate. To hedge its exposure to this cash tax risk, the Company enters into foreign currency derivative contracts, which are measured at fair value each period and any change in fair value is recognized in foreign exchange gain (loss) within the consolidated statements of income as described above. Refer to Note 89, Derivative Instruments for more information.


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Liquidity and Capital Resources
Overview
The Company focuses its cash and capital resources on investing in the business, shareholder returns and optimizing its capital structure.
The Company believes, based on current expectations, that cash and other liquid assets, operating cash flows, access to debt and equity capital markets, and other available financing resources will be sufficient to fund anticipated operating expenses, capital expenditures, debt service costs, dividends, share repurchases, and other commitments in the foreseeable future. The Company’s current financing instruments contain restrictive covenants which limit or preclude certain actions; however, the covenants are structured such that the Company expects to have sufficient flexibility to conduct its operations. The Company was in compliance with all of its debt covenants as of September 30, 2017.March 31, 2018.
Though KCS’s cash flows from operations are expected to be sufficient to fund operations, capital expenditures, debt service and dividends, the Company may, from time to time, incur debt to refinance existing indebtedness, purchase equipment under operating leases, repurchase shares, or fund equipment additions or new investments.
During the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, the Company invested $419.3$98.1 million in capital expenditures. See the Capital Expenditures section for further details.
During the first halfquarter of 2017, KCS concluded its $500.02018, the Company repurchased 500,033 shares of common stock for $54.0 million at an average price of $108.00 per share under the $800.0 million share repurchase program announced in May 2015 (the “2015 program”). In August 2017, the Company announced a new share repurchase2017. Since inception of this program, of up to $800.0 million, which expires on June 30, 2020 (the “2017 program”). Included within the 2017 program was authorization for an accelerated share repurchase (“ASR”) program limited to $200.0 million. The Company entered into an ASR program of $200.0 million in the third quarter of 2017. Following settlement of the ASR program in October 2017, the Company’s 2017 repurchasesKCS has repurchased 2,919,502 shares of common stock which includes shares repurchased through the 2015 Program and the 2017 Program, totaled 3,241,978 shares of common stockfor $309.2 million at an average price of $98.83$105.91 per shareshare. Management’s assessment of market conditions, available liquidity and a total costother factors will determine the timing and volume of $320.4 million.any future repurchases. Refer to Note 10 -11, Equity for additional detail on the Company’s share repurchase activity.

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program.
During the first and second quartersquarter of 2017,2018, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividends on its common stock of $0.33 per share (total of $69.9 million), and during the third quarter of 2017 declared quarterly cash dividendsdividend on its common stock of $0.36 per share (total $37.3of $36.9 million). Subject to the discretion of the Board of Directors, capital availability and a determination that cash dividends continue to be in the best interest of its stockholders, the Company intends to pay a quarterly dividend on an ongoing basis.
For additional discussion of the agreements representing the indebtedness of KCS, see “NoteNote 10, Short-Term Borrowings and Note 11, Short-Term Borrowings” and “Note 12, Long-Term Debt”Debt in the “Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements” section of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.2017.
On September 30, 2017March 31, 2018, total available liquidity (the cash balance plus revolving credit facility availability) was $532.4$503.9 million, compared to availability at December 31, 20162017, of $789.2$588.9 million. This decrease was primarily due to a reduction in cash on hand as a result of the Company’s ASR program as well as an increase in commercial paperused to fund operations and share repurchases induring the first halfquarter of 2017.2018.
As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, the total cash and cash equivalents held outside of the U.S. in foreign subsidiaries was $28.4$31.0 million. The Company expects that this cash will be available to fund operations without incurring significant additional income taxes.
KCS’s operating results and financing alternatives can be unexpectedly impacted by various factors, some of which are outside of its control. For example, if KCS were to experience a reduction in revenues or a substantial increase in operating costs or other liabilities, its earnings could be significantly reduced, increasing the risk of non-compliance with debt covenants. Additionally, the Company is subject to external factors impacting debt and equity capital markets and its ability to obtain financing under reasonable terms is subject to market conditions. Volatility in capital markets and the tightening of market liquidity could impact KCS’s access to capital. Further, KCS’s cost of debt can be impacted by independent rating agencies which assign debt ratings based on certain factors including competitive position, credit measurements such as interest coverage and leverage ratios, and liquidity.


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Cash Flow Information
Summary cash flow data follows (in millions):
Nine Months EndedThree Months Ended
September 30,March 31,
2017 20162018 2017
Cash flows provided by (used for):      
Operating activities$733.7
 $683.6
$140.6
 $129.6
Investing activities(542.0) (466.0)(124.2) (162.4)
Financing activities(273.9) (61.1)(103.5) (14.7)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents(82.2) 156.5
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents(87.1) (47.5)
Cash and cash equivalents beginning of year170.6
 136.6
134.1
 170.6
Cash and cash equivalents end of period$88.4
 $293.1
$47.0
 $123.1
Cash flows from operating activities increased $50.1$11.0 million for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, compared to the same period in 2016,2017, primarily due to increased net incomecash received for settlement of $61.9 million,foreign currency derivative instruments for the three months ended March 31, 2018, compared to cash paid for the same period in 2017, partially offset by a decrease in cash inflows fromfor working capital items of $15.7 million resulting mainly from the timing of certain receipts.
Net cash used for investing activities increased $76.0decreased $38.2 million for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, compared to the same period in 2016,2017, due to a $41.8$50.1 million decrease in capital expenditures, partially offset by an $11.2 million increase in capital expenditures, a $19.4 million increase in investments in and advances to affiliates and a $16.0 million increase in expenditures for the purchase or replacement of equipment under existing operating leases. Additional information regarding capital expenditures is provided below.
Net cash used for financing activities increased $212.8$88.8 million for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, compared to the same period in 2016,2017, primarily due to an increasea reduction in the repurchasenet proceeds from short term borrowings of common stock of $220.6$87.0 million.

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Capital Expenditures
KCS has funded, and expects to continue to fund capital expenditures with operating cash flows and short and long-term debt.
The following table summarizes capital expenditures by type (in millions):
Nine Months EndedThree Months Ended
September 30,March 31,
2017 20162018 2017
Roadway capital program$201.0
 $210.3
$65.1
 $65.8
Locomotives and freight cars64.7
 65.0
8.5
 10.1
Capacity79.3
 71.8
7.6
 22.6
Positive train control40.0
 34.4
6.2
 17.1
Information technology24.6
 18.0
7.9
 10.7
Other9.7
 5.1
2.8
 2.9
Total capital expenditures (accrual basis)419.3
 404.6
98.1
 129.2
Change in capital accruals27.6
 0.5
11.9
 30.9
Total cash capital expenditures$446.9
 $405.1
$110.0
 $160.1
      
Purchase or replacement of equipment under operating leases (accrual basis)$42.6
 $26.6
$11.0
 $
Change in capital accruals
 
0.2
 
Total cash purchase or replacement of equipment under operating leases$42.6
 $26.6
$11.2
 $
Generally, the Company’s capital program consists of capital replacement and equipment. For 20172018, internally generated cash flows are expected to fund cash capital expenditures, which are currently estimated to be between $550.0$530.0 million and $560.0$550.0 million. In addition, the Company periodically reviews its equipment under operating leases. Any additional purchase or replacement of equipment under operating leases during 20172018 is expected to be funded with internally generated cash flows and/or short-term debt.


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Other Matters

Regulatory Updates
Mexican Antitrust Law. Pursuant to the Mexican Antitrust Law and the Regulatory Railroad Service Law, the Investigating Authority of the Mexican government’s antitrust commission (Comisión Federal de Competencia Económica or the “COFECE”) announced in September 2016 that it would review competitive conditions in the Mexican railroad industry, with respect to the existence of effective competition in the provision of interconnection services, trackage rights, switching rights and interline services used to render public freight transport in Mexico. The review included the entire freight rail transportation market in Mexico and was not targeted to any single rail carrier.
On March 15, 2017, the Investigating Authority published an executive summary of its preliminary report in the Federal Official Gazette (Diario Oficial de la Federación). The preliminary report concluded that there was a lack of effective competition in the market for trackage rights (“Relevant Market”) throughout the entire networks of KCSM, Ferrocarril Mexicano, S.A. de C.V., Ferrosur, S.A. de C.V., and FTVM.
The Company disagreed with the Investigating Authority’s reasoning and preliminary conclusions, and responded on April 20, 2017, with its evidence and arguments to support its position, as provided in the Mexican antitrust law. The Company’s response argued that the investigation which supported the conclusions in the preliminary report was conducted contrary to the rule of law, the rules of procedure, and relied upon faulty economic analysis.
On March 7, 2018, KCSM received the Final Resolution handed down by the COFECE Panel in connection with the investigation regarding effective competition in the market for interconnection services, trackage rights and switching rights used to provide railway freight public services in the rail freight industry.
The Final Resolution dismissed the preliminary report issued by the Investigating Authority along with that report’s finding of a lack of effective competition for interconnection services. The Final Resolution represents the end of the investigation and no further amendments or modifications may be made to the preliminary report.
NAFTA. NAFTA is currently being renegotiated and negotiations are expected to continue into the future. If significant progress is not made, resolution could be delayed until late 2018 or early 2019. In addition, U.S. President Donald J. Trump, some members of Congress, and key U.S. administration officials and policy makers have suggested the implementation of tariffs, border taxes or other measures that could impact the level of trade between the U.S. and Mexico. On March 8, 2018, President Trump proclaimed new tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from countries other than Canada and Mexico. The proclamation stated that special circumstances and ongoing trade discussions with Canada and Mexico justify exempting Canada and Mexico from tariffs on their steel and aluminum imports to the U.S. at this time. Any notice of U.S. withdrawal from NAFTA could be for negotiating position and may be challenged in courts. KCS believes North American trade will continue due to its economic importance and the economic realities that already exist in the North American marketplace.

Collective Bargaining
KCSR participates in industry-wide multi-employer bargaining as a member of the National Carriers’ Conference Committee (“NCCC”), as well as local bargaining for agreements that are limited to KCSR's property. Approximately 75% of KCSR employees are covered by collective bargaining agreements. Long-term settlement agreements were reached and ratified during 2011 and the first half of 2012 covering all of the participating unions. These agreements were in effect through December 2015, and currently remain in effect.
The National Carriers’ Conference Committee (“NCCC”) represents KCSR andIn the other large freight railroads in industry-wide multi-employer bargaining. The NCCC has been bargaining with the rail unions since January 2015 for changes to these collective bargaining agreements. On October 5,fourth quarter of 2017, the NCCC, as representatives of KCSR, and the railroad industry, reached a tentativean agreement with Collective Bargaining Group (“CBG”), a coalition comprised of multiple unions that represent approximately 60% of KCSR’s unionized workforce. The agreement was ratified and concludes this round of bargaining for those unions, in the CBG coalition have now commenced ratification of this tentative agreement by its members. If ratified,and the revised agreement will be in effect through December 2019. In December 2017, the NCCC reached a tentative agreement with the TCU Bargaining Group, a coalition comprised of four unions that represent approximately 20% of KCSR’s unionized workforce. The terms of this tentative agreement are substantially identical to the agreement with the CBG. Two unions in the TCU Bargaining Group ratified this agreement, which concludes this round of bargaining for those unions. Two of the unions in the TCU Bargaining Group did not ratify the tentative agreement, and the NCCC currently is evaluating options for final resolution of the negotiations with these two unions. The NCCC is still in mediationhas agreed to submit the negotiation to binding arbitration proceeding with the other unionsunion coalition (BMWE/Smart Mechanical) regarding proposed amendments to their agreements. The Company does not believe the expected settlements will have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements.
KCSM Servicios, S.A. de C.V. (“KCSM Servicios”), a wholly owned subsidiary of KCS, provides employee services to KCSM, and KCSM pays KCSM Servicios market-based rates for these services. KCSM Servicios union employees are covered by one labor

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agreement, which was signed on April 16, 2012, between KCSM Servicios and the Sindicato de Trabajadores Ferrocarrileros de la República Mexicana (“Mexican Railroad Union”), for an indefinite period of time, for the purpose of regulating the relationship between the parties. Approximately 80% of KCSM Servicios employees are covered by this labor agreement. The compensation terms under this labor agreement are subject to renegotiation on an annual basis and all other benefits are subject to negotiation every two years. KCSM Servicios has started negotiations of compensation and all other benefits terms with the Mexican Railroad Union for the period covering July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018. The anticipated resolution of this negotiation is not expected to have a material impact to the consolidated financial statements.
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Item 3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
There was no material change during the quarter from the information set forth in Part II, Item 7A. “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure about Market Risk” in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20162017.

Item 4.Controls and Procedures
(a) Disclosure Controls and Procedures
As of the end of the period for which this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q is filed, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have each reviewed and evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)). Based on that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have each concluded that the Company’s current disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission rules and forms, and include controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in such reports is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
(b) Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There have not been any changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the thirdfirst quarter of 20172018 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.


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PART II — OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.Legal Proceedings
For information related to the Company’s legal proceedings, see Note 11,12, Commitments and Contingencies, under Part I, Item 1 of this quarterly report on Form 10-Q.

Item 1A.Risk Factors
The following risk factor, which is includedThere were no material changes during the quarter to the Risk Factors disclosed in Item 1A - “Risk Factors” in our 2016annual report on Form 10-K is updated as follows. The remaining risk factors included in our 2016 Form 10-K remain unchanged and are incorporated herein by reference.
KCS’s business is subject to regulation by federal, state and local legislatures and agencies that could impose significant cost onfor the Company’s business operations.
Mexican Antitrust Review. Pursuant to the Mexican Antitrust Law and the Regulatory Railroad Service Law, on September 12, 2016, the Mexican government’s antitrust commission (Comisión Federal de Competencia Económica or “COFECE”), announced that it would review competitive conditions in the Mexican railroad industry, with respect to the existence of effective competition in the provision of interconnection services, trackage rights, switching rights and interline services used to render public freight transport in Mexico. The COFECE review includes the entire freight rail transportation market in Mexico and is not targeted to any single rail carrier.
On March 15, 2017, the COFECE published an executive summary of its preliminary report in the Diario Oficial de la Federación. The COFECE’s preliminary report concluded that there was a lack of effective competition in the market for trackage rights (“Relevant Market”) throughout the entire networks of Kansas City Southern de Mexico, S.A. de C.V. (“KCSM”), Ferrocarril Mexicano, S.A. de C.V., Ferrosur, S.A. de C.V., and Ferrocarril y Terminal del Valle de Mexico, S.A. de C.V.
The Company disagrees with the COFECE’s reasoning and preliminary conclusions, and responded on April 20, 2017 with its evidence and arguments to support its position, as provided in the Mexican antitrust law.
On April 27, 2017, the COFECE initiated the incidental procedure to analyze the recusal of two of its commissioners from ongoing proceedings (“Motion to Recuse”). On June 6, 2017, KCSM presented arguments in connection with the Motion to Recuse. On July 7, 2017, KCSM was served with rulings dated June 22, 2017 and June 2, 2017, regarding the Motion to Recuse. Consequently, the two commissioners excluded themselves from further participation in the investigation.
The COFECE has an additional term of up to 110 business days after the decision of the Motion to Recuse to issue a final report in connection with effective competition conditions in the Relevant Market. It is expected a final ruling will be issued around January 2018. It is too early to determine what, if any, impact this review may have on Mexican rail operations in the future. If the COFECE’s final report determines there is a lack of effective competition, the COFECE could request the new Mexican Agencia Reguladora del Transporte Ferroviario (“Regulatory Agency of Rail Transportation” or “ARTF”), which has primary regulatory jurisdiction over the Company’s Mexican operations, to conduct proceedings to determine whether to establish new limited mandatory trackage rights and/or rate regulation under the Amendments to the Mexican Regulatory Railroad Service Law.year ended December 31, 2017.


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Item 2.Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

Purchases of Equity Securities

The following table presents common stock repurchases during each month for the thirdfirst quarter of 2017:2018:
Period 
(a) Total 
Number 
of Shares 
(or Units) 
Purchased
 
(b) Average 
Price Paid 
per Share (or Unit) 
 
(c) Total 
Number of 
Shares 
(or Units) 
Purchased 
as Part of 
Publicly 
Announced 
Plans or
Programs (1) 
 
(d) Maximum 
Number (or 
Approximate 
Dollar Value) 
of Shares (or Units) 
that may yet be 
purchased under 
the Plans
or Programs (1) (2)
 
July 1-31, 2017 
  $
  
  $
  
August 1-31, 2017 1,750,277
  $105.70
  1,750,277
  $600,000,000
  
September 1-30, 2017 
  $
  
  $600,000,000
  
Total 1,750,277
   
  1,750,277
   
  
Period 
(a) Total 
Number 
of Shares 
(or Units) 
Purchased
 
(b) Average 
Price Paid 
per Share (or Unit) 
 
(c) Total 
Number of 
Shares 
(or Units) 
Purchased 
as Part of 
Publicly 
Announced 
Plans or
Programs (1) 
 
(d) Maximum 
Number (or 
Approximate 
Dollar Value) 
of Shares (or Units) 
that may yet be 
purchased under 
the Plans
or Programs (1)
 
January 1-31, 2018 95,766
  $112.71
  95,766
  $534,009,134
  
February 1-28, 2018 285,267
  $107.45
  285,267
  $503,358,460
  
March 1-31, 2018 119,000
  $105.52
  119,000
  $490,801,941
  
Total 500,033
   
  500,033
   
  
 
(1)On August 15, 2017, the Company announced that the Board of Directors approved a share repurchase program, pursuant to which up to $800.0 million in shares of common stock could be repurchased through June 30, 2020. The authorization included a $200.0 million Accelerated Share Repurchase (“ASR”) program and a $600.0 million open market share repurchase program.
(2)In the third quarter of 2017, the Company paid $200.0 million under two ASR agreements and received an aggregate of initial delivery of 1,598,796 shares. One of the ASR agreements was settled in the third quarter of 2017, with the Company receiving 151,481 additional shares for a total of 1,750,277 and a value of $185.0 million, which is reflected in the table above. In October 2017, the second ASR agreement was settled with the Company receiving 151,492 additional shares and a value of $15.0 million, which is not included in the number of shares or the average price paid per share in the table above. The average price paid per share upon completion of the ASR agreements was $105.17. See Note 10 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in this report.

Item 3.Defaults upon Senior Securities
None.

Item 4.Mine Safety Disclosures
Not applicable.

Item 5.Other Information
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Item 6.Exhibits
Exhibit
No.
 DescriptionExhibits
10.1
   
31.110.2
10.3
10.4
10.4.1
10.4.2
10.4.3
10.4.4*
31.1* 
  
31.231.2* 
  
32.132.1* 
  
32.232.2* 
  
101 
The following unaudited financial information from Kansas City Southern’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, formatted in XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language) includes: (i) Consolidated Statements of Income for the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2018 and 2017, and 2016, (ii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2018 and 2017, and 2016, (iii) Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2016,2017, (iv) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the ninethree months ended September 30,March 31, 2018 and 2017, and 2016, and (v) the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Company has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized and in the capacities indicated on OctoberApril 20, 20172018.

Kansas City Southern
 
/s/    MICHAEL W. UPCHURCH        
Michael W. Upchurch
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)
 
/s/    SUZANNE M. GRAFTON        
Suzanne M. Grafton
Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer
(Principal Accounting Officer)


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