SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
(Mark One)
[X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (FEE REQUIRED) For the fiscal year ended
December 31, 1997
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (NO FEE REQUIRED) For the transition period from
____ to ____
Commission file number 1-4717
KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN INDUSTRIES, INC.
(Exact name of Company as specified in its charter)
Delaware 44-0663509
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
114 West 11th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64105
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Company's telephone number, including area code (816) 983-1303
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12 (b) of the Act:
Name of each exchange on
Title of each class which registered
Preferred Stock, Par Value $25 Per New York Stock Exchange
Share, 4%, Noncumulative
Common Stock, $.01 Per Share Par Value New York Stock Exchange
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12 (g) of the Act: None
Indicate by check mark whether the Company (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 Company was required to file such reports), and (2) has been
subject to such filing requirements for the past
90 days. YES [X] NO [ ]
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item
405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained,
to the best of Company's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information
statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any
amendment to this Form 10-K. [ ]
Company Stock. The Company's common stock is listed on the New York Stock
Exchange under the symbol "KSU." As of March 9, 1998, 108,828,011 shares
of common stock and 242,170 shares of voting preferred stock were
outstanding. On such date, the aggregate market value of the voting and
non-voting common and preferred stock was $4,160,168,188 (amount computed
based on closing prices of preferred and common stock on New York Stock
Exchange).
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE:
Portions of the following documents are incorporated herein by reference
into Part of the Form 10-K as indicated:
Document Part of Form 10-K into
which incorporated
Company's Definitive Proxy Statement for the 1998 Part III
Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which will be filed
no later than 120 days after December 31, 1997
KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN INDUSTRIES, INC.
1997 FORM 10-K ANNUAL REPORT
Table of Contents
Page
PART I
Item 1. Business............................................. 1
Item 2. Properties........................................... 4
Item 3. Legal Proceedings.................................... 8
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.. 8
Executive Officers of the Company................... 8
PART II
Item 5. Market for the Company's Common Stock and
Related Stockholder Matters........................ 10
Item 6. Selected Financial Data.............................. 11
Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations................ 13
Item 7(a) Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About
Market Risk........................................ 47
Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.......... 48
Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on
Accounting and Financial Disclosure................ 90
PART III
Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers of the Company...... 91
Item 11. Executive Compensation............................... 91
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and
Management......................................... 91
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions....... 91
PART IV
Item 14. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules and Reports
on Form 8-K........................................ 92
Signatures........................................... 97
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Part I
Item 1. Business
(a) GENERAL DEVELOPMENT OF COMPANY BUSINESS
The information set forth in response to Item 101 of Regulation S-K under
Part II Item 7, Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations, of this Form 10-K is incorporated by reference
in response to this Item 1.
(b) INDUSTRY SEGMENT FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Kansas City Southern Industries, Inc. ("Company" or "KCSI") reports its
financial information in two business segments: Financial Asset Management
and Transportation. The primary entities comprising the Financial Asset
Management segment are Janus Capital Corporation ("Janus") and Berger
Associates, Inc. ("Berger"), and an equity interest in DST Systems, Inc.
("DST"). During third quarter 1997, the Company formed Kansas City
Southern Lines, Inc. ("KCSL") as the holding company for Transportation
segment subsidiaries and affiliates, including The Kansas City Southern
Railway Company ("KCSR"), the primary Transportation operating
subsidiary. In early 1998, the Company formed FAM Holdings, Inc. ("FAM
HC") for the purpose of becoming a holding company for Financial Asset
Management segment subsidiaries and affiliates. KCSL and FAM HC were
organized to provide separate control, management and accountability for
all transportation and financial asset management operations and
businesses.
The information set forth in response to Item 101 of Regulation S-K
relative to financial information by industry segment for the three years
ended December 31, 1997 under Part II Item 7, Management's Discussion and
Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, of this Form
10-K, and Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, at Note 14-
Industry Segments of this Form 10-K, is incorporated by reference in
response to this Item 1.
(c) NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION OF THE BUSINESS
The information set forth in response to Item 101 of Regulation S-K under
Part II Item 7, Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations, of this Form 10-K is incorporated by
reference in partial response to this Item 1.
Transportation
KCSL, through its principal subsidiaries, strategic alliances and
marketing agreements, provides rail freight transportation along a
contiguous rail network of approximately 10,000 miles that links
markets in the United States and Mexico. KCSL's principal U.S.
subsidiary, KCSR, which traces its origins to 1887, has until recent
years operated a core network primarily connecting the Midwest with
the Louisiana and Texas gulf coasts. During the mid-1990's, while KCSR's
major U.S. rail competitors focused on consolidating their east/west
systems in the United States, KCSR embarked on a strategy of expanding
its core network in order to capitalize on growing north/south trade
between the United States, Mexico and Canada created by the North
American Free Trade Agreement ("NAFTA"). KCSL has aggressively pursued
acquisitions, joint ventures and marketing agreements with other
railroads, with the goal of creating the "NAFTA Railway." KCSL's rail
network connects midwestern, eastern and Canadian shippers, including
shippers in Chicago, Illinois and Kansas City, Missouri-the two largest
rail centers in the United States-with the largest industrial
centers of Mexico, including Mexico City and Monterrey. KCSL's railroad
system is comprised of KCSR, the Gateway Western Railway Company ("Gateway
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Western") and strategic joint venture interests in Grupo Transportacion
Ferroviaria Mexicana, S.A de C.V. (Grupo TFM) (formerly Transportacion
Ferroviaria Mexicana, S. de R.L. de C.V.), which owns 80% of the common
stock of TFM, S.A. de C.V. ("TFM," formerly Ferrocarril del Noreste, S.A.
de C.V.), and the Texas Mexican Railway Company ("Tex-Mex"). In addition,
KCSL has a marketing agreement with I&M Rail Link, LLC ("I&M Rail Link")
which provides KCSL with access to customers in the upper midwest, as well
as access to Chicago and Minneapolis, Minnesota.
KCSL's transportation network connects with all major U.S. and Canadian
railroads through gateways at Chicago and East St. Louis, Illinois; Kansas
City, Missouri; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Meridian and Jackson, Mississippi;
Shreveport and New Orleans, Louisiana; and Dallas and Laredo, Texas. KCSL
provides shippers with an effective alternative to the congested
"mega-carrier" railroads and connects northern and eastern-based
railroads to the southwestern U.S. and Mexican markets through less
congested interchange hubs. KCSL's network offers the shortest rail route
between Kansas City and major port cities along the Gulf of Mexico in
Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas.
KCSR's east-west corridor, referred to as the "Meridian Speedway" from
Meridian, Mississippi to Dallas, Texas, represents the fastest and most
direct rail route linking many markets in the southwest and southeast
regions of the United States, two regions of substantial economic
vitality. This corridor also provides eastern shippers and other
railroads with an efficient connection to Mexican markets.
KCSL recently established a prominent position in the growing Mexican
market through its strategic joint ventures in Grupo TFM and Tex-Mex,
operated in partnership with Transportacion Maritima Mexicana, S.A. de
C.V. ("TMM"), Mexico's largest maritime shipping company. TFM's route
network provides the shortest connection to the major industrial and
population areas of Mexico from midwestern and eastern points in the
United States. TFM, which was privatized by the Mexican government in
June 1997, passes through Mexican states comprising approximately 69% of
Mexico's population and accounting for over 70% of Mexico's estimated
1996 gross domestic product. Tex-Mex connects with TFM at Laredo, the
single largest rail freight transfer point between the United States and
Mexico, and with KCSR at Beaumont, Texas, as well as with other U.S.
Class I railroads.
Financial Asset Management
The Financial Asset Management segment, through FAM HC, includes Janus and
Berger and a 41% interest in DST. Both Janus and Berger are investment
advisors registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC").
Janus serves as an investment advisor to Janus Investment Fund and Janus
Aspen Series, other investment companies, institutional and individual
private accounts, including pension, profit-sharing and other employee
benefit plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, endowments,
foundations, and others. Berger is also engaged in the business of
providing financial asset management services and products, principally
through sponsorship of a family of mutual funds. Both Janus and Berger
are headquartered in Denver, Colorado.
Janus derives its revenues and net income primarily from diversified
advisory services provided to the Janus Funds and other financial services
firms and private accounts. In order to perform its investment advisory
functions, Janus conducts fundamental investment research and valuation
analysis. Janus' approach tends to focus on companies that are
experiencing or expected to experience above average growth relative to
their peers or the economy, or that are realizing or expected to realize
positive change due to new product development, new management, changing
demographics or regulatory developments. This approach utilizes research
provided by outside parties as well as in house research.
Janus has three wholly-owned subsidiaries: Janus Service Corporation
("Janus Service"), Janus Distributors, Inc. ("Janus Distributors") and
Janus Capital International, Ltd. ("Janus International").
Janus Service provides full service administration and shareholder
services to the Janus Funds and their shareholders as a registered
transfer agent. To provide the high level of service needed to compete
in the direct channel, Janus Service maintains a highly trained group of
telephone representatives, and
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utilizes leading edge technology to provide immediate data to support call
center and shareholder processing operations. This includes automated
phone lines and an Internet web site which is integrated into the
shareholder services system. These customer service related enhancements
provide Janus Service with additional capacity to handle the high
shareholder volume that can be experienced during market volatility.
Janus Distributors serves as the distributor of the Janus Funds and is a
registered broker-dealer. Janus International is an investment advisor
registered with the SEC that performs analysis of foreign securities and
executes trades in Europe.
DST, included as an equity investment reported in the Financial Asset
Management segment, is engaged in the business of designing and operating
proprietary on-line shareholder servicing systems for the mutual fund,
insurance, banking and real estate industries. DST operates throughout
the United States, with its base of operations in the Midwest and through
certain of its subsidiaries and affiliates, internationally in Canada,
Europe, Africa and the Pacific Rim. DST has a single class of stock, its
common stock, which is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange.
Prior to November 1995, KCSI owned all of the stock of DST. In November
1995, a public offering reduced KCSI's ownership interest in DST to
approximately 41%. KCSI reflects the earnings of DST as an equity
investment in the consolidated financial statements.
Employees. As of December 31, 1997, the approximate number of employees of
KCSI and its majority owned subsidiaries was as follows:
Transportation:
KCSR 2,570
Gateway Western 240
Other 120
Total 2,930
Financial Asset Management:
Janus 1,050
Berger 80
Other 20
Total 1,150
Total KCSI 4,080
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Item 2. Properties
In the opinion of management, the various facilities, office space and
other properties owned and/or leased by the Company (and its subsidiaries
and affiliates) are adequate for existing operating needs.
TRANSPORTATION (KCSL)
KCSR
KCSR owns and operates approximately 2,630 miles of main and branch lines,
and approximately 1,106 miles of other tracks, in a nine state region,
including Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Mississippi, Alabama,
Tennessee, Louisiana, and Texas. In addition, approximately 215 miles of
main and branch lines and 85 miles of other tracks are operated by KCSR
under trackage rights and leases.
Kansas City Terminal Railway Company (of which KCSR is a partial owner),
with other railroads, owns and operates approximately 80 miles of track,
and operates an additional eight miles of track under trackage rights in
greater Kansas City, Missouri. KCSR also leases for operating purposes
certain short sections of trackage owned by various other railroad com-
panies and jointly owns certain other facilities with such railroads.
KCSR and the Union Pacific Railroad ("UP") have a haulage and trackage
rights agreement, which gives KCSR access to Nebraska and Iowa, and
additional routes in Kansas, Missouri and Texas. The haulage rights
require the UP to move KCSR traffic in UP trains; the trackage rights
allow KCSR to operate its trains over UP tracks.
KCSR owns and operates repair shops, depots and office buildings along its
right-of-way in support of its transportation operations. A major
facility, Deramus Yard, is located in Shreveport, Louisiana and includes a
general office building, locomotive repair shop, car repair shops, customer
service center, material warehouses and fueling facilities totaling
approximately 227,000 square feet. KCSR owns a 107,800 square foot major
diesel locomotive repair facility in Pittsburg, Kansas. KCSR owns freight
and truck maintenance buildings in Dallas, Texas totaling approximately
125,200 square feet. KCSR and KCSI executive offices are located in an
eight story office building in Kansas City, Missouri and are leased from a
subsidiary of the Company. Other facilities owned by KCSR include a
21,000 square foot car repair shop in Kansas City, Missouri and approxi-
mately 15,000 square feet of office space in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
KCSR owns and operates six intermodal facilities. These facilities are
located in Dallas, Texas; Kansas City, Missouri; Sallisaw, Oklahoma;
Shreveport and New Orleans, Louisiana; and Jackson, Mississippi. The
facility in Jackson was completed in December 1996. The various locations
include strip tracks, cranes and other equipment used in facilitating the
transfer and movement of trailers and containers.
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KCSR's fleet of rolling stock consisted of:
1997 1996 1995
Leased Owned Leased Owned Leased Owned
Locomotives:
Road Units 238 113 213 160 101 258
Switch Units 52 - 52 - - 52
Other 9 - 10 - - 1
Total 299 113 275 160 101 311
Rolling Stock:
Box Cars 7,168 2,027 6,366 1,558 5,664 2,190
Gondolas 819 61 819 65 473 439
Hopper Cars 2,680 1,198 2,588 1,213 2,119 1,857
Flat Cars (Intermodal
and Other) 1,249 554 1,249 551 1,128 611
Tank Cars 35 59 40 60 20 61
Other Freight Cars 547 123 554 164 690 168
Total 12,498 4,022 11,616 3,611 10,094 5,326
At December 31, 1997, KCSR's fleet of locomotives and rolling stock
consisted of 412 diesel locomotives, of which 113 are owned and 299 are
leased from affiliates, and 16,520 freight cars, of which 4,022 are owned,
3,124 are leased from affiliates and 9,374 are leased from non-affiliates.
A significant portion of the locomotives and rolling stock which are
indicated as leased from affiliates include equipment leased through
Southern Capital Corporation, LLC ("Southern Capital") is a joint venture
with GATX Capital Corporation, which was formed in October 1996.
Some of this owned equipment is subject to liens created under conditional
sales agreements, equipment trust certificates and leases in connection
with the original purchase or lease of such equipment. KCSR indebtedness
with respect to equipment trust certificates, conditional sales agreements
and capital leases totaled approximately $88.9 million at December 31,
1997.
Certain KCSR property statistics follow:
1997 1996 1995
Route miles - main and branch line 2,845 2,954 2,931
Total track miles 4,036 4,147 4,131
Miles of welded rail in service 2,030 1,981 1,938
Main Line Welded Rail (% of total) 63% 58% 59%
Cross ties replaced 332,440 438,170 341,761
Average Age (in years):
Wood ties in service 15.1 15.5 15.3
Rail in main and branch line 26.0 27.0 26.7
Road locomotives 22.1 21.9 20.8
All locomotives 22.8 22.5 21.4
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Maintenance expenses for Way and Structure and Equipment (pursuant to
regulatory accounting rules, which include depreciation) for the three
years ended December 31, 1997 and as a percent of KCSR revenues are as
follows (dollars in millions):
KCSR Maintenance
Way and Structure Equipment
Percent of Percent of
Amount Revenue Amount Revenue
1997* $122.2 23.6% $112.3 21.7%
1996 92.6 18.8 99.8 20.3
1995 88.0 17.5 108.8 21.7
*Way and structure expenses include $33.5 million related to asset
impairments. See "Results of Operations" for further discussion.
Gateway Western
Gateway Western operates a 402 mile rail line extending from Kansas City,
Missouri to East St. Louis and Springfield, Illinois. Additionally,
Gateway Western has restricted haulage rights extending to Chicago,
Illinois from the Southern Pacific Rail Corporation. Gateway Western
connects with various eastern rail carriers at East St. Louis. The Surface
Transportation Board approved the Company's acquisition of Gateway Western
in May 1997.
Certain Gateway Western property statistics follow:
1997 1996 1995
Route miles - main and branch line 402 402 402
Total track miles 564 564 564
Miles of welded rail in service 109 109 107
Main Line Welded Rail (% of total) 39% 39% 38%
Mexrail
Mexrail, Inc., a 49% owned KCSI affiliate, owns 100% of The Texas Mexican
Railway Company ("Tex-Mex") and certain other assets, including the
northern U.S. half of a rail traffic bridge at Laredo, Texas spanning the
Rio Grande river. Grupo TFM, discussed below, operates the southern half
of the bridge. This bridge is a significant entry point for rail traffic
between Mexico and the U.S. The Tex-Mex operates a 157 mile rail line
extending from Corpus Christi to Laredo, Texas, and also has trackage
rights (from Union Pacific Railroad) totaling approximately 360 miles
between Corpus Christi and Beaumont, Texas.
Certain Tex-Mex property statistics follow:
1997 1996 1995
Route miles - main and branch line 157 157 157
Total track miles 521 521 238
Miles of welded rail in service 5 5 -
Main Line Welded Rail (% of total) 3% 3% -
Locomotives (average years) 25 24 23
Grupo TFM
Grupo TFM (formerly Transportacion Ferroviaria Mexicana, S. de R.L. de
C.V.) owns 80% of the common stock of TFM, S.A. de C.V. ("TFM," formerly
Ferrocarril del Noreste, S.A. de C.V.). TFM holds the concession to
operate Mexico's "Northeast Rail Lines" for 50 years, with the option of
a 50 year extension (subject to certain conditions). TFM operates
approximately 2,661 miles of main line and an additional 838 miles of
sidings and spur tracks, and main line under trackage rights.
Approximately 80% of TFM's main line consists of welded rail. TFM has the
exclusive right to operate the rail, but does not own the land, roadway or
associated structures. However, certain rail equipment, including
approximately 371
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locomotives and 10,665 freight cars, is owned by TFM. In addition to the
railway, Grupo TFM (through TFM) also has office space at which various
operational, accounting, managerial and other activities are
performed. The primary facilities are located in Mexico City and
Monterrey, Mexico. Grupo TFM was a 37% owned KCSI affiliate at December
31, 1997. See additional information in Part II Item 7, Management's
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
in this Form 10-K.
Other Transportation
Southern Group, Inc. leases approximately 4,150 square feet of office
space in downtown Kansas City, Missouri from an affiliate of DST.
The Company is an 80% owner of Wyandotte Garage Corporation, which owns a
parking facility in downtown Kansas City, Missouri. The facility is
located adjacent to the Company's and KCSR's executive offices, and
consists of 1,147 parking spaces which are utilized by the employees of
the Company and its affiliates, as well as the public.
Trans-Serve, Inc. operates a railroad wood tie treating plant in Vivian,
Louisiana under an industrial revenue bond lease arrangement with an
option to purchase. This facility includes buildings totaling approxi-
mately 12,000 square feet.
Pabtex, Inc. ("Pabtex") owns a 70 acre coal and petroleum coke bulk
handling facility in Port Arthur, Texas.
Mid-South Microwave, Inc. owns and operates a microwave system, which
extends essentially along the right-of-way of KCSR from Kansas City,
Missouri to Dallas, Beaumont and Port Arthur, Texas and New Orleans,
Louisiana. This system is leased to KCSR.
Other subsidiaries of the Company own approximately 8,000 acres of land at
various points adjacent to the KCSR right-of-way. Other properties also
include a 354,000 square foot warehouse at Shreveport, Louisiana, a bulk
handling facility at Port Arthur, Texas, and several former railway
buildings now being rented to non-affiliated companies, primarily as
warehouse space.
The Company owns 1,025 acres of property located on the waterfront in the
Port Arthur, Texas area, which includes 22,000 linear feet of deep water
frontage and three docks. Port Arthur is an uncongested port with direct
access to the Gulf of Mexico. Approximately 75% of this property is
available for development.
FINANCIAL ASSET MANAGEMENT
Janus
Janus leases from non-affiliates 327,000 square feet of office space in
three facilities for administrative, marketing, investment, and shareowner
processing operations, and approximately 33,500 square feet for mail
processing and storage requirements. These corporate offices and mail
processing facilities are located in Denver, Colorado. Janus also leases
5,500 square feet for a customer service and telephone center in Kansas
City, Missouri and 1,400 square feet of office space in London, England
for securities research and trading.
Berger
Berger leases from a non-affiliate approximately 29,800 square feet of
office space in Denver, Colorado for its administrative and corporate
functions.
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DST
DST, an approximate 41% owned unconsolidated affiliate, owns a Data Center
located in Kansas City, Missouri, commonly known as its Winchester Data
Center. DST's shareholder operations, systems development and other
support functions are located in downtown Kansas City. In addition, DST
subsidiaries own or lease facilities in Kansas City and various other
locations throughout the United States. DST also leases international
properties.
DST owns or leases mainframe computers and significant amounts of
auxiliary computer support equipment (such as disk and tape drives, CRT
terminals, etc.), all of which are necessary for its computer and
communications operations.
Item 3. Legal Proceedings
The information set forth in response to Item 103 of Regulation S-K under
Part II Item 7, Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations, Other - Litigation and Environmental
Matters of this Form 10-K is incorporated by reference in response to this
Item 3. In addition, see discussion in Part II Item 8, Financial
Statements and Supplementary Data, at Note 12, Commitments and
Contingencies of this Form 10-K.
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
No matters were submitted to a vote of security holders during the three
month period ended December 31, 1997.
Executive Officers of the Company
Pursuant to General Instruction G(3) of Form 10-K and instruction 3 to
paragraph (b) of Item 401 of Regulation S-K, the following list is
included as an unnumbered Item in Part I of this Form 10-K in lieu of
being included in KCSI's Definitive Proxy Statement which will be filed
no later than 120 days after December 31, 1997. All executive officers
are elected annually and serve at the discretion of the Board of
Directors. Certain of the executive officers have employment agreements
with the Company.
Name Age Position(s)
L.H. Rowland 60 Chairman, President and
Chief Executive Officer of the Company
M.R. Haverty 52 Executive Vice President, Director
T.H. Bailey 60 Chairman, President and
Chief Executive Officer of
Janus Capital Corporation
P.S. Brown 61 Vice President, Associate General
Counsel and Assistant Secretary
R.P. Bruening 58 Vice President, General Counsel and
Corporate Secretary
D.R. Carpenter 51 Vice President - Finance
W.K. Erdman 39 Vice President - Corporate Affairs
A.P. McCarthy 51 Vice President and Treasurer
J.D. Monello 53 Vice President and Chief Financial
Officer
L.G. Van Horn 39 Vice President and Comptroller
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The information set forth in the Company's Definitive Proxy Statement in
Proposal 1 "Election of Directors" with respect to Mr. Rowland and in the
description of the Board of Directors with respect to Mr. Haverty is
incorporated herein by reference.
Mr. Bailey has continuously served as Chairman, President and Chief
Executive Officer of Janus Capital Corporation since 1978.
Mr. Brown has continuously served as Vice President, Associate General
Counsel and Assistant Secretary since July 1992. From 1981 to July 1992,
he served as Vice President - Governmental Affairs.
Mr. Bruening has continuously served as Vice President, General Counsel
and Corporate Secretary since July 1995. From May 1982 to July 1995, he
served as Vice President and General Counsel. He also serves as Senior
Vice President and General Counsel of KCSR.
Mr. Carpenter has continuously served as Vice President - Finance since
November 1996. He was Vice President - Finance and Tax from May 1995 to
November 1996. He was Vice President - Tax from June 1993 to May 1995.
From 1978 to June 1993, he was a member in the law firm of Watson &
Marshall L.C., Kansas City, Missouri.
Mr. Erdman has continuously served as Vice President - Corporate Affairs
since April 1997. From January 1997 to April 1997 he served as Director -
Corporate Affairs. From 1987 to January 1997 he served as Chief of Staff
for United States Senator from Missouri, Christopher ("Kit") Bond.
Mr. McCarthy has continuously served as Vice President and Treasurer since
May 1996. He was Treasurer from December 1989 to May 1996.
Mr. Monello has continuously served as Vice President and Chief Financial
Officer since March 1994. From October 1992 to March 1994, he served as
Vice President - Finance. From January 1992 to October 1992, he served as
Vice President - Finance and Comptroller. From May 1989 to January 1992,
he served as Vice President and Assistant Comptroller.
Mr. Van Horn has continuously served as Vice President and Comptroller
since May 1996. He was Comptroller from October 1992 to May 1996. From
January 1992 to October 1992, he served as Assistant Comptroller. He also
serves as Vice President and Comptroller of KCSR.
There are no arrangements or understandings between the executive officers
and any other person pursuant to which the executive officer was or is to
be selected as an officer, except with respect to the executive officers
who have entered into employment agreements, which agreements designate
the position(s) to be held by the executive officer.
None of the above officers are related to one another by family.
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Part II
Item 5. Market for the Company's Common Stock and Related Stockholder
Matters
The information set forth in response to Item 201 of Regulation S-K on the
cover (page i) under the heading "Company Stock," and in Part II Item 8,
Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, at Note 15, Quarterly
Financial Data (Unaudited) of this Form 10-K is incorporated by reference
in partial response to this Item 5.
The Company's Board of Directors ("Board") authorized a 20% increase in
its common stock dividend in July 1997. The payment and amount of
dividends will be reviewed periodically and adjustments considered that
are consistent with growth in real earnings and prevailing business
conditions. Also in July 1997, the Board authorized a 3-for-1 split in
the Company's common stock. Unrestricted retained earnings of the Company
at December 31, 1997 were $204.7 million.
At March 9, 1998, there were 6,239 holders of the Company's common stock
based upon an accumulation of the registered stockholder listing.
Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities
On December 11, 1997 the Company issued 330,000 shares of its Common Stock
under an exchange agreement dated as of December 3, 1997 by and among the
Company and Louis P. Bansbach, III, the Louis P. Bansbach, IV, Trust 1,
and the Brooke Allison Bansbach, Trust 1 (collectively, the "Bansbachs").
The Company issued the shares of Common Stock to the Bansbachs in exchange
for all the shares of stock of Berger held by the Bansbachs, consisting
of an aggregate of 7,673 shares of Berger non-voting common stock and
7,673 shares of Berger voting common stock. The Company relied upon an
exemption from registration under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act based
on, among other things (i) the fact that the offering was extended to only
three offerees who are related to each other and (ii) representations by
the Bansbachs as to their net worth, sophistication and experience with
evaluating, managing and holding investments and as to their intent to
hold the securities for investment. In addition, prior to the exchange of
shares, the Company made available to the Bansbachs, among other
information, the most recent public filings of the Company under the
Exchange Act.
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Item 6. Selected Financial Data
(in millions, except per share and ratio data)
The selected financial data below should be read in conjunction with the
consolidated financial statements and the related notes thereto, and the
Report of Independent Accountants thereon, included under Item 8 of this
Form 10-K, and such data is qualified by reference thereto.
1997 (i) 1996 (ii) 1995 (iii) 1994 1993
Revenues $1,058.3 $ 847.3 $ 775.2 $1,088.4 $ 946.0
Income (loss) from continuing
operations $ (14.1) $ 150.9 $ 236.7 $ 104.9 $ 97.0
Income (loss) from continuing
operations per common share:
Basic $ (0.13) $ 1.33 $ 1.86 $ 0.80 $ 0.77
Diluted $ (0.13) $ 1.31 $ 1.80 $ 0.77 $ 0.72
Total assets $2,434.2 $2,084.1 $2,039.6 $2,230.8 $1,917.0
Long-term
obligations $ 805.9 $ 637.5 $ 633.8 $ 928.8 $ 776.2
Cash dividends per
common share $ .15 $ .13 $ .10 $ .10 $ .10
Ratio of earnings to
fixed charges 1.57 (iv) 3.30 6.14 (v) 3.28 3.68
(i) Includes $196.4 million ($158.1 million after-tax, or $1.47 per basic
and diluted share) of restructuring, asset impairment and other
charges recorded by the Company during fourth quarter 1997. The
charges reflect: a $91.3 million impairment of goodwill associated
with KCSR's acquisition of MidSouth Corporation in 1993; $38.5
million of long-lived assets held for disposal; $9.2 million of
impaired long-lived assets; approximately $27.1 million in reserves
related to termination of a union productivity fund and employee
separations; a $12.7 million impairment of goodwill associated with
the Company's investment in Berger; and $17.6 million of other
reserves for leases, contracts and other reorganization costs.
See Notes 1 and 3 to the consolidated financial statements in this
Form 10-K.
(ii) Includes a one time after-tax gain of $47.7 million
(or $0.42 per basic share, $0.41 per diluted share), representing the
Company's proportionate share of the one-time gain recognized by DST
in connection with the merger of The Continuum Company, Inc.,
formerly a DST unconsolidated equity affiliate, with Computer
Sciences Corporation in a tax-free share exchange (see Note 2 to the
consolidated financial statements in this Form 10-K).
(iii) Reflects DST as an unconsolidated affiliate as of
January 1, 1995 due to the DST public offering and associated
transactions completed in November 1995, which reduced the Company's
ownership of DST to approximately 41% and resulted in deconsolidation
of DST from the Company's consolidated financial statements. The
public offering and associated transactions resulted in a $144.6
million after-tax gain - $1.14 per basic share, $1.10 per diluted
share - to the Company (see Note 2 to the consolidated financial
statements included in this Form 10-K).
(iv) Financial information from which the ratio of earnings to fixed
charges was computed for the year ended December 31, 1997 includes
the restructuring, asset impairment and other charges discussed in
(i) above. If the ratio was computed to exclude these charges, the
1997 ratio of earnings to fixed charges would have been 3.47.
(v) Financial information from which the ratio of earnings to fixed
charges was computed for the year ended December 31, 1995 reflects
DST as a majority owned unconsolidated subsidiary through October 31,
1995, and an unconsolidated 41% owned affiliate thereafter, in
accordance with applicable U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
rules and regulations. If the ratio was computed to exclude the one-
time pretax gain of $296.3 million associated with the November 1995
public offering and associated transactions, the 1995 ratio of
earnings to fixed charges would have been 3.04.
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All years reflect the 3-for-1 common stock split to shareholders of record
on August 25, 1997, paid September 16, 1997.
All years reflect the reclassification of certain income/expense items
from "Revenues" and "Costs and Expenses" to a separate "Other, net" line
item in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
The information set forth in response to Item 301 of Regulation S-K under
Part II Item 7, Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations, of this Form 10-K is incorporated by
reference in partial response to this Item 6.
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Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations
OVERVIEW
The discussion set forth below, as well as other portions of this Form 10-
K, contains comments not based upon historical fact. Such forward-looking
comments are based upon information currently available to management and
management's perception thereof as of the date of this Form 10-K. Readers
can identify these forward-looking comments by their use of such verbs as
expects, anticipates, believes or similar verbs or conjugations of such
verbs. The actual results of operations of Kansas City Southern
Industries, Inc. ("KCSI" or "Company") could materially differ from
those indicated in forward-looking comments. The differences could be
caused by a number of factors or combination of factors including, but not
limited to, those factors identified in the Company's Current Report on
Form 8-K dated November 12, 1996 and its Amendment, Form 8-K/A dated June
3, 1997, which have been filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange
Commission (Files No. 1-4717) and are hereby incorporated by reference
herein. Readers are strongly encouraged to consider these factors when
evaluating any such forward-looking comments.
The discussion herein is intended to clarify and focus on the Company's
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 8 of
this Form 10-K. This discussion should be read in conjunction with these
consolidated financial statements, the related notes and the Report of
Independent Accountants thereon, and is qualified by reference thereto.
KCSI, a Delaware corporation organized in 1962, is a diversified holding
company with principal operations in rail transportation, through its
subsidiaries, Kansas City Southern Lines, Inc. ("KCSL"), The Kansas City
Southern Railway Company ("KCSR"), Gateway Western Railway Company
("Gateway Western") and various equity investments, and Financial Asset
Management, through its subsidiaries Janus Capital Corporation ("Janus")
and Berger Associates, Inc. ("Berger"), and KCSI's equity investment in
DST Systems, Inc. ("DST"). The Company supplies its various subsidiaries
with managerial, legal, tax, financial and accounting services, in
addition to managing other "non-operating" and more passive investments.
Effective January 1, 1997, the Company realigned its industry segments to
more clearly reflect the Company's core businesses. The various
components which formerly comprised the Corporate & Other segment were
assigned to either the Transportation or Financial Asset Management
segment.
During third quarter 1997, the Company formed Kansas City Southern Lines,
Inc. ("KCSL") as a holding company for KCSR and all other transportation-
related subsidiaries and affiliates. KCSL was organized to provide
separate control, management and accountability for all transportation
operations and businesses. Additionally, on January 23, 1998, the Company
formed FAM Holdings, Inc. ("FAMHC") for the purpose of becoming a holding
company for Janus, Berger, the approximate 41% equity interest in DST and
all other financial asset management related subsidiaries and affiliates.
Similar to KCSL, FAMHC was organized to provide separate control,
management and accountability for all financial asset management opera-
tions and businesses.
The Company's business activities by industry segment and principal
subsidiary companies are:
Transportation. The Transportation segment (i.e., KCSL) consists of all
transportation-related subsidiaries and investments, including:
*KCSR, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, operating a Class I
Common Carrier railroad system;
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*Gateway Western, a wholly-owned subsidiary of KCS Transportation Company
("KCSTC," a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company), operating a
regional railroad system;
*Southern Group, Inc. ("SGI"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of KCSR, owning
100% of Carland, Inc. and managing the loan portfolio for Southern
Capital Corporation, LLC ("Southern Capital," a 50% owned joint
venture);
*Equity investments in Southern Capital, Grupo Transportacion Ferroviaria
Mexicana, S.A. de C.V. ("Grupo TFM" - formerly Transportacion
Ferroviaria Mexicana, S. de R.L. de C.V. ), a 37% owned affiliate, and
Mexrail, Inc. ("Mexrail") a 49% owned affiliate along with its wholly
owned subsidiary, The Texas Mexican Railway Company ("Tex-Mex");
*Various other consolidated subsidiaries;
*KCSL Holding Company amounts.
Financial Asset Management. This segment (i.e. FAMHC) consists of all
subsidiaries engaged in the management of investments for mutual funds,
private and other accounts, as well as any Financial Asset Management-
related investments. Included are:
*Janus, an 83% owned subsidiary;
*Berger, a wholly-owned subsidiary;
*DST, an approximate 41% owned equity investment;
*KCSI Holding Company amounts.
As discussed below, the Company and DST completed a public offering of DST
common stock and associated transactions in November 1995, which reduced
the Company's ownership of DST to approximately 41%. Accordingly, the
Company's investment in DST was accounted for under the equity method for
the year ended December 31, 1995 retroactive to January 1, 1995.
All per share information included in this Item 7 is presented on a
diluted basis, unless specifically identified otherwise.
RECENT DEVELOPMENTS
Planned Separation of Company Business Segments. In September 1997, the
Company announced the planned separation of its Transportation and
Financial Asset Management segments. Initially, the Company contemplated
an initial public offering of its Transportation segment (KCSL). On
February 3, 1998, however, the Company announced its intention to pursue a
spin-off of its Financial Asset Management businesses. The spin-off would
be subject to obtaining a favorable tax ruling from the Internal Revenue
Service ("IRS") and other key factors. A tax ruling request was filed
with the IRS on February 27, 1998.
The Company expects to complete the spin-off by third quarter 1998,
subject to receipt of a favorable tax ruling. A public offering of KCSI
stock (i.e., the Transportation businesses) in some form is anticipated to
occur subsequent to the spin-off.
Panama Railroad Concession. The Government of Panama has granted a
concession to the Panama Canal Railway Company ("PCRC"), a joint venture
of KCSI and Mi-Jack Products, Inc., to operate a railroad between Panama
City and Colon. Upon completion of certain infrastructure improvements,
the PCRC will operate an approximate 47-mile railroad running parallel to
the Panama Canal and connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. The PCRC
has committed to making at least $30 million in capital improvements and
investments in Panama over the next five year period. The Company expects
its contribution related to the PCRC project to be less than $10 million.
PCRC is in the process of evaluating the overall needs and requirements of
the project and alternative financing opportunities.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Consolidated operating results from 1995 to 1997 were affected by the
following significant developments.
Restructuring, Asset Impairment and Other Charges. In connection with the
Company's review of its accounts in accordance with its established
accounting policies, as well as a change in the Company's methodology for
evaluating the recoverability of goodwill (as set forth in Note 1 to the
consolidated financial statements), $196.4 million of restructuring, asset
impairment and other charges were recorded during fourth quarter 1997.
After consideration of related tax effects, these charges reduced
consolidated earnings by $158.1 million, or $1.47 per share. The charges
include:
* A $91.3 million impairment of goodwill associated with KCSR's
acquisition of MidSouth Corporation ("MidSouth") in 1993. In response
to the changing competitive and business environment in the rail
industry, the Company revised its accounting methodology for evaluating
the recoverability of intangibles from a business unit approach to
analyzing each of the Company's significant investment components.
Based on this analysis, the remaining purchase price in excess of fair
value of the MidSouth assets acquired was not recoverable.
* A $38.5 million charge representing long-lived assets held for disposal.
Certain branch lines on the MidSouth route and certain non-operating
real estate have been designated for sale, and efforts have been
initiated by management to procure bids.
* Approximately $27.1 million in reserves related to termination of a
union productivity fund and employee separations. The union
productivity fund was established in connection with prior collective
bargaining agreements and required KCSR to pay employees when reduced
crew levels were used.
* A $12.7 million impairment of goodwill associated with the Company's
investment in Berger. In connection with the Company's review of the
carrying value of its various assets, management determined that a
portion of the intangibles recorded in connection with the Berger
investment were not recoverable, primarily due to below-peer performance
and growth of the core Berger funds.
* A $9.2 million impairment of assets at Pabtex (a subsidiary of the
Company) as a result of continued operating losses and a decline in its
customer base.
* Approximately $17.6 million of other reserves for leases, contracts,
impaired investments and other reorganization costs. Based on the
Company's review of its assets and liabilities, certain charges were
recorded to reflect recoverability and/or obligation as of December 31,
1997.
Operating Difficulties of the Union Pacific Railroad. As has been reported
in the press, the Union Pacific Railroad ("UP") has experienced recent
difficulties with its railroad operations, reportedly linked to its recent
acquisition of the Southern Pacific Railroad. UP is one of KCSR's largest
interchange partners. The UP's difficulties have resulted in overall
traffic congestion of the U.S. railroad system and have impacted KCSR's
ability to interchange traffic with UP, both for domestic and
international traffic (i.e., to and from Mexico). This system congestion
has resulted in certain equipment shortages due to KCSR's rolling stock
being retained within the UP system for unusually extended periods of
time, for which UP remits car hire amounts. KCSR agreed to accept
certain UP trains in diverted traffic to assist in the easing of the
UP's system congestion, resulting in revenues of approximately $3.9
million during 1997, which largely offset traffic lost due to congestion
on UP's line.
The Surface Transportation Board ("STB") issued an emergency service
order on October 31, 1997, addressing the deteriorating quality of rail
service in the Western United States. Key measures in the STB order
included granting the Tex-Mex access to Houston shippers, access to
trackage rights over the more direct Algoa Route south of Houston, and a
connection with the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad at Flatonia,
Texas. The order took effect on November 5, 1997 and extended for 30 days
initially. The STB extended this order through August 2, 1998.
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As a result of this emergency service order, Tex-Mex revenues increased
during fourth quarter 1997. However, expenses associated with
accommodating the increase in traffic and congestion related problems of
the UP system substantially offset this revenue increase.
Grupo TFM. As disclosed previously, Grupo TFM, a joint venture of the
Company and Transportacion Maritima Mexicana, S.A. de C.V. ("TMM"), was
awarded the right to purchase 80% of the common stock of TFM, S.A. de C.V.
("TFM," formerly Ferrocarril del Noreste, S.A. de C.V.) for approximately
11.072 billion Mexican pesos (approximately $1.4 billion U.S. based on the
U.S. dollar/Mexican peso exchange rate on December 5, 1996). TFM holds the
concession to operate over Mexico's Northeast Rail Lines for 50 years,
with the option of a 50 year extension (subject to certain conditions).
As previously disclosed, the remaining 20% of TFM was retained by the
Mexican Government ("Government"). The Government has the option of
selling its 20% interest through a public offering, or selling it to Grupo
TFM after October 31, 2003 at the initial share price paid by Grupo TFM
plus interest computed at the Mexican Base Rate (the Unidad de Inversiones
(UDI) published by Banco de Mexico). In the event that Grupo TFM does not
purchase the Government's 20% interest in TFM, the Government may require
TMM and KCSI to purchase the Government's holdings in proportion to each
partner's respective ownership interest in Grupo TFM (without regard to
the Government's interest in Grupo TFM - see below).
On January 31, 1997, Grupo TFM paid the first installment of the purchase
price (approximately $565 million U.S. based on the U.S. dollar/Mexican
peso exchange rate) to the Government, representing approximately 40% of
the purchase price. This initial installment of the TFM purchase price was
funded by Grupo TFM through capital contributions from TMM and the
Company. The Company contributed approximately $298 million to Grupo TFM,
of which approximately $277 million was used by Grupo TFM as part of the
initial installment payment. The Company financed this contribution using
borrowings under existing lines of credit.
On June 23, 1997, Grupo TFM completed the purchase of 80% of TFM through
the payment of the remaining $835 million U.S. to the Government. This
payment was funded by Grupo TFM using a significant portion of the funds
obtained from: (i) senior secured term credit facilities ($325 million
U.S.); (ii) senior notes and senior discount debentures ($400 million
U.S.); (iii) proceeds from the sale of 24.5% of Grupo TFM to the
Government (approximately $199 million U.S. based on the U.S.
dollar/Mexican peso exchange rate on June 23, 1997); and (iv) additional
capital contributions from TMM and the Company (approximately $1.4
million from each partner). Additionally, Grupo TFM entered into a $150
million revolving credit facility for general working capital purposes.
The Government's interest in Grupo TFM is in the form of limited voting
right shares, and the purchase agreement includes a call option for
TMM and the Company, which is exercisable at the original amount
(in U.S. dollars) paid by the Government plus interest based on
one-year U.S. Treasury securities.
In February and March 1997, the Company entered into two separate forward
contracts - $98 million in February 1997 and $100 million in March 1997 -
to purchase Mexican pesos in order to hedge against a portion of the
Company's exposure to fluctuations in the value of the Mexican peso versus
the U.S. dollar. In April 1997, the Company realized a $3.8 million pretax
gain in connection with these contracts. This gain was deferred, and has
been accounted for as a component of the Company's investment in Grupo
TFM. These contracts were intended to hedge only a portion of the
Company's exposure related to the final installment of the purchase price
and not any other transactions or balances.
Concurrent with the financing transactions, Grupo TFM, TMM and the Company
entered into a Capital Contribution Agreement ("Contribution Agreement")
with TFM, which includes a possible capital call of $150 million from TMM
and the Company if certain performance benchmarks, outlined in the
agreement, are not met. The Company would be responsible for approximately
$74 million of the capital call. The
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term of the Contribution Agreement is three years. In a related agreement
between Grupo TFM, TFM and the Government, among others, the Government
has agreed to contribute up to $37.5 million of equity capital to Grupo
TFM if TMM and the Company are required to contribute under the capital
call provisions of the Contribution Agreement prior to July 16, 1998. In
the event the Government has not made any contributions by such date, the
Government has committed up to July 31, 1999 to make additional capital
contributions to Grupo TFM (of up to an aggregate amount of $37.5 million)
on a proportionate basis with TMM and the Company if capital contributions
are required. Any capital contributions to Grupo TFM from the Government
would be used to reduce the contribution amounts required to be paid by
TMM and the Company pursuant to the Contribution Agreement. As of
December 31, 1997 no additional contributions from the Company have been
requested or made.
At December 31, 1997, the Company's investment in Grupo TFM was
approximately $288 million. With the sale of 24.5% of Grupo TFM to the
Government, the Company's interest in Grupo TFM declined from 49% to
approximately 37% (with TMM and a TMM affiliate owning the remaining
38.5%). The Company accounts for its investment in Grupo TFM under the
equity method.
I&M Rail Link. During 1997, KCSR entered into a marketing agreement with
I&M Rail Link, LLC, which provides KCSR with access to customers
(primarily new grain origins) in the upper Midwest, as well as Chicago and
Minneapolis. This agreement is similar to a haulage rights agreement, but
without the restrictions on traffic. The Company believes this agreement
provides KCSR with the ability to increase its traffic, particularly with
respect to agricultural and mineral products.
Berger Ownership Interest. As a result of certain transactions during
1997, the Company increased its ownership in Berger to 100%. In January
and December 1997, Berger purchased, for treasury, the common stock of
minority shareholders. Also in December 1997, the Company acquired
additional Berger shares from a minority shareholder through the issuance
of KCSI common stock. These transactions resulted in approximately $17.8
million of intangibles, which will be amortized over their estimated
economic life of 15 years. However, see discussion of impairment of
certain of these intangibles in "Restructuring, Asset Impairment and Other
Charges" heading above.
In connection with the Company's acquisition of a controlling interest of
Berger in 1994 under a Stock Purchase Agreement ("Agreement"), the
Company may be required to make additional purchase price payments up to
approximately $62.4 million (of which $39.7 million remains unpaid),
contingent upon Berger attaining certain levels (up to $10 billion) of
assets under management, as defined in the Agreement, over a five year
period. In 1997, 1996 and 1995, additional payments were made totaling
$3.1, $23.9 and $3.1 million, respectively, resulting in adjustment to the
purchase price. The intangible amounts are being amortized over their
estimated economic life of 15 years.
Stock Split and 20% Increase in Quarterly Common Stock Dividend. On July
29, 1997, the Company's Board of Directors ("Board") authorized a 3-for-1
split in the Company's common stock effected in the form of a stock
dividend. The Board also voted to increase the quarterly dividend 20% to
$0.04 per share (post-split). Both dividends were paid on September 16,
1997 to stockholders of record as of August 25, 1997. Amounts reported in
this Form 10-K have been restated to reflect the stock split.
Common Stock Repurchases. The Company's Board has authorized management to
repurchase a total of 33 million shares of KCSI common stock under two
programs - the 1995 program for 24 million shares and the 1996 program for
nine million shares. During 1997, the Company purchased approximately 2.9
million shares (post-split) at an aggregate cost of approximately $50
million. With these transactions, the Company has repurchased
approximately 27.6 million shares of its common shares, completing the
1995 program and part of the 1996 program. In connection with these
programs, the Company entered into a forward stock purchase contract in
1995 for the repurchase of shares, which was completed during 1997. See
discussion in "Financial Instruments and Purchase Commitments" below.
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Gateway Western. KCSTC acquired beneficial ownership of the outstanding
stock of Gateway Western in December 1996. The stock acquired by KCSTC was
held in an independent voting trust until the Company received approval
from the STB on the Company's proposed acquisition of Gateway Western. The
STB issued its approval of the transaction effective May 5, 1997. The
consideration paid for Gateway Western (including various acquisition
costs and liabilities) was approximately $12.2 million, which exceeded the
fair value of the underlying net assets by approximately $12.1 million.
The resulting intangible is being amortized over a period of 40 years.
Because the Gateway Western stock was held in trust during first quarter
1997, the Company accounted for Gateway Western under the equity method as
a wholly-owned unconsolidated subsidiary. Upon STB approval of the
acquisition, the Company consolidated Gateway Western in the Transporta-
tion segment. Additionally, the Company restated first quarter 1997 to
include Gateway Western as a consolidated subsidiary as of January 1,
1997, and results of operations for the year ended December 31, 1997
reflect this restatement.
Under a prior agreement with The Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway
Company, Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corporation has the option of
purchasing the assets of Gateway Western (based on a fixed formula in the
agreement) through the year 2004.
Southern Capital Joint Venture. In October 1996, the Company and GATX
Capital Corporation ("GATX") completed the formation and financing of a
joint venture to perform certain leasing and financing activities. The
venture, Southern Capital, was formed through a GATX contribution of $25
million in cash, and a Company contribution (through its subsidiaries KCSR
and Carland) of $25 million in net assets, comprising a negotiated fair
value of locomotives and rolling stock and long-term indebtedness owed to
KCSI and its subsidiaries. In an associated transaction, Southern Leasing
Corporation (an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company prior to
dissolution in October 1996), sold to Southern Capital approximately $75
million of loan portfolio assets and rail equipment.
As a result of these transactions and subsequent repayment by Southern
Capital of indebtedness owed to KCSI and its subsidiaries, the Company
received cash which exceeded the net book value of its assets by
approximately $44.1 million. Concurrent with the formation of the joint
venture, KCSR entered into operating leases with Southern Capital for the
majority of the rail equipment acquired by or contributed to Southern
Capital. Accordingly, this excess fair value over book value is being
recognized over the terms of the leases (approximately $4.9 million in
1997).
The cash received by the Company was used to reduce outstanding
indebtedness by approximately $217 million, after consideration of
applicable income taxes, through repayments on various lines of credit and
subsidiary indebtedness. The Company reports its 50% ownership interest in
Southern Capital under the equity method of accounting.
1997 net income was positively impacted as a result of the Southern
Capital transaction. Reduced depreciation and interest expense, together
with equity earnings from Southern Capital, more than offset the increase
in fixed lease expense. Note that the reduced depreciation in 1997
resulting from this transaction was substantially offset by depreciation
associated with capital expenditures during 1996 and 1997.
DST's Investment in Continuum. On August 1, 1996, The Continuum Company,
Inc. ("Continuum"), formerly an approximate 23% owned DST unconsolidated
equity affiliate, merged with Computer Sciences Corporation ("CSC," a
publicly traded company) in a tax-free share exchange. In exchange for its
ownership interest in Continuum, DST received approximately 4.3 million
shares (representing an approximate 6% interest) of CSC common stock.
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As a result of the transaction, the Company's 1996 earnings include
approximately $47.7 million (after-tax), or $0.41 per share, representing
the Company's proportionate share of the one-time gain recognized by DST
in connection with the merger. Continuum ceased to be an equity
affiliate of DST, thereby eliminating any future Continuum equity affiliate
earnings or losses. DST recognized equity losses in Continuum of $4.9
million for the first six months of 1996 and $1.1 million for the year
ended December 31, 1995.
Railroad Industry Trends and Competition. During the period from 1995 to
1997, the railroad industry has experienced ongoing consolidation.
Specifically, Burlington Northern, Inc. and Santa Fe Pacific Corporation
("BN/SF") merged in 1995, as did the UP and the Chicago and North Western
Transportation Company ("UP/CNW"). In 1996, the UP merged with SP
("UP/SP"). In 1997, CSX Corporation and Norfolk Southern Corporation
completed negotiations to purchase parts of Conrail, Inc., and the STB is
currently reviewing the proposed transaction. Finally, in February 1998,
the Canadian National Railway announced its intention to acquire the
Illinois Central Corporation.
As these transactions are not completed or have only recently been
completed, the Company cannot predict their ultimate outcome or effect on
KCSR. However, the Company believes that KCSR revenues have been and may
be negatively affected by increased competition from these consolidations
as a result of diversions of rail traffic away from KCSR lines.
In addition to competition within the railroad industry, highway carriers
compete with KCSR throughout its operating area. Since deregulation of the
railroad industry, competition has resulted in extensive downward pressure
on freight rates. Truck carriers have eroded the railroad industry's share
of total transportation revenues. However, rail carriers, including KCSR,
have placed an emphasis on competing in the intermodal marketplace,
working together to provide end-to-end transportation of products.
Mississippi and Missouri River barge traffic, among others, also competes
with KCSR in the transportation of bulk commodities such as grains, steel,
and petroleum products.
In response to the changing competitive and business environment in the
rail industry, the Company revised its accounting methodology for
evaluating the recoverability of intangibles from a business unit approach
to analyzing each of the Company's significant investment components.
Based on this analysis, $91.3 million of the remaining purchase price in
excess of fair value of the MidSouth Corporation assets acquired was not
recoverable.
See "Union Labor Negotiations" below for a discussion of the impact of
labor issues and regulations on competition in the transportation
industry.
Berger Joint Venture. During 1996, Berger entered into a joint venture
agreement with Bank of Ireland Asset Management (U.S.) Limited, a
subsidiary of Bank of Ireland, to develop and market a series of
international and global mutual funds. The new venture, named BBOI
Worldwide LLC ("BBOI"), is headquartered in Denver, Colorado. Regulatory
approvals were received in October 1996, and the first no-load mutual fund
product - the Berger/BIAM International Fund ("BIAM Fund") - was
introduced in fourth quarter 1996. Assets under management for the BIAM
Fund totaled $161 million at December 31, 1997. Berger accounts for its
50% investment in BBOI under the equity method.
Union Labor Negotiations. Approximately 85% of KCSR's and Gateway
Western's combined employees are covered under various collective
bargaining agreements. In 1996, with the exception of employees of the
former MidSouth, the Company effectively settled labor contract disputes
with all major railroad unions, including the United Transportation Union,
the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, the Transportation Communications
International Union, the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees, and
the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers. The
provisions of the various labor agreements, which extend to December 31,
1999, generally include periodic general wage
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increases, lump-sum payments to workers, and greater work rule
flexibility, among other provisions. Settlement of these labor issues
effectively mitigates the possibility of a work stoppage and did not
have a material effect on the Company's consolidated results of
operations or financial position.
Labor agreements related to employees of the former MidSouth covered by
collective bargaining agreements reopened for negotiations in 1997. These
agreements entail nineteen separate groups of employees. KCSR management
is currently in the process of meeting with these unions representing its
employees. While these discussions are ongoing, the Company does not
anticipate that this process or the resultant labor agreements will have a
material impact on its operations or financial conditions.
As a result of these labor agreements completed in 1996, which will result
in operating efficiencies, management believes the Company is better
positioned to compete effectively with alternative forms of transportation,
as well as other railroads. However, railroads remain restricted by
certain remaining antiquated operating rules and are thus prevented from
achieving optimum productivity with existing technology and systems.
KCSR, Gateway and other railroads continue to be affected by labor
regulations which are more burdensome than those governing non-rail
industries, such as trucking competitors. The Railroad Retirement Act
requires up to a 23.75% contribution by railroad employers on eligible
wages, while the Social Security and Medicare Acts only require a 7.65%
employer contribution on similar wage bases. Other programs, such as The
Federal Employees Liability Act (FELA), when compared to worker's
compensation laws, vividly illustrate the competitive disadvantage placed
upon the rail industry by federal labor regulations.
DST Public Offering. In October and November 1995, DST and the Company
completed an initial public offering of DST common stock. In conjunction
with the offering, the Company completed an exchange of DST shares for
shares of KCSI common stock held by The Employee Stock Ownership Plan
("ESOP"). The Company recorded an after-tax gain of approximately $144.6
million during fourth quarter 1995 from this transaction, representing
$1.15 per share in fourth quarter 1995 and $1.10 per share for the year
ended December 31, 1995. As a result of the offering and associated
transactions, the Company's ownership in DST decreased to approximately
41%, and the DST investment was accounted for under the equity method
retroactive to January 1, 1995.
The purpose of the offering was to achieve market recognition of DST's
performance as a stand-alone entity and to obtain proceeds for the
retirement of debt, repurchase of Company common stock and general
corporate purposes. The net proceeds to the Company from the offering and
repayment of indebtedness by DST totaled approximately $200 million, after
applicable income taxes.
Mexrail Investment. In November 1995, the Company purchased 49% of the
common stock of Mexrail from TMM. Mexrail owns 100% of the Tex-Mex, as
well as certain other assets. The Tex-Mex operates a 157 mile rail line
extending from Corpus Christi to Laredo, Texas. The purchase price of $23
million was financed through existing lines of credit. Upon completion of
purchase price allocations in 1996, approximately $9.8 million of
intangibles were recorded as the purchase price exceeded the fair value of
the underlying net assets. The intangible amounts are being amortized over
a period of 40 years. The investment is accounted for under the equity
method.
As a result of efforts by the Company in connection with the UP/SP merger,
the STB, as a condition for approval of the merger, granted the Tex-Mex
trackage rights to operate over UP lines between Corpus Christi and
Beaumont, Texas. In Beaumont, the Tex-Mex interchanges with KCSR,
effectively extending the KCSR rail network to the Mexican border, where it
connects with TFM. As noted earlier, this
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interchange, together with KCSR's connections with major rail carriers at
various other points in the United States and the Company's partial
ownership of TFM, positions KCSL to be an integral component of the
economic integration of the North American marketplace.
KCSR Unusual Costs. During the first and second quarters of 1995, KCSR
recorded approximately $19.2 million (after-tax), or approximately $0.15
per share, of unusual costs and expenses related to employee separations
and other personnel related activities, unusual system operational related
expenses, and reserves for contracts, leases and property.
Safety and Quality Programs. KCSR continued the implementation of
important safety and quality programs during 1997, including an extensive,
cross-functional "Pro-Formance" initiative focusing on continuous
improvements in all aspects of the organization. As a result of these
programs, KCSR has experienced a decline in accident related statistics in
recent years. For the period 1995 to 1997, safety and quality programs
resulted in a 7% decline in Federal Railroad Administration reportable
injuries, a 33% decline in employee lost work days and a 15% decline in
total derailments. Related benefits are expected to be recurring in nature
and realizable over future years. "Safety" and "Quality" programs
comprise two important ongoing elements of KCSR management's goal of
reducing employee injuries. Associated program expenses are not
anticipated to have a material impact on operating results in future
years.
INDUSTRY SEGMENT RESULTS
The Company's major business activities are classified as follows (in
millions):
1997(i) 1996(ii) 1995
Revenues
Transportation $ 573.2 $ 517.7 $ 538.5
Financial Asset Management 485.1 329.6 236.7
Total $1,058.3 $ 847.3 $ 775.2
Operating Income (Loss)
Transportation $ (92.7) $ 72.1 $ 79.0
Financial Asset Management 199.2 131.8 80.2
Total $ 106.5 $ 203.9 $ 159.2
Net Income (Loss)
Transportation $ (132.1) $ 16.3 $ 18.7
Financial Asset Management 118.0 134.6 218.0
Total $ (14.1) $ 150.9 $ 236.7
(i) Includes $196.4 million ($158.1 million after-tax) of restructuring,
asset impairment and other charges recorded by the Company during
fourth quarter 1997. The charges reflect impairment of goodwill
associated with KCSR's acquisition of MidSouth in 1993 and the
Company's investment in Berger, long-lived assets held for disposal,
impaired long-lived assets, reserves related to termination of a union
productivity fund and employee separations, and other reserves for
leases, contracts and reorganization costs. See Notes 1 and 3 to the
consolidated financial statements in this Form 10-K. Additionally,
Transportation results for the year ended 1997 include revenues and
expenses from Gateway Western.
(ii) Includes a one-time after-tax gain of $47.7 million representing the
Company's proportionate share of the one-time gain recognized by DST in
connection with the merger of Continuum with Computer Sciences
Corporation (see Note 2).
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Consolidated 1997 revenues increased $211.0 million over 1996, reflecting
improvements in both the Transportation and Financial Asset Management
segments year to year. While 1997 total operating income decreased from
1996 by 48%, operating income exclusive of the restructuring, asset
impairment and other charges increased nearly $100 million, indicative of
a higher rate of revenue growth compared to expenses. The consolidated
loss of $14.1 million for the year ended December 31, 1997 includes $196.4
million ($158.1 million after tax) in restructuring, asset impairment and
other charges. Consolidated net income of $150.9 million for the year
ended 1996 includes a one-time gain of $47.7 million resulting from the
Continuum transaction. Exclusive of these amounts, consolidated net income
in 1997 was $144.0 million, or 40%, higher than 1996. This increase
reflects improvement in ongoing operations for both the Transportation and
the Financial Asset Management segments, primarily from higher revenues
and improved operating margins.
Consolidated 1996 revenues increased $72.1 million over 1995 due to growth
in Financial Asset Management assets under management during 1996,
partially offset by a 4% decline in Transportation revenues. Operating
income increased 28% from higher revenues and improved margins in the
Financial Asset Management segment. While 1996 consolidated net income
decreased by $85.8 million from 1995, exclusive of the Continuum gain in
1996 and the gain from the DST public offering in 1995, net income
increased $11.1 million, or 12%.
TRANSPORTATION (KCSL)
The following schedule summarizes Transportation earnings, providing a
reconciliation to ongoing domestic Transportation earnings:
1997 1996 1995
Transportation net income (loss) $(132.1) $ 16.3 $ 18.7
1997 Restructuring, asset impairment and
other charges 141.9 - -
1997 Grupo TFM losses and interest 17.6 - -
1995 unusual costs - - 19.2
Ongoing domestic Transportation
earnings $ 27.4 $ 16.3 $ 37.9
Ongoing domestic Transportation segment earnings of $27.4 million for the
year ended December 31, 1997 were compared to $16.3 million for the prior
year, an increase of $11.1 million or 68%. This increase was driven by
revenue growth from $517.7 million to $573.2 million, chiefly due to
higher KCSR revenues and the addition of the Gateway Western, partially
offset by the loss of revenues from Southern Leasing Corporation, which was
dissolved in the fourth quarter of 1996. In addition, cost containment
initiatives by management in the second half of 1997 helped to increase
operating margins and contributed to higher earnings. Transportation
expenses, exclusive of the restructuring, asset impairment and other
charges, increased $42.3 million, or 9.5% to $487.9 million for 1997
compared with $445.6 million for 1996. The increase is attributable to
operating lease expenses resulting from the Southern Capital transaction
and the inclusion of Gateway Western expenses in 1997 (variable operating
expenses were essentially unchanged year to year). Depreciation and
amortization expenses for the Transportation segment decreased $1.1
million (1.7%) from 1997 to 1996 due to the transfer of assets to Southern
Capital during the fourth quarter of 1996, offset by the inclusion of
Gateway Western.
The 1% increase in 1997 Transportation interest expense (to $53.3 million)
is due to interest associated with the investment in Grupo TFM, together
with interest on Gateway Western indebtedness, offset by debt repayments
associated with the Southern Capital transaction. Capitalized interest
related to the Company's Grupo TFM investment totaled $7.4 million for the
year ended December 31, 1997, which ceased upon gaining operational
control of TFM on June 23, 1997.
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The Transportation segment's contribution to the Company's consolidated
earnings declined $2.4 million, or 12.8%, to $16.3 million for the year
ended December 31, 1996 compared to $18.7 million (exclusive of 1995
unusual costs of $19.2 million) for the year ended December 31, 1995. The
portion of net income attributable to KCSR improved in 1996 primarily
because of these unusual costs and expenses incurred in 1995 which offset
revenue declines related to the effect of industry consolidation. Revenues
declined $20.8 million, or 3.9%, primarily as a result of a decrease in
KCSR revenues attributable to lower carloadings related to the competitive
pressures from the various rail carrier mergers, a decline in Southern
Leasing revenues and reduced Pabtex revenues. Operating expenses,
exclusive of depreciation and amortization, declined $16.6 million, or
4.1%, to $382.7 million for the year ended December 31, 1996 from $399.3
million for the year ended December 31, 1995. However, if $19.2 million
(after-tax) of certain 1995 unusual costs and expenses had been excluded,
total operating expenses for 1996 would have increased over 1995. This
increase in 1996 is attributable to adverse winter weather in first
quarter 1996, train derailment expenses and expenditures associated with
KCSR's emphasis on providing improved and reliable customer service.
Depreciation and amortization expenses for the Transportation segment
increased $2.7 million (4.5%) from 1995 to 1996 due primarily to capital
expenditures.
Following is a detailed discussion of the primary subsidiaries comprising
the Transportation segment. Results of subsidiaries immaterial to the
Company have been omitted.
THE KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY
KCSR operates in a nine state region, including Missouri, Kansas,
Arkansas, Oklahoma, Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Louisiana, and Texas.
KCSR has the shortest rail route between Kansas City and the Gulf of
Mexico, serving the ports of Beaumont and Port Arthur, Texas; and New
Orleans, Baton Rouge, Reserve and West Lake Charles, Louisiana. Through
haulage rights, KCSR accesses the states of Nebraska and Iowa, and serves
the ports of Houston and Galveston, Texas. Kansas City, Missouri, as the
second largest rail center in the United States, represents an important
interchange gateway for KCSR. KCSR also has interchange gateways in New
Orleans and Shreveport, Louisiana; Dallas and Beaumont, Texas; and Jackson
and Meridian, Mississippi.
Major commodities moved by KCSR include coal, grain and farm products,
petroleum, chemicals, paper and forest products, as well as other general
commodities. KCSR competes in the intermodal traffic market, including an
East/West line running from Dallas, Texas to Meridian, Mississippi, which
has allowed KCSR to be more competitive in transcontinental intermodal
transportation. Additionally, in November 1994, KCSR began dedicated
through train service between Dallas, Texas and Meridian, Mississippi for
intermodal traffic, which competes directly with truck carriers along the
Interstate 20 corridor, offering service times which are competitive with
both truck and other rail carriers.
Exclusive of the restructuring, asset impairment and other charges
recorded in fourth quarter 1997 discussed in "Results of Operation" above,
KCSR contributed $27.4 million to the Company's consolidated earnings
compared to $17.1 million in 1996. This increase is primarily due to a
$25.3 million increase in KCSR revenues offset by a lesser increase in
variable and fixed operating costs.
In 1996, KCSR net income totaled $17.1 million compared to $11.4 million
in 1995. This increase was primarily attributable to the 1995 unusual
costs and expenses discussed in "Results of Operations" above, which
reduced KCSR net income by approximately $19.2 million in 1995. Exclusive
of the 1995 unusual costs and expenses, KCSR 1996 earnings were lower than
1995, mainly due to reduced revenues and higher operating costs
attributable to adverse winter weather (in first quarter 1996), train
derailment expenses (primarily in second quarter 1996), and expenditures
associated with KCSR's emphasis on providing improved and reliable
customer service.
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Revenues
The following summarizes revenues, carloads and net ton miles of KCSR by
commodity mix:
Carloads and
Revenues Intermodal Units Net Ton Miles
(in millions) (in thousands) (in millions)
1997 1996 1995 1997 1996 1995 1997 1996 1995
General commodities:
Chemical and
petroleum $133.1 $129.0 $129.3 162.9 165.9 176.3 4,199 4,070 3,915
Paper and
forest 106.4 103.5 107.3 175.8 177.3 188.1 3,072 2,910 2,973
Agricultural and
mineral 85.0 75.0 85.9 119.6 113.2 133.8 4,002 3,306 4,094
Other 21.7 19.8 17.3 24.4 22.6 21.6 913 1,007 1,070
Total general
commodities 346.2 327.3 339.8 482.7 479.0 519.8 12,186 11,293 12,052
Intermodal
units 43.2 40.3 39.0 161.6 149.4 133.8 1,240 1,402 1,299
Coal 101.4 101.4 102.6 177.1 179.6 169.8 6,249 5,735 5,709
Subtotal 490.8 469.0 481.4 821.4 808.0 823.4 19,675 18,430 19,060
Other 27.0 23.5 20.7 - - - - -
Total $517.8 $492.5 $502.1 821.4 808.0 823.4 19,675 18,430 19,060
1997 KCSR revenues were $25.3 million, or 5.1%, higher than 1996 due to a
5.8% increase in general commodities and a 7.2% increase in intermodal
revenues. Agricultural and mineral products led general commodities with a
13.3% increase over 1996 comprised primarily of domestic and export grain
and food products.
1996 KCSR revenues were $9.6 million, or 1.9% lower than 1995 due to a 4%
reduction in general commodities revenues, offset by an increase in
intermodal and other revenues. In particular, revenues decreased in grain
traffic (26%), bulk commodities (such as non-metallic minerals and
petroleum coke - 9%), and paper/forest products (4%). These lower general
commodities revenues were primarily due to a 7.8% decrease in carloading
volumes resulting from competitive pressures from the various rail
mergers, offset partially by slightly improved average revenue per carload
as a result of changes in the mix of general commodities traffic (e.g.,
fewer carloadings of paper/forest products compared to chemical and
petroleum products in 1996 versus 1995).
The following is a discussion of KCSR's major commodity groups.
Coal
KCSR delivers coal to seven electric generating plants, located at
Amsterdam, Missouri; Flint Creek, Arkansas; Welsh, Texas; Mossville,
Louisiana; Kansas City, Missouri; Pittsburg, Kansas; and Hugo, Oklahoma.
Two coal customers, Southwestern Electric Power Company ("SWEPCO") and
Entergy Gulf States (formerly Gulf States Utility Company), comprised
approximately 82% and 83% of total coal revenues generated by KCSR in 1997
and 1996, respectively. KCSR also delivers lignite to an electric
generating plant at Monticello, Texas ("TUMCO"). KCSR's contract with
SWEPCO, its largest customer, extends through the year ended 2006. Coal
revenues for the periods presented reflect the historical tendencies of
unit coal revenues to equalize on an annual basis.
Coal continues to be the largest single commodity handled by KCSR,
generating $101.4 million of revenue in 1997, unchanged from 1996. Coal
traffic comprised 20.7% of carload revenues and 21.6% of carloads in 1997
compared with 21.6% and 22.2%, respectively, in 1996 indicating the growth
realized in other commodities.
Coal revenues decreased $1.2 million or 1.2% to $101.4 for the year ended
December 31, 1996 from $102.6 million for the year ended December 31,
1995, as a result of an overall decrease in unit coal traffic. Coal
accounted for 21.6% of carload revenues in 1996 compared with 21.3% in
1995.
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Chemicals and Petroleum
Chemical and petroleum products, serviced via tank and hopper cars
primarily to markets in the Southeast and Northeast through interchange
with other rail carriers, as a combined group represent the largest
commodity to KCSR in terms of revenue. ($133.1 million in 1997 versus $129
million in 1996). This $4.1 million increase, or 3.2% increase, results
primarily from increased revenues in plastics, miscellaneous chemical,
soda ash and petroleum shipments offset by reduced petroleum coke
shipments. Chemical and petroleum products accounted for 27.1% of total
1997 carload revenues compared with 27.5% for 1996. These revenues could
grow in future years as a result of KCSR's petition seeking approval
from the STB for construction of a nine mile rail line
connecting the manufacturing facilities of BASF Corporation,
Shell Chemical Company and Borden Chemical and Plastics in Geismar,
Louisiana, a large industrial corridor with several other companies
engaged in the petrochemical industry, with KCSR's main line just north
of Sorrento, Louisiana.
Chemical and petroleum revenues were essentially unchanged at $129 million
in 1996 compared with $129.3 million for 1995 as increases in
miscellaneous petroleum and soda ash traffic were offset by lower
petroleum coke volumes. Chemical and petroleum products accounted for
27.5% of total 1996 carload revenues compared with 26.9% for 1995.
Paper and Forest
KCSR, whose rail line runs through the heart of the southeastern U.S.
timber producing region, serves eleven paper mills directly (including
International Paper Co. and Georgia Pacific, among others) and six others
indirectly through short-line connections, and transports pulpwood,
woodchips and raw fiber used in the production of paper, pulp and
paperboard.
Paper and forest products revenues increased $2.9 million, or 2.8%, to
$106.4 million for the year ended December 31, 1997 from $103.5 million
from the year ended December 31, 1996 as a result of increased carloads
for lumber/plywood and higher revenues per carload for pulpwood and
woodchips offset by decreased pulpwood and woodchips carloads. Paper
and forest traffic comprised 21.7% of carload revenues in 1997 as
compared to 22.1% in 1996.
In 1996, paper and forest products revenues decreased $3.8 million, or
3.5%, from 1995 due to a decline in pulpwood and woodchips carloads.
Paper and forest products accounted for 22.1% of total 1996 carload
revenues compared with 22.3% in 1995.
Agricultural and Mineral
Agricultural and mineral products revenues for 1997 increased $10 million,
or 13.3%, compared to 1996 primarily as a result of higher carloads of
grain, especially corn, due to a strong harvest. Additionally, carloads
of nonmetallic minerals increased approximately 18% over 1996 volume.
Agricultural and mineral products accounted for 17.3% of carload revenues
in 1997 compared with 16% in 1996.
During 1996, revenues from agricultural and mineral products declined
$10.9 million, or 12.7%, compared to 1995, largely from significantly re-
duced domestic and export grain traffic. This decline is attributable to
traffic diversions resulting from the various rail mergers and the impact
of weaker grain movements in early 1996.
Intermodal
The intermodal freight business consists of hauling freight containers or
truck trailers by a combination of water, rail and motor carriers, with
rail carriers serving as the links between motor carriers and ports. In
1994, KCSR increased its share of the U.S. intermodal traffic primarily
through the acquisition of the MidSouth, which extended the Company's
east/west line running from Dallas, Texas to Shreveport, Louisiana to
Meridian, Mississippi.
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Intermodal revenues for 1997 of $43.2 million increased $2.9 million, or
7.2% from 1996 revenues of $40.3 million primarily as a result of in-
creased carloads, offset by a slight decrease in revenue per carload.
Revenues from United Parcel Service of America, one of KCSR's largest
customers, declined slightly due to the International Brotherhood of
Teamsters strike in August 1997; however, the strike's overall impact on
KCSR's operating results and financial condition was not material. During
1997, the Company committed to a plan to pursue intermodal business
based on operating margin versus growth through carload volume.
Intermodal traffic accounted for 8.8% of carload revenues in 1997
compared with 8.6% in 1996.
KCSR's 1996 intermodal carload volume continued the growth trend
experienced in 1995, increasing revenues 3.3%, due to KCSR's continued
marketing efforts to expand east/west intermodal traffic, despite a flat
intermodal market in general.
Certain segments of KCSR's freight traffic, especially intermodal, face
highly price and service sensitive competition from trucks, although
improvements in railroad operating efficiencies are believed to be
lessening the truckers' cost advantages. Trucks are not obligated to
provide or to maintain rights of way and do not have to pay real estate
taxes on their routes. In recent years, the trucking industry diverted
a substantial amount of freight from the railroads as truck operators'
efficiency over long distances increased. Because fuel costs constitute
a larger percentage of the trucking industry's costs, declining fuel
prices disproportionately benefit trucking operations as compared to
railroad operations. Changing regulations, subsidized highway improve-
ment programs and favorable labor regulations have improved the
competitive position of trucks as an alternative mode of surface
transportation for many commodities. In recent years, railroad industry
management has sought avenues for improving its competitive positions,
and forged alliances with truck companies in order to move more traffic by
rail and provide faster, safer and more efficient service to its
customers. KCSR has streamlined its intermodal operations in the last
few years, making its service competitive both in price and service with
trucking, and has entered into agreements with several truck companies for
through train intermodal service between Dallas, Texas and Meridian,
Mississippi. KCSR has increased its intermodal traffic through its
connections with eastern railroads.
Other
KCSR's remaining freight business consists of scrap and slab steel, waste,
military equipment and automobiles. Other revenues accounted for 4.4% of
carload revenues during 1997, 4.2% in 1996 and 3.6% in 1995 with no
material variances.
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Costs and Expenses
The following table summarizes KCSR's operating expenses (dollars in
millions):
1997 1996 1995
Salaries, wages and benefits $ 173.6 $ 173.2 $ 178.3
Fuel 34.7 32.3 31.1
Material and supplies 30.9 29.6 29.9
Car hire 3.6 7.4 21.3
Purchased services 35.5 33.8 32.2
Casualties and insurance 21.4 23.1 26.6
Operating leases 56.8 40.1 31.9
Depreciation and amortization 54.7 59.1 55.3
Restructuring, asset impairment and
other charges 163.8 - -
Other 26.5 19.8 28.9
Total $ 601.5 $ 418.4 $ 435.5
General
KCSR's costs and expenses, excluding depreciation and amortization,
increased $187.5 million, or 52%, to $546.8 million for the year ended
December 31, 1997 from $359.3 million in 1996. However, if the
restructuring, asset impairment and other charges of $163.8 million
($132.9 million after-tax) in 1997 had been excluded, total costs and
expenses would have increased only $23.7 million, or 6.6% over 1996,
primarily as a result of increased fuel costs and operating lease
expenses. Diesel fuel usage increased as expected due to both an
increase in ton miles and carloads, while fuel prices were
essentially unchanged. Costs related to fixed equipment operating
leases increased as a result of the Southern Capital transaction (note,
however, that the Company records equity earnings from Southern Capital
which partially mitigates this increase).
Overall, KCSR variable operating expenses, exclusive of restructuring,
asset impairment and other charges, declined 2.9% as a percentage of
revenues from 1996 indicative of a higher rate of growth for KCSR revenues
than costs. The improved cost structure results from cost containment
initiatives implemented by management. Improvements in variable expenses
were somewhat offset by increases in fixed expenses, primarily related to
lease expenses associated with Southern Capital in the fourth quarter of
1996, as discussed above.
As discussed in "Results of Operations" above, KCSR recorded
restructuring, asset impairment and other charges during fourth quarter
1997. As a result, salaries and wages expense and depreciation and
amortization are expected to decline in 1998.
Despite the decrease in total KCSR revenues in 1996 versus 1995, KCSR 1996
operating income increased $7.5 million as a result of a 5.5% decrease in
costs and expenses (to $359.3 million) compared to 1995. This decrease is
attributable to the 1995 unusual costs and expenses. Exclusive of the 1995
unusual items, 1996 costs and expenses were higher than 1995 primarily due
to adverse winter weather (in first quarter 1996), train derailment ex-
penses, and KCSR's continuing emphasis on providing improved and reliable
customer service. Increased costs were evident in salaries and wages,
material and supplies and casualties/insurance. KCSR management
implemented various cost containment measures during third quarter, which
stabilized expenses somewhat in the second half of 1996, particularly in
salaries and wages and car hire costs.
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Fuel
KCSR locomotive fuel usage represented 5.8% of KCSR operating costs in
1997 (7.7% in 1996). Exclusive of restructuring, asset impairment and
other charges, locomotive fuel usage represented 7.9% of operating costs,
consistent with 1996. Fuel costs are affected by traffic levels,
efficiency of operations and equipment, and petroleum market conditions.
Control of fuel expenses is a constant concern of management, and fuel
savings remains a top priority. To control fuel costs, based on favorable
market conditions at the end of 1995, the Company entered into purchase
commitments for approximately 50% of expected 1996 diesel fuel usage. As a
result of increasing fuel prices during 1996, these commitments saved KCSR
approximately $3.7 million. Due to higher fuel prices, minimal commitments
were made for 1997.
Roadway Maintenance
Portions of roadway maintenance costs are capitalized and other portions
expensed (as components of material and supplies, purchased services and
other), as appropriate. Expenses aggregated $47, $51 and $49 million for
1997, 1996 and 1995, respectively. Maintenance and capital improvement
programs are in conformity with the Federal Railroad Administration's
track standards and are accounted for in accordance with the regulatory
accounting rules. Management expects to continue to fund roadway
maintenance expenditures with internally generated cash flows.
Car Hire
Expenses for car hire payable, net of receivables declined $3.8 million,
or 51.3% for the year ended December 31, 1997 compared to 1996. This
reduction in net expense results from several factors including better
fleet utilization and increased amounts of car hire receivable related to
KCSR owned equipment utilization on foreign railroads. This was
particularly evident as a result of the congestion difficulties of the UP
where KCSR equipment was held on UP lines for longer than normal periods.
Costs related to car hire in 1996 declined to $7.4 million versus $21.3
million in 1995, principally resulting from unusual costs and expenses
experienced during 1995, discussed elsewhere. However, these costs also
declined in 1996 from better fleet utilization and KCSR owned intermodal
trailers off-line earning car hire.
Casualties and Insurance
Casualties and insurance expense declined $1.7 million, or 7.4% to $21.4
million for the year ended December 31, 1997 compared to $23.1 million in
1996. The reduction in casualties and insurance costs from 1996 resulted
from a reduction in derailment costs and reduced injuries, in part, caused
by KCSR ongoing safety initiatives.
Excluding the unusual costs and expenses in 1995, costs actually rose for
the year ended December 31, 1996 compared to 1995. This increase was the
direct result of increased derailment related costs, while employee
injuries declined.
Depreciation and amortization
KCSR depreciation and amortization expense declined $4.4 million, or 7.4%
to $54.7 million for the year ended December 31, 1997 from $59.1 million
from the year ended December 31, 1996, primarily due to the transfer of
assets to Southern Capital during the fourth quarter of 1996, offset by
1997 capital expenditures.
KCSR depreciation and amortization expense increased 6.9% to $59.1 million
in 1996 (versus $55.3 million in 1995) due to capital expenditures. The
depreciation savings associated with KCSR's October 1996 contribution of
locomotives and rolling stock to Southern Capital was minimal in 1996,
but, as discussed above was greater in 1997 due to a full year of savings.
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Operating Ratio
The operating ratio is a common efficiency measurement among Class I
railroads. Exclusive of the restructuring, asset impairment and other
charges, the impact of KCSR's increased revenues and reduced costs
resulted in an improved KCSR operating ratio of 83.4% for the year
ended December 31, 1997, which is below the 84.5% operating ratio
for 1996. This reflects the marked improvement made during the last
six months of 1997 in which the average operating ratio was 79.3%, as
a result of increased margins arising primarily from cost containment
initiatives by management. Further, the operating ratio for 1997 would
have been 81.4% except for the shifting of interest costs to lease
expense as a result of the Southern Capital transaction.
KCSR's operating ratio decreased to 84.5% for the year ended December 31,
1996 versus 84.8% for 1995. Excluding unusual costs and expenses, the 1995
operating ratio would have been 78.9%, with the increase in 1996 largely
due to lower revenues and higher costs and expenses as discussed above.
Additionally, the Southern Capital joint venture transaction, while
slightly increasing KCSR's overall net income in 1996, raised the
operating ratio by approximately one-half percent for the year
ended 1996 as a result of higher equipment lease expense. The
operating ratio for 1997 and thereafter has been or will be affected by
higher equipment lease expense resulting from the operating leases
entered into by KCSR with Southern Capital.
KCSR Interest
Interest expense decreased $11.5 million, or 23.3%, to $37.9 million in
1997 from $49.4 million in 1996 due to a full year's impact of the debt
reduction associated with the Southern Capital transaction.
Interest expense was 3% lower in 1996 compared to 1995 due to a reduction
in debt during the fourth quarter 1996 resulting from the Southern Capital
joint venture formation and associated transactions.
GATEWAY WESTERN
During the year ended December 31, 1997, Gateway Western contributed $3.0
million to the Company's net income arising from freight revenues of $42.7
million, offset by operating expenses of $35.2 million and other expenses
of $4.5 million.
At December 31, 1996, while the Company awaited approval from the Surface
Transportation Board of KCSI's purchase, Gateway Western was accounted for
under the equity method as a majority-owned unconsolidated subsidiary.
UNCONSOLIDATED AFFILIATES
During 1997, the Transportation segment's unconsolidated affiliates were
comprised primarily of Grupo TFM, Mexrail, and Southern Capital. During
1996, the two primary unconsolidated affiliates were Mexrail and Southern
Capital. During 1995, unconsolidated affiliates were immaterial to the
Transportation segment's operations.
For the year ended December 31, 1997, the Transportation segment recorded
a loss of $9.7 million from unconsolidated affiliates compared to income
of $1.5 million for 1996. In 1997, estimated losses of $12.9 million (from
June 23, 1997, excluding interest) related to Grupo TFM were partially
offset by equity in earnings from Southern Capital and Mexrail. Grupo TFM
experienced higher than expected revenues during 1997 based on increased
carloads, offset by higher operating expenses necessary to maintain
expected customer service levels. Also affecting Grupo TFM's results was a
write-off of a bridge loan commitment fee during 1997 (of which the
Company recorded $2.6 million as its proportionate share).
Equity earnings increased to $1.5 million for 1996 from 1995 primarily as
a result of the inclusion of a full year of equity earnings from Mexrail
and two months of equity earnings from Southern Capital.
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OTHER TRANSPORTATION-RELATED AFFILIATES AND HOLDING COMPANY COMPONENTS
Other subsidiaries in the Transportation segment include:
* Trans-Serve, Inc., an owner of a railroad wood tie treating facility;
* Pabtex (located in Port Arthur, Texas with deep water access to the Gulf
of Mexico), an owner and operator of a bulk materials handling facility
which stores and transfers coal and petroleum coke from trucks and rail
cars to ships and barges primarily for export;
* Mid-South Microwave, Inc., which owns and leases a 1,600 mile industrial
frequency microwave transmission system that is the primary
communications facility used by KCSR;
* Rice-Carden Corporation and Tolmak, Inc., both owning and operating
various industrial real estate and spur rail trackage contiguous to the
KCSR right-of-way;
* Southern Development Company, the owner of the executive office building
in downtown Kansas City, Missouri used by KCSI and KCSR; and
* Wyandotte Garage, an owner and operator of a parking facility located in
downtown Kansas City, Missouri used by KCSI and KCSR.
During 1997, contributions to net income from other Transportation-related
affiliates decreased $12.4 million, primarily as a result of $14.2 million
of asset impairment charges recorded during fourth quarter 1997 relating
to Pabtex and certain real estate. In addition, Pabtex continued to
experience decreased revenues resulting from the loss of petroleum coke
customers.
There were no material changes in these subsidiaries during 1996 compared
with 1995 except for a $2.2 million decrease in Pabtex earnings as a
result of the loss of a major customer in December 1995.
KCSL HOLDING COMPANY
1997 KCSL Holding company costs did not materially change from 1996 levels
(based on amounts attributed to the Transportation segment by the KCSI
Holding Company). During 1996, higher allocated holding company costs,
primarily due to the Company's activities related to the UP/SP merger
($2.9 million after-tax) and business development costs related to the
investment in Mexico contributed to a decrease in net income in 1996
compared with 1995.
TRANSPORTATION SEGMENT TRENDS and OUTLOOK
Since 1994, there has been significant consolidation among major U.S.
Class I rail carriers. Management believes these recent mergers have
negatively impacted revenues, primarily as a result of rail traffic
diverted away from KCSR's lines and correspondingly lower carloadings.
While KCSR has begun to show positive revenue growth across most commodity
groups, these rail mergers could still have a negative impact on future
revenues as a result of increased competition. Assuming no major
economic deterioration occurs in the region serviced by the Company's
Transportation segment, management expects 1998 revenues and carloads to
increase over 1997. Additionally, KCSR cost containment initiatives are
expected to continue into 1998.
Although revenues have been higher than expected during the first year of
TFM's operations (since June 23, 1997), management expects to continue to
record losses from its investment in Grupo TFM during 1998; however, these
losses are expected to be partially offset by equity earnings from the
Southern Capital and Mexrail investments.
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FINANCIAL ASSET MANAGEMENT
The Financial Asset Management segment contributed $118.0 million to the
Company's consolidated results in 1997, a $16.6 million decline from 1996.
Exclusive of certain items in both years as discussed in the "Results of
Operations" section above, however, earnings improved 54%. Revenues
increased $155.5 million over 1996, leading to higher operating income and
improved operating margins. Operating margins increased from 40% for the
year ended December 31, 1996 to 45% for 1997. Assets under management
increased 42% during 1997, reaching $71.6 billion at December 31, 1997.
Further, shareowner accounts exceeded 2,850,000 as of December 31, 1997, a
6% increase over 1996.
Financial Asset Management contributed $134.6 million to 1996 consolidated
earnings. Exclusive of the 1996 Continuum gain and the 1995 gain from the
DST public offering, Financial Asset Management earnings increased 18%
year to year. Assets under management at December 31, 1996 were 46%
higher than year end 1995, fueling a 38% growth in 1996 revenues. Although
variable operating expenses increased in 1996, the increase was at a lower
proportionate rate than revenues, resulting in a 64% improvement in
operating income over 1995 ($131.8 million in 1996 versus $80.2 million in
1995). The increase in variable operating expenses was associated with
higher business volumes, as well as higher Janus performance-based
compensation.
The following table highlights key information:
1997 1996 1995
Assets Under Management (in billions):
Janus No-Load Funds $ 51.3 $ 35.7 $ 24.2
Janus Aspen Series (i) 3.3 1.4 0.4
IDEX Load Funds (ii) 1.6 1.4 1.1
Institutional and Separately
Managed Accounts 11.6 8.2 5.4
Total Janus 67.8 46.7 31.1
Berger Funds 3.8 3.6 3.4
Total $ 71.6 $ 50.3 $ 34.5
(i) The Janus Aspen Series currently consists of
eleven portfolios offered through variable annuity and variable life
insurance contracts, and certain qualified pension plans
(ii) Janus serves as subadvisor to five of the IDEX Funds, whose assets are
included herein
(in millions)
Revenues:
Janus $ 450.1 $ 295.3 $ 207.8
Berger $ 34.9 $ 34.6 $ 32.0
Operating Income (loss):
Janus $ 224.4 $ 136.6 $ 85.8
Berger $ (14.3) $ 5.7 $ 6.9
Net Income (loss):
Janus $ 117.7 $ 70.3 $ 43.3
Berger $ (17.8) $ (1.2) $ 0.5
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Financial Asset Management revenue and operating income increases are a
direct result of increases in assets under management. Assets under
management and shareholder accounts have grown in recent years from a
combination of new money investments (i.e., fund sales) and market
appreciation. Fund sales have risen in response to marketing efforts,
favorable fund performance, introduction and market reception of new
products, and the current popularity of no-load mutual funds. Market
appreciation has resulted from increases in investment values.
JANUS CAPITAL CORPORATION
Janus assets under management increased 45% during 1997, resulting in a
52% increase in revenues and a 64% increase in operating income. This
increase in assets under management (to $67.8 billion as of December 31,
1997) was a result of fund sales (net of redemptions) of $10.7 billion
and market appreciation of $10.4 billion. Total Janus shareowner
accounts grew 10% during 1997 to 2.5 million.
As a result of a slower rate of growth in expenses compared to revenues
during 1997, operating margins improved to 50% for 1997 versus 46% in
comparable 1996. Janus experienced an increase in salaries and wages
expense, primarily from a higher number of employees in 1997 and variable
compensation tied to investment and financial performance. Additionally,
alliance fees increased due to a greater amount of assets being
distributed through these channels. Approximately 43% of Janus' operating
expenses consist of variable costs that generally increase or decrease in
association with revenue generated from assets under management. An
additional 15% of operating expenses (principally marketing, pension plan
contributions and temporary help) are discretionary.
Janus 1996 revenues, operating income and net income increased
significantly over 1995, largely due to 50% growth in assets under
management since December 31, 1995. Fund sales (net of redemptions) of
$9.3 billion, coupled with market appreciation, raised total assets under
management to $46.7 billion at December 31, 1996. The value of net
assets in the Janus Funds increased 51% to $37.1 billion at December 31,
1996 versus $24.6 billion at December 31, 1995. Shareowner accounts grew
to 2.3 million, a 9% increase over 1995.
Operating expenses increased as a result of higher business volumes,
together with increases in incentive and variable compensation as a
result of strong investment and financial performance. However,
operating expenses declined as a percent of revenue due to successful
cost containment efforts, including a $5.1 million decrease in
promotional and marketing expenses from 1995 due to a more focused
marketing approach. Additionally, depreciation and amortization costs
declined approximately $1.9 million due to the disposal of equipment
during 1996.
General
Increases in assets under management in 1997 and 1996 are attributable to
several factors including, among others: (i) strong securities markets,
particularly equities; (ii) favorable investment performance,
particularly among Janus' global and international investment products;
(iii) effective marketing and public relations; (iv) effective use of
third party distribution for both retail and sub-advised products; and
(v) a strong brand awareness in the direct channel.
The Janus Funds are marketed to pension plan sponsors through alliance
arrangements with record keeping organizations and by participating in
mutual fund "supermarkets". At December 31, 1997 and 1996,
approximately 28% and 23%, respectively, of Janus' total assets under
management were generated through such alliance arrangements and mutual
fund "supermarkets".
Janus also markets advisory services directly to insurance companies,
banks and brokerage firms for their proprietary investment products, and
directly with private individuals, foundations, defined benefit pension
plans and other organizations. These areas accounted for $14.9, $9.6 and
$6.5 billion in assets under management at December 31, 1997, 1996 and
1995, respectively.
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Janus introduced the following funds during the three year period ended
December 31, 1997:
1997 - Janus Aspen Capital Appreciation Portfolio; Janus Aspen Equity
Income Portfolio
1996 - Janus Aspen High Yield Portfolio; Janus Equity Income Fund;
Janus Special Situations Fund
1995 - Janus Olympus Fund; Janus High Yield Fund; Janus Money Market
Funds
BERGER ASSOCIATES, INC.
Berger reported a net loss of $17.8 million in 1997. Excluding the
charges associated with the impairment of goodwill associated with the
Company's investment in Berger and reserves for certain contracts (as
discussed in "Results of Operations" above), Berger reported a net loss
of $3.5 million in 1997 compared to a loss of $1.2 million in 1996.
Assets under management increased to $3.8 billion at December 31, 1997
from $3.6 billion at December 31, 1996, resulting in a slight increase in
revenues year to year. Operating costs, however, increased more than
revenues thereby resulting in a higher net loss than prior year. Higher
expenses were evident in consulting fees, advertising and amortization of
intangibles. Shareholder accounts declined 16% from 1996, totaling
317,400 at December 31, 1997.
As discussed in the "Results of Operations," in 1997, the Company
increased its ownership in Berger to 100% through several transactions by
Berger and the Company. The Company recorded approximately $17.8 million
of intangibles as a result of these transactions.
In connection with the Company's review of the recoverability of its
assets, the Company determined that $12.7 million of goodwill associated
with Berger was not recoverable as of December 31, 1997, primarily due to
below-peer performance and growth of the core Berger funds. Accordingly,
a portion of the goodwill recorded in connection with the repurchase of
Berger minority interest was charged to expense.
Berger contributed a net loss of $1.2 million to consolidated earnings in
1996. Assets under management increased 6% to $3.6 billion at December
31, 1996 (compared to $3.4 billion at December 31, 1995), leading to an
8% increase in revenues. However, increased operating costs, partially
due to amortization associated with intangibles, more than offset this
increase in revenues. Amortization increased as a result of the $23.9
million payment made in May 1996 pursuant to the Berger Stock Purchase
Agreement (as discussed in "Results of Operations" above).
Additionally, 1996 interest expense was higher than 1995 due to
indebtedness incurred to fund the May 1996 contingency payment.
Shareholder accounts totaled 379,500 at December 31, 1996, a slight
decrease from year end 1995.
General
During 1997, Berger introduced four new funds: the Berger Small Cap
Value Fund; the Berger Balanced Fund; the Berger Mid Cap Fund; and the
Berger Select Fund. These funds held approximately $155 million of
assets under management at December 31, 1997.
While the Berger 100 Fund ("100 Fund") experienced a 14% decline in
assets under management during 1997 (primarily related to below-peer
performance) all other Berger Funds reported growth in assets. Berger
made certain changes in the portfolio management of the 100 Fund during
1997. Management believes these changes will improve Berger's
opportunity for growth in the future.
Both the Berger Small Company Growth Fund and The Berger New Generation
Fund reported steady growth in assets under management throughout 1996
(cumulatively increasing 55% from year end 1995). However, the Berger
100 Fund and the Berger Growth and Income Fund, together representing
over 64% of total Berger assets under management, performed below their
respective peer groups, and their total assets under management decreased
7% since December 31, 1995.
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As discussed in "Results of Operations" above, Berger entered into a
joint venture (BBOI) to introduce a series of international and global
mutual funds. The first no-load mutual fund product, an international
equity fund, was introduced in fourth quarter 1996. Total BBOI assets
under management at December 31, 1997 were $161 million. Berger accounts
for its 50% investment in BBOI under the equity method.
At December 31, 1997 and 1996, approximately 26% and 27%, respectively,
of Berger's total assets under management were generated through mutual
fund "supermarkets."
OTHER FINANCIAL ASSET MANAGEMENT-RELATED AFFILIATES AND HOLDING COMPANY
COMPONENTS
Equity in Earnings of DST
Equity in net earnings of DST for the year ended December 31, 1997 totaled
$24.3 million. Exclusive of the one-time gain on the Continuum merger
discussed in "Results of Operations" above, equity earnings from DST
increased 48% year to year. This increase in DST earnings reflects an
increase in 1997 DST revenues compared to 1996 (improvements in both
domestic and international revenues) and improved operating margins in
1997 (14.2% versus 9.8% in 1996).
Equity in net earnings of DST totaled $68.1 million for the year ended
December 31, 1996. This total includes KCSI's proportionate share of the
DST one-time gain on the Continuum merger discussed in "Results of
Operations" above. Exclusive of this non-recurring item, equity earnings
from DST of $16.4 million decreased approximately 33% from the $24.6
million in 1995. This decrease is attributable to a lower percentage
ownership of DST in 1996 versus 1995 as discussed earlier. In addition to
the gain on the Continuum merger, comparisons of DST earnings in 1996
versus 1995 were affected by several factors, including: i) a 1995 after-
tax gain of $4.7 million associated with DST's sale of an equity
investment, Investors Fiduciary Trust Company Holdings, Inc.; ii) lower
fourth quarter 1995 equity earnings due to an estimated $8.4 million loss
recorded by DST in connection with acquisition related expenses of DST's
Continuum investment; iii) the first quarter 1996 effect of a $4.1 million
non-recurring charge related to Continuum; iv) a 20% increase in revenues
over 1995; and v) a $15.0 million decline in interest costs from 1995.
KCSI HOLDING COMPANY
1997 KCSI Holding company results did not materially change from 1995
through 1997 (based on amounts that were not attributed to the
Transportation segment by the KCSI Holding Company). Fluctuations year to
year in costs and expenses and interest expense have been essentially
offset by changes in interest income and other income. 1997 results
include a $3.1 million reserve related to a non-core investment entity of
the Company.
FINANCIAL ASSET MANAGEMENT TRENDS and OUTLOOK
Future growth of the Company's Financial Asset Management revenues and
operating income will be largely dependent on prevailing financial market
conditions, relative performance of Janus' and Berger's products,
introduction and market reception of new products, as well as other
factors, including changes in the stock and bond markets, increases in the
rate of return of alternative investments, increasing competition as the
number of mutual funds continues to grow, and changes in marketing and
distribution channels. Costs and expenses should continue at operating
levels consistent with the rate of growth, if any, in revenues.
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INTEREST EXPENSE
Consolidated interest expense increased 7% in 1997 to $63.7 million
compared to $59.6 million in 1996. This increase is attributable to higher
average debt balances throughout 1997, primarily resulting from borrowings
incurred to fund the Company's investment in Grupo TFM and first quarter
1997 common stock repurchases. Interest expense related to the
indebtedness incurred in connection with the Company's investment in Grupo
TFM was capitalized until the final installment of the TFM purchase price
was made (June 23, 1997). Capitalized interest totaled $7.4 million for
the year ended December 31, 1997.
Consolidated interest expense decreased 9% in 1996 to $59.6 million versus
$65.5 million in 1995. This decrease resulted from lower average debt
balances throughout 1996, largely due to lower year end 1995 debt balances
as a result of the repayment of indebtedness using the proceeds received
in connection with the DST public offering and associated transactions.
Additionally, interest savings from the October 1996 Southern Capital
joint venture formation and associated transactions substantially offset
interest associated with borrowings throughout 1996 used to repurchase
Company common stock.
Management expects interest expense to be higher in 1998 compared to 1997
because the Company will not capitalize any interest in 1998 associated
with the borrowings in connection with the Company's investment in Grupo
TFM. However, as a significant portion of the Company's debt at December
31, 1997 represents fixed rate debt instruments, the Company's risk to
increasing interest rates is somewhat mitigated.
OTHER, NET
Generally, modest fluctuations have occurred within this component from
1995 to 1997. The 7% decrease in 1997 from 1996 is partially attributable
to the 1996 one-time gain of approximately $2.9 million recorded by KCSR
in connection with the sale of real estate. The increase in 1996 from
1995 is largely due to this one-time gain, partially offset by higher
1995 interest income from advances to DST throughout the first nine
months of 1995.
LIQUIDITY
Operating Cash Flows. The Company's cash flow from operations has
historically been positive and sufficient to fund operations, KCSR roadway
capital improvements and debt service. External sources of cash -
principally negotiated bank debt, public debt and sales of investments -
have typically been used to fund acquisitions, new investments, equipment
additions and Company stock repurchases.
The following table summarizes consolidated operating cash flow
information. Financial information for the year ended December 31, 1995
was restated to reflect DST as an unconsolidated affiliate as of January
1, 1995 due to the DST public offering and associated transactions
completed in November 1995, which reduced the Company's ownership in DST
to approximately 41%. Certain reclassifications have been made to prior
years' information to conform to current year presentation.
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(in millions):
1997 1996 1995
Net income (loss) $ (14.1) $ 150.9 $ 236.7
Depreciation and amortization 75.2 76.1 75.0
Equity in undistributed earnings (15.0) (66.4) (29.8)
Gain on sale of equity investment, net (144.6)(i)
Restructuring, asset impairment and
other charges 196.4
Dividend from DST Systems, Inc. 150.0
Change in working capital items (7.4) (74.2) 20.2 (ii)
Deferred income taxes (16.6) 18.6 25.9 (ii)
Other 15.3 16.0 18.5
Net operating cash flow $ 233.8 $ 121.0 $ 351.9
(i) Gain associated with DST public offering
(ii)Exclusive of the tax components related to the gain on sale of equity
investment
Operating cash flows for the year ended December 31, 1997 nearly doubled
when compared to the prior year, primarily because of the 1996 payment of
approximately $74 million in federal and state income taxes resulting from
the taxable gains associated with the DST public stock offering completed
in November 1995. Also, exclusive of the restructuring, asset impairment
and other charges recorded in fourth quarter 1997, the one-time Continuum
gain in 1997 and equity earnings from unconsolidated affiliates for both
years, earnings were approximately $44.0 million higher in 1997 than 1996.
1996 operating cash flows decreased by $230.9 million from 1995, largely
attributable to the $150 million dividend paid by DST to the Company in
1995, together with a significant decrease in accrued liabilities as a
result of the payment (in 1996) of approximately $74 million in federal
and state income taxes associated with the taxable gains from the DST
stock offering in November 1995.
Summary cash flow data is as follows (in millions):
1997 1996 1995
Cash flows provided by (used for):
Operating activities $ 233.8 $ 121.0 $ 351.9
Investing activities (409.3) 20.9 69.3
Financing activities 186.1 (150.8) (402.1)
Net increase (decrease) in
cash and equivalents 10.6 (8.9) 19.1
Cash and equivalents at beginning of year 22.9 31.8 12.7
Cash and equivalents at end of year $ 33.5 $ 22.9 $ 31.8
In early 1998, KCSR satisfied its obligation with respect to the
productivity fund termination liability, which is reflected in the
Company's balance sheet as of December 31, 1997. This amount was funded
with existing lines of credit.
Investing Cash Flows. Cash was used for the following investing
activities: i) property acquisitions of $83, $144 and $121 million in
1997, 1996 and 1995, respectively; and ii) investments in and loans with
affiliates of $304, $42 and $95 million in 1997, 1996 and 1995,
respectively. Included in the 1997 investments in affiliates total was the
Company's approximate $298 million capital contribution to Grupo TFM.
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Due to growth throughout 1997 and 1996, Janus had invested an additional
$32 and $39 million in short-term investments representing invested cash
at December 31, 1997 and 1996, respectively. Also, cash received during
1996 in connection with the Southern Capital joint venture formation and
associated transactions (approximately $217 million, after consideration
of related income taxes) is included as proceeds from disposal of
property and from disposal of other investments based on the underlying
assets contributed/sold to Southern Capital.
In 1995, the DST stock offering and debt repayment to KCSI resulted in
$276 million of proceeds to the Company (prior to payment of income
taxes, which occurred in 1996).
Generally, operating cash flows and borrowings under lines of credit have
been used to finance property acquisitions and investments in and loans
with affiliates during the period from 1995 to 1997.
Financing Cash Flows. Financing cash flows include: (i) borrowings of
$340, $234 and $98 million in 1997, 1996 and 1995, respectively; (ii)
repayment of indebtedness in the amounts of $110, $233 and $371 million in
1997, 1996 and 1995, respectively; and (iii) cash dividends of $15, $15
and $10 million in 1997, 1996 and 1995, respectively.
1997 debt proceeds were used to fund the $298 million Grupo TFM capital
contribution, repurchase Company common stock ($39 million) and for
additional investment in Berger ($3 million). Proceeds from the issuance
of debt in 1996 were used for stock repurchases ($151 million), additional
investment in Berger ($24 million), and for working capital purposes ($59
million, including payments of federal and state income taxes associated
with the DST public offering). Debt proceeds in 1995 were used for stock
repurchases ($12 million) and subsidiary refinancing and working capital
($86 million).
Repayment of indebtedness includes scheduled maturities and reductions of
outstanding lines of credit. In 1997, operating cash flows were used to
reduce amounts outstanding under the Company's lines of credit. In 1996,
proceeds (approximately $217 million, after consideration of income taxes)
received in connection with the Southern Capital joint venture formation
and associated transactions were used to repay outstanding amounts under
the Company's lines of credit. In 1995, proceeds received from the DST
public offering and repayment by DST of indebtedness to KCSI were used to
repay outstanding amounts under existing lines of credit.
Repurchases of Company common stock during the three year period ended
December 31, 1997 were funded with borrowings under existing lines of
credit (as noted above), proceeds received from the DST public offering
and repayment by DST of indebtedness to KCSI, and the $150 million
dividend from DST in 1995.
See discussion under "Financial Instruments and Purchase Commitments" for
information relative to certain anticipated 1998 cash expenditures.
CAPITAL STRUCTURE
Capital Requirements. The Company has traditionally funded KCSR capital
expenditures using Equipment Trust Certificates for major purchases of
locomotive and rolling stock, while using internally generated cash flows
or leasing for other equipment. Capital improvements for KCSR roadway
track structure have historically been funded with cash flows from
operations. Capital requirements for Janus, Berger, KCSI Holding Company
and other subsidiaries have been funded with cash flows from operations
and negotiated term financing. With the formation of Southern Capital,
the Company has the ability to finance railroad equipment through the
joint venture.
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Capital programs from 1995 to 1997 were primarily financed through
internally generated cash flows. These sources were used to finance KCSR
capital expenditures in 1997 ($68 million), 1996 ($135 million) and 1995
($110 million). The same sources used in funding 1997 capital programs are
expected to be used in funding 1998 capital programs, currently estimated
at $66 million.
In the last several years, Janus has upgraded its customer service
capabilities through new equipment and technology enhancements, generally
funded with existing cash flows and negotiated indebtedness, when
necessary. Overall, however, the Company's Financial Asset Management
businesses require minimal capital for operations.
Capital. Components of capital are shown as follows (in millions):
1997 1996 1995
Debt due within one year $ 110.7 $ 7.6 $ 10.4
Long-term debt 805.9 637.5 633.8
Total debt 916.6 645.1 644.2
Stockholders' equity 698.3 715.7 695.2
Total debt plus equity $1,614.9 $1,360.8 $1,339.4
Total debt as a percent
of total debt plus equity 56.8% 47.4% 48.1%
The Company's consolidated debt ratio (total debt as a percent of total
debt plus equity) increased by 9.4% from December 31, 1996 to December 31,
1997. Total debt increased $271.5 million during 1997, primarily as a
result of borrowings to fund the Company's investment in Grupo TFM and
common stock repurchases, partially offset by repayments on outstanding
lines of credit. Stockholders' equity decreased by $17.4 million,
reflecting the Company's net loss for 1997 and essentially offsetting
capital stock transactions (e.g., issuances of common stock, common stock
repurchases, non-cash equity adjustments related to unrealized gains (net
of tax) on "available-for-sale" securities, etc.). The combination of
increased debt and reduced equity resulted in a higher consolidated debt
ratio in 1997 than 1996.
The Company's consolidated debt ratio decreased slightly as of
December 31, 1996 to 47.4% versus 48.1% at December 31, 1995.
Total debt at December 31, 1996 of $645.1 million was $0.9 million
higher than 1995. Significant repurchases of Company common stock
($151 million) using borrowings under the Company's lines of credit
were essentially offset by the reduction in debt resulting from the
Southern Capital joint venture formation and associated transactions.
Equity increased as a result of net income, issuance of common stock
from option exercises and other stock plans, and a positive non-cash
equity adjustment related to unrealized gains (net of tax) on
"available-for-sale" securities held by affiliates, primarily DST.
These increases were largely offset by the Company's common stock
repurchases and dividends. The decrease in the debt ratio as of December
31, 1996 compared to 1995 was due to this increase in equity, together
with essentially unchanged debt levels.
Debt Securities Registration and Offerings. The U.S. Securities and
Exchange Commission declared the Company's Registration Statement on Form
S-3 (File No. 33-69648, originally filed on September 29, 1993) effective
April 22, 1996, registering $500 million in securities. However, no
securities have been issued. The securities may be offered in the form of
Common Stock, New Series Preferred Stock $1 par value, Convertible Debt
Securities, or other Debt Securities (collectively, "the Securities").
Net proceeds from the sale of the Securities would be added to the general
funds of the Company and used principally for general corporate purposes,
including working capital, capital expenditures, and acquisitions of or
investments in businesses and assets.
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On December 18, 1995, the Company issued $100 million of 7% Debentures due
2025. The Debentures are redeemable at the option of the Company at any
time, in whole or in part, at a redemption price equal to the greater of
(a) 100% of the principal amount of such Debentures or (b) the sum of the
present values of the remaining scheduled payments of principal and
interest thereon discounted to the date of redemption on a semiannual
basis at the Treasury Rate (as defined in the Debentures agreement) plus
20 basis points, and in each case accrued interest thereon to the date of
redemption. The net proceeds of this transaction were used to repay
indebtedness on the Company's existing lines of credit and for acquisition
of KCSI common stock.
KCSI Credit Agreements. On May 5, 1995, the Company established a credit
agreement in the amount of $400 million. The credit agreement replaced
approximately $420 million of then existing Company credit agreements
which had been in place for varying periods since 1992. Proceeds of
the facility have been and are anticipated to be used for general
corporate purposes. The agreement contains a facility fee ranging from
.07-.25% per annum, interest rates below prime and terms ranging from one
to five years. The Company also has various other lines of credit
totaling $160 million. These additional lines, which are available for
general corporate purposes, have interest rates below prime and terms of
less than one year. At December 31, 1997, the Company had $313 million
outstanding under its various lines of credit.
As discussed earlier, the Company funded its proportionate amount
(approximately $297 million) of the initial TFM purchase price payment
made by Grupo TFM to the Mexican Government using borrowings under its
lines of credit.
Minority Purchase Agreements. Agreements between KCSI and certain Janus
minority owners contain, among other provisions, mandatory stock purchase
provisions whereby under certain circumstances, KCSI would be required to
purchase the minority interest of Janus. The purchase prices of these
mandatory stock purchase provisions are based upon a multiple of earnings
and/or fair market value determinations depending upon specific agreement
terms. If all of the provisions of the Janus minority owner agreements
became effective, KCSI would be required to purchase the respective
minority interests at a cost currently estimated at approximately $337
million.
Overall Liquidity. During the 1995 to 1997 period, the Company continued
to strengthen its strategic positions in the Transportation and Financial
Asset Management businesses. Completion of the DST stock offering improved
the Company's financial position. Based on DST's stated dividend policy,
the Company does not anticipate receiving any dividends from DST in the
foreseeable future. Additionally, the Southern Capital joint venture
transactions, which resulted in repayment of the majority of borrowings
then outstanding under the Company's lines of credit, provided the Company
with flexibility as to future financing requirements (e.g., the 1997
investment in Grupo TFM).
The Company's credit agreements contain, among other provisions, various
financial covenants. The Company was in compliance with these various
provisions, including the financial covenants, as of December 31, 1997.
Because of certain financial covenants contained in the credit agreements,
however, maximum utilization of the Company's available lines of credit
may be restricted.
The Company believes it has adequate resources available - including
sufficient lines of credit (within the financial covenants referred to
above), businesses which have historically been positive cash flow
generators, and the $500 million Shelf Registration Statement - to meet
anticipated operating, capital and debt service requirements, as well as
for other potential business opportunities that the Company is currently
pursuing. As discussed earlier, there exists a possible capital call ($74
million) if certain Grupo TFM benchmarks are not met.
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As discussed in the "Results of Operations" section above, TMM and the
Company could be required to purchase the Mexican Government's interest in
TFM in proportion to each partner's respective ownership interest in Grupo
TFM (without regard to the Mexican Government's interest in Grupo TFM);
however, this provision is not exercisable prior to October 31, 2003.
Also, the Mexican Government's interest in Grupo TFM may be called by TMM
and the Company, exercisable at the original amount (in U.S. dollars) paid
by the Government plus interest based on one-year U.S. Treasury
securities.
As previously discussed in the "Recent Developments" section above, the
Company announced a planned separation of its Transportation and Financial
Asset Management businesses. The Company is pursuing this separation as a
spin-off of the Financial Asset Management businesses subject to receipt of
a favorable tax ruling from the IRS. This transaction may affect the
liquidity and capital structure of the Company. The Company is working on
addressing the liquidity and capital structure issues that may result from
the completion of the proposed transaction, but has not reached any
definitive plans. Nonetheless, any such separation may have a material
effect on the liquidity and capital of the Company.
OTHER
Year 2000 Costs. Many existing computer programs and microprocessors that
use only two digits (rather than four) to identify a year could fail or
create erroneous results if not corrected to reflect "00" as the year
2000. This computer program flaw is expected to affect all companies and
organizations, either directly (through a company's own programs) or
indirectly (through customers/vendors of the company). The Company is
currently in the process of implementing Year 2000 plans, and is
analyzing and remediating the millions of lines of code throughout the
Company's system. The Company is also evaluating all enhanced systems-
from the mainframe to the desktop. In addition, the Company is reviewing
the legal, audit, and regulatory concerns surrounding the Year 2000.
Comprehensive corporate tracking, coordination and monitoring is
provided by a central project office.
These Year 2000 related issues are of particular importance to the
Company. The Company depends upon its computer and other systems and
the computer and the other systems of third parties to conduct and
manage the Company's business. Additionally, the Company's products
and services are heavily dependent upon using accurate dates in order
to function properly. These Year 2000 related issues may also
adversely affect the operations and financial performance of one or
more of the Company's customers or suppliers. As a result, the failure
of the Company's computer and other systems, products or services,
the computer systems and other systems upon which the Company depends, or
the Company's customers or suppliers to be Year 2000 ready could have a
material adverse impact on the Company's results of operations,
financial position and cash flows.
In early 1997, the Company redirected a number of its employees who were
working on developing new products and services for the Company to
address the Year 2000 issue. In addition, the Company contracted with
third party consultants to assist in the project. These employees and
contractors are supervised by a member of the Company's senior
management, and the progress is regularly reported to management and
the board of directors.
The Company's Year 2000 project includes identifying, evaluating and
resolving potential Year 2000 related issues in the Company's computer
systems, products, services, other systems and third-party systems.
As part of resolving any potential Year 2000 issues, the Company expects
to: identify all computer systems, products, services and other systems
(including systems provided by third parties) that must be modified;
evaluate the alternatives available to make any identified systems,
products or services Year 2000 ready (including modification, replace-
ment or abandonment); and conduct adequate testing of the systems,
products and services, including interoperability testing with clients
and key organizations in the financial
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services industry. The Company is also in the process of identifying
alternative plans in the event that the Year 2000 project is not
completed on a timely basis or otherwise does not meet the Company's
anticipated needs.
The Company has already begun remediating certain systems and
initiated testing and anticipates to have finalized much of the pro-
cedures relative to the Year 2000 project by the end of the calendar
year 1998.
Based on current estimates of potential costs, the Company anticipates
spending approximately $15 million in connection with ensuring that all
Company and subsidiary computer programs are compatible with Year 2000
requirements. Current accounting principles require all costs associated
with Year 2000 issues to be expensed as incurred. A portion of these
costs will not result in an increase in expense to the Company because
it will be using existing employees and equipment. While the Company is
currently pursuing discussions with its various customers, partners and
vendors with respect to their preparedness for Year 2000 issues, no
assurance can be made that all such parties will be Year 2000 ready.
While the Company cannot fully determine its impact, the inability to
complete Year 2000 readiness for its computer systems could result in
significant difficulties in processing and completing fundamental
transactions. In such an event, the Company's results of operations,
financial position and cash flows could be materially adversely affected.
However, the Company does not anticipate that business operations will
be disrupted or that its customers will experience interruption in the
service of its Transportation or Financial Asset Management businesses.
Financial Instruments and Purchase Commitments. During 1995, the Company
entered into a forward stock purchase contract as a means of securing a
potentially favorable price for the repurchase of six million shares of
its common stock. During 1997 and 1996, the Company purchased (post-
split) 2.4 and 3.6 million shares, respectively, under this contract at an
aggregate cost of $39 and $56 million (including transaction premium),
respectively.
In 1995, the Company entered into forward purchase commitments for diesel
fuel as a means of securing volumes and reducing overall cost. The
contracts required the Company to purchase certain quantities of diesel
fuel at defined prices established at the origination of the contract. As
noted earlier, these commitments saved KCSR approximately $3.7 million in
operating expenses in 1996. Based on higher fuel prices in 1996, minimal
commitments were negotiated for 1997. However, beginning in 1998, KCSR
initiated a fuel hedging program for approximately two million gallons of
fuel each month through the end of 1998 for approximately 37% of
anticipated 1998 fuel usage. Additionally, KCSR has entered into purchase
commitments for fuel aggregating approximately 27% of total expected
usage. These transactions are intended to mitigate the impact of rising
fuel prices and will be recorded using hedge accounting as set forth in
Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements of this Form 10-K.
In general, the Company enters into transactions such as those discussed
above in limited situations based on management's assessment of current
market conditions and perceived risks. Historically, the Company has
engaged in very few such transactions and their impact has been
insignificant. However, the Company intends to respond to evolving
business and market conditions in order to manage risks and exposures
associated with the Company's various operations, and in doing so, may
enter into transactions similar to those discussed above.
Foreign Exchange Matters. In connection with the Company's investment in
Grupo TFM, a Mexican company, matters arise with respect to financial
accounting and reporting for foreign currency transactions and for
translating foreign currency financial statements from Mexican pesos into
U.S. dollars. The Company follows the requirements outlined in Statement
of Financial Accounting Standards No. 52 "Foreign Currency Translation"
("SFAS 52"), and related authoritative guidance.
The purchase price paid by Grupo TFM for 80% of the common stock of TFM
was fixed in Mexican pesos; accordingly, Grupo TFM was exposed to
fluctuations in the U.S. dollar/Mexican peso exchange rate. In
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the event that the proceeds from the various financing arrangements did
not provide funds sufficient for Grupo TFM to complete the purchase of
TFM, the Company may have been required to make additional capital
contributions to Grupo TFM. Accordingly, in order to hedge a portion of
the Company's exposure to fluctuations in the value of the Mexican peso
versus the U.S. dollar, the Company entered into two separate forward
contracts to purchase Mexican pesos - $98 million in February 1997 and
$100 million in March 1997. In April 1997, the Company realized a $3.8
million pretax gain in connection with these contracts. This gain was
deferred and has been accounted for as a component of the Company's
investment in Grupo TFM. These contracts were intended to hedge only a
portion of the Company's exposure related to the final installment of
the purchase price and not any other transactions or balances.
Mexico's economy is currently classified as "highly inflationary" as
defined in SFAS 52. Accordingly, the U.S. dollar is assumed to be Grupo
TFM's functional currency, and any gains or losses from translating Grupo
TFM's financial statements into U.S. dollars will be included in the
determination of its net income. Any equity earnings or losses from Grupo
TFM included in the Company's results of operations will reflect the
Company's share of such translation gains and losses.
The Company continues to evaluate existing alternatives with respect to
utilizing foreign currency instruments to hedge its U.S. dollar investment
in Grupo TFM as market conditions change or exchange rates fluctuate. At
December 31, 1997, the Company had no outstanding foreign currency hedging
instruments.
New Accounting Pronouncements. In June 1997, Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 130 "Reporting Comprehensive Income" ("SFAS
130") and Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 131
"Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information"
("SFAS 131") were issued. SFAS 130 establishes standards for reporting
and disclosure of comprehensive income and its components in the financial
statements. SFAS 131 establishes standards for reporting information
about operating segments in the financial statements. The reporting and
disclosure required by these statements must be included in the Company's
financial statements beginning in 1998. The Company is reviewing SFAS 130
and SFAS 131 and expects to adopt them by the required dates, which are
December 31, 1998.
The Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 128
"Earnings per Share" ("SFAS 128") in 1997. The statement specifies the
computation, presentation and disclosure requirements for earnings per
share. The statement requires the computation of earnings per share under
two methods: "basic" and "diluted." Basic earnings per share is
computed by dividing income available to common stockholders by the
weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period.
Diluted earnings per share is computed giving effect to all dilutive
potential common shares that were outstanding during the period (i.e., the
denominator used in the basic calculation is increased to include the
number of additional common shares that would have been outstanding if the
dilutive potential shares had been issued). The Company has presented
basic and diluted per share amounts for income from continuing operations
and for net income on the face of the income statement and restated all
prior period earnings per share data pursuant to SFAS 128.
In Issue No. 96-16, the Emerging Issues Task Force, ("EITF 96-16") of the
Financial Accounting Standards Board, reached a consensus that substantive
minority rights which provide the minority shareholder with the right to
effectively control significant decisions in the ordinary course of an
investee's business could impact whether the majority shareholder should
consolidate the investee. Management is currently evaluating the rights
of the minority shareholders of certain consolidated subsidiaries to
determine the impact, if any, that application of EITF 96-16 will have
on the Company's consolidated financial statements in 1998.
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The Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 121
"Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived
Assets to be Disposed Of" ("SFAS 121") effective January 1, 1996. The
statement establishes accounting standards for the impairment of long-lived
assets, certain identifiable intangibles, and goodwill, as well as for
long-lived assets and certain identifiable intangibles which are to be
disposed. If events or changes in circumstances of a long-lived asset
indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable, the
Company must estimate the future cash flows expected to result from the use
of the asset and its eventual disposition. If the sum of the expected
future cash flows (undiscounted and without interest) is lower than the
carrying amount of the asset, an impairment loss must be recognized to the
extent that the carrying amount of the asset exceeds its fair value. The
adoption of SFAS 121 did not have a material impact on the Company's 1996
results of operations or financial position. See, however, "Results of
Operations" section above with respect to certain KCSR assets held for
disposal as of December 31, 1997.
The Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 123 "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation"
("SFAS 123") in October 1995. This statement allows companies to
continue under the approach set forth in Accounting Principles Board
Opinion No. 25 "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees" ("APB 25"),
for recognizing stock-based compensation expense in the financial
statements, but encourages companies to adopt the fair value method of
accounting for employee stock options. The Company has elected to retain
its current accounting approach under APB 25, and has presented the
applicable pro forma disclosures pursuant to the requirements of SFAS 123
in Note 9, Stockholders' Equity, to the consolidated financial statements
included under Item 8 of this Form 10-K. Had compensation cost for the
Company's stock-based compensation plans been determined in accordance with
SFAS 123 for options issued after December 31, 1994, the Company's net
income and earnings per share, on a pro forma basis, would have been
$(21.1) million and $(0.20) per share, respectively, for 1997, $146.5
million and $1.26 per share, respectively, for 1996, and $231.8 million
and $1.77 per share, respectively, for 1995.
Litigation. The Company and its subsidiaries are involved as plaintiff or
defendant in various legal actions arising in the normal course of
business. While the ultimate outcome of the various legal proceedings
involving the Company and its subsidiaries cannot be predicted with
certainty, it is the opinion of management (after consultation with legal
counsel) that the Company's litigation reserves are adequate and that
these legal actions currently are not material to the Company's
consolidated results of operations or financial position.
Bogalusa Cases
In July 1996, the Company was named as one of twenty-seven defendants in
various lawsuits in Louisiana and Mississippi arising from the explosion of
a rail car loaded with chemicals in Bogalusa, Louisiana on October 23,
1995. As a result of the explosion, nitrogen dioxide and oxides of
nitrogen were released into the atmosphere over parts of that town and the
surrounding area causing evacuations and injuries. Approximately 25,000
residents of Louisiana and Mississippi have asserted claims to recover
damages allegedly caused by exposure to the chemicals.
The Company neither owned nor leased the rail car or the rails on which it
was located at the time of the explosion in Bogalusa. The Company did,
however, move the rail car from Jackson to Vicksburg, Mississippi, where
it was loaded with chemicals, and back to Jackson where the car was
tendered to the Illinois Central Railroad Company ("IC"). The explosion
occurred more than 15 days after the Company last transported the rail
car. The car was loaded by the shipper in excess of its standard weight
when it was transported by the Company to interchange with the IC.
The lawsuits arising from the chemical release have been scheduled for
trial in the fall of 1998. The Company sought dismissal of these suits in
the trial courts, which was denied in each case. Appeals are pending in
the appellate courts of Louisiana and Mississippi.
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The Company believes that its exposure to liability in these cases is
remote. If the Company were to be found liable for punitive damages in
these cases, such a judgment could have a material adverse effect on the
financial condition of the Company.
Environmental Matters. The Company and certain of its subsidiaries are
subject to extensive regulation under environmental protection laws
concerning, among other things, discharges to waters and the generation,
handling, storage, transportation and disposal of waste and other
materials where environmental risks are inherent. In particular, the
Company is subject to various laws and certain legislation including,
among others, the Federal 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. This
legislation generally imposes joint and several liability for clean up
and enforcement costs, without regard to fault or legality of the original
conduct, on current and predecessor owners and operators of a site. The
Company does not foresee that compliance with the requirements imposed by
the environmental legislation will impair its competitive capability or
result in any material additional capital expenditures, operating or
maintenance costs. As part of serving the petroleum and chemicals
industry, KCSR transports hazardous materials and has a Shreveport,
Louisiana-based hazardous materials emergency team available to handle
environmental issues which might occur in the transport of such materials.
Additionally, the Company performs ongoing review and evaluation of the
various environmental issues that arise in the Company's operations,
and, as necessary, takes actions to limit the Company's exposure to
potential liability.
In November 1997, representatives of KCSR met with representatives of the
United States Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") at the site of two,
contiguous pieces of property in North Baton Rouge, Louisiana, abandoned
leaseholds of Western Petrochemicals and Export Drum. These properties had
been the subjects of voluntary clean up prior to EPA's involvement. The
site visit prompted KCSR to obtain from EPA, through the Freedom of
Information Act, a "preliminary Assessment Report" concerning the
properties, dated January, 1995, and directing a "Site Investigation".
EPA's November 1997, visit to the site was the start of that "Site
Investigation". During the November 1997 site visit, EPA indicated it
intended to recover, through litigation, all of its investigation and
remediation costs. At KCSR's request, EPA has agreed informally to suspend
its investigation pending an exchange of information and negotiation of
KCSR's participation in the "Site Investigation". Based upon recent oral
advise subsequently received form the Abandoned Sites Division of the
Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality ("LADEQ"), KCSR reasonably
expects that it will be allowed to undertake the investigation and
remediation of the site, pursuant to the LADEQ's guidelines and oversight.
EPA's involvement and the investigation and remediation of the sites
pursuant to LADEQ's oversight and guidelines will increase the ultimate
costs to KCSR beyond those anticipated. However, those additional costs
are not expected to have a material impact on the Company's consolidated
results of operations or financial position.
As previously reported, KCSR has been named as a "potentially responsible
party" by the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality in a state
environmental proceeding, Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality,
Docket No. IAS 88-0001-A, involving a location near Bossier City,
Louisiana, which was the site of a wood preservative treatment plant
(Lincoln Creosoting). KCSR is a former owner of part of the land in
question. This matter was the subject of a trial in the U.S. District
Court in Shreveport, Louisiana which was concluded in July 1993. The
court found that Joslyn Manufacturing Company ("Joslyn"), an operator
of the plant, was and is required to indemnify KCSR for damages arising
out of plant operations. (KCSR's potential liability is as a property
owner rather than as a generator or transporter of contaminants.) The
case was appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit,
which Court affirmed the U.S. District Court ruling in favor of KCSR.
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In early 1994, the EPA added the Lincoln Creosoting site to its CERCLA
national priority list. Since major remedial work has been performed at
this site by Joslyn, and KCSR has been held by the Federal District and
Appeals Courts to be entitled to indemnity for such costs, it would
appear that KCSR should not incur significant remedial liability. At
this time, it is not possible to evaluate the potential consequences of
further remediation at the site.
The Louisiana Department of Transportation ("LDOT") has sued KCSR and a
number of other defendants in Louisiana state court to recover clean up
costs incurred by LDOT while constructing Interstate Highway 20 at
Shreveport, Louisiana (Louisiana Department of Transportation v. The
Kansas City Southern Railway Company, et al., Case No. 417190-B in the
First Judicial District Court, Caddo Parish, Louisiana). The clean up was
associated with an old oil refinery site, operated by the other named
defendants. KCSR's main line was adjacent to that site, and KCSR was
included in the suit because LDOT claims that a 1966 derailment on the
adjacent track released hazardous substances onto the site. However, there
is evidence that the derailment occurred on the side of the track opposite
from the refinery site. Furthermore, there appears to be no relationship
between the lading on the derailed train and any contaminants identified at
the site. Therefore, management believes that the Company's exposure is
limited.
In another proceeding, Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality,
Docket No. IE-0-91-0001, KCSR was named as a party in the alleged
contamination of Capitol Lake in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. During 1994, the
list of potentially responsible parties was significantly expanded to
include the State of Louisiana, and the City and Parish of Baton Rouge,
among others. Studies commissioned by KCSR indicate that contaminants
contained in the lake were not generated by KCSR. Management and counsel
do not believe this proceeding will have a material effect on the Company.
In the Ilada Superfund Site located in East Cape Girardeau, Ill., KCSR was
cited for furnishing one carload of used oil to this petroleum recycling
facility. Counsel advises that KCSR's liability, if any, should fall
within the "de minimus" provisions of the Superfund law, representing
minimal exposure.
The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality ("MDEQ") initiated a
demand on all railroads operating in Mississippi to clean up their
refueling facilities and investigate any soil and groundwater impacts
resulting from past refueling activities. KCSR has six facilities located
in Mississippi. KCSR has developed a plan, together with the State of
Mississippi, that will satisfy the MDEQ's initiative. Estimated costs to
complete the studies and expected remediation have been provided for in
the Company's consolidated financial statements and the resolution is not
expected to have a material impact on the Company's consolidated results
of operations or financial position.
The Company has recorded liabilities with respect to various environmental
issues, which represent its best estimates of remediation and restoration
costs that may be required to comply with present laws and regulations. At
December 31, 1997, these recorded liabilities were not material. 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 results of operations or
financial condition.
Regulatory Influence. In addition to the environmental agencies mentioned
above, KCSR operations are regulated by the STB, various state regulatory
agencies, and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration ("OSHA").
Prior to January 1, 1996, the Interstate Commerce Commission ("ICC") had
jurisdiction over interstate rates charged, routes, service, issuance or
guarantee of securities, extension or abandonment of rail lines, and
consolidation, merger or acquisition of control of rail common carriers.
As of January 1, 1996, Congress abolished the ICC and transferred
regulatory responsibility to the STB. State agencies regulate some
aspects of rail operations with respect to health and safety and in some
instances, intrastate freight rates. OSHA has jurisdiction over certain
health and safety features of railroad operations.
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KCSR expects its railroad operations to be subject to future requirements
regulating exhaust emissions from diesel locomotives that may increase its
operating costs. During 1995 the EPA issued proposed regulations
applicable to locomotive engines. These regulations, which were issued as
final in early 1998, will be effective in stages for new or remanufactured
locomotive engines installed after year 2000. KCSR is reviewing these new
regulations. However, management does not expect that compliance with
these new regulations will have a material impact on the Company's results
of operations.
Financial Asset Management businesses are subject to a variety of
regulatory requirements including, but not limited to, the rules and
regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, and the
guidelines set forth by the National Association of Securities Dealers.
The Company does not foresee that compliance with the requirements imposed
by these agencies' standards under present statutes will impair its
competitive capability or result in any material effect on results of
operations.
Inflation. Inflation has not had a significant impact on the Company's
operations in the past three years. Generally accepted accounting
principles require the use of historical costs. Replacement cost and
related depreciation expense of the Company's property would be
substantially higher than the historical costs reported. Any increase in
expenses from these fixed costs, coupled with variable cost increases due
to significant inflation, would be difficult to recover through price
increases given the competitive environments of the Company's principal
subsidiaries. See "Foreign Exchange Matters" above with respect to
inflation in Mexico.
Strategic Review. KCSI, as a holding company, is responsible for the
management of its primary assets - investments in its subsidiaries.
Accordingly, KCSI management continually evaluates how to utilize the
strength of the Company's business lines and capabilities, provide for
future growth opportunities, and achieve the Company's financial
objectives. This process has resulted in many significant actions,
including: the Company's investment and involvement in the Mexican rail
privatization; the December 1996 Gateway Western acquisition; the October
1996 Southern Capital joint venture transactions; the current common stock
repurchase program; a continuing commitment to the mutual fund industry;
and the October 1995 DST public offering.
The Company's recent announcement to separate its Transportation and
Financial Asset Management segments continues this process. A separation
of the two segments through a spin-off of the Financial Asset Management
businesses would allow management of each segment to focus on achieving
their full potential as stand-alone entities.
1995 through 1997 have been, and future years will be, affected by these
strategic activities. KCSI management's analysis and evaluation of the
Company's strategic alternatives are expected to continue to present growth
opportunities in future years.
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Item 7(a). QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES
ABOUT MARKET RISK
Not Applicable
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Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
Index to Financial Statements
Page
Management Report on Responsibility for Financial Reporting 49
Financial Statements:
Report of Independent Accountants...................... 49
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three
years ended December 31, 1997......................... 50
Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 1997,
1996 and 1995......................................... 51
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three
years ended December 31, 1997......................... 52
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders'
Equity for the three years ended December 31, 1997.... 53
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements............. 54
Financial Statement Schedules:
All schedules are omitted because they are not applicable, insignificant
or the required information is shown in the consolidated financial
statements or notes thereto.
The consolidated financial statements and related notes, together with
the Report of Independent Accountants, of DST Systems, Inc. (an
approximate 41% owned affiliate of the Company accounted for under the
equity method) for the years ended December 31, 1997, which are included
in the DST Systems, Inc. Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1997
(Commission File No. 1-14036) and have been incorporated by reference in
this Form 10-K as Exhibit 99.1.
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Management Report on Responsibility for Financial Reporting
The accompanying consolidated financial statements and related notes of
Kansas City Southern Industries, Inc. and its subsidiaries were prepared by
management in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles
appropriate in the circumstances. In preparing the financial statements,
management has made judgments and estimates based on currently available
information. Management is responsible for not only the financial
information, but also all other information in this Annual Report on Form
10-K. Representations contained elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form
10-K are consistent with the consolidated financial statements and related
notes thereto.
The Company has a formalized system of internal accounting controls
designed to provide reasonable assurance that assets are safeguarded and
that its financial records are reliable. Management monitors the system
for compliance, and the Company's internal auditors measure its
effectiveness and recommend possible improvements thereto. In addition, as
part of their audit of the consolidated financial statements, the
Company's independent accountants, who are selected by the stockholders,
review and test the internal accounting controls on a selective basis to
establish the extent of their reliance thereon in determining the nature,
extent and timing of audit tests to be applied.
The Board of Directors pursues its oversight role in the area of financial
reporting and internal accounting control through its Audit Committee.
This committee, composed solely of non-management directors, meets
regularly with the independent accountants, management and internal
auditors to monitor the proper discharge of responsibilities relative to
internal accounting controls and to evaluate the quality of external
financial reporting.
Report of Independent Accountants
To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of
Kansas City Southern Industries, Inc.
In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated balance sheets and the
related consolidated statements of operations, of changes in stockholders'
equity and of cash flows present fairly, in all material respects, the
financial position of Kansas City Southern Industries, Inc. and its
subsidiaries at December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995, and the results of their
operations and their cash flows for the years then ended in conformity
with generally accepted accounting principles. These financial state-
ments are the responsibility of the Company's management; our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements
based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these statements in
accordance with generally accepted auditing standards which require that
we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about
whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement.
An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the
amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the
accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management,
and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We
believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for the opinion
expressed above.
As discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, effective
December 31, 1997 the Company changed its method of evaluating the
recoverability of goodwill. We concur with the change in accounting.
/s/Price Waterhouse
Kansas City, Missouri
February 26, 1998
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KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN INDUSTRIES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
Years Ended December 31
Dollars in Millions, Except per Share Amounts
1997 1996 1995
Revenues $1,058.3 $ 847.3 $ 775.2
Costs and expenses 680.2 567.3 541.0
Depreciation and amortization 75.2 76.1 75.0
Restructuring, asset impairment
and other charges 196.4
Operating income 106.5 203.9 159.2
Gain on sale of equity investment (Note 2) 296.3
Equity in net earnings (losses) of unconsolidated
affiliates (Notes 5, 14):
DST Systems, Inc. 24.3 68.1 24.6
Grupo Transportacion Ferroviaria
Mexicana, S.A. de C.V. (12.9)
Other 3.8 2.0 5.2
Interest expense (63.7) (59.6) (65.5)
Other, net 21.2 22.9 20.3
Pretax income 79.2 237.3 440.1
Income tax provision (Note 8) 68.4 70.6 192.9
Minority interest in consolidated
earnings (Note 10) 24.9 15.8 10.5
Net income (loss) $ (14.1) $ 150.9 $ 236.7
Less: Dividends on preferred stock 0.2 0.2 0.2
Net income (loss) applicable to
common stockholders $ (14.3) $ 150.7 $ 236.5
Per Share Data:
Basic earnings (loss) per share $ (0.13) $ 1.33 $ 1.86
Diluted earnings (loss) per share $ (0.13) $ 1.31 $ 1.80
Weighted average common
shares outstanding (in thousands):
Basic 107,602 113,169 127,167
Diluted 107,602 115,281 131,211
Dividends per share
Preferred $ 1.00 $ 1.00 $ 1.00
Common $ .15 $ .13 $ .10
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN INDUSTRIES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
at December 31
Dollars in Millions, Except per Share Amounts
1997 1996 1995
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash and equivalents $ 33.5 $ 22.9 $ 31.8
Accounts receivable, net (Note 6) 177.0 138.1 135.6
Inventories 38.4 39.3 39.8
Other current assets (Note 6) 124.2 91.8 74.0
Total current assets 373.1 292.1 281.2
Investments held for
operating purposes (Notes 2, 5) 683.5 335.2 272.1
Properties, net (Notes 3, 6) 1,227.2 1,219.3 1,281.9
Intangibles and Other Assets,
net (Notes 2, 3, 6) 150.4 237.5 204.4
Total assets $2,434.2 $2,084.1 $2,039.6
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current Liabilities:
Debt due within one year (Note 7) $ 110.7 $ 7.6 $ 10.4
Accounts and wages payable 109.0 102.6 96.9
Accrued liabilities (Notes 3, 6) 217.8 134.4 213.1
Total current liabilities 437.5 244.6 320.4
Other Liabilities:
Long-term debt (Note 7) 805.9 637.5 633.8
Deferred income taxes (Note 8) 332.2 337.7 303.6
Other deferred credits (Note 2) 132.1 129.8 73.1
Commitments and contingencies
(Notes 2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13)
Total other liabilities 1,270.2 1,105.0 1,010.5
Minority Interest in consolidated
subsidiaries (Note 10) 28.2 18.8 13.5
Stockholders' Equity:
$25 par, 4% noncumulative,
Preferred stock 6.1 6.1 6.1
$1 par, Series B convertible,
Preferred stock (Note 9) 1.0 1.0 1.0
$.01 par, Common stock (Notes 1, 9) 1.1 0.4 0.4
Capital surplus 127.5
Retained earnings 839.3 883.3 753.8
Net unrealized gain on
investments 50.8 24.9 6.4
Shares held in trust (Note 9) (200.0) (200.0) (200.0)
Total stockholders' equity
(Notes 1, 7, 9) 698.3 715.7 695.2
Total liabilities and
stockholders' equity $2,434.2 $2,084.1 $2,039.6
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN INDUSTRIES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Years Ended December 31
Dollars in Millions
CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED FOR):
1997 1996 1995
Operating Activities:
Net income (loss) $(14.1) $ 150.9 $ 236.7
Adjustments to net income (loss):
Depreciation and amortization 75.2 76.1 75.0
Deferred income taxes (16.6) 18.6 99.0
Equity in undistributed earnings (15.0) (66.4) (29.8)
Dividend from DST Systems, Inc. 150.0
Gain on sale of equity investment (296.3)
Restructuring, asset impairment
and other charges 196.4
Employee benefit and deferred
compensation expenses not
requiring operating cash 8.7 18.3 8.4
Changes in working capital items:
Accounts receivable (29.0) (2.5) (2.4)
Inventories 2.5 0.5 1.3
Accounts and wages payable (3.1) 7.2 (5.5)
Accrued liabilities 24.4 (73.4) 106.7
Other current assets (2.2) (6.0) (1.3)
Other, net 6.6 (2.3) 10.1
Net 233.8 121.0 351.9
Investing Activities:
Property acquisitions (82.6) (144.0) (121.1)
Proceeds from disposal of property 7.4 187.0 9.9
Investments in and loans with affiliates (303.5) (41.9) (94.5)
Net proceeds from DST Systems, Inc.
public offering 112.1
DST Systems, Inc. loan repayments 164.1
Purchase of short-term investments (34.9) (39.2) (0.8)
Proceeds from disposal of
other investments 55.7
Other, net 4.3 3.3 (0.4)
Net (409.3) 20.9 69.3
Financing Activities:
Proceeds from issuance of
long-term debt 339.5 233.7 97.8
Repayment of long-term debt (110.1) (233.1) (370.9)
Proceeds from stock plans 26.6 14.6 7.1
Stock repurchased (50.2) (151.3) (127.0)
Cash dividends paid (15.2) (14.8) (9.9)
Other, net (4.5) 0.1 0.8
Net 186.1 (150.8) (402.1)
Cash and Equivalents:
Net increase (decrease) 10.6 (8.9) 19.1
At beginning of year 22.9 31.8 12.7
At end of year (Note 4) $ 33.5 $ 22.9 $ 31.8
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN INDUSTRIES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Dollars in Millions, Except per Share Amounts
$1 Par Net un-
Series realized
$25 Par B $.01 Par gain on Shares ESOP
Pre- Pre- Com- Re- held deferred
ferred ferred mon Capital tainedinvest- in compen-
stock stock stocksurplusearningsments trust sation Total
Balance at
December 31, 1994 $6.1 $1.0 $0.4 $339.8 $530.1 $(1.8) $(200.0)$(8.4) $667.2
Net income 236.7 236.7
Dividends (13.0) (13.0)
Stock repurchased (138.9) (138.9)
Options exercised and
stock subscribed 11.9 11.9
Exchange of DST stock
for KCSI stock held by
ESOP (Notes 2, 4) (84.8) (84.8)
Contribution accruals 8.4 8.4
Unrealized gains on
investments, net 8.2 8.2
Other (0.5) (0.5)
Balance at
December 31, 1995 6.1 1.0 0.4 127.5 753.8 6.4 (200.0) - 695.2
Net income 150.9 150.9
Dividends (15.3) (15.3)
Stock repurchased (145.2) (6.1) (151.3)
Stock plan shares issued
from treasury 5.9 5.9
Options exercised and
stock subscribed 11.8 11.8
Unrealized gains on
investments, net 18.5 18.5
Balance at
December 31, 1996 6.1 1.0 0.4 - 883.3 24.9 (200.0) - 715.7
Net loss (14.1) (14.1)
Dividends (16.0) (16.0)
Stock repurchased (50.2) (50.2)
3-for-1 stock split 0.7 (0.7) -
Stock plan shares issued
from treasury 3.1 3.1
Stock issued in
acquisition (Notes 2, 4) 10.1 10.1
Options exercised and
stock subscribed 23.8 23.8
Unrealized gains on
investments, net 25.9 25.9
Balance at
December 31, 1997 $6.1 $1.0 $1.1 $ - $839.3 $50.8 $(200.0) $ - $698.3
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN INDUSTRIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 1. Significant Accounting Policies
Kansas City Southern Industries, Inc. ("Company" or "KCSI") is a
diversified holding company, comprising businesses engaged in railroad
transportation, through The Kansas City Southern Railway Company ("KCSR")
and Gateway Western Railway Company ("Gateway Western") and Financial
Asset Management, through Janus Capital Corporation ("Janus") and Berger
Associates, Inc. ("Berger"). Additionally, the Company has significant
equity investments. Note 14 further describes the operations of the
Company.
The accounting and financial reporting policies of the Company conform
with generally accepted accounting principles. The preparation of
financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that
affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of
contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements,
and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting
period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Use of the term "Company" as described in these Notes to Consolidated
Financial Statements means Kansas City Southern Industries, Inc. as a
holding company and all of its consolidated subsidiary companies.
Significant accounting and reporting policies are described below.
Effective January 1, 1997, the Company realigned its business segments to
better define the core industries in which it operates. The various
components comprising the segment formerly known as Corporate & Other have
been assigned to either the Transportation or Financial Asset Management
segment.
* Transportation includes: KCSR; Gateway Western; Transportation-related
Holding Company amounts (Kansas City Southern Lines, Inc. - "KCSL");
and Transportation-related subsidiaries and equity investments,
including Grupo Transportacion Ferroviaria Mexicana, S.A. de C.V.
("Grupo TFM," formerly Transportacion Ferroviaria Mexicana, S. de R.L.
de C.V.), Southern Capital Corporation, LLC ("Southern Capital"), and
Mexrail, Inc. ("Mexrail").
* Financial Asset Management includes: Janus; Berger; the Company's
approximate 41% interest in DST Systems, Inc. ("DST"); and Financial
Asset Management-related KCSI Holding Company amounts.
Prior year information has been realigned to reflect the new segment
approach.
During third quarter 1997, the Company formed KCSL as a holding company
for KCSR and all other transportation-related subsidiaries and
affiliates. KCSL was organized to provide separate control, management
and accountability for all transportation operations and businesses.
As a result of the public offering of DST, formerly a wholly-owned and
consolidated subsidiary of the Company, and associated transactions
completed in November 1995, the Company reduced its ownership in DST to
approximately 41% (see Note 2). Accordingly, the Company accounted for its
investment in DST under the equity method for the year ended December 31,
1995 retroactive to January 1, 1995.
Principles of Consolidation. The consolidated financial statements
generally include all majority owned subsidiaries. All significant
intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.
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The equity method of accounting is used for all entities in which the
Company or its subsidiaries have significant influence, but not more than
50% voting control interest; the cost method of accounting is generally
used for investments of less than 20% voting control interest. In December
1996 and the first four months of 1997, Gateway Western was accounted for
under the equity method as a majority-owned unconsolidated subsidiary
while the Company awaited approval from the Surface Transportation Board
("STB") for the acquisition of Gateway Western. The STB approved the
Company's acquisition of Gateway Western effective May 5, 1997.
Subsequently, Gateway Western was included as a consolidated subsidiary of
the Company effective January 1, 1997. See Note 2 for additional
information on the Gateway Western acquisition.
Cash Equivalents. Short-term liquid investments with an initial maturity
of generally three months or less are considered cash equivalents.
Carrying value approximates market value due to the short-term nature of
these investments.
Inventories. Materials and supplies inventories for transportation
operations are valued at average cost.
Properties and Depreciation. Properties are stated at cost. Additions and
renewals constituting a unit of property are capitalized and all
properties are depreciated over the estimated remaining life of such
assets. Ordinary maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as
incurred.
The cost of transportation equipment and road property normally retired,
less salvage value, is charged to accumulated depreciation. Conversely,
the cost of industrial and other property retired, and the cost of
transportation property abnormally retired, together with accumulated
depreciation thereon, are eliminated from the property accounts and the
related gains or losses are reflected in earnings.
Depreciation for transportation operations is computed using composite
straight-line rates for financial statement purposes. The STB approves the
depreciation rates used by KCSR. KCSR evaluates depreciation rates for
properties and equipment and implements approved rates. Periodic revisions
of rates have not had a material effect on operating results. Unit
depreciation methods, employing both accelerated and straight-line rates,
are employed in other business segments. Accelerated depreciation is used
for income tax purposes. The ranges of annual depreciation rates for
financial statement purposes are:
Transportation
Road and structures 1% - 20%
Rolling stock and equipment 1% - 24%
Other equipment 1% - 33%
Capitalized leases 3% - 20%
The Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 121
"Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived
Assets to be Disposed Of" ("SFAS 121") effective January 1, 1996. The
new statement establishes accounting standards for the impairment of long-
lived assets, certain identifiable intangibles, and goodwill, as well as
for long-lived assets and certain identifiable intangibles which are to be
disposed. If events or changes in circumstances of a long-lived asset
indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable, the
Company must estimate the future cash flows expected to result from the
use of the asset and its eventual disposition. If the sum of the expected
future cash flows (undiscounted and without interest) is lower than the
carrying amount of the asset, an impairment loss must be recognized to the
extent that the carrying amount of the asset exceeds its fair value. The
adoption of SFAS 121 did not have a material effect on the Company's
financial position or results of operations. However, see Note 3 below
with respect to certain KCSR assets held for disposal at
December 31, 1997.
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Revenue Recognition. Revenue is recognized by the Company's consolidated
railroad operations based upon the percentage of completion of a commodity
movement. Revenue is recognized by Janus and Berger primarily as a
percentage of the assets under management. Other subsidiaries, in general,
recognize revenue when the product is shipped or as services are
performed.
Advertising. The Company expenses all advertising as incurred. Direct
response advertising for which future economic benefits are probable and
specifically attributable to the advertising is not material.
Intangibles. Intangibles principally represent the excess of cost over the
fair value of net underlying assets of acquired companies using purchase
accounting and are amortized using the straight-line method over periods
ranging from 5 to 40 years.
On an annual basis, the Company reviews the recoverability of goodwill. In
response to changes in the competitive and business environment in the
rail industry, the Company revised its methodology for evaluating goodwill
recoverability effective December 31, 1997. The change in this method of
measurement relates to the level at which assets are grouped from the
business unit level to the investment component level. At the same time,
there were changes in the estimates of future cash flows used to measure
goodwill recoverability. The effect of the change in method of applying
the accounting principle is inseparable from the changes in estimate.
Accordingly, the combined effects have been reported in the accompanying
consolidated financial statements as a change in estimate. The Company
believes that the new methodology represents a preferable method of
accounting because it more closely links the fair value estimates to the
asset whose recoverability is being evaluated. The policy change did not
impact the Company's Financial Asset Management businesses as their
goodwill has always been evaluated on an investment component basis.
As a result of the changes discussed above, the Company determined that
the aggregate carrying value of the goodwill and other intangible assets
associated with the 1993 MidSouth purchase exceeded their fair value.
Accordingly, the Company recorded an impairment loss of $91.3 million in
the fourth quarter of 1997. Due to the fact that the change in accounting
is inseparable from the changes in estimates, the pro forma effects of
retroactive application cannot be determined.
Derivative Financial Instruments. In 1996, the Company entered into
foreign currency contracts in order to reduce the impact of fluctuations in
the value of the Mexican peso on its investment in Grupo TFM. The Company
follows the requirements outlined in Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards No. 52 "Foreign Currency Translation" ("SFAS 52"), and related
authoritative guidance. Accordingly, gains and losses related to hedges of
the Company's investment in Grupo TFM were deferred and recognized as
adjustments to the carrying amount of the investment when the hedged
transaction occurred.
Any gains and losses qualifying as hedges of existing assets or
liabilities are included in the carrying amounts of those assets or
liabilities and are ultimately recognized in income as part of those
carrying amounts. Any gains or losses on derivative contracts that do
not qualify as hedges are recognized currently as other income.
See Note 12 for additional information with respect to derivative
financial instruments and purchase commitments.
Income Taxes. Deferred income tax effects of transactions reported in
different periods for financial reporting and income tax return purposes
are recorded under the liability method of accounting for income taxes.
This method gives consideration to the future tax consequences of the
deferred income tax items and immediately recognizes changes in income tax
laws upon enactment. The income statement effect is generally derived
from changes in deferred income taxes on the balance sheet.
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Treasury Stock. The excess of par over cost of the Preferred shares held
in Treasury is credited to capital surplus. Common shares held in Treasury
are accounted for as if they were retired and the excess of cost over par
value of such shares is charged to capital surplus, if available, and then
to retained earnings.
Stock Plans. Proceeds received from the exercise of stock options or
subscriptions are credited to the appropriate capital accounts in the year
they are exercised.
The Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 123 "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation"
("SFAS 123") in October 1995. This statement allows companies to
continue under the approach set forth in Accounting Principles Board
Opinion No. 25 "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees" ("APB 25"),
for recognizing stock-based compensation expense in the financial
statements, but encourages companies to adopt the fair value method of
accounting for employee stock options. The Company has elected to retain
its accounting approach under APB 25, and has presented the applicable pro
forma disclosures in Note 9 to the consolidated financial statements
pursuant to the requirements of SFAS 123.
Indebtedness with respect to the leveraged Employee Stock Ownership Plan
("ESOP") was retired in full during 1995. All shares held in the ESOP
are treated as outstanding for purposes of computing the Company's
earnings per share.
Earnings Per Share. The Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards No. 128 "Earnings per Share" ("SFAS 128") in 1997. The
statement specifies the computation, presentation and disclosure
requirements for earnings per share. The statement requires the
computation of earnings per share under two methods: "basic" and
"diluted." Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing income
available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common
shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is
computed giving effect to all dilutive potential common shares that were
outstanding during the period (i.e., the denominator used in the basic
calculation is increased to include the number of additional common shares
that would have been outstanding if the dilutive potential shares had been
issued). SFAS 128 requires the Company to present basic and diluted per
share amounts for income (loss) from continuing operations and for net
income (loss) on the face of the statements of operations. All prior
period earnings per share data have been restated.
Stock options to employees represent the only difference between the
weighted average shares used for the basic computation compared to the
diluted computation. Because of the net loss in 1997, all options were
anti-dilutive for the year ended December 31, 1997. The weighted average
of options to purchase 3,502,290 and 1,604,925 shares of the Company's
common stock were outstanding during 1996 and 1995 but were not included
in the respective years' computation of diluted earnings per share because
the exercise prices were greater than the average market price of the
common shares.
Stockholders' Equity. Information regarding the Company's capital stock at
December 31, 1997 follows:
Shares Shares
Authorized Issued
$25 Par, 4% noncumulative, Preferred stock 840,000 649,736
$1 Par, Preferred stock 2,000,000 None
$1 Par, Series A, Preferred stock 150,000 None
$1 Par, Series B convertible, Preferred stock 1,000,000 1,000,000
$.01 Par, Common stock 400,000,000 145,206,576
The Company's Series B Preferred stock, issued in 1993, has a $200 per
share liquidation preference and is convertible to common stock at a ratio
of twelve to one (see Note 9).
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On July 29, 1997, the Company's Board of Directors authorized a 3-for-1
split in the Company's common stock effected in the form of a stock
dividend. All share and per share data has been restated to reflect this
split.
Shares outstanding are as follows at December 31, (in thousands):
1997 1996 1995
$25 Par, 4% noncumulative,
Preferred stock 242 242 242
$.01 Par, Common stock 108,084 108,918 117,189
Retained earnings include equity in unremitted earnings of unconsolidated
affiliates of $111.9, $99.2 and $34.7 million at December 31, 1997, 1996
and 1995, respectively.
New Accounting Pronouncements. In June 1997, Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 130 "Reporting Comprehensive Income" ("SFAS
130") and Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 131
"Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information"
("SFAS 131") were issued. SFAS 130 establishes standards for reporting
and disclosure of comprehensive income and its components in the financial
statements. SFAS 131 establishes standards for reporting information
about operating segments in the financial statements. The reporting and
disclosure required by these statements must be included in the Company's
financial statements beginning in 1998. The Company is reviewing SFAS 130
and SFAS 131 and expects to adopt them by the required dates, which are
December 31, 1998.
In Issue No. 96-16, the Emerging Issues Task Force, ("EITF 96-16") of the
Financial Accounting Standards Board, reached a consensus that substantive
minority rights which provide the minority shareholder with the right to
effectively control significant decisions in the ordinary course of an
investee's business could impact whether the majority shareholder should
consolidate the investee. Management is currently evaluating the rights of
the minority shareholders of certain consolidated subsidiaries to
determine the impact, if any, that application of EITF 96-16 will have
on the Company's consolidated financial statements in 1998.
Note 2. Acquisitions and Dispositions
Grupo Transportacion Ferroviaria Mexicana, S.A. de C.V. In June 1996, the
Company and Transportacion Maritima Mexicana, S.A. de C.V. ("TMM") formed
Grupo Transportacion Ferroviaria Mexicana, S.A. de C.V. ("Grupo TFM,"
formerly Transportacion Ferroviaria Mexicana, S. de R.L. de C.V.). Grupo
TFM was formed to participate in the privatization of the Mexican rail
industry.
On December 6, 1996, Grupo TFM, TMM and the Company announced that the
Mexican Government had awarded to Grupo TFM the right to purchase 80% of
the common stock of TFM, S.A. de C.V. ("TFM," formerly Ferrocarril del
Noreste, S.A. de C.V.) for approximately 11.072 billion Mexican pesos
(approximately $1.4 billion U.S. based on the U.S. dollar/Mexican peso
exchange rate on the award date). TFM holds the concession to operate
Mexico's "Northeast Rail Lines" for 50 years, with the option of a 50
year extension (subject to certain conditions).
The Northeast Rail Lines are a strategically important rail link to Mexico
and the North American Free Trade Agreement ("NAFTA") corridor. The
lines are estimated to transport approximately 40% of Mexico's rail cargo
and are located next to primary north/south truck routes. The Northeast
Rail Lines directly link Mexico City and Monterrey, as well as Guadalajara
(through trackage rights), with the ports of
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Lazaro Cardenas, Veracruz, Tampico, and the cities of Matamoros and Nuevo
Laredo. Nuevo Laredo is a primary transportation gateway between Mexico
and the United States. The Northeast Rail Lines connect in Laredo, Texas
to the Union Pacific Railroad and the Texas Mexican Railway Company ("Tex-
Mex"). The Tex-Mex is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mexrail, a 49% owned
equity investment of the Company. The Tex-Mex links to KCSR at Beaumont,
Texas through trackage rights. With the KCSR and Tex-Mex interchange at
Beaumont, and through KCSR's connections with major rail carriers at
various other points, KCSR has developed a NAFTA rail system which is
expected to facilitate the economic integration of the North American
marketplace.
On January 31, 1997, Grupo TFM paid the first installment of the purchase
price (approximately $565 million U.S. based on the U.S. dollar/Mexican
peso exchange rate) to the Government, representing approximately 40% of
the purchase price. This initial installment of the TFM purchase price was
funded by Grupo TFM through capital contributions from TMM and the
Company. The Company contributed approximately $297 million to Grupo TFM,
of which approximately $277 million was used by Grupo TFM as part of the
initial installment payment. The Company financed this contribution using
borrowings under existing lines of credit.
On June 23, 1997, Grupo TFM completed the purchase of 80% of TFM through
the payment of the remaining $835 million U.S. to the Government. This
payment was funded by Grupo TFM using a significant portion of the funds
obtained from: (i) senior secured term credit facilities ($325 million
U.S.); (ii) senior notes and senior discount debentures ($400 million
U.S.);(iii) proceeds from the sale of 24.5% of Grupo TFM to the Government
(approximately $199 million U.S. based on the U.S. dollar/Mexican peso
exchange rate on June 23, 1997); and (iv) additional capital contributions
from TMM and the Company (approximately $1.4 million from each partner).
Additionally, Grupo TFM entered into a $150 million revolving credit
facility for general working capital purposes. The Government's interest
in Grupo TFM is in the form of limited voting right shares, and the
purchase agreement includes a call option for TMM and the Company, which
is exercisable at the original amount (in U.S. dollars) paid by the
Government plus interest based on one-year U.S. Treasury securities.
In February and March 1997, the Company entered into two separate forward
contracts - $98 million in February 1997 and $100 million in March 1997 -
to purchase Mexican pesos in order to hedge against a portion of the
Company's exposure to fluctuations in the value of the Mexican peso versus
the U.S. dollar. In April 1997, the Company realized a $3.8 million pretax
gain in connection with these contracts. This gain was deferred, and has
been accounted for as a component of the Company's investment in Grupo
TFM. These contracts were intended to hedge only a portion of the
Company's exposure related to the final installment of the purchase price
and not any other transactions or balances.
Concurrent with the financing transactions, Grupo TFM, TMM and the Company
entered into a Capital Contribution Agreement ("Contribution Agreement")
with TFM, which includes a possible capital call of $150 million from TMM
and the Company if certain performance benchmarks, outlined in the
agreement, are not met. The Company would be responsible for approximately
$74 million of the capital call. The term of the Contribution Agreement is
three years. In a related agreement between Grupo TFM, TFM and the
Government, among others, the Government has agreed to contribute up to
$37.5 million of equity capital to Grupo TFM if TMM and the Company are
required to contribute under the capital call provisions of the
Contribution Agreement prior to July 16, 1998. In the event the Government
has not made any contributions by such date, the Government has committed
up to July 31, 1999 to make additional capital contributions to Grupo TFM
(of up to an aggregate amount of $37.5 million) on a proportionate basis
with TMM and the Company if capital contributions are required. Any
capital contributions to Grupo TFM from the Government would be used to
reduce the contribution amounts required to be paid by TMM and the Company
pursuant to the Contribution Agreement. As of December 31, 1997, no
additional contributions from the Company have been requested or made.
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At December 31, 1997, the Company's investment in Grupo TFM was
approximately $288 million. With the sale of 24.5% of Grupo TFM to the
Government, the Company's interest in Grupo TFM declined from 49% to
approximately 37% (with TMM and a TMM affiliate owning the remaining
38.5%). The Company accounts for its investment in Grupo TFM under the
equity method.
Gateway Western Acquisition. In May 1997, the Surface Transportation
Board ("STB") approved the Company's acquisition of Gateway
Western, a regional rail carrier with operations from Kansas City,
Missouri to East St. Louis and Springfield, Illinois and haulage
rights between Springfield and Chicago, from the Southern Pacific
Rail Corporation. Prior to the STB approval from acquisition in
December 1996, the Company's investment in Gateway Western was
treated as a majority-owned unconsolidated subsidiary accounted for
under the equity method. Upon approval from the STB, the assets,
liabilities, revenues and expenses were included in the Company's
consolidated financial statements. The consideration paid for Gateway
Western (including various acquisition costs and liabilities) was
approximately $12.2 million, which exceeded the fair value of the
underlying net assets by approximately $12.1 million. The resulting
intangible is being amortized over a period of 40 years.
Under a prior agreement with The Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway
Company, Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corporation has the option of
purchasing the assets of Gateway Western (based on a fixed formula in the
agreement) through the year 2004.
Assuming the transaction had been completed January 1, 1996, inclusion of
Gateway Western results on a pro forma basis, as of and for the year ended
December 31, 1996, would not have been material to the Company's
consolidated results of operations.
Berger Ownership Interest. As a result of certain transactions during
1997, the Company increased its ownership in Berger to 100%. In January
and December 1997, Berger purchased, for treasury, the common stock of
minority shareholders. Also in December 1997, the Company acquired
additional Berger shares from a minority shareholder through the issuance
of 330,000 shares of KCSI common stock. These transactions resulted in
approximately $17.8 million of intangibles, which will be amortized over
their estimated economic life of 15 years. However, see discussion of
impairment of certain of these intangibles in Note 3.
Pursuant to a Stock Purchase Agreement (the "Agreement") in connection
with the acquisition of a controlling interest in Berger in 1994,
additional purchase price payments - totaling approximately $62.4 million
(of which $39.7 million remains unpaid) - may be required of the Company
upon Berger attaining certain levels (up to $10 billion) of assets under
management, as defined in the Agreement, over a five year period. In 1997,
1996 and 1995, contingent payments were made totaling $3.1, $23.9 and $3.1
million, respectively, resulting in adjustment to the purchase price
recorded, and therefore, an increase in intangibles. The intangible
amounts are being amortized over their estimated economic life of 15
years.
Southern Capital Corporation, LLC Joint Venture. In October 1996, the
Company and GATX Capital Corporation ("GATX") completed the transactions
for the formation and financing of a joint venture to perform certain
leasing and financing activities. The venture, Southern Capital
Corporation, LLC ("Southern Capital"), was formed through a GATX
contribution of $25 million in cash, and a Company contribution (through
its subsidiaries KCSR and Carland, Inc.) of $25 million in net assets,
comprising a negotiated fair value of locomotives and rolling stock and
long-term indebtedness owed to KCSI and its subsidiaries. In an associated
transaction, Southern Leasing Corporation (an indirect wholly-owned
subsidiary of the Company prior to dissolution in October 1996), sold to
Southern Capital approximately $75 million of loan portfolio assets and
rail equipment at fair value which approximated historical cost.
As a result of these transactions and subsequent repayment by Southern
Capital of indebtedness owed to KCSI and its subsidiaries, the Company
received cash which exceeded the net book value of its assets by
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approximately $44.1 million. Concurrent with the formation of the joint
venture, KCSR entered into operating leases with Southern Capital for the
majority of the rail equipment acquired by or contributed to Southern
Capital. Accordingly, this excess fair value over book value is being
recognized over the terms of the leases (approximately $4.9 million in
1997).
The cash received by the Company was used to reduce outstanding
indebtedness by approximately $217 million, after consideration of
applicable income taxes, through repayments on various lines of credit and
subsidiary indebtedness. The Company reports its 50% ownership interest
in Southern Capital under the equity method of accounting. See Notes 4
and 5 for additional information.
DST Public Offering. On October 31, 1995, DST and the Company effected an
initial public offering for a total of 22 million shares of DST common
stock. The initial offering price was $21 per share. Of the 22 million
shares, 19,450,000 and 2,550,000 were offered by DST and the Company,
respectively. On November 6, 1995, an over-allotment option, granted by
the Company to the underwriters, for an additional 3,300,000 DST shares
owned by the Company was exercised, effectively completing the DST
offering. The approximate $384.0 million net proceeds received by DST
were used to reduce outstanding indebtedness to the Company, borrowings on
bank credit lines, and for working capital. The approximate $276 million
in proceeds received by the Company from sale of DST stock and repayment of
indebtedness by DST were used for repayment of debt, repurchase of Company
common stock and general corporate purposes. In conjunction with the
offering, the Company completed an exchange of 4,253,508 shares of DST
common stock for 5,460,000 shares of Company common stock held by the DST
portion of the ESOP. The 5,460,000 shares received in the exchange have
been accounted for as treasury shares by the Company. With the completion
of all associated transactions, the Company's ownership in DST was reduced
to approximately 41%, and a pretax gain of approximately $296.3 million
was recognized during fourth quarter 1995. The Company recorded approxi-
mately $78.6 million in income taxes currently payable and $73.1 million
in deferred income taxes in connection with the public offering and
associated transactions, resulting in an after-tax gain of approximately
$144.6 million.
Upon completion of the public offering, DST was no longer included in the
Company's consolidation, and was accounted for as an equity investment (in
accordance with the Company's accounting policy described more fully in
Note 1) in the Consolidated Statements of Operations for the year ended
December 31, 1995 as if it was an unconsolidated subsidiary as of January
1, 1995.
Mexrail Investment. In November 1995, the Company purchased 49% of the
common stock of Mexrail from TMM. Mexrail owns 100% of the Tex-Mex, as
well as certain other assets. The Tex-Mex operates a 157 mile rail line
extending from Corpus Christi to Laredo, Texas, with trackage rights to
Beaumont, Texas. The purchase price of $23 million was financed through
the Company's existing lines of credit. The investment is accounted for
under the equity method. The transaction resulted in the recording of
intangibles (approximately $9.8 million) as the purchase price exceeded
the fair value of underlying net assets. The intangible amounts are being
amortized over a period of 40 years. Assuming the transaction had been
completed January 1, 1995, inclusion of Mexrail results on a pro forma
basis, as of and for the year ended December 31, 1995, would not have been
material to the Company's consolidated results of operations.
DST Transactions. On August 1, 1996, The Continuum Company, Inc.
("Continuum"), formerly an approximate 23% owned DST equity affiliate,
merged with Computer Sciences Corporation ("CSC," a publicly traded
company) in a tax-free share exchange. In exchange for its ownership
interest in Continuum, DST received approximately 4.3 million shares
(representing an approximate 6% interest) of CSC common stock.
As a result of the transaction, the Company's earnings for the year ended
December 31, 1996 include approximately $47.7 million (after-tax), or
$0.41 per diluted share, representing the Company's proportionate share of
the one-time gain recognized by DST in connection with the merger.
Continuum
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ceased to be an equity affiliate of DST, thereby eliminating any future
Continuum equity affiliate earnings or losses. DST recognized equity
losses in Continuum of $4.9 million for the first six months of 1996 and
$1.1 million for the year ended December 31, 1995.
On January 31, 1995, DST completed the sale of its 50% interest in
Investors Fiduciary Trust Company Holdings, Inc. ("IFTC"), which
wholly-owns Investors Fiduciary Trust Company, to State Street
Corporation ("State Street"). At closing, DST received 2,986,111 shares
of State Street common stock in a tax-free exchange (representing an
approximate 4% ownership interest in State Street). As a result of this
transaction, equity earnings from DST in 1995 include a net gain of $4.7
million, after consideration of appropriate tax effects. With the closing
of the transaction, IFTC ceased to be an unconsolidated affiliate of DST
and no further equity in earnings of IFTC have been recorded by DST.
Note 3. Restructuring, Asset Impairment and Other Charges
As discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, in re-
sponse to changes in the competitive and business environment in the rail
industry, the Company revised its methodology for evaluating goodwill
recoverability effective December 31, 1997. As a result of this revised
methodology (as well as certain changes in estimate), the Company
determined that the aggregate carrying value of the goodwill and other in-
tangible assets associated with the 1993 MidSouth purchase exceeded their
fair value (measured by reference to the net present value of future cash
flows). Accordingly, the Company recorded an impairment loss of $91.3
million.
In connection with the review of its intangible assets, the Company
determined that the carrying value of the goodwill associated with Berger
exceeded its fair value (measured by reference to various valuation
techniques commonly used in the investment management industry) as a
result of below-peer performance and growth of the core Berger funds.
Accordingly, the Company recorded an impairment loss of $12.7 million.
During the fourth quarter of 1997, Transportation management committed to
dispose, as soon as practicable, certain under-performing branch lines
acquired in connection with the 1993 MidSouth purchase, as well as certain
of the Company's non-operating real estate. Accordingly, in accordance
with SFAS 121, the Company recognized losses aggregating $38.5 million
which represents the excess of carrying value over fair value less cost to
sell. Results of operations related to these assets included in the
accompanying consolidated financial statements cannot be separately
identified.
In accordance with SFAS 121, the Company periodically evaluates the
recoverability of its operating properties. As a result of continuing
operating losses and a further decline in the customer base of the
Transportation segment's bulk coke handling facility (Pabtex) the Company
determined that the long-lived assets related thereto may not be fully
recoverable. Accordingly, the Company recognized an impairment loss of
$9.2 million representing the excess of carrying value over fair value.
Additionally, the Company recorded expenses aggregating $44.7 million
related to restructuring and other costs. This amount includes
approximately $27.1 related to the termination of a union productivity
fund (which required KCSR to pay certain employees when reduced crew
levels were used) and employee separations, as well as, $17.6 million
of other costs related to reserves for leases, contracts, impaired invest-
ments and other reorganization costs.
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Note 4. Supplemental Cash Flow Disclosures
Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information.
1997 1996 1995
Cash payments (in millions):
Interest $ 64.5 $ 56.0 $ 72.0
Income taxes 65.3 121.0 20.0
Supplemental Schedule of Noncash Investing and Financing Activities. As
discussed in Note 2, the Company purchased a portion of the Berger
minority interest. The Company issued 330,000 shares of its common
stock, valued at $10.1 million, in exchange for the increased investment
in Berger.
In connection with the Southern Capital joint venture formation, the
Company (through its subsidiaries KCSR, Carland, Inc. and Southern Leasing
Corporation) contributed/sold to Southern Capital rail equipment, current
and non-current loan portfolio assets, and long-term indebtedness owed to
KCSI and its subsidiaries (see Note 2). Southern Capital repaid the
indebtedness owed KCSI and its subsidiaries with borrowings under Southern
Capital's credit facility. Cash received by KCSI from Southern Capital of
approximately $224 million is reflected in the Consolidated Statement of
Cash Flows for the year ended December 31, 1996 as proceeds from disposal
of property ($184 million) and proceeds from disposal of other investments
($40 million). The Company accrued for expected income taxes on the
transaction and, as described in Note 2, deferred the excess cash received
over the book value of the assets contributed and sold.
The Company accrued a liability for the donation of 300,000 shares of DST
common stock to a charitable trust in December 1995. These shares were
delivered to the charitable trust in January 1996, resulting in a
reduction in the Company's investment in DST and associated liabilities.
Company subsidiaries and affiliates hold various investments which are
accounted for as "available for sale" securities as defined in Statement
of Financial Accounting Standards No. 115 "Accounting for Certain
Investments in Debt and Equity Securities" ("SFAS 115"). The Company
records its proportionate share of any unrealized gains or losses related
to these investments, net of deferred taxes, in stockholders' equity.
Stockholders' equity increased $25.9, $18.5 and $8.2 million in 1997, 1996
and 1995, respectively, as a result of unrealized gains related to these
investments.
During 1997, 1996 and 1995, the Company issued 245,550, 305,400 and
161,850 shares of KCSI Common stock, respectively, under various offerings
of the Employee Stock purchase Plan ("ESOP"). These shares, totaling a
purchase price of $3.1, $3.8 and $2.1 million in 1997, 1996 and 1995,
respectively, were subscribed and paid for through employee payroll deduc-
tions in years preceding the issuance of stock.
In connection with the DST public offering in fourth quarter 1995, the
Company exchanged DST shares for 5,460,000 shares of KCSI common stock
owned by the ESOP with a value of approximately $84.8 million. No cash was
exchanged in connection with this transaction.
At December 31, 1995, the Company had repurchased $11.9 million of its
common stock for which cash had not been exchanged prior to year end. The
Company recorded a liability for these repurchases, with an offsetting
reduction of stockholders' equity.
As described in greater detail in Note 7, the Company issued $100 million
in Debentures in 1995. As part of this transaction, the Company incurred
$2.2 million in discount and underwriting fees which were transferred
directly to the underwriter. The discount and underwriting fees represent
non-cash amounts, which are being amortized over the term of the
Debentures.
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Note 5. Investments
Investments held for operating purposes include investments in
unconsolidated affiliates as follows (in millions):
Percentage
Ownership
Company Name December 31, 1997 Carrying Value
1997 1996 1995
DST (a) 41% $ 345.3 $ 283.5 $ 189.9
Southern Capital 50% 27.6 25.5
Mexrail (b) 49% 14.9 14.1 22.4
Grupo TFM (c) 37% 288.2 2.7
Midland (d) 10.2
Equipment finance receivables 41.8
Other 13.6 11.3 10.8
Market valuation allowances (6.1) (1.9) (3.0)
Total (e) $ 683.5 $ 335.2 $ 272.1
(a) As a result of the DST public offering and associated transactions
completed in November 1995 (discussed in Note 2), the Company's
investment in DST was reduced to approximately 41%. Fair market value
at December 31, 1997 (based on the New York Stock Exchange closing
market price) was approximately $865.0 million
(b) During 1996, purchase price allocations were completed, and resulted
in reclassification of $9.1 million from investments to intangibles,
representing excess purchase price over fair value of underlying net
assets
(c) In June 1997, the Mexican Government purchased approximately 24.5% of
Grupo TFM, reducing the Company's ownership in Grupo TFM from 49% to
approximately 37% (see Note 2)
(d) Midland, comprising Midland Data Systems, Inc. and Midland Loan
Services, L.P., both formerly 45% owned KCSI affiliates, was sold in
April 1996
(e) Fair market value is not readily determinable for investments other
than noted above, and in the opinion of management, market value
approximates carrying value
Additionally, DST holds investments in the common stock of State Street
and CSC, among others, which are accounted for as "available for sale"
securities as defined by SFAS 115. The Company records its proportionate
share of any unrealized DST gains or losses related to these investments,
net of deferred taxes, in stockholders' equity.
Transactions With and Between Unconsolidated Affiliates. The Company and
its subsidiary, KCSR, paid certain expenses on behalf of Grupo TFM during
1997. In addition, the Company has a management services agreement with
Grupo TFM to provide certain consulting and management services. The total
amount, $2.6 million, is reflected as an accounts receivable in the
Company's consolidated balance sheet.
In connection with the October 1996 formation of the Southern Capital
joint venture, KCSR entered into operating leases with Southern Capital
for locomotives and rolling stock at rental rates management believes re-
flect market. KCSR paid Southern Capital $23.5 and 4.5 million under
these operating leases in 1997 and 1996, respectively. Additionally,
Southern Group, Inc. ("SGI"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of KCSR, entered
into a contract with Southern Capital to manage the loan portfolio assets
held by Southern Capital, as well as to perform general administrative and
accounting functions for the venture. Payments under this contract were
approximately $1.7 million in 1997 and $.3 million in 1996.
Throughout 1996, the Company repurchased KCSI common stock owned by DST's
portion of the ESOP. In total, 1,605,000 shares were repurchased for
approximately $24.2 million.
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Together, Janus and Berger recognized approximately $5.3, $5.4 and $4.5
million in 1997, 1996 and 1995, respectively, in expenses associated with
various services provided by DST and its subsidiaries and affiliates.
Janus recorded $7.1, $5.9 and $4.8 million in revenues for the years ended
December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995, respectively, representing management
fees earned from IDEX.
DST had loans outstanding to the Company throughout the first ten months
of 1995, which were repaid in connection with the public offering. The
Company recognized approximately $8.8 million in interest income related
to this indebtedness during 1995. Additionally, DST paid a special
dividend of $150 million to the Company in May 1995.
Financial Information. Combined financial information of all
unconsolidated affiliates, which the Company and its subsidiaries account
for under the equity method, is as follows (in millions):
DECEMBER 31, 1997
Grupo
DST TFM Other Total
Investment in
unconsolidated affiliates $ 345.3 $ 288.2 $ 44.6 $ 678.1
Equity in net assets of
unconsolidated affiliates 345.3 285.1 39.6 670.0
Dividends and distributions received
from unconsolidated affiliates - - 0.2 0.2
Financial Condition:
Current assets $ 231.3 $ 114.7 $ 199.1 $ 545.1
Non-current assets 1,124.1 1,990.4 85.9 3,200.4
Assets $1,355.4 $2,105.1 $ 285.0 $3,745.5
Current liabilities $ 141.0 $ 158.5 $ 13.2 $ 312.7
Non-current liabilities 378.7 830.6 191.7 1,401.0
Minority interest 345.4 345.4
Equity of stockholders and
partners 835.7 770.6 80.1 1,686.4
Liabilities and equity $1,355.4 $2,105.1 $ 285.0 $3,745.5
Operating results:
Revenues $ 650.7 $ 206.4 $ 83.2 $ 940.3
Costs and expenses $ 558.4 $ 190.5 $ 61.4 $ 810.3
Net Income (loss) $ 59.0 $ (36.5) $ 5.9 $ 28.4
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DECEMBER 31, 1996
Grupo
DST TFM Other Total
Investment in unconsolidated
affiliates $ 283.5 $ 2.7 $ 39.7 $ 325.9
Equity in net assets of
unconsolidated affiliates 283.1 2.1 35.2 320.4
Dividends and distributions received
from unconsolidated affiliates - - 3.7 3.7
Financial Condition:
Current assets $ 201.3 $ 1.2 $ 34.4 $ 236.9
Non-current assets 920.3 4.2 331.7 1,256.2
Assets $1,121.6 $ 5.4 $ 366.1 $1,493.1
Current liabilities $ 129.3 $ 1.2 $ 27.2 $ 157.7
Non-current liabilities 297.1 - 267.7 564.8
Equity of stockholders and partners 695.2 4.2 71.2 770.6
Liabilities and equity $1,121.6 $ 5.4 $ 366.1 $1,493.1
Operating results:
Revenues $ 580.8 $ - $ 76.4 $ 657.2
Costs and expenses $ 523.8 $ - $ 62.0 $ 585.8
Net Income $ 167.2(i)$ - $ 4.9 $ 172.1
(i)Significant increase in 1996 over 1995 is attributable to the one-time
gain recorded by DST as a result of the merger of its Continuum
investment in third quarter 1996 (see Note 2)
DECEMBER 31, 1995
DST Other Total
Investment in unconsolidated affiliates $ 189.9 $ 31.4 $ 221.3
Equity in net assets of
unconsolidated affiliates 190.7 18.8 209.5
Dividends and distributions received
from unconsolidated affiliates 150.0 - 150.0
Financial Condition:
Current assets $ 188.5 $ 61.8 $ 250.3
Non-current assets 561.0 8.9 569.9
Assets $ 749.5 $ 70.7 $ 820.2
Current liabilities $ 133.2 $ 45.2 $ 178.4
Non-current liabilities 150.0 12.6 162.6
Equity of stockholders and partners 466.3 12.9 479.2
Liabilities and equity $ 749.5 $ 70.7 $ 820.2
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Operating results:
Revenues $ 484.1 $ 57.9 $ 542.0
Costs and expenses $ 443.3 $ 33.8 $ 477.1
Net Income $ 27.7 $ 13.3 $ 41.0
Generally, the difference between the carrying amount of the Company's
investment in unconsolidated affiliates and the underlying equity in net
assets is attributable to certain equity investments whose carrying
amounts have been reduced to zero, and report a net deficit. In
addition, with respect to the Company's investment in Grupo TFM, the
effects of foreign currency transactions and capitalized interest prior
to June 23, 1997, which are not recorded on the investees books, also
result in these differences. However, in 1995, the larger difference
between the carrying amount and the underlying equity in net assets of
unconsolidated affiliates was a result of initial purchase price
allocations related to the Mexrail acquisition. Upon completion of the
purchase price allocation in 1996, $9.1 million was reclassified from
investments to intangibles, representing excess purchase price over fair
value of underlying net assets (see Note 2).
Other. Interest income on cash and equivalents and short-term investments
was $3.8, $4.9 and $2.8 million in 1997, 1996 and 1995, respectively.
Note 6. Other Balance Sheet Captions
Accounts Receivable. Accounts receivable include the following allowances
(in millions):
1997 1996 1995
Accounts receivable $ 181.9 $ 141.4 $ 140.2
Allowance for doubtful accounts (4.9) (3.3) (4.6)
Accounts receivable, net $ 177.0 $ 138.1 $ 135.6
Doubtful accounts expense $ 1.6 $ 1.4 $ 1.8
Other Current Assets. Other current assets include the following items (in
millions):
1997 1996 1995
Marketable investments
(cost approximates market) $ 93.5 $ 67.8 $ 26.8
Maturities of equipment finance receivables
(Southern Leasing Corporation) - - 27.0
Deferred income taxes 10.1 8.6 10.6
Other 20.6 15.4 9.6
Total $ 124.2 $ 91.8 $ 74.0
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Properties. Properties and related accumulated depreciation and
amortization are summarized below (in millions):
1997 1996 1995
Properties, at cost
Transportation
Road properties $ 1,306.4 $ 1,308.2 $ 1,234.9
Equipment, including $15.4 financed
under capital leases 294.6 289.2 473.1
Other 106.2 76.8 76.2
Financial Asset Management, including
$1.4 equipment financed under
capital leases 38.6 36.4 35.8
Total $ 1,745.8 $ 1,710.6 $ 1,820.0
Accumulated depreciation and amortization
Transportation
Road properties $ 346.2 $ 330.3 $ 299.8
Equipment, including $10.8,
$10.2 and $9.5 for capital leases 116.8 109.3 193.0
Other 26.4 24.1 22.8
Financial Asset Management
including $1.4, $1.4 and $1.0
for equipment capital leases 29.2 27.6 22.5
Total $ 518.6 $ 491.3 $ 538.1
Net Properties $ 1,227.2 $ 1,219.3 $ 1,281.9
As discussed in Note 3, in accordance with SFAS 121, the Company recorded a
charge representing long-lived assets held for disposal and impairment of
assets.
Intangibles and Other Assets. Intangibles and other assets include the
following items (in millions):
1997 1996 1995
Intangibles $ 141.2 $ 250.3 $ 202.9
Accumulated amortization (18.1) (40.6) (29.2)
Net 123.1 209.7 173.7
Other assets 27.3 27.8 30.7
Total $ 150.4 $ 237.5 $ 204.4
As discussed in Note 1, effective December 31, 1997, the Company changed
its method of evaluating the recoverability of goodwill. Also, see Note 3
for discussion of goodwill impairment recorded during fourth quarter 1997.
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Accrued Liabilities. Accrued liabilities include the following items (in
millions):
1997 1996 1995
Prepaid freight charges due other railroads $ 38.6 $ 26.1 $ 36.8
Current interest payable on indebtedness 17.2 15.2 16.3
Federal income taxes currently payable 2.5 0.8 66.4
Contract allowances 20.2 14.0 5.1
Productivity Fund liability 24.2 - -
Other 115.1 78.3 88.5
Total $ 217.8 $ 134.4 $ 213.1
See Note 3 for discussion of reserves established for restructuring and
other charges.
Note 7. Long-Term Debt
Indebtedness Outstanding. Long-term debt and pertinent provisions follow
(in millions):
1997 1996 1995
KCSI
Competitive Advance & Revolving Credit
Facilities, through May 2000 $ 282.0 $ 40.0 $ -
Rates: Below Prime
Notes and Debentures, due July
1998 to December 2025 500.0 500.0 500.0
Unamortized discount (2.7) (3.0) (3.4)
Rates: 5.75% to 8.80%
KCSR
Equipment trust indebtedness, due
serially to June 2009 88.9 96.1 104.7
Rates: 7.15% to 15.00%
Other
Short-term renewable lease financing and
other working capital lines 31.0 - 30.6
Rates: Below Prime
Subordinated and senior notes, secured term
loans and industrial revenue bonds, due
December 1999 to December 2012 17.4 12.0 12.3
Rates: 3.0% to 7.89%
Total 916.6 645.1 644.2
Less: debt due within one year 110.7 7.6 10.4
Long-term debt $ 805.9 $ 637.5 $ 633.8
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KCSI Credit Agreements. The Company's lines of credit at December 31, 1997
follow (in millions):
Facility
Lines of Credit Fee Total Unused
KCSI .07 to .25% $ 515.0 $ 233.0
KCSR .1875% 5.0 5.0
Gateway Western .1875% 40.0 9.0
Total $ 560.0 $ 247.0
On May 5, 1995, the Company established a new credit agreement in the
amount of $400 million. The credit agreement replaced approximately $420
million of then existing Company credit agreements which had been in place
for varying periods since 1992. Proceeds of the facility have been and
are anticipated to be used for general corporate purposes. The agreement
contains a facility fee ranging from .07 - .25% per annum, interest rates
below prime and terms ranging from one to five years. The Company also
has various other lines of credit lines totaling $160 million. These
additional lines, which are available for general corporate purposes, have
interest rates below prime and terms of less than one year. At December
31, 1997, the Company had $313.0 million outstanding under its various
lines of credit. Among other provisions, the agreements limit subsidiary
indebtedness and sale of assets, and require certain coverage ratios to be
maintained.
As discussed in Note 2, in January 1997, the Company made an approximate
$297 million capital contribution to Grupo TFM, of which approximately
$277 million was used by Grupo TFM for the purchase of TFM. This payment
was funded using borrowings under the Company's lines of credit.
Public Debt Transactions. On December 18, 1995, the Company issued $100
million of 7% Debentures due 2025. The Debentures are redeemable at the
option of the Company at any time, in whole or in part, at a redemption
price equal to the greater of (a) 100% of the principal amount of such
Debentures or (b) the sum of the present values of the remaining scheduled
payments of principal and interest thereon discounted to the date of
redemption on a semiannual basis at the Treasury Rate (as defined in the
Debentures agreement) plus 20 basis points, and in each case accrued
interest thereon to the date of redemption. The net proceeds of this
transaction were used to repay indebtedness on the Company's existing
lines of credit and for the repurchase of KCSI common stock.
Other Company public indebtedness includes $100 million of 5.75% Notes due
in 1998; $100 million of 6.625% Notes due in 2005; $100 million of 7.875%
Notes due 2002; and $100 million of 8.8% Debentures due 2022. The various
Notes are not redeemable prior to their respective maturities. The 8.8%
Debentures are redeemable on or after July 1, 2002 at a premium of 104.04%,
which declines to par on or after July 1, 2012.
These various debt transactions were issued at a total discount of $4.1
million. This discount is being amortized over the respective debt
maturities on a straight-line basis, which is not materially different
from the interest method. Deferred debt issue costs incurred in
connection with these various transactions (totaling approximately
$4.8 million) are also being amortized on a straight-line basis over
the respective debt maturities.
KCSI ESOP. In 1988, the Company established a $39 million leveraged ESOP
(see Note 9). Related indebtedness was guaranteed by the Company.
In 1995, the Company retired the remaining ESOP indebtedness through
contributions totaling $13.2 million, which included $9.0 million in
accelerated payments.
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KCSR Indebtedness. KCSR has purchased rolling stock under conditional
sales agreements, equipment trust certificates and capitalized lease
obligations, which equipment has been pledged as collateral for the
related indebtedness.
Other Agreements, Guarantees, Provisions and Restrictions. As previously
noted, the Company has debt agreements containing restrictions on
subsidiary indebtedness, advances and transfers of assets, and sale and
leaseback transactions, as well as requiring compliance with various
financial covenants. At December 31, 1997, the Company was in compliance
with the provisions and restrictions of these agreements. Because of
certain financial covenants contained in the credit agreements, however,
maximum utilization of the Company's available lines of credit may be
restricted. Unrestricted retained earnings at December 31, 1997 were
$204.7 million.
Leases and Debt Maturities. The Company and its subsidiaries lease
transportation equipment, and office and other operating facilities under
various capital and operating leases. Rental expenses under operating
leases were $64, $42 and $30 million for the years 1997, 1996 and 1995,
respectively. As more fully described in Note 2, in connection with the
Southern Capital joint venture transactions completed in October 1996,
KCSR entered into operating leases with Southern Capital for locomotives
and railroad rolling stock. Accordingly, 1997 rental expense under
operating leases was higher than previous years.
Minimum annual payments and present value thereof under existing capital
leases, other debt maturities, and minimum annual rental commitments under
noncancellable operating leases, are as follows (in millions):
Capital Leases Operating Leases
Minimum Net
Lease Less Present Other Total Affili- Third
PaymentsInterest Value Debt Debt ates Party Total
1998 $ 0.9 $ 0.4 $ 0.5 $110.2 $110.7 $ 25.1 $ 37.9 $ 63.0
1999 0.8 0.4 0.4 10.3 10.7 25.1 28.5 53.6
2000 0.8 0.4 0.4 10.6 11.0 25.1 22.8 47.9
2001 0.8 0.3 0.5 12.3 12.8 25.1 16.3 41.4
2002 0.8 0.3 0.5 12.2 12.7 25.1 10.5 35.6
Later
years 3.6 1.1 2.5 756.2 758.7 105.7 18.8 124.5
Total $ 7.7 $ 2.9 $ 4.8 $911.8 $916.6 $231.2 $134.8 $366.0
Fair Value of Long-Term Debt. Based upon the borrowing rates currently
available to the Company and its subsidiaries for indebtedness with
similar terms and average maturities, the fair value of long-term debt was
approximately $947, $663 and $679 million at December 31, 1997, 1996 and
1995, respectively.
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Note 8. Income Taxes
Under the liability method of accounting for income taxes specified by
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 109 "Accounting for Income
Taxes," the deferred tax liability is determined based on the difference
between the financial statement and tax basis of assets and liabilities as
measured by the enacted tax rates which will be in effect when these
differences reverse. Generally, deferred tax expense is the result of
changes in the liability for deferred taxes.
The following summarizes pretax income (loss) for the years ended December
31, (in millions):
1997 1996 1995
Domestic $ 92.1 $ 237.3 $ 440.1
International (12.9) - -
Total $ 79.2 $ 237.3 $ 440.1
Tax Expense. Income tax expense (benefit) attributable to continuing
operations consists of the following components (in millions):
1997 1996 1995
Current
Federal $ 73.4 $ 45.6 $ 78.7
State and local 11.6 6.4 15.2
Total current 85.0 52.0 93.9
Deferred
Federal (14.1) 15.7 86.2
State and local (2.5) 2.9 12.8
Total deferred (16.6) 18.6 99.0
Total income tax provision $ 68.4 $ 70.6 $ 192.9
Deferred Taxes. Deferred taxes are recorded based upon differences between
the financial statement and tax basis of assets and liabilities, and
available tax credit carryovers. Temporary differences which give rise to
a significant portion of federal deferred tax expense (benefit) applicable
to continuing operations are as follows (in millions):
1997 1996 1995
Depreciation $ 19.5 $ 5.4 $ 19.8
Asset impairment (33.5)
DST investment 56.3
Employee plan accruals (4.5) (4.8) 2.5
Alternative Minimum Tax
("AMT") credit and Net
Operating Loss ("NOL")
carryovers 8.8 9.9 6.6
Other, net (4.4) 5.2 1.0
Total $ (14.1) $ 15.7 $ 86.2
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The federal and state deferred tax liabilities (assets) recorded on the
Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994,
respectively, follow (in millions):
1997 1996 1995
Liabilities:
Depreciation $ 306.6 $ 302.7 $ 281.1
Equity, unconsolidated affiliates 106.8 93.4 74.0
Other, net 0.4 0.5
Gross deferred tax liabilities 413.8 396.1 355.6
Assets:
NOL and AMT credit carryovers (11.2) (14.6) (26.5)
Book reserves not currently deductible
for tax (57.8) (34.7) (26.4)
Deferred compensation and other
employee benefits (13.3) (7.7) (2.5)
Deferred revenue (2.9) (4.2) (4.6)
Vacation accrual (3.3) (2.7) (2.6)
Other, net (3.2) (3.1)
Gross deferred tax assets (91.7) (67.0) (62.6)
Net deferred tax liability $ 322.1 $ 329.1 $ 293.0
Based upon the Company's history of operating earnings and its expecta-
tions for the future, management has determined that operating income of
the Company will, more likely than not, be sufficient to recognize fully
the above gross deferred tax assets.
Tax Rates. Differences between the Company's effective income tax rates
applicable to continuing operations and the U.S. federal income tax
statutory rates of 35% in 1997, 1996 and 1995, are as follows (in
millions):
1997 1996 1995
Income tax expense using the
statutory rate in effect $ 27.7 $ 83.0 $ 154.1
Tax effect of:
Earnings of equity investees (7.0) (19.5) (1.4)
Goodwill Impairment 35.0
1995 DST transactions 20.5
Charitable contributions of
appreciated property (3.2)
Other, net 3.6 (2.2) (5.1)
Federal income tax expense 59.3 61.3 164.9
State and local income tax expense 9.1 9.3 28.0
Total $ 68.4 $ 70.6 $ 192.9
Effective tax rate 86.4% 29.7% 43.8%
Tax Carryovers. At December 31, 1997, the Company had $4.0 million of
alternative minimum tax credit carryover generated by MidSouth and Gateway
Western prior to acquisition by the Company. These credits can be carried
forward indefinitely and are available on a "tax return basis" to reduce
future federal income taxes payable.
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The amount of federal NOL carryover generated by MidSouth and Gateway
Western prior to acquisition was $67.8 million. The Company utilized
approximately $24.1 and $31.9 million of these NOL's in 1997 and 1996,
respectively, leaving approximately $11.8 million of carryover available,
with expiration dates beginning in the year 2005. The use of
preacquisition net operating losses and tax credit carryovers is subject to
limitations imposed by the Internal Revenue Code. The Company does not
anticipate that these limitations will affect utilization of the
carryovers prior to their expiration.
Tax Examinations. Examinations of the consolidated federal income tax
returns by the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") have been completed for
the years 1990-1992 and the IRS has proposed certain tax assessments for
these years. For years prior to 1988, the statute of limitations has
closed, and for 1988-1989, all issues raised by the IRS examinations have
been resolved. In addition, other taxing authorities have also completed
examinations principally through 1992, and have proposed additional tax
assessments for which the Company believes it has recorded adequate
reserves.
Since most of these asserted tax deficiencies represent temporary
differences, subsequent payments of taxes will not require additional
charges to income tax expense. In addition, accruals have been made for
interest (net of tax benefit) for estimated settlement of the proposed tax
assessments. Thus, management believes that final settlement of these
matters will not have a material adverse effect on the Company's
consolidated results of operations or financial condition.
Note 9. Stockholders' Equity
Pro Forma Fair Value Information for Stock-Based Compensation Plans. At
December 31, 1997, the Company had several stock-based compensation plans,
which are described separately below. The Company applies APB 25, and
related interpretations, in accounting for its plans. No compensation cost
has been recognized for its fixed stock option plans and its ESPP. Had
compensation cost for the Company's stock-based compensation plans been
determined in accordance with the fair value accounting method prescribed
by SFAS 123 for options issued after December 31, 1994, the Company's net
income (loss) and earnings (loss) per share would have been reduced
(increased) to the pro forma amounts indicated below:
1997 1996 1995
Net income (loss) (in millions):
As reported $ (14.1) $ 150.9 $ 236.7
Pro Forma (21.1) 146.5 231.8
Earnings (loss) per Basic share:
As reported $ (0.13) $ 1.33 $ 1.86
Pro Forma (0.20) 1.29 1.82
Earnings (loss) per Diluted share:
As reported $ (0.13) $ 1.31 $ 1.80
Pro Forma (0.20) 1.26 1.77
Stock Option Plans. Employee Stock Option Plans established in 1978, 1983,
1987 and 1991, as amended, provide for the granting of options to purchase
up to 58.8 million shares (after stock splits) of the Company's common
stock by officers and other designated employees. In addition, the Company
established a 1993 Directors' Stock Option Plan with a maximum of 360,000
shares for grant. Such options have been granted at 100% of the average
market price of the Company's stock on the date of grant and generally may
not be exercised sooner than one year, nor longer than ten years following
the date of the grant, except that options outstanding for six months or
more, with limited rights, become
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immediately exercisable upon certain defined circumstances constituting a
change in control of the Company. The Plans include provisions for stock
appreciation rights and limited rights ("LRs"). All outstanding options
include LRs, except for options granted to non-employee Directors.
For purposes of computing the pro forma effects of option grants under the
fair value accounting method prescribed by SFAS 123, the fair value of
each option grant is estimated on the date of grant using a version of the
Black-Scholes option pricing model. The following assumptions were used
for the various grants depending on the date of grant, nature of vesting
and term of option:
1997 1996 1995
Dividend Yield .47% to .82% .81% to .93% .87% to 1.19%
Expected Volatility 24% to 31% 30% to 32% 31% to 33%
Risk-free Interest Rate 5.73% to 6.57% 5.27% to 6.42% 5.65% to 7.69%
Expected Life 3 years 3 years 3 years
A summary of the status of the Company's stock option plans as of December
31, 1997, 1996 and 1995, and changes during the years then ended, is
presented below:
1997 1996 1995
Weighted- Weighted- Weighted-
Average Average Average
Exercise Exercise Exercise
Shares Price Shares Price Shares Price
Outstanding at
January 1 10,384,149 $10.83 11,026,116 $ 9.68 9,841,545 $ 6.04
Exercised (1,874,639) 10.33 (1,554,567) 5.48 (1,993,629) 4.49
Canceled/
Expired (401,634) 15.40 (33,570) 14.57 (1,117,800) 5.60
Granted 1,784,705 18.51 946,170 15.57 4,296,000 14.54
Outstanding at
December 31 9,892,581 12.12 10,384,149 10.83 11,026,116 9.68
Exercisable at
December 31 8,028,475 5,754,549 6,439,116
Weighted-Average
Fair Value of
options granted
during the year $ 4.72 $ 4.10 $ 3.98
The following table summarizes the information about stock options
outstanding at December 31, 1997:
OUTSTANDING EXERCISABLE
Weighted- Weighted- Weighted-
Range of Number Average Average Number Average
Exercise Outstanding Remaining Exercise Exercisable Exercise
Prices at 12/31/97 Contractual Life Price at 12/31/97 Price
$ 2 - 7 2,639,034 3.8 years $4.15 2,639,034 $4.15
7 - 14 2,115,923 6.4 11.47 2,115,923 11.47
14 - 34 5,137,624 8.3 16.48 3,273,518 15.47
2 - 34 9,892,581 6.7 12.12 8,028,475 10.69
Shares available for future grants at December 31, 1997 aggregated
10,483,867.
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Stock Purchase Plan. The ESPP, established in 1977, provides to
substantially all full-time employees of the Company, certain subsidiaries
and certain other affiliated entities, the right to subscribe to an
aggregate of 22.8 million shares of common stock. The purchase price for
shares under any stock offering is to be 85% of the average market price
on either the exercise date or the offering date, whichever is lower, but
in no event less than the par value of the shares. At December 31, 1997,
there were approximately 11.8 million shares available for future
offerings.
The following table summarizes activity related to the various ESPP
offerings:
Date Shares Shares Date
Initiated Subscribed Price Issued Issued
Tenth Offering 1996 251,079 $13.35 233,133 1997/1998
Ninth Offering 1995 291,411 12.73 247,729 1996/1997
Eighth Offering 1993 661,728 12.73 481,929 1994 to 1996
For purposes of computing the pro forma effects of employees' purchase
rights under the fair value accounting method prescribed by SFAS 123, the
fair value of the Tenth and Ninth Offerings, in 1996 and 1995, under the
ESPP are estimated on the date of grant using a version of the Black-
Scholes option pricing model. The following weighted-average assumptions
were used:
1996 1995
Dividend Yield .85% .88%
Expected Volatility 30% 32%
Risk-free Interest Rate 5.50% 5.45%
Expected Life 1 year 1 year
The weighted-average fair value of purchase rights granted under the Tenth
and Ninth Offerings of the ESPP were $3.56 and $3.49, respectively. There
were no offerings in 1997.
Forward Stock Purchase Contract. During 1995, the Company entered into a
forward stock purchase contract ("the contract") as a means of securing a
potentially favorable price for the repurchase of six million shares of
its common stock in connection with the stock repurchase program
authorized by the Company's Board of Directors on April 24, 1995. During
1997 and 1996, the Company purchased (post-split) 2.4 and 3.6 million
shares, respectively, under this arrangement at an aggregate price of
$39 and $56 million (including transaction premium), respectively. The
contract contained provisions which allowed the Company to elect a net
cash or net share settlement in lieu of physical settlement of the shares;
however, all shares were physically settled. The transaction was recorded
in the Company's financial statements upon settlement of the contract in
accordance with the Company's accounting policies described in Note 1.
Employee Stock Ownership Plan. In 1987 and 1988, KCSI and DST established
leveraged ESOPs for employees not covered by collective bargaining agree-
ments by collectively purchasing $69 million of KCSI common stock from
Treasury at a then current market price of $49 per share ($4.08 per share
effected for stock splits). During 1990, the two plans were merged into
one plan known as the KCSI ESOP. The indebtedness was retired in full
during 1995. In October 1995, the ESOP became a multiple employer plan
covering both KCSI employees and DST employees, and was renamed The
Employee Stock Ownership Plan. KCSI contributions to its portion of the
ESOP are based on a percentage (determined by the Compensation Committee of
the Board of Directors) of wages earned by eligible employees.
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The Company's employee benefit expense for the ESOP aggregated $2.9, $2.4
and $5.7 million in 1997, 1996 and 1995, respectively. Interest incurred
on the indebtedness was $0.8 million in 1995. Dividends used to service
the ESOP indebtedness were $1.6 million in 1995.
Employee Plan Funding Trust. On October 1, 1993, KCSI transferred one
million shares of KCSI Series B Convertible Preferred Stock (the "Series B
Preferred Stock") to the Kansas City Southern Industries, Inc. Employee
Plan Funding Trust ("the Trust"), a grantor trust established by KCSI.
The purchase price of the stock (based upon an independent valuation) was
$200 million, which the Trust financed through KCSI. The indebtedness of
the Trust to KCSI is repayable over 27 years with interest at 6% per year,
with no principal payments in the first three years. The Trust, which is
administered by an independent bank trustee and consolidated into the
Company's financial statements, will repay the indebtedness to KCSI
utilizing dividends and other investment income, as well as other cash
obtained from KCSI. As the debt is reduced, shares of the Series B
Preferred Stock, or shares of common stock acquired on conversion, may be
released and available for distribution to various KCSI employee benefit
plans, including its ESOP, Stock Option Plan and Stock Purchase Plans.
Principal payments totaling $21.1 million have been made since inception;
however, no shares have been released or are available for distribution to
these plans. Only shares that have been released and allocated to
employees are considered for purposes of computing diluted earnings per
share.
The Series B Preferred Stock, which has a $10 per share (5%) annual
dividend and a $200 per share liquidation preference, is convertible into
common stock at an initial ratio of twelve shares of common stock for each
share of Series B Preferred Stock. The Series B Preferred Stock is
redeemable after April 1, 1995 at a specified premium and under certain
other circumstances.
The Series B Preferred Stock can be held only by the Trust or its
beneficiaries - the employee benefit plans of KCSI. The full terms of the
Series B Convertible Preferred Stock are set forth in a Certificate of
Designations approved by the Board of Directors and filed in Delaware.
Treasury Stock. The Company issued shares of common stock from Treasury -
2,031,162 in 1997, 1,557,804 in 1996 and 1,569,960 in 1995 - to fund the
exercise of options and subscriptions under various employee stock option
and purchase plans. Treasury stock previously acquired had been accounted
for as if retired. The Company purchased shares as follows: 2,863,983 in
1997, 9,829,599 in 1996 and 14,935,371 in 1995 .
Note 10. Minority Interest
Purchase Agreements. Agreements between KCSI and Janus minority owners
contain, among other provisions, mandatory stock purchase provisions
whereby under certain circumstances, KCSI would be required to purchase
the minority interest of Janus.
In late 1994, the Company was notified that certain Janus minority owners
made effective the mandatory purchase provisions for a certain percentage
of their ownership. In the aggregate, the value of the shares made
effective for mandatory purchase totaled $59 million. Concurrent with the
notification of these mandatory purchase provisions, the Company
negotiated the early termination of certain Janus compensation arrange-
ments, which began in 1991. These compensation arrangements, which were
scheduled to be fully vested at the end of 1996, permitted individuals to
earn units (which vested over time) based upon Janus earnings, and would
have continued to accrue benefits in subsequent years. The negotiated
termination resulted in payments of $48 million in cash by Janus, of which
approximately $21 million had been accrued.
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In early 1995, the Janus employees whose compensation arrangements were
terminated used their after-tax net proceeds to purchase certain portions
of the shares made available due to the mandatory purchase notification
discussed above. In addition, the Janus minority group was restructured to
allow for minority ownership by other key Janus employees. These employees
also purchased portions of the minority shares (available as a result of
the mandatory purchase notification) through payment of $10.5 million in
cash and recourse loans financed by KCSI. The remaining minority shares
made effective for mandatory purchase were purchased by Janus ($6.1
million, as treasury stock) and KCSI ($12.7 million).
As a result of KCSI's acquisition of additional Janus shares and the
reduction of total outstanding Janus shares (from Janus' treasury
purchase), KCSI increased its ownership in Janus from approximately 81% to
83% in January 1995. Additional purchases were made by minority holders
during 1995, partially financed through recourse loans by KCSI in the
original amount of $8.8 million. The Company also purchased shares,
thereby maintaining its respective ownership percentage. The KCSI share
purchases resulted in the recording of intangibles as the purchase price
exceeded the value of underlying tangible assets. The intangibles are
being amortized over their estimated economic lives.
The purchase prices of these mandatory stock purchase provisions are based
upon a multiple of earnings and/or fair market value determinations
depending upon specific agreement terms. If all of the provisions of the
Janus minority owner agreements became effective, KCSI would be required to
purchase the respective minority interests at a cost currently estimated at
approximately $337 million.
Note 11. Profit Sharing and Other Postretirement Benefits
Profit Sharing. Qualified profit sharing plans are maintained for most
employees not included in collective bargaining agreements. Contributions
for the Company and its subsidiaries are made at the discretion of the
Boards of Directors in amounts not to exceed the maximum allowable for
federal income tax purposes. Profit sharing expense was $2.1 and $1.8
million in 1997 and 1996, respectively. There was no profit sharing
expense for the year ended December 31, 1995.
401(k) Plan. Effective January 1, 1996, the Company transferred its
participating employees from the DST 401(k) Employee Savings Plan into the
Kansas City Southern Industries, Inc. 401(k) Plan and Trust Agreement
("401(k) plan"). The Company's 401(k) plan permits participants to make
contributions by salary reduction pursuant to section 401(k) of the
Internal Revenue Code. The Company matches contributions up to a maximum
of 3% of compensation. In connection with the required match, the
Company's contribution to the plan was $1.3 and $1.2 million in 1997 and
1996, respectively.
Other Postretirement Benefits. The Company adopted Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 106 "Employers' Accounting for Postretirement
Benefits Other Than Pensions" ("SFAS 106"), effective January 1, 1993.
The Company and several of its subsidiaries provide certain medical, life
and other postretirement benefits other than pensions to its retirees.
With the exception of the Gateway Western plans, which we discussed below,
the medical and life plans are available to employees not covered under
collective bargaining arrangements, who have attained age 60 and rendered
ten years of service. Individuals employed as of December 31, 1992 were
excluded from a specific service requirement. The medical plan is
contributory and provides benefits for retirees, their covered dependents
and beneficiaries. Benefit expense begins to accrue at age 40. The
medical plan was amended effective January 1, 1993 to provide for annual
adjustment of retiree contributions, and also contains, depending on the
plan coverage selected, certain deductibles, copayments, coinsurance and
coordination with Medicare. The life insurance plan is non-contributory
and covers retirees only. The Company's policy, in most cases, is to fund
benefits payable under these plans as the obligations become due.
However, certain plan assets (e.g., money market funds) do exist with
respect to life insurance benefits.
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The following table displays a reconciliation of the associated
obligations and assets at December 31 (in millions):
1997 1996 1995
Accumulated postretirement
benefit obligation:
Retirees $ 8.9 $ 8.1 $ 7.7
Fully eligible active plan participants 0.5 0.6 0.9
Other active plan participants 4.3 2.2 1.9
Plan assets (1.3) (1.3) (1.7)
Accrued postretirement
benefit obligation $ 12.4 $ 9.6 $ 8.8
Net periodic postretirement benefit cost included the following components
(in millions):
1997 1996 1995
Service cost $ 0.7 $ 0.2 $ 0.3
Interest cost 0.8 0.7 0.7
Return on plan assets (0.1) (0.1) (0.1)
Net periodic postretirement benefit cost $ 1.4 $ 0.8 $ 0.9
The Company's health care costs, excluding Gateway Western, are limited to
the increase in the Consumer Price Index ("CPI") with a maximum annual
increase of 5%. Accordingly, health care costs in excess of the CPI limit
will be borne by the plan participants, and therefore assumptions
regarding health care cost trend rates are not applicable.
The following assumptions were used to determine the postretirement
obligations and costs for the years ended December 31:
1997 1996 1995
Annual increase in the CPI 3.00% 3.00% 3.00%
Expected rate of return on life
insurance plan assets 6.50 6.50 6.50
Discount rate 7.25 7.75 7.25
Salary increase 4.00 4.00 4.00
Gateway Western's benefit plans are slightly different from those of the
Company and other subsidiaries. Gateway Western provides contributory
health, dental and life insurance benefits to substantially all of its
active and retired employees, including those covered by collective
bargaining agreements. Effective January 1, 1998, existing Gateway Western
management employees converted to the Company's benefit plans. For 1997,
the assumed annual rate of increase in health care costs for Gateway
Western employees choosing a preferred provider organization was 8% and 7%
for those choosing the health maintenance organization option, decreasing
over five years to 6% and 5%, respectively, to remain level thereafter.
The health care cost trend rate assumption has a significant effect on the
Gateway Western amounts represented. An increase in the assumed health
care cost trend rates by one percent in each year would increase the
accumulated postretirement benefit obligation by $.4 million. The effect
of this change on the aggregate of the service and interest cost
components of the net periodic postretirement benefit is immaterial.
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Note 12. Commitments and Contingencies
Litigation Reserves. In the opinion of management, claims or lawsuits
incidental to the business of the Company and its subsidiaries have been
adequately provided for in the consolidated financial statements.
Bogalusa Cases
In July 1996, the Company was named as one of twenty-seven defendants in
various lawsuits in Louisiana and Mississippi arising from the explosion of
a rail car loaded with chemicals in Bogalusa, Louisiana on October 23,
1995. As a result of the explosion, nitrogen dioxide and oxides of
nitrogen were released into the atmosphere over parts of that town and the
surrounding area causing evacuations and injuries. Approximately 25,000
residents of Louisiana and Mississippi have asserted claims to recover
damages allegedly caused by exposure to the chemicals.
The Company neither owned nor leased the rail car or the rails on which it
was located at the time of the explosion in Bogalusa. The Company did,
however, move the rail car from Jackson to Vicksburg, Mississippi, where
it was loaded with chemicals, and back to Jackson where the car was
tendered to the Illinois Central Railroad Company ("IC"). The explosion
occurred more than 15 days after the Company last transported the rail
car. The car was loaded by the shipper in excess of its standard weight
when it was transported by the Company to interchange with the IC.
The lawsuits arising from the chemical release have been scheduled for
trial in the fall of 1998. The Company sought dismissal of these suits in
the trial courts, which was denied in each case. Appeals are pending in
the appellate courts of Louisiana and Mississippi.
The Company believes that its exposure to liability in these cases is
remote. If the Company were to be found liable for punitive damages in
these cases, such a judgment could have a material adverse effect on the
financial condition of the Company.
Diesel Fuel Commitments. KCSR has a program to hedge against fluctuations
in the price of its diesel fuel purchases. Any gains or losses associated
with changes in market value of these hedges are deferred and recognized
in the period in which they occur as a component of fuel cost in the
period in which the hedged fuel is purchase and used. To the extent
KCSR hedges portions of its fuel purchases, it may not fully benefit from
decreases in fuel prices.
Beginning in 1998, KCSR hedged approximately 37% of its anticipated 1998
fuel requirements. The hedge transactions represent fuel swaps for
approximately two million gallons per month. These contracts have
expiration dates through February 28, 1999 and are correlated to market
benchmarks. Hedge positions are monitored to ensure that they will not
exceed actual fuel requirements in any period. Additionally, KCSR entered
into purchase commitments for fuel aggregating approximately 27% of total
1998 anticipated fuel usage.
As of December 31, 1995, the Company had commitments to purchase
approximately $14 million of diesel fuel over the subsequent twelve month
period, representing approximately 50% of projected fuel requirements for
1996. The Company entered into minimal commitments for 1997.
Foreign Exchange Matters. As discussed in Note 1, in connection with the
Company's investment in Grupo TFM, a Mexican company, the Company follows
the requirements outlined in SFAS 52 (and related authoritative guidance)
with respect to financial accounting and reporting for foreign currency
transactions and for translating foreign currency financial statements
from Mexican pesos into U.S. dollars.
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The purchase price paid by Grupo TFM for 80% of the common stock of TFM was
fixed in Mexican pesos; accordingly, the U.S. dollar equivalent fluctuated
as the U.S. dollar/Mexican peso exchange rate changed. The Company's
capital contribution (approximately $298 million U.S.) to Grupo TFM in
connection with the initial installment of the TFM purchase price was made
based on the U.S. dollar/Mexican peso exchange rate on January 31, 1997.
Grupo TFM paid the remaining 60% of the purchase price in Mexican pesos on
June 23, 1997. As discussed above, the final installment was funded using
proceeds from Grupo TFM debt financing and the sale of 24.5% of Grupo TFM
to the Mexican Government. In the event that the proceeds from these
arrangements would not have provided funds sufficient for Grupo TFM to
make the final installment of the purchase price, the Company may have
been required to make additional capital contributions. Accordingly,
in order to hedge a portion of the Company's exposure to a fluctuations
in the value of the Mexican peso versus the U.S. dollar, the Company
entered into two separate forward contracts to purchase Mexican pesos -
$98 million in February 1997 and $100 million in March 1997. In April
1997, the Company realized a $3.8 million pretax gain in connection with
these contracts. This gain was deferred until the final installment of
the TFM purchase price was made in June 1997, at which time, it was
accounted for as a component of the Company's investment in Grupo TFM.
These contracts were intended to hedge only a portion of the Company's
exposure related to the final installment of the purchase price and not
any other transactions or balances.
Mexico's economy is currently classified as "highly inflationary" as
defined in SFAS 52. Accordingly, the U.S. dollar is assumed to be Grupo
TFM's functional currency, and any gains or losses from translating Grupo
TFM's financial statements into U.S. dollars will be included in the
determination of its net income. Any equity earnings or losses from Grupo
TFM included in the Company's results of operations will reflect the
Company's share of such translation gains and losses.
The Company continues to evaluate existing alternatives with respect to
utilizing foreign currency instruments to hedge its U.S. dollar investment
in Grupo TFM as market conditions change or exchange rates fluctuate. At
December 31, 1997, the Company had no outstanding foreign currency hedging
instruments.
Environmental Liabilities. The Company's transportation operations are
subject to extensive regulation under environmental protection laws and
its land holdings have been used for transportation purposes or leased to
third-parties for commercial and industrial purposes. The Company records
liabilities for remediation and restoration costs related to past
activities when the Company's obligation is probable and the costs can be
reasonably estimated. Costs of ongoing compliance activities to current
operations are expensed as incurred.
The Company's recorded liabilities for these issues represent its best
estimates (on an undiscounted basis) of remediation and restoration costs
that may be required to comply with present laws and regulations. At
December 31, 1997, these recorded liabilities were not material. 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 results of operations or
financial condition.
Panama Railroad Concession. The Government of Panama has granted a
concession to the Panama Canal Railway Company ("PCRC"), a joint venture
of KCSI and Mi-Jack Products, Inc., to operate a railroad between Panama
City and Colon. Upon completion of certain infrastructure improvements,
the PCRC will operate an approximate 47-mile railroad running parallel to
the Panama Canal and connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. The PCRC
has committed to making at least $30 million in capital improvements and
investments in Panama over the next five year period. The Company expects
its contribution related to the PCRC project to be less than $10 million.
PCRC is in the process of evaluating the overall needs and requirements of
the project and alternative financing opportunities.
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Note 13. Control
Subsidiaries and Affiliates. In connection with its acquisition of an
interest in Janus, the Company entered into an agreement which provides
for preservation of a measure of management autonomy at the subsidiary
level and for rights of first refusal on the part of minority
stockholders, Janus and the Company with respect to certain sales of
Janus stock by the minority stockholders. The agreement also requires
the Company to purchase the shares of minority stockholders in certain
circumstances. In addition, in the event of a "change of ownership" of
the Company, as defined in the agreement, the Company may be required to
sell its stock of Janus to the minority stockholders or to purchase such
holders' Janus stock. Purchase and sales transactions under the
agreements are to be made based upon a multiple of the net earnings of
Janus and/or fair market value determinations, as defined therein. See
Note 10 for further details.
Under the Investment Company Act of 1940, certain changes in ownership of
Janus or Berger may result in termination of its investment advisory
agreements with the mutual funds and other accounts it manages, requiring
approval of fund shareholders and other account holders to obtain new
agreements.
DST, an approximate 41% owned unconsolidated affiliate of the Company, has
a Stockholders' Rights Agreement. Under certain circumstances following a
"change in control" of KCSI, as defined in DST's Stockholders' Rights
Agreement, substantial dilution of the Company's interest in DST could
result. The Company is party to certain agreements with TMM covering the
Grupo TFM and Mexrail ventures, which contain "change of control"
provisions, provisions intended to preserve Company's and TMM's
proportionate ownership of the ventures, and super majority provisions
with respect to voting on certain significant transactions. Such agree-
ments also provide a right of first refusal in the event that either party
initiates a divestiture of its equity interest in Grupo TFM or Mexrail.
Under certain circumstances, such agreements could affect the Company's
ownership percentage and rights in these equity affiliates.
Employees. The Company and certain of its subsidiaries have entered into
agreements with employees whereby, upon defined circumstances constituting
a change in control of the Company or subsidiary, certain stock options
become exercisable, certain benefit entitlements are automatically funded
and such employees are entitled to specified cash payments upon termina-
tion of employment.
Assets. The Company and certain of its subsidiaries have established
trusts to provide for the funding of corporate commitments and entitlements
of officers, directors, employees and others in the event of a specified
change in control of the Company or subsidiary. Assets held in such trusts
at December 31, 1997 were not material. Depending upon the circumstances
at the time of any such change in control, the most significant factor of
which would be the highest price paid for KCSI common stock by a party
seeking to control the Company, funding of the Company's trusts could be
very substantial.
Debt. Certain loan agreements and debt instruments entered into or
guaranteed by the Company and its subsidiaries provide for default in the
event of a specified change in control of the Company or particular
subsidiaries of the Company.
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Stockholder Rights Plan. On September 19, 1995, the Board of Directors of
the Company declared a dividend distribution of one Right for each
outstanding share of the Company's common stock, $.01 par value per share
(the "Common Stock"), to the stockholders of record on October 12, 1995.
Each Right entitles the registered holder to purchase from the Company
1/1,000th of a share of Series A Preferred Stock (the "Preferred Stock")
or in some circumstances, Common Stock, other securities, cash or other
assets as the case may be, at a price of $210 per share, subject to
adjustment.
The Rights, which are automatically attached to the Common Stock, are not
exercisable or transferable apart from the Common Stock until the tenth
calendar day following the earlier to occur of (unless extended by the
Board of Directors and subject to the earlier redemption or expiration of
the Rights): (i) the date of a public announcement that an acquiring person
acquired, or obtained the right to acquire, beneficial ownership of 20
percent or more of the outstanding shares of the Common Stock of the
Company (or 15 percent in the case that such person is considered an
"adverse person"), or (ii) the commencement or announcement of an
intention to make a tender offer or exchange offer that would result
in an acquiring person beneficially owning 20 percent or more of such
outstanding shares of Common Stock of the Company (or 15 percent in the
case that such person is considered an "adverse person"). Until
exercised, the Right will have no rights as a stockholder of the Company,
including, without limitation, the right to vote or to receive dividends.
In connection with certain business combinations resulting in the
acquisition of the Company or dispositions of more than 50% of
Company assets or earnings power, each Right shall thereafter
have the right to receive, upon the exercise thereof at the then
current exercise price of the Right, that number of shares of the
highest priority voting securities of the acquiring company (or certain
of its affiliates) that at the time of such transaction would have a
market value of two times the exercise price of the Right. The Rights
expire on October 12, 2005, unless earlier redeemed by the Company as
described below.
At any time prior to the tenth calendar day after the first date after the
public announcement that an acquiring person has acquired beneficial
ownership of 20 percent (or 15 percent in some instances) or more of the
outstanding shares of the Common Stock of the Company, the Company may
redeem the Rights in whole, but not in part, at a price of $0.005 per
Right. In addition, the Company's right of redemption may be
reinstated following an inadvertent trigger of the Rights (as determined
by the Board) if an acquiring person reduces its beneficial ownership
to 10 percent or less of the outstanding shares of Common Stock
of the Company in a transaction or series of transactions not involving
the Company.
The Series A Preferred shares purchasable upon exercise of the Rights will
have a cumulative quarterly dividend rate set by the Board of Directors or
equal to 1,000 times the dividend declared on the Common Stock for such
quarter. Each share will have the voting rights of one vote on all matters
voted at a meeting of the stockholders for each 1/1,000th share of
preferred stock held by such stockholder. In the event of any merger,
consolidation or other transaction in which the common shares are
exchanged, each Series A Preferred share will be entitled to receive an
amount equal to 1,000 times the amount to be received per common share. In
the event of a liquidation, the holders of Series A Preferred shares will
be entitled to receive $1,000 per share or an amount per share equal to
1,000 times the aggregate amount to be distributed per share to holders of
Common Stock. The shares will not be redeemable. The vote of holders of
a majority of the Series A Preferred shares, voting together as a class,
will be required for any amendment to the Company's Certificate of
Incorporation which would materially and adversely alter or change the
powers, preferences or special rights of such shares.
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Note 14. Industry Segments
The Company's two segments, aligned to reflect the Company's current
operations, are as follows:
Transportation. The Company operates a Class I Common Carrier railroad
system through its wholly-owned subsidiary, KCSR. As a common carrier,
KCSR's customer base includes utilities and a wide range of companies in
the petroleum/chemical, agricultural and paper processing industries, among
others. The railroad system operates primarily in the United States, from
the Midwest to the Gulf of Mexico and on an East-West axis from Dallas,
Texas to Meridian, Mississippi. In addition, the Company's wholly-owned
subsidiary Gateway Western, operates a regional common carrier rail system
primarily on an East-West axis from East St. Louis, Illinois to Kansas
City, Missouri. Like KCSR, Gateway Western serves customers in a wide
range of industries.
KCSR and Gateway Western's revenues and earnings are dependent on provid-
ing reliable service to its customers at competitive rates, the general
economic conditions in the geographic region it serves, and its ability to
effectively compete against alternative forms of surface transportation,
such as over-the-road truck transportation. KCSR and Gateway Western's
ability to construct and maintain its roadway in order to provide safe and
efficient transportation service is important to its ongoing viability as
a rail carrier. Additionally, the containment of costs and expenses is
important in maintaining a competitive market position, particularly with
respect to employee costs as approximately 85% of KCSR and Gateway
Western's combined employees are covered under various collective
bargaining agreements. The Transportation segment also includes
the Company's equity investment in Grupo TFM, a Mexican entity.
Grupo TFM has certain risks associated with operating in Mexico,
including, among others, foreign currency exchange, cultural
differences, varying labor and operating practices, and differences
between the U.S. and Mexican economies.
Also included in the Transportation segment are several less material
subsidiaries (most of which provide support and/or services for KCSR), as
well as equity earnings from investments in certain unconsolidated
affiliates other than Grupo TFM (including Southern Capital and Mexrail),
holding company expenses, intercompany eliminations, and miscellaneous
investment activities.
Financial Asset Management. Janus (an 83% owned subsidiary) and Berger (a
wholly-owned subsidiary) manage investments for mutual funds and private
accounts. Both companies operate throughout the United States, as well as
in parts of Europe, with headquarters in Denver, Colorado. Janus assets
under management at December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995 were $67.8, $46.7 and
$31.1 billion, respectively. Berger assets under management at December
31, 1997, 1996 and 1995 were $3.8, $3.6 and $3.4 billion, respectively.
Financial Asset Management revenues and operating income are driven
primarily by growth in assets under management, and a decline in the stock
and bond markets and/or an increase in the rate of return of alternative
investments could negatively impact results. In addition, the mutual fund
market, in general, faces increasing competition as the number of mutual
funds continues to increase, marketing and distribution channels become
more creative and complex, and investors place greater emphasis on
published fund recommendations and investment category rankings.
DST is included as an equity investment reported in the Financial Asset
Management segment. DST provides sophisticated information processing and
computer software services and products, primarily to mutual funds,
insurance providers, banks and other financial services organizations. DST
operates throughout the United States, with its base of operations in the
Midwest and, through certain of its subsidiaries and affiliates,
internationally in Canada, Europe, Africa and the Pacific Rim. The earn-
ings of DST are dependent in part upon the further growth of the mutual
fund industry in the United States, DST's ability to continue to adapt its
technology to meet increasingly complex and rapidly changing requirements
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and various other factors including, but not limited to: reliance on a
centralized processing facility; further development of international
businesses; continued equity in earnings from joint ventures; and
competition from other third party providers of similar services and
products as well as from in-house providers.
Segment Financial Information. Sales between segments were not material in
1997, 1996 or 1995. The year ended December 31, 1995 reflects DST as an
unconsolidated affiliate as of January 1, 1995 as a result of the DST
public offering and associated transactions completed in November 1995, as
discussed in Note 2. Certain amounts in prior years' segment information
have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.
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Segment Financial Information, dollars in millions, years ended December
31,
Holding Holding
Company Consol- Janus Company Consol-
and idated and and idated KCSI
KCSR Other Transportation Berger Other FAM Consolidated
1997
Revenues $ 517.8 $ 55.4 $ 573.2 $ 485.0 $ 0.1 $ 485.1 $1,058.3
Costs and
expenses 383.0 43.1 426.1 247.0 7.1 254.1 680.2
Depreciation and
amortization 54.7 7.1 61.8 12.6 0.8 13.4 75.2
Restructuring,
asset impair-
ment and other
charges 163.8 14.2 178.0 15.3 3.1 18.4 196.4
Operating income
(loss) (83.7) (9.0) (92.7) 210.1 (10.9) 199.2 106.5
Equity in net
earnings (losses)
of unconsolidated
affiliates 2.1 (11.8) (9.7) 0.6 24.3 24.9 15.2
Interest expense (37.9) (15.4) (53.3) (6.4) (4.0) (10.4) (63.7)
Other, net 4.5 0.5 5.0 10.1 6.1 16.2 21.2
Pretax income
(loss) (115.0) (35.7) (150.7) 214.4 15.5 229.9 79.2
Income taxes
(benefit) (9.5) (9.1) (18.6) 89.6 (2.6) 87.0 68.4
Minority interest - - - 24.9 - 24.9 24.9
Net income
(loss) $(105.5) $(26.6) $(132.1) $ 99.9 $ 18.1 $ 118.0 $(14.1)
Capital
expenditures $ 67.6 $ 9.2 $ 76.8 $ 5.7 $ 0.1 $ 5.8 $ 82.6
1996
Revenues $ 492.5 $ 25.2 $ 517.7 $ 329.9 $ (0.3) $ 329.6 $ 847.3
Costs and
expenses 359.3 23.4 382.7 175.2 9.4 184.6 567.3
Depreciation and
amortization 59.1 3.8 62.9 12.4 0.8 13.2 76.1
Operating income
(loss) 74.1 (2.0) 72.1 142.3 (10.5) 131.8 203.9
Equity in net
earnings (losses) of
unconsolidated
affiliates 0.4 1.1 1.5 (0.1) 68.7 68.6 70.1
Interest
expense (49.4) (3.4) (52.8) (5.7) (1.1) (6.8) (59.6)
Other, net 6.1 1.8 7.9 5.9 9.1 15.0 22.9
Pretax income
(loss) 31.2 (2.5) 28.7 142.4 66.2 208.6 237.3
Income taxes
(benefit) 14.1 (1.7) 12.4 57.5 0.7 58.2 70.6
Minority interest - - - 15.8 - 15.8 15.8
Net income
(loss) $ 17.1 $ (0.8) $ 16.3 $ 69.1 $ 65.5 $134.6 $ 150.9
Capital
expenditures $135.1 $ 7.5 $142.6 $ 1.4 $ - $ 1.4 $ 144.0
1995
Revenues $502.1 $ 36.4 $538.5 $ 239.8 $ (3.1) $236.7 $ 775.2
Costs and
expenses 380.2 19.1 399.3 133.9 7.8 141.7 541.0
Depreciation and
amortization 55.3 4.9 60.2 13.2 1.6 14.8 75.0
Operating income
(loss) 66.6 12.4 79.0 92.7 (12.5) 80.2 159.2
Gain on sale of equity
investment 296.3 296.3 296.3
Equity in net earnings
of unconsolidated
affiliates 0.2 0.2 29.6 29.6 29.8
Interest expense (50.7) (1.2) (51.9) (4.9) (8.7) (13.6) (65.5)
Other, net 3.4 (0.4) 3.0 4.3 13.0 17.3 20.3
Pretax income 19.3 11.0 30.3 92.1 317.7 409.8 440.1
Income taxes 7.9 3.7 11.6 37.8 143.5 181.3 192.9
Minority interest - - - 10.5 - 10.5 10.5
Net income $ 11.4 $ 7.3 $ 18.7 $ 43.8 $174.2 $218.0 $ 236.7
Capital
expenditures $110.2 $ 5.3 $115.5 $ 5.6 $ - $ 5.6 $ 121.1
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Segment Financial Information, dollars in millions, at December 31,
Holding Holding
Company Consol- Janus Company Consol-
and idated and and idated KCSI
KCSR Other Transportation Berger Other FAM Consolidated
1997
ASSETS
Current
assets $ 159.7 $ 24.3 $ 184.0 $ 234.7 $ (45.6) $ 189.1 $ 373.1
Investments 31.1 307.2 338.3 2.6 342.6 345.2 683.5
Properties,
net 1,123.9 93.9 1,217.8 9.3 0.1 9.4 1,227.2
Intangible
assets, net 6.5 23.0 29.5 104.5 16.4 120.9 150.4
Total $1,321.2 $ 448.4 $1,769.6 $ 351.1 $ 313.5 $ 664.6 $2,434.2
LIABILITIES AND
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current
liabilities$ 254.0 $ 15.7 $ 283.5 $ 77.5 $ 76.5 $ 154.0 $ 437.5
Long-term debt 442.4 377.3 805.9 73.3 (73.3) - 805.9
Deferred income
taxes 232.8 4.1 236.9 - 94.3 94.3 332.2
Other 76.6 13.7 90.3 27.3 42.7 70.0 160.3
Net worth 315.4 37.6 353.0 173.0 173.3 346.3 698.3
Total $1,321.2 $ 448.4 $1,769.6 $ 351.1 $ 313.5 $ 664.6 $2,434.2
1996
ASSETS
Current
assets $ 149.3 $ 7.4 $ 156.7 $ 162.7 $ (27.3) $ 135.4 $ 292.1
Investments 29.2 18.1 47.3 2.0 285.9 287.9 335.2
Properties,
net 1,148.2 62.5 1,210.7 8.5 0.1 8.6 1,219.3
Intangible assets,
net 153.1 (31.9) 121.2 99.2 17.1 116.3 237.5
Total $1,479.8 $ 56.1 $1,535.9 $ 272.4 $ 275.8 $ 548.2 $2,084.1
LIABILITIES AND
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current
liabilities$ 200.2 $ (6.8) $ 193.4 $ 41.7 $ 9.5 $ 51.2 $ 244.6
Long-term debt 484.8 36.4 521.2 72.2 44.1 116.3 637.5
Deferred income
taxes 281.5 (32.3) 249.2 0.5 88.0 88.5 337.7
Other 85.2 6.0 91.2 25.0 32.4 57.4 148.6
Net worth 428.1 52.8 480.9 133.0 101.8 234.8 715.7
Total $1,479.8 $ 56.1 $1,535.9 $ 272.4 $ 275.8 $ 548.2 $2,084.1
1995
ASSETS
Current
assets $ 155.2 $ 36.4 $ 191.5 $ 93.5 $ (3.8) $ 89.7 $ 281.2
Investments 8.9 61.1 70.1 0.9 201.1 202.0 272.1
Properties,
net 1,198.8 69.8 1,268.6 13.2 0.1 13.3 1,281.9
Intangible
assets, net 103.0 1.5 104.5 78.4 21.5 99.9 204.4
Total $1,465.9 $ 168.8 $1,634.7 $ 186.0 $ 218.9 $ 404.9 $2,039.6
LIABILITIES AND
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current
liabilities$ 201.1 $ 10.5 $ 211.6 $ 25.5 $ 83.3 $ 108.8 $ 320.4
Long-term debt 604.2 99.6 633.8 51.0 (51.0) - 633.8
Deferred income
taxes 226.2 6.6 232.8 0.5 70.3 70.8 303.6
Other 35.8 5.9 41.7 12.6 32.3 44.9 86.6
Net worth 398.6 46.2 514.8 96.4 84.0 180.4 695.2
Total $1,465.9 $ 168.8 $1,634.7 $ 186.0 $ 218.9 $ 404.9 $2,039.6
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Note 15. Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)
Quarterly financial data follows. Certain amounts in the quarterly
financial data have been reclassified to conform to the current year
presentation.
Fourth Quarter 1997 includes an after-tax charge of $158.1 million, ($1.47
per basic and diluted share) representing restructuring, asset impairment
and other charges. See detailed discussion in Notes 1, 3 and 6.
(in millions, except per share amounts):
1997
Fourth Third Second First
Quarter Quarter Quarter Quarter (i)
Revenues $ 294.3 $ 273.6 $ 252.6 $ 237.8
Costs and expenses 179.9 169.8 166.8 163.7
Depreciation and amortization 19.0 19.3 18.4 18.5
Restructuring, asset impairment and
other charges 196.4 - - -
Operating income (loss) (101.0) 84.5 67.4 55.6
Equity in net earnings (losses) of
unconsolidated affiliates:
DST 6.9 5.6 5.7 6.1
Grupo TFM (7.6) (2.3) (3.0) -
Other 1.0 1.0 1.2 0.6
Interest expense (17.1) (19.3) (13.6) (13.7)
Other, net 6.5 4.4 4.3 6.0
Pretax income (loss) (111.3) 73.9 62.0 54.6
Income taxes (benefit) (2.7) 25.4 24.3 21.4
Minority interest 7.6 6.7 5.9 4.7
Net income (loss) $(116.2) $ 41.8 $ 31.8 $ 28.5
Earnings (loss) per share (ii):
Basic $ (1.08) $ 0.39 $ 0.29 $ 0.26
Diluted $ (1.08) $ 0.38 $ 0.29 $ 0.26
Dividends per share:
Preferred $ .25 $ .25 $ .25 $ .25
Common $ .040 $ .040 $ .033 $ .033
Stock Price Ranges:
Preferred - High $18.000 $19.000 $17.500 $17.000
- Low 17.000 15.500 15.500 16.000
Common - High 34.875 34.438 21.583 18.958
- Low 27.125 21.292 16.625 14.583
(i) The various components of the Statement of Operations have been
restated from those reported in the Company's Form 10-Q for the three
months ended March 31, 1997. This restatement is attributable to the
inclusion of Gateway Western as an unconsolidated wholly-owned
subsidiary during first quarter 1997 pending approval of the Company's
acquisition of Gateway Western from the STB. Upon receiving STB
approval in May 1997, Gateway Western was included in the Company's
consolidated financial statements retroactive to January 1, 1997.
(ii) The accumulation of 1997's four quarters for Basic and Diluted
earnings (loss) per share does not total the Basic and Diluted loss per
share, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 1997 due to the
repurchase and issuance of Company's common stock throughout the year as
well as the anti-dilutive nature of options in the year ended December
31, 1997 EPS calculation.
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Third Quarter 1996 includes a one-time after-tax gain of $47.7 million (or
$.42 per basic share, $.41 per diluted share), representing the Company's
proportionate share of the one-time gain recognized by DST in connection
with the merger of Continuum, formerly a DST unconsolidated equity
affiliate, with Computer Sciences Corporation in a tax-free share exchange
(see Note 2).
(in millions, except per share amounts):
1996
Fourth Third Second First
Quarter Quarter Quarter Quarter
Revenues $ 220.9 $ 218.2 $ 206.9 $ 201.3
Costs and expenses 145.2 138.3 142.0 141.8
Depreciation and amortization 18.2 19.7 19.2 19.0
Operating income 57.5 60.2 45.7 40.5
Equity in net earnings of unconsolidated affiliates:
DST 4.9 56.3 5.0 1.9
Other 0.3 0.2 0.2 1.3
Interest expense (16.4) (16.1) (14.2) (12.9)
Other, net 10.6 2.4 5.3 4.6
Pretax income 56.9 103.0 42.0 35.4
Income taxes 19.9 22.5 15.7 12.5
Minority interest 4.5 4.4 3.9 3.0
Net income $ 32.5 $ 76.1 $ 22.4 $ 19.9
Earnings per share (i):
Basic $ 0.30 $ 0.68 $ 0.19 $ 0.17
Diluted $ 0.29 $ 0.67 $ 0.19 $ 0.17
Dividends per share:
Preferred $ .25 $ .25 $ .25 $ .25
Common $ .033 $ .033 $ .033 $ .033
Stock Price Ranges:
Preferred - High $17.000 $18.750 $19.250 $18.000
- Low 15.750 15.375 17.250 15.500
Common - High 17.000 14.708 16.625 15.917
- Low 14.083 12.833 14.083 14.083
(i) The accumulation of 1996's four quarters for Basic and Diluted
earnings per share is greater than the Basic and Diluted earnings per
share, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 1996 due to
significant repurchases of Company common stock throughout the year.
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Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and
Financial Disclosure
None.
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Part III
The Company has incorporated by reference certain responses to the Items
of this Part III pursuant to Rule 12b-23 under the Exchange Act and
General Instruction G(3) to Form 10-K. The Company's definitive proxy
statement for the annual meeting of stockholders scheduled for April 30,
1998 ("Proxy Statement") will be filed no later than 120 days after
December 31, 1997.
Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers of the Company
(a) Directors of the Company
The information set forth in response to Item 401 of Regulation S-K under
the heading "Proposal 1 - Election of Four Directors" and "The Board of
Directors" in the Company's Proxy Statement is incorporated herein by
reference in partial response to this Item 10.
(b) Executive Officers of the Company
The information set forth in response to Item 401 of Regulation S-K under
"Executive Officers of the Company," an unnumbered Item in Part I
(immediately following Item 4, Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security
Holders), of this Form 10-K is incorporated herein by reference in partial
response to this Item 10.
The information set forth in response to Item 405 of Regulation S-K under
the heading "Compliance with Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934" in the Company's Proxy Statement is incorporated herein by
reference in partial response to this Item 10.
Item 11. Executive Compensation
The information set forth in response to Item 402 of Regulation S-K under
"Management Compensation and Compensation of Directors" in the Company's
Proxy Statement, (other than The Compensation and Organization Committee
Report on Executive Compensation and the Stock Performance Graph), is
incorporated by reference in response to this Item 11.
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management
The information set forth in response to Item 403 of Regulation S-K under
the heading "Principal Stockholders and Stock Owned Beneficially by
Directors and Certain Executive Officers" in the Company's Proxy Statement
is hereby incorporated by reference in response to this Item 12.
The Company has no knowledge of any arrangement the operation of which may
at a subsequent date result in a change of control of the Company.
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions
The information set forth in response to Item 404 of Regulation S-K under
the heading "Transactions with Management" in the Company's Proxy
Statement is incorporated herein by reference in response to this Item 13.
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Part IV
Item 14. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules and Reports on Form 8-K
(a) List of Documents filed as part of this Report
(1) Financial Statements
The financial statements and related notes, together with the report of
Price Waterhouse LLP dated February 26, 1998, appear in Part II Item 8,
Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, of this Form 10-K.
(2) Financial Statement Schedules
The schedules and exhibits for which provision is made in the applicable
accounting regulation of the Securities and Exchange Commission appear in
Part II Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, under the
Index to Financial Statements of this Form 10-K.
(3) List of Exhibits
(a) Exhibits
The Company has incorporated by reference herein certain exhibits as
specified below pursuant to Rule 12b-32 under the Exchange Act.
(2) Plan of acquisition, reorganization, arrangement, liquidation or
succession
(Inapplicable)
(3) Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws
Articles of Incorporation
3.1 Exhibit 4 to Company's Registration Statement on Form S-8
originally filed September 19, 1986 (Commission File No.
33-8880), Certificate of Incorporation as amended through May
14, 1985, is hereby incorporated by reference as Exhibit 3.1
3.2 Exhibit 4.1 to Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated
October 1, 1993 (Commission File No. 1-4717),
Certificate of Designation dated September 29, 1993
Establishing Series B Convertible Preferred Stock, par value
$1.00, is hereby incorporated by reference as Exhibit 3.2
3.3 Exhibit 3.1 to Company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
December 31, 1994 (Commission File No. 1-4717),
Amendment to Company's Certificate of Incorporation
to set par value for common stock and increase the
number of authorized common shares dated May 6, 1994, is hereby
incorporated by reference as Exhibit 3.3
3.4 Exhibit 3.4 to Company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
December 31, 1996 (Commission File No. 1-4717),
Amended Certificate of Designation Establishing
the New Series A Preferred Stock, par value $1.00, dated November
7, 1995, is hereby incorporated by reference as Exhibit 3.4
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3.5 The Certificate of Amendment dated May 12, 1987 of the
Company's Certificate of Incorporation adding the
Sixteenth paragraph, is attached to this Form 10-K as
Exhibit 3.5
Bylaws
3.6 Exhibit 3.1 to Company's Form 10-Q for the period
ended September 30, 1997 (Commission File No. 1-4717),
Company's By-Laws, as amended and restated May 1, 1997,
is hereby incorporated by reference as Exhibit 3.6
(4) Instruments Defining the Right of Security Holders, Including
Indentures
4.1 The Fourth, Seventh, Eighth, Twelfth,
Thirteenth, Fifteenth and Sixteenth paragraphs
of Exhibit 3.1 hereto are incorporated by reference as
Exhibit 4.1
4.2 Article I, Sections 1,3 and 11 of Article II,
Article V and Article VIII of Exhibit 3.6
hereto are incorporated by reference as Exhibit 4.2
4.3 The Certificate of Designation dated September 29, 1993
establishing Series B Convertible Preferred Stock,
par value $1.00, which is attached hereto as
Exhibit 3.2, is incorporated by reference as Exhibit
4.3
4.4 The Amended Certificate of Designation dated
November 7, 1995 establishing the New Series A
Preferred Stock, par value $1.00, which is attached hereto as
Exhibit 3.4, is incorporated by reference as Exhibit 4.4
4.5 Exhibit 4 to Company's Form S-3 filed June 19, 1992
(Commission File No. 33-47198), the Indenture to a $300
million Shelf Registration of Debt Securities
dated July 1, 1992, is hereby incorporated by reference as
Exhibit 4.5
4.6 Exhibit 4(a) to Company's Form S-3 filed March 29, 1993
(Commission File No. 33-60192), the Indenture to a $200
million Medium Term Notes Registration of Debt Securities
dated July 1, 1992, is hereby incorporated by
reference as Exhibit 4.6
4.7 Exhibit 99 to Company's Form 8-A dated October 24, 1995
(Commission File No. 1-4717), which is the Stockholder Rights
Agreement by and between the Company and Harris Trust and
Savings Bank dated as of September 19, 1995, is hereby
incorporated by reference as Exhibit 4.7
(9) Voting Trust Agreement
(Inapplicable)
(10)Material Contracts
10.1 Exhibit I to Company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
December 31, 1987 (Commission File No. 1-4717), The Director
Indemnification Agreement, is hereby incorporated by reference
as Exhibit 10.1
10.2 Exhibit B to Company's Definitive Proxy Statement for 1987
Annual Stockholder Meeting dated April 6, 1987, The Director
Indemnification Agreement, is hereby incorporated by reference
as Exhibit 10.2
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10.3 The Indenture dated July 1, 1992 to a $300 million Shelf
Registration of Debt Securities, which is incorporated by
reference as Exhibit 4.5 hereto, is hereby incorporated by
reference as Exhibit 10.3
10.4 Exhibit H to Company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
December 31, 1987 (Commission File No. 1-4717), The Officer
Indemnification Agreement, is hereby incorporated by reference
as Exhibit 10.4
10.5 Exhibit 10.1 to Company's Form 10-Q for the period ended March
31, 1997 (Commission File No. 1-4717), The Kansas City Southern
Railway Company Directors' Deferred Fee Plan as adopted August
20, 1982 and the amendment thereto effective March 19, 1997 to
such plan, is hereby incorporated by reference as Exhibit 10.5
10.6 Exhibit 10.4 to Company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
December 31, 1990 (Commission File No. 1-4717), Description of
the Company's 1991 incentive compensation plan, is hereby
incorporated by reference as Exhibit 10.6
10.7 The Indenture dated July 1, 1992 to a $200 million Medium Term
Notes Registration of Debt Securities, which is incorporated as
Exhibit 4.6 hereto, is hereby incorporated by reference as
Exhibit 10.7
10.8 Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Form 10-Q for the quarterly period
ended June 30, 1997 (Commission File No. 1-4717), Five-Year
Competitive Advance and Revolving Credit Facility Agreement dated
May 2, 1997, by and between the Company and the lenders named
therein, is hereby incorporated by reference as Exhibit 10.8
10.9 Exhibit 10.4 in the DST Systems, Inc. Registration Statement on
Form S-1 dated October 30, 1995, as amended (Registration
No. 33-96526), Tax Disaffiliation Agreement, dated
October 23, 1995, by and between the Company and DST Systems,
Inc., is hereby incorporated by reference as Exhibit 10.9
10.10 Exhibit 10.6 to the DST Systems, Inc. Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the year ended December 31, 1995 (Commission File No. 1-
14036), the 1995 Restatement of The Employee Stock Ownership
Plan and Trust Agreement, is hereby incorporated by reference as
Exhibit 10.10
10.11 Exhibit 4.1 to the DST Systems, Inc. Registration Statement on
Form S-1 dated October 30, 1995, as amended (Registration No.33-
96526), The Registration Rights Agreement dated October 24, 1995
by and between DST Systems, Inc. and the Company, is hereby
incorporated by reference as Exhibit 10.11
10.12 Exhibit 10.1 to Company's Form 10-K for the year ended December
31, 1995 (Commission File No. 1-4717), Employment Agreement, as
amended and restated January 1, 1996, by and between the
Company, The Kansas City Southern Railway Company and Michael
R. Haverty, is hereby incorporated by reference as Exhibit 10.12
10.13 Exhibit 10.14 to Company's Form 10-K for the year ended December
31, 1996 (Commission File No. 1-4717), 1983 Employee Stock
Option Plan, as amended and restated September 26, 1996, is
hereby incorporated by reference as Exhibit 10.13
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10.14 Exhibit 10.15 to Company's Form 10-K for the year ended December
31, 1996 (Commission File No. 1-4717), 1987 Employee Stock
Option Plan, as amended and restated September 26, 1996, is
hereby incorporated by reference as Exhibit 10.14
10.15 Exhibit 10.18 to Company's Form 10-K for the year ended December
31, 1996 (Commission File No. 1-4717), Directors Deferred Fee
Plan, adopted August 20, 1982, amended and restated February 1,
1997, is hereby incorporated by reference as Exhibit 10.15
10.16 Exhibit 10.19 to Company's Form 10-K for the year ended December
31, 1996 (Commission File No. 1-4717), The Kansas City Southern
Industries, Inc. Executive Plan (amended and restated), as
restated January 1, 1992, is hereby incorporated by reference as
Exhibit 10.16
10.17 Exhibit 10.20 to Company's Form 10-K for the year ended December
31, 1996 (Commission File No. 1-4717), Amendment No. 1 as of May
15, 1995, to the Kansas City Southern Industries, Inc. Executive
Plan (restated), as restated January 1, 1992, is hereby
incorporated by reference as Exhibit 10.17
10.18 Exhibit 10.21 to Company's Form 10-K for the year ended December
31, 1996 (Commission File No. 1-4717), Amendment No. 2 dated
January 23, 1997, to the Kansas City Southern Industries, Inc.
Executive Plan (restated), as restated January 1, 1992, is
hereby incorporated by reference as Exhibit 10.18
10.19 1991 Stock Option and Performance Award Plan, as amended and
restated September 18, 1997, is attached to this Form 10-K as
Exhibit 10.19
10.20 Employment Agreement, as amended and restated September 18,
1997, by and between the Company and Landon H. Rowland is
attached to this Form 10-K as Exhibit 10.20
10.21 Employment Agreement, as amended and restated September 18,
1997, by and between the Company and Joseph D. Monello is
attached to this Form 10-K as Exhibit 10.21
10.22 Employment Agreement, as amended and restated September 18,
1997, by an between the company and Danny R. Carpenter is
attached to this Form 10-K as Exhibit 10.22
(11) Statement Re Computation of Per Share Earnings
(Inapplicable)
(12) Statements Re Computation of Ratios
12.1 The Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges prepared
pursuant to Rule 14(a)(3) under the Exchange Act is attached to
this Form 10-K as Exhibit 12.1
(13) Annual Report to Security Holders, Form 10-Q or Quarterly Report to
Security Holders
(Inapplicable)
(16) Letter Re Change in Certifying Accountant
(Inapplicable)
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(18) Letter Re Change in Accounting Principles
18.1 A letter from the Company's independent accountant, Price
Waterhouse LLP, discussing the change in methodology for
evaluating the recoverability of goodwill to a preferable
alternative method is attached to this Form 10-K at Exhibit 18.1
(21) Subsidiaries of the Company
21.1 The list of the Subsidiaries of the Company prepared pursuant to
Rule 14(a)(3) under the Exchange Act is attached to this Form
10-K as Exhibit 21.1
(22) Published Report Regarding Matters Submitted to Vote of Security
Holders
(Inapplicable)
(23) Consents of Experts and Counsel
23.1 The Consent of Independent Accountants prepared pursuant to Rule
14(a)(3) under the Exchange Act is attached to this Form 10-K as
Exhibit 23.1
(24) Power of Attorney
(Inapplicable)
(27) Financial Data Schedule
27.1 The Financial Data Schedule prepared pursuant to Rule 14(a)(3)
under the Exchange Act is attached to this Form 10-K as Exhibit
27.1
(28) Information from Reports Furnished to State Insurance Regulatory
Authorities
(Inapplicable)
(99) Additional Exhibits
99.1 The consolidated financial statements of DST Systems, Inc.
(including the notes thereto and the Report of Independent
Accountants thereon) set forth under Item 8 of the DST Systems,
Inc. Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,
1997 (Commission File No. 1-14036), as listed under Item 14(a)(2)
herein, are hereby incorporated by reference as Exhibit 99.1
(b) Reports on Form 8-K
The Company did not file any Form 8-K's during the three months ended
December 31, 1997.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15 (d) 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.
Kansas City Southern Industries, Inc.
March 13, 1998 By: / s / L.H. Rowland
L.H. Rowland, Chairman,
President, Chief Executive
Officer and Director
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this
report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the
Company and in the capacities indicated on March 13, 1998.
Signature Capacity
/s/ L.H. Rowland Chairman, President, Chief Executive
L.H. Rowland Officer and Director
/s/ M.R. Haverty Executive Vice President and Director
M.R. Haverty
/s/J.D. Monello Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
J.D. Monello (Principal Financial Officer)
/s/ L.G. Van Horn Vice President and Comptroller
L.G. Van Horn (Principal Accounting Officer)
/s/ A.E. Allinson Director
A.E. Allinson
/s/ P.F. Balser Director
P.F. Balser
/s/ J.E. Barnes Director
J.E. Barnes
/s/ M.G. Fitt Director
M.G. Fitt
/s/ J.R. Jones Director
J.R. Jones
/s/ J.F. Serrano Director
J.F. Serrano
/s/ M.I. Sosland Director
M.I. Sosland
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KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN INDUSTRIES, INC.
1997 FORM 10-K ANNUAL REPORT
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Regulation S-K
Exhibit Item 14(a)(3)
No. Document Exhibit No.
10.19 1991 Stock Option and Performance
Award Plan, as amended
and restated September 18, 1997 10
10.20 Employment Agreement as amended
and restated September 18, 1997,
by and between the Company and
Landon H. Rowland 10
10.21 Employment Agreement as amended
and restated September 18, 1997,
by and between the Company and
Joseph D. Monello 10
10.22 Employment Agreement as amended
and restated September 18, 1997,
by and between the Company and
Danny R. Carpenter 10
12.1 Computation of Ratio of Earnings
to Fixed Charges 12
18.1 Letter of Preferability from
Independent Accountants regarding
revision in method of evaluating the
recoverability of goodwill 18
21.1 Subsidiaries of the Company 21
23.1 Consent of Independent Accountants 23
27.1 Financial Data Schedule 27
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