FORM 10-Q
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 1998
OR
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
for the transition period from to
Commission File Number 1-4717
KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN 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)
(816) 983-1303
(Company's telephone number, including area code)
No Changes
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year,
if changed since last report.)
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 the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of
common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
Class Outstanding at October 30, 1998
Common Stock, $.01 per share par value 109,572,824 Shares
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KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN INDUSTRIES, INC.
FORM 10-Q
SEPTEMBER 30, 1998
INDEX
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
Introductory Comments 1
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets -
September 30, 1998 and December 31, 1997 2
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income-
Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 1998 and 1997 3
Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings per Common Share 3
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows -
Nine Months Ended September 30, 1998 and 1997 4
Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements 5
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations 11
Item 3. Qualitative and Quantitative Disclosures About Market Risk 28
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings 29
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K 29
SIGNATURES 30
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KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN INDUSTRIES, INC.
FORM 10-Q
SEPTEMBER 30, 1998
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
INTRODUCTORY COMMENTS
The Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements included herein have been
prepared by Kansas City Southern Industries, Inc. ("Company" or "KCSI"), without
audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange
Commission. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in
financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and
regulations, although the Company believes that the disclosures are adequate to
enable a reasonable understanding of the information presented. These
Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with
the financial statements and the notes thereto, as well as Management's
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,
included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December
31, 1997, and Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations included in this Form 10-Q. Results for the three and nine
months ended September 30, 1998 are not necessarily indicative of the results
expected for the full year 1998.
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KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN INDUSTRIES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollars in Millions)
September 30, December 31,
1998 1997
ASSETS (Unaudited)
Current Assets:
Cash and equivalents $ 27.9 $ 33.5
Accounts receivable, net 199.2 177.0
Inventories 44.0 38.4
Other current assets 159.0 124.2
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Total current assets 430.1 373.1
Investments held for operating purposes 721.1 683.5
Properties (net of $554.4 and $518.6 accumulated
depreciation and amortization, respectively) 1,252.8 1,227.2
Intangibles and Other Assets, net 180.2 150.4
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Total assets $ 2,584.2 $ 2,434.2
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current Liabilities:
Debt due within one year $ 10.7 $ 110.7
Accounts and wages payable 106.4 109.0
Accrued liabilities 184.8 217.8
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Total current liabilities 301.9 437.5
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Other Liabilities:
Long-term debt 846.3 805.9
Deferred income taxes 387.7 332.2
Other deferred credits 130.8 132.1
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Total other liabilities 1,364.8 1,270.2
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Minority Interest in consolidated subsidiaries 25.6 28.2
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Stockholders' Equity:
Preferred stock 6.1 7.1
Common stock 1.1 1.1
Capital surplus - -
Retained earnings 818.0 839.3
Accumulated other comprehensive income 66.7 50.8
Shares held in trust - (200.0)
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Total stockholders' equity 891.9 698.3
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 2,584.2 $ 2,434.2
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See accompanying notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.
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KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN INDUSTRIES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Dollars in Millions, Except per Share Data)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Nine Months
Ended September 30, Ended September 30,
1998 1997 1998 1997
Revenues $ 334.2 $ 273.6 $ 952.5 $ 764.0
Costs and expenses 210.1 169.8 598.9 500.3
Depreciation and amortization 18.7 19.3 53.4 56.2
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Operating Income 105.4 84.5 300.2 207.5
Equity in net earnings (losses) of unconsolidated affiliates:
DST Systems, Inc. 7.7 5.6 22.7 17.4
Grupo Transportacion Ferroviaria
Mexicana, S.A. de C.V. 1.8 (2.3) (3.4) (5.3)
Other 0.8 1.0 1.7 2.8
Interest expense (17.1) (19.3) (50.7) (46.6)
Other, net 4.2 4.4 26.0 14.7
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Pretax Income 102.8 73.9 296.5 190.5
Income tax provision 38.2 25.4 110.6 71.1
Minority interest in consolidated earnings 9.4 6.7 25.8 17.3
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Net Income 55.2 41.8 160.1 102.1
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Unrealized gain (loss) on securities (27.0) 13.8 15.9 22.9
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Comprehensive Income $ 28.2 $ 55.6 $ 176.0 $ 125.0
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Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings per Common Share
Basic Earnings per Common Share $ 0.50 $ 0.39 $ 1.47 $ 0.95
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Diluted Earnings per Common Share $ 0.49 $ 0.38 $ 1.41 $ 0.92
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Weighted Average Basic Common
Shares Outstanding (in thousands) 109,493 107,305 109,083 107,546
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Weighted Average Diluted Common
Shares Outstanding (in thousands) 113,311 110,802 112,966 110,253
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Cash Dividends Paid:
Per Preferred share $ .25 $ .25 $ .75 $ .75
Per Common share .04 .04 .12 .11
See accompanying notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.
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KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN INDUSTRIES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Dollars in Millions)
(Unaudited)
Nine Months
Ended September 30,
1998 1997
CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED FOR):
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income $ 160.1 $ 102.1
Adjustments to net income:
Depreciation and amortization 53.4 56.2
Deferred income taxes 34.6 14.0
Equity in undistributed earnings (15.3) (14.9)
Gain on sale of equity investments and property (15.4) (1.9)
Employee deferred compensation expenses 4.4 3.2
Changes in working capital items:
Accounts receivable (20.6) (25.7)
Inventories (5.7) 4.0
Other current assets (17.5) (2.0)
Accounts and wages payable (4.5) (10.0)
Accrued liabilities (17.7) 24.1
Other, net (6.3) 1.1
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Net 149.5 150.2
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INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Property acquisitions (72.9) (57.1)
Proceeds from disposal of property 7.5 5.8
Investment in and loans with affiliates (24.4) (298.8)
Net sales (purchases) of short-term investments (17.5) 2.2
Proceeds from disposal of investments 10.2 -
Other, net (2.6) 8.8
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Net (99.7) (339.1)
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FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt 152.8 336.4
Repayment of long-term debt (214.1) (82.0)
Proceeds from stock plans 25.0 17.7
Stock repurchased (2.7) (47.1)
Cash dividends paid (17.8) (15.4)
Other, net 1.4 (0.2)
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Net (55.4) 209.4
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CASH AND EQUIVALENTS:
Net increase (decrease) (5.6) 20.5
At beginning of year 33.5 22.9
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At end of period $ 27.9 $ 43.4
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See accompanying notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.
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KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN INDUSTRIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. In the opinion of Kansas City Southern Industries, Inc. ("Company"; "KCSI"),
the accompanying unaudited consolidated condensed financial statements
contain all adjustments (consisting of normal closing procedures) necessary
to present fairly the financial position of the Company and its subsidiaries
as of September 30, 1998 and December 31, 1997, the results of operations for
the three and nine months ended September 30, 1998 and 1997, and cash flows
for the nine months ended September 30, 1998 and 1997.
2. The results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30,
1998 and 1997 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected
for the full year 1998.
3. The accompanying consolidated condensed financial statements have been
prepared consistently with accounting policies described more fully in Note 1
to the consolidated financial statements included in the Company's Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1997.
4. As previously disclosed, on February 3, 1998, the Company announced its
intention to separate the Transportation and Financial Asset Management
segments through a proposed dividend of the stock of its Financial Asset
Management businesses (the "Spin-off"). The Spin-off is subject to obtaining
a favorable tax ruling from the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") and other
key factors. On October 20, 1998, the Company announced that a favorable
ruling on the initial structure proposed to the IRS was not expected.
Accordingly, KCSI has withdrawn its pending request for a tax ruling but
plans to resubmit a request for a ruling as soon as an alternative structure
is developed. As a result, the Spin-off will not occur during 1998 as
previously contemplated.
5. The effect of stock options to employees represent the only difference
between the weighted average shares used for the basic earnings per share
computation compared to the diluted earnings per share computation. The total
incremental shares from assumed conversion of stock options included in the
computation of diluted earnings per share were 3,818,543 and 3,882,879 for
the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 1998, respectively, and
3,496,169 and 2,706,884 for the same respective 1997 periods. For the three
and nine month periods ended September 30, 1998, the weighted average of
options to purchase 95,000 and 64,000 shares of KCSI common stock,
respectively, were excluded from the respective computation of diluted
earnings per share because the exercise prices were greater than the average
market prices of the common shares. For the three and nine month periods
ended September 30, 1997, the weighted average of options to purchase shares
which were excluded from the diluted earnings per share computation were
immaterial.
6. The Company's inventories ($44.0 million at September 30, 1998 and $38.4
million at December 31, 1997) primarily consist of material and supplies
related to rail transportation. Other components of inventories are not
material.
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7. Investments in unconsolidated affiliates and certain other investments
accounted for under the equity method generally include all entities in which
the Company or its subsidiaries have significant influence but not more than
a 50% voting interest. Investments in unconsolidated affiliates at September
30, 1998 include equity interests in DST Systems, Inc., ("DST"- approximately
41%), Grupo Transportacion Ferroviaria Mexicana S.A. de C.V. ("Grupo TFM" -
37%), Southern Capital Corporation LLC ("Southern Capital - 50%) and Mexrail,
Inc., ("Mexrail" - 49%), as well as the Company's interests in other
companies.
DST has a Stockholders' Rights Agreement, which includes provisions providing
that 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. Additionally, the Company is party to
certain agreements with Transportacion Maritima Mexicana, S.A. de C.V.
("TMM") covering the Grupo TFM and Mexrail ventures. TMM (including its
affiliates) owns approximately 38.5% of Grupo TFM and 51% of Mexrail. These
agreements contain "change in control" provisions, provisions intended to
preserve the Company's and TMM's proportionate ownership of the ventures, and
super majority provisions with respect to voting on certain significant
transactions. Such agreements 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.
Unaudited combined condensed financial information of unconsolidated
affiliates is shown below (dollars in millions):
Financial Condition:
September 30, 1998 December 31, 1997
DST Grupo TFM Other DST Grupo TFM Other
Current assets $ 254.6 $ 99.5 $ 36.3 $ 231.3 $ 114.7 $ 29.9
Non-current assets 1,225.2 1,970.2 270.3 1,124.1 1,990.4 255.1
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Assets $ 1,479.8 $ 2,069.7 $ 306.6 $ 1,355.4 $ 2,105.1 $ 285.0
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Current liabilities $ 137.2 $ 198.6 $ 40.0 $ 141.0 $ 158.5 $ 13.2
Non-current liabilities 397.9 760.2 195.8 378.7 830.6 191.7
Minority Interest - 343.7 - - 345.4 -
Equity of stockholders
and partners 944.7 767.2 70.8 835.7 770.6 80.1
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Liabilities and
equity $ 1,479.8 $ 2,069.7 $ 306.6 $ 1,355.4 $ 2,105.1 $ 285.0
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Investment in uncon-
solidated affiliates $ 390.6 $ 285.0 $ 39.8 $ 345.3 $ 288.2 $ 44.6
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Operating Results:
Three Months Nine Months
Ended September 30, Ended September 30,
1998 1997 1998 1997
Revenues:
DST $ 186.3 $ 159.8 $ 558.0 $ 473.9
Grupo TFM (a) 113.9 100.0 323.5 107.0
All others 21.2 17.8 67.5 50.6
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Total revenues $ 321.4 $ 277.6 $ 949.0 $ 631.5
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Operating costs and expenses:
DST $ 159.9 $ 138.3 $ 472.3 $ 407.7
Grupo TFM (a) 94.0 89.9 281.3 96.9
All others 18.4 18.4 63.1 45.6
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Total operating costs
and expenses $ 272.3 $ 246.6 $ 816.7 $ 550.2
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Net income (loss):
DST $ 18.6 $ 14.1 $ 54.7 $ 43.0
Grupo TFM (estimated) (a) 6.5 (11.0) (3.3) (18.9)
All others 0.7 0.8 2.1 3.9
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Total net income $ 25.8 $ 3.9 $ 53.5 $ 28.0
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(a) The 1997 operating results provided for Grupo TFM reflect its operation of
TFM, S.A. de C.V. ("TFM" ) beginning on June 23, 1997.
8. For purposes of the Statement of Cash Flows, the Company considers all
short-term liquid investments with a maturity of generally three months or
less to be cash equivalents.
a. Supplemental Cash Flow Information (in millions):
Nine Months
Ended September 30,
1998 1997
Interest paid (excluding capitalized interest) $ 57.4 $ 50.8
Income taxes paid 57.2 44.5
b. Noncash Investing and Financing Activities:
During second quarter 1998, in connection with Company's acquisition of
Nelson Money Managers PLC ("Nelson"), the Company issued approximately 67,000
shares of KCSI Common Stock (valued at $3.2 million) to certain of the
sellers of the Nelson shares. Also, notes payable of $4.9 million were
recorded as part of the purchase price, payable by March 31, 2005, bearing
interest at 7 percent. See Note 9 below for additional information.
In first quarter 1998, the Company issued approximately 227,000 shares of
KCSI common stock under the Tenth Offering of the Employee Stock Purchase
Plan ("ESPP"). These shares, totaling a purchase price of approximately $3.0
million, were subscribed and paid for through employee payroll deductions in
1997.
In first quarter 1997, the Company issued approximately 246,000 shares of
KCSI common stock under the Ninth Offering of the ESPP. These shares,
totaling a purchase price of approximately $3.1 million, were subscribed
and paid for through employee payroll deductions in 1996.
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Certain Company subsidiaries and affiliates hold investments which are
accounted for as "available for sale" securities as defined by 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 as accumulated
other comprehensive income. The unrealized gain as of September 30, 1998,
net of deferred taxes, related to these investments increased $15.9 million
from December 31, 1997. The unrealized gain as of September 30, 1997, net
of deferred taxes, increased $22.9 million from December 31, 1996.
9. On April 20, 1998, the Company completed its acquisition of 80% of Nelson, an
investment advisor and manager based in the United Kingdom ("UK"). Nelson has
six offices throughout the UK and offers planning based asset management
services directly to private clients. Nelson manages approximately $1.1
billion of assets as of September 30, 1998. The acquisition, accounted for as
a purchase, was completed using a combination of cash, Company Common Stock
and notes payable. The total purchase price was approximately $32 million.
The purchase price is in excess of the book value of the net assets received
and this excess has been recorded in various intangible asset accounts. These
intangible assets are being amortized over periods ranging up to 20 years.
Nelson is consolidated in the Company's Financial Asset Management segment.
Nelson's revenues and expenses for the three and nine months ended September
30, 1998, were not material to the Company's results of operations.
10.The Company's other comprehensive income consists primarily of unrealized
gains and losses relating to investments held by Financial Asset Management
subsidiaries and affiliates as "available for sale" securities as defined by
SFAS 115. The unrealized gain related to these investments increased $24.7
million and $37.6 million ($15.9 million and $22.9 million, net of deferred
taxes) for the nine months ended September 30, 1998 and 1997, respectively.
The unrealized gain (loss) related to these investments was $(44.2) and $23.0
million ($(27.0) and $13.8 million, net of deferred taxes) for the three
months ended September 30, 1998 and 1997, respectively.
11.Effective September 30, 1998, the Company terminated the Kansas City
Southern Industries, Inc. Employee Plan Funding Trust ("EPFT" or "Trust"),
which was established by KCSI as a grantor trust for the purpose of holding
shares of KCSI Series B Convertible Preferred Stock ("Series B Preferred
Stock") for the benefit of various KCSI employee benefit plans, including the
Employee Stock Ownership Plan, Stock Option Plans and ESPP ( collectively,
"Benefit Plans"). The EPFT was administered by an independent bank trustee
("Trustee") and included in the Company's consolidated condensed financial
statements.
In 1993, KCSI transferred one million shares of Series B Preferred Stock to
the EPFT for a purchase price of $200 million (based on an independent
valuation), which the Trust financed through KCSI. The indebtedness of the
EPFT to KCSI was repayable over 27 years with interest at 6% per annum, with
no principal payments for the first three years. Principal payments from the
EPFT to the Company of $21.3 million since the date of inception decreased
the indebtedness to $178.7 million, plus accrued interest, at the date of
termination. As a result of these principal payments, 127,638 shares of
Series B Preferred Stock were released from the Trust's suspense account and
available for distribution to the Benefit Plans. None of these shares,
however, were distributed prior to termination of the EPFT.
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In accordance with the Agreement to terminate the EPFT, the Company received
872,362 shares of Series B Preferred Stock in full repayment of the
indebtedness from the Trust ( $178.7 million plus accrued interest). In
addition, the remaining 127,638 shares of Series B Preferred Stock were
converted by the Trustee into KCSI Common Stock, at the rate of 12 to 1,
resulting in the issuance to the EPFT of 1,531,656 shares of such Common
Stock. This Common Stock was then transferred by the Trustee to KCSI and the
Company has set these shares aside for use in connection with the KCSI Stock
Option and Performance Award Plan, as amended and restated effective July 15,
1998. Following the foregoing transactions, the EPFT was terminated.
The impact of the termination of the EPFT on the Company's consolidated
condensed financial statements was a reclassification among the components of
the stockholder's equity accounts, with no change in the consolidated assets
and liabilities of the Company.
12.On September 2, 1998, DST and USCS International, Inc. ("USCS") jointly
announced an agreement to merge USCS with a wholly-owned subsidiary of DST in
exchange for DST's common stock. The announcement stated that the merger is
expected to be completed during the fourth quarter 1998 and is intended to be
a tax-free reorganization accounted for as a pooling of interests. In
conjunction with this merger transaction, the Company, as owner of
approximately 41% of DST, expects to record a one-time charge to earnings
(estimated to be as much as $20 million) resulting from the associated
dilution in its ownership interest which will result from the proposed
merger. The Company estimates its ownership percentage of DST to be
approximately 31-32% following this proposed merger. In connection with the
proposed merger, the Company has entered into a Stockholder Agreement in
which the Company has agreed to vote all of the DST shares held by the
Company in favor of the merger. Additionally, to avoid any possible adverse
effect upon the intended "pooling of interest" accounting for the merger, the
Company has agreed to limited restrictions on the timing of the Spin-off and
as to the disposition of its DST shares. The restrictions, if invoked, could
delay the Spin-off.
13.In June 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 131 "Disclosures about
Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information" ("SFAS 131"). SFAS 131
establishes standards for the manner in which public business enterprises
report information about operating segments in annual financial statements
and requires disclosure of selected information about operating segments in
interim financial reports issued to shareholders. SFAS 131 also establishes
standards for related disclosures about products and services, geographic
areas and major customers. SFAS 131 is effective for financial statements for
periods beginning after December 15, 1997; however, in the initial year of
application, SFAS 131 need not be applied to interim financial statements.
The Company is reviewing SFAS 131 and expects to adopt it for the year ending
December 31, 1998. SFAS 131 is not expected to materially change the
Company's current segment reporting disclosures.
In February 1998, Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 132
"Employers' Disclosure about Pensions and Other Postretirement Benefits - an
amendment of FASB Statements No. 87, 88, and 106" ("SFAS 132") was issued.
SFAS 132 establishes standardized disclosure requirements for pension and
other postretirement benefit plans, requires additional information on
changes in the benefit obligations and fair values of plan assets that will
facilitate financial analysis, and eliminates certain disclosures that are no
longer useful. The standard does not change the measurement or recognition of
pension or postretirement benefit plans. The Company is reviewing SFAS 132
and expects to adopt it for the year ending December 31, 1998. SFAS 132 is
not expected to have a material impact on the Company's current disclosures.
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In June 1998, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No.
133 "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities" ("SFAS
133"). SFAS 133 establishes accounting and reporting standards for derivative
financial instruments, including certain derivative instruments embedded in
other contracts, and for hedging activities. It requires recognition of all
derivatives as either assets or liabilities measured at fair value. SFAS 133
is effective for all fiscal quarters of fiscal years beginning after June 15,
1999 and should not be retroactively applied to financial statements of
periods prior to adoption.
The Company currently has a program to hedge against fluctuations in the
price of diesel fuel purchases, and also enters into fuel purchase
commitments from time to time. In addition, the Company continues to evaluate
alternatives with respect to utilizing foreign currency instruments to hedge
its U.S. dollar investments in Grupo TFM and Nelson as market conditions
change or exchange rates fluctuate. Currently, the Company has no outstanding
foreign currency hedges. The Company is reviewing the provisions of SFAS 133
and expects adoption by the required date. The adoption of SFAS 133 with
respect to existing hedge transactions is not expected to have a material
impact on the Company's results of operations, financial position or cash
flows.
14.The Company has had no significant changes in its outstanding litigation or
other contingencies from that previously reported in the Company's Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1997 other than as noted
below. The following provides an update concerning the Bogalusa Cases.
Bogalusa Cases
In July 1995, the Kansas City Railway Company ("KCSR") 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 allegedly 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.
KCSR neither owned nor leased the rail car or the rails on which it was
located at the time of the explosion in Bogalusa. KCSR 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 KCSR last transported the rail car. The car was loaded by the shipper
in excess of its standard weight, but under the car's capacity, when it was
transported by KCSR to interchange with the IC.
The Mississippi lawsuit arising from the chemical release has now been
scheduled for trial in January 1999. KCSR sought dismissal of these suits in
the state appellate courts, which was denied in each case. KCSR is currently
seeking review of those State Court denials in the United States Supreme
Court.
KCSR believes that its exposure to liability in these cases is remote. If
KCSR 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.
15.See the Recent Developments section of Item 2, Management's Discussion and
Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, for significant
transactions and events that will have an impact on the Company's future
results of operations and financial position.
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Item 2. 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-Q,
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-Q. 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. ("Company" or "KCSI") 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 Company will not update any forward-looking
comments set forth in this Form 10-Q.
The discussion herein is intended to clarify and focus on the Company's results
of operations, certain changes in financial position, liquidity, capital
structure and business developments for the periods covered by the consolidated
condensed financial statements included under Item 1 of this Form 10-Q. This
discussion should be read in conjunction with these consolidated condensed
financial statements and the related notes thereto and is qualified by reference
thereto.
KCSI, a Delaware Corporation organized in 1962, is a diversified holding company
with principal operations in rail transportation and financial asset management.
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.
The Company's business activities by industry segment and principal subsidiary
companies are:
Transportation - The Transportation segment consists of all
transportation-related subsidiaries and investments, including:
* Kansas City Southern Railway Company ("KCSR"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of
the Company, operating a Class I Common Carrier railroad system;
* Gateway Western Railway Company ("Gateway Western"), an indirect
wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, operating a regional railroad
system;
* Southern Group, Inc., 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 Tranportacion Ferroviaria
Mexicana S.A. de C.V. ("Grupo TFM") a 37% owned affiliate, Mexrail Inc.
("Mexrail"), a 49% owned affiliate along with its wholly-owned subsidiary,
the Texas Mexican Railway Company ("Tex-Mex"); and Panama Canal Railway
Company, a 50% joint venture;
* Various other consolidated subsidiaries;
* Kansas City Southern Lines, Inc. ("KCSL"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the
Company, serving as a holding company for transportation-related entities;
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Financial Asset Management - The Financial Asset Management segment 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 Capital Corporation ("Janus"), an 82% owned subsidiary;
* Berger Associates, Inc. ("Berger"), a 100% owned subsidiary;
* Nelson Money Managers PLC ("Nelson"), an 80% owned subsidiary as of
April 20, 1998 - see discussion in "Recent Developments" below.
* DST Systems, Inc. ("DST"), an approximate 41% owned equity investment;
* FAM Holdings, Inc. ("FAM Holdings"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the
Company, formed on January 23, 1998 for the purpose of becoming a holding
company for financial asset management-related subsidiaries and affiliates.
* Various other consolidated subsidiaries
RECENT DEVELOPMENTS
Planned Separation of the Company Business Segments. As previously disclosed,
the Company announced its intention to separate the Transportation and Financial
Asset Management segments through a proposed dividend of the stock of its
Financial Asset Management businesses (the "Spin-off"). The Spin-off is 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. On October 20, 1998, the Company announced that a favorable ruling on
the initial structure proposed to the IRS was not expected. Accordingly, KCSI
has withdrawn its pending request for a tax ruling but plans to resubmit a
request for a ruling as soon as an alternative structure is developed. As a
result, the Spin-off will not occur during 1998 as previously contemplated.
Additionally, in contemplation of the Spin-off, the Company's stockholders
approved a reverse stock split at a special stockholders' meeting held on July
15, 1998. The Company does not intend to effect a reverse stock split until the
Spin-off is completed.
Acquisition of Nelson. On April 20, 1998, the Company completed its acquisition
of 80% of Nelson, an investment advisor and manager based in the United Kingdom
("UK"). Nelson has six offices throughout the UK and offers planning based asset
management services directly to private clients. Nelson manages approximately
$1.1 billion of assets as of September 30, 1998. The acquisition, accounted for
as a purchase, was completed using a combination of cash, Company Common Stock
and notes payable. The total purchase price was approximately $32 million. The
purchase price is in excess of the book value of the net assets received and
this excess has been recorded in various intangible asset accounts. These
intangible assets are being amortized over periods ranging up to 20 years.
Nelson is consolidated in the Company's Financial Asset Management segment.
Nelson's revenues and expenses for the three and nine months ended September 30,
1998, were not material to the Company's results of operations.
Marketing Alliance with Canadian National Railway Company ("CN")/Illinois
Central Corporation ("IC"). On April 16, 1998, KCSR, CN and IC announced a
15-year marketing alliance that offers shippers new competitive options in a
rail freight transportation network that links key north-south
continental freight markets. The marketing alliance does not require
approval from the Surface Transportation Board ("STB") and was effective
immediately. This alliance connects points in Canada with the major U.S.
Midwest markets of Detroit, Chicago, Kansas City and St. Louis, as well as key
Southern markets of Memphis, Dallas and Houston. It also provide shippers
with access to Mexico's rail system through Grupo TFM.
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In addition to providing access to key north-south international and
domestic U.S. traffic corridors, the railways seek to increase business in
existing markets, primarily automotive and intermodal, but also in other key
carload markets, including those for chemical and forest products. Traffic
increases, although not significant, have already been evident and
Transportation management expects this alliance to provide opportunities for
revenue growth and position the railway as a key provider of rail service to the
North American Free Trade Agreement ("NAFTA") corridor.
Under a separate access agreement, subject to STB approval of the proposed CN-IC
merger, CN and KCSR plan investments in automotive, intermodal and transload
facilities at Memphis, Dallas, Kansas City and Chicago to capitalize on the
growth potential represented by the marketing alliance. The railways' access to
proposed terminals would be assured for the 25-year life span of the facilities,
regardless of any change in corporate control. Under the terms of this access
agreement, KCSR would extend its rail system in the Gulf area and, in the year
2000, gain access to the Geismar industrial area, one of the largest chemical
production areas in the world, through a haulage agreement. Management expects
this additional access will provide additional revenue opportunities for the
Company. Prior to the this access agreement, the Company received preliminary
STB approval for construction of a nine-mile rail line from KCSR's main line
into the Geismar industrial area, which the chemical manufacturers requested be
built to provide them with competitive rail service. The Company will continue
to hold the option of the Geismar build-in providing that it is able to obtain
the requisite approvals.
Voluntary Coordination Agreement with the Norfolk Southern Railway Company
("Norfolk Southern"). The Company entered into a Voluntary Coordination
marketing agreement with the Norfolk Southern that will allow the Company to
capitalize on the east-west corridor between Meridian, Mississippi and Dallas,
Texas through incremental traffic volume gained through interchange with the
Norfolk Southern. This agreement provides the Norfolk Southern with run-through
service with access to Dallas and Mexico while avoiding the congested rail
gateways of Memphis, Tennessee and New Orleans, Louisiana. In addition, KCSR and
Norfolk Southern have a new joint intermodal operation at Port Arthur, Texas,
which provides an alternative route for traffic from the Houston market by
utilizing KCSR's rail network.
Houston Emergency Service Order. As disclosed in the Company's 1997 Annual
Report on Form 10-K, on October 31, 1997 the STB issued an emergency service
order which addressed 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, 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 was extended
through August 2, 1998. In a decision released on July 31, 1998, the STB
announced that it would not extend the emergency service order in the
Houston/Gulf Coast region, citing improved conditions in Houston area rail
service. This decision provided for a "45-day wind down" period until September
17, during which the Tex-Mex could provide service under the terms of the
emergency service order.
During second quarter 1998, the KCSR and Tex-Mex, along with the Texas Railroad
Commission and several shipper advocate groups, filed the Houston Area Consensus
Plan ("Consensus Plan") with the STB. The Consensus Plan, which has been
accepted by the STB for consideration, seeks to provide the Tex-Mex with
permanent access to the Houston/Gulf Coast markets and to expand neutral
switching to hundreds of shippers. This plan is designed to provide Houston area
shippers with access to a competitive alternative for their rail service
provider. A response from the STB is not expected until fourth quarter 1998.
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Termination of the Kansas City Southern Industries, Inc. Employee Plan Funding
Trust ("EPFT" or "Trust"). Effective September 30, 1998, the Company terminated
the EPFT, which was established by KCSI as a grantor trust for the purpose of
holding shares of KCSI Series B Convertible Preferred Stock ("Series B Preferred
Stock") for the benefit of various KCSI employee benefit plans, including the
Employee Stock Ownership Plan, Stock Option Plans and Employee Stock Purchase
Plan (collectively, "Benefit Plans"). The EPFT was administered by an
independent bank trustee ("Trustee") and included in the Company's consolidated
condensed financial statements.
In 1993, KCSI transferred one million shares of Series B Preferred Stock to the
EPFT for a purchase price of $200 million (based on an independent valuation),
which the Trust financed through KCSI. The indebtedness of the EPFT to KCSI was
repayable over 27 years with interest at 6% per annum, with no principal
payments for the first three years. Principal payments from the EPFT to the
Company of $21.3 million since the date of inception decreased the indebtedness
to $178.7 million, plus accrued interest, on the date of termination. As a
result of these principal payments, 127,638 shares of Series B Preferred Stock
were released from the Trust's suspense account and available for distribution
to the Benefit Plans. None of these shares, however, were distributed prior to
termination of the EPFT.
In accordance with the Agreement to terminate the EPFT, the Company received
872,362 shares of Series B Preferred Stock in full repayment of the indebtedness
from the Trust ( $178.7 million plus accrued interest). In addition, the
remaining 127,638 shares of Series B Preferred Stock were converted by the
Trustee into KCSI Common Stock, at the rate of 12 to 1, resulting in the
issuance to the EPFT of 1,531,656 shares of such Common Stock. This Common Stock
was then transferred by the Trustee to KCSI and the Company has set these shares
aside for use in connection with the KCSI Stock Option and Performance Award
Plan, as amended and restated effective July 15, 1998. Following the foregoing
transactions, the EPFT was terminated.
The impact of the termination of the EPFT on the Company's consolidated
condensed financial statements was a reclassification among the components of
the stockholder's equity accounts, with no change in the consolidated assets and
liabilities of the Company.
DST Ownership. On September 2, 1998, DST and USCS International, Inc. ("USCS")
jointly announced an agreement to merge USCS with a wholly-owned subsidiary of
DST, it exchange for DST's common stock. The announcement stated that the merger
is expected to be completed during the fourth quarter of 1998 and is intended to
be a tax-free reorganization accounted for as a pooling of interests. In
conjunction with this merger transaction, the Company, as owner of approximately
41% of DST, expects to record a one-time charge to earnings (estimated to be as
much as $20 million) resulting from the associated dilution in its ownership
interest which is expected to result from the proposed merger. The Company
estimates its ownership percentage of DST to be approximately 31-32% following
this proposed merger. In connection with the proposed merger, the Company has
entered into a Stockholder Agreement in which the Company has agreed to vote all
of the DST shares held by the Company in favor of the merger. Additionally, to
avoid any possible adverse effect upon the intended "pooling of interest"
accounting for the merger, the Company has agreed to limited restrictions on the
timing of the Spin-off and as to the disposition of DST shares. The
restrictions, if invoked, could delay the Spin-off.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Segment revenues, operating income and net income comparisons follow (dollars in
millions):
Three Months Nine Months Ended
September 30, Ended September 30,
1998 1997 1998 1997
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Revenues:
Transportation $ 157.0 $ 142.7 $ 462.4 $ 416.9
Financial Asset Management 177.2 130.9 490.1 347.1
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Total $ 334.2 $ 273.6 $ 952.5 $ 764.0
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Operating Income:
Transportation $ 28.4 $ 24.5 $ 90.2 $ 52.6
Financial Asset Management 77.0 60.0 210.0 154.9
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Total $ 105.4 $ 84.5 $ 300.2 $ 207.5
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Net Income:
Transportation $ 11.6 $ 3.0 $ 30.2 $ 6.3
Financial Asset Management 43.6 38.8 129.9 95.8
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Total $ 55.2 $ 41.8 $ 160.1 $ 102.1
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The Company reported a 32% increase in third quarter 1998 consolidated earnings,
which rose to $55.2 million, or $0.49 per diluted share, compared to $41.8
million, or $0.38 per diluted share, in third quarter 1997. Consolidated third
quarter 1998 revenues were 22% higher compared to the same period in 1997
resulting from improvements in both of the Company's segments. Operating income
for the three months ended September 30, 1998 increased 25% (to $105.4 million)
versus comparable 1997, largely due to higher revenues and proactive cost
containment efforts by both the Transportation and Financial Asset Management
segments. Equity earnings in unconsolidated affiliates totaled $10.3 million in
third quarter 1998, which was significantly higher than third quarter 1997 due
to increased equity earnings from DST coupled with equity earnings from Grupo
TFM (estimated) of $1.8 million compared with $2.3 million of equity losses in
the third quarter 1997. Interest expense for the three months ended September
30, 1998 was 11% lower than comparable 1997 resulting from lower average debt
balances in 1998 due to net paydowns.
For the nine months ended September 30, 1998, consolidated earnings were $160.1
million, or $1.41 per diluted share, versus $102.1 million, or $0.92 per diluted
share, in comparable 1997. Year to date 1998 consolidated revenues increased 25%
to $952.5 million compared to the same period in 1997, primarily due to the
growth in assets under management in the Financial Asset Management segment
coupled with increased freight revenues in the Transportation segment.
Consolidated operating expenses for the nine months ended 1998 increased at a
lower proportionate rate than revenues compared to 1997, leading to a 45%
improvement in operating income. Year to date 1998 equity earnings of
unconsolidated affiliates increased over comparable 1997 due to higher DST
earnings and a reduction of estimated losses at Grupo TFM. Interest expense for
the nine months ended September 30, 1998 was 9% higher than comparable 1997 as a
result indebtedness associated with the Company's investment in Grupo TFM
(interest expense related to Grupo TFM was capitalized during the first six
months of 1997).
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TRANSPORTATION
Three Months Ended September 30, 1998 Compared With Three Months Ended September 30, 1997
THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1998 THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1997
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(in millions)
Holding Company Holding Company
and Transportation- and Transportation-
Related Consolidated Related Consolidated
KCSR Affiliates Transportation KCSR Affiliates Transportation
Revenues $ 139.8 $ 17.2 $ 157.0 $ 128.5 $ 14.2 $ 142.7
Costs and expenses 98.9 15.6 114.5 92.5 10.1 102.6
Depreciation and amortization 12.7 1.4 14.1 13.6 2.0 15.6
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Operating income 28.2 0.2 28.4 22.4 2.1 24.5
Equity in net earnings (losses) of
unconsolidated affiliates:
Grupo TFM - 1.8 1.8 - (2.3) (2.3)
Other 0.4 (0.1) 0.3 0.5 0.4 0.9
Interest expense (8.9) (6.4) (15.3) (9.4) (7.6) (17.0)
Other, net 2.0 1.0 3.0 0.8 (0.1) 0.7
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Pretax income (loss) 21.7 (3.5) 18.2 14.3 (7.5) 6.8
Income tax provision (benefit) 8.5 (1.9) 6.6 6.3 (2.5) 3.8
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Net income (loss) $ 13.2 $ (1.6) $ 11.6 $ 8.0 $ (5.0) $ 3.0
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The Transportation segment reported earnings of $11.6 million for the three
months ended September 30, 1998, an $8.6 million increase over the three months
ended September 30, 1997. Exclusive of interest expense and estimated equity
earnings (losses) from the Company's investment in Grupo TFM, third quarter
earnings improved $5.3 million from third quarter 1997. These increased earnings
were largely due to KCSR, which increased its net income 65% quarter to quarter.
Total Transportation segment revenues increased $14.3 million, or 10.0%, to
$157.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 1998, from $142.7
million for the three months ended September 30, 1997. This growth was driven
primarily by higher KCSR revenues, which grew $11.3 million, or nearly 9%,
quarter to quarter. KCSR revenues improved to $139.8 million for the three
months ended September 30, 1998 from $128.5 million for the comparable 1997
period as a result of higher carloads, which, in total, increased more than 7%
(3% of increase relates to intermodal unit volume) quarter to quarter. The
following is a summary of KCSR's major commodity groups:
Agricultural and mineral products - Agricultural and mineral product
revenues increased 14.8%, to $23.3 million for the three months ended September
30, 1998, from $20.3 million for the comparable 1997 period, primarily as a
result of higher carloads of food and grain (both domestic and export), as well
as increased freight revenue per carload for food and export grain. These
increases were somewhat offset by a reduction in freight revenue per carload for
domestic grain movements. A portion of the volume increases can be attributed to
Mexican import and export traffic through Grupo TFM. As Mexico imports a
significant amount of grain, the Company expects to continue to ship carloads of
grain to Mexico through Grupo TFM.
Chemical and petroleum products - Chemical and petroleum product revenues
increased $2.9 million, or 8.9%, to $35.5 million for the three months ended
September 30, 1998. Increased revenues can be attributed primarily to higher
carloads and revenues per carload for miscellaneous chemicals and soda ash
traffic and increased revenue per carload for plastics shipments, partially
offset by a reduction of petroleum product carloads. Higher revenues per carload
have resulted from a combination of rate increases
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and increased length of hauls, while the increased carloads resulted from
continued strength of the miscellaneous chemical and soda ash markets.
Paper and forest products - Paper and forest product revenues increased
4.8%, to $28.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 1998 from $27.0
million for the three months ended September 30, 1997. Increases in pulp, paper
and lumber revenues were partially offset by a decline in pulpwood logs and
chips and plywood revenues. Improved lumber shipments have resulted from the
strong home building and remodeling market and pulp/paper increases are a result
of paper mill expansions at several customers served by KCSR.
Coal - Coal revenues increased $2.6 million, or 9.6%, to $29.7 million
for the three months ended September 30, 1998 from $27.1 million for the three
months ended September 30, 1997. These increases resulted from higher unit coal
traffic (increase of 5.7%) due to a higher demand from several plants served by
KCSR, partially offset by decreased shipments to another plant as a result of
outages experienced during the third quarter 1998.
Intermodal and other - Intermodal and other revenues increased $1.2
million, or 7.7% to $16.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 1998,
from $15.6 million for the comparable 1997 period. This increase is mainly due
to higher intermodal unit shipments (17.5%) quarter to quarter.
Exclusive of depreciation and amortization expense, the Transportation segment's
operating expenses increased $11.9 million, or 11.6%, to $114.5 million for the
three months ended September 30, 1998 from $102.6 million for the comparable
1997 period, primarily as a result of higher KCSR operating expenses and higher
KCSL Holding Company costs related to the Consensus Plan (as the Consensus Plan
has been delivered to the STB, costs associated with it are expected to decline
in the fourth quarter 1998). KCSR third quarter 1998 operating expenses were
$6.4 million (6.9%) higher than third quarter 1997 as a result of volume-related
increases as well as certain unusual specific items. Most notably, higher
expenses were realized in car hire, purchased services, casualties and insurance
and fringe related employee expenses, partially offset by decreases in salaries
and wages and fixed lease expense. Car hire costs increased approximately $3.4
million as a result of changes in equipment utilization, increased carloads and
track congestion arising primarily from weather-related problems. A portion of
the increase in car hire costs was offset by a corresponding $1.9 million
decrease in fixed lease expense as a result of changes in equipment utilization.
KCSR is electing not to renew certain leases in an effort to maximize the
efficiency of its fleet and reduce overall car costs. Purchased services
increased approximately $1.7 million related to short-term locomotive leases
being utilized to handle increased volume. Casualties and insurance expense
increased approximately $2.1 million quarter to quarter as the result of the
settlement of a personal injury claim and a third quarter 1998 derailment.
Fringe and employee expenses increased approximately $2.4 million as a result of
increased headcount and travel-related expenses to handle the increased volume.
Salaries and wages decreased $1.7 million quarter to quarter as a result of the
termination of a union Productivity Fund, which occurred during fourth quarter
1997. Despite some of these unplanned increases, KCSR's variable operating
expenses as a percentage of revenues increased only 1% quarter to quarter.
Depreciation and amortization expense declined $1.5 million (9.6%) to $14.1
million for the three months ended September 30, 1998 from $15.6 million for the
comparable 1997 quarter. This decline resulted primarily from the reduction of
amortization and depreciation expense arising from the impairment of goodwill
and certain branch lines held for sale recorded during December 1997, the effect
of which was not realized until 1998. This decline was partially offset by
increased depreciation from property additions.
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Driven by increased revenues and the continued containment of operating expenses
as discussed above, the Transportation segment's operating income increased $3.9
million, or 15.9% to $28.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 1998
from $24.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 1997. KCSR's
improved operating results were reflected in an improved operating margin, which
rose by 15.7%, as well as a reduction in the third quarter 1998 operating ratio
to 79.8% compared to 81.4% for third quarter 1997.
Operating income for the KCSL Holding Company and Transportation related
affiliates declined $1.9 million quarter to quarter as a result of higher
holding company expenses, particularly costs associated with the Consensus Plan.
The Transportation segment recorded estimated equity in net earnings of $1.8
million from its investment in Grupo TFM for the three months September 30, 1998
compared to equity in net losses of $2.3 million for the three months ended
September 30, 1997. This improvement is primarily attributable to improved
revenues and operating income, coupled with tax benefits associated with the
devaluation of the peso.
Nine Months Ended September 30, 1998 Compared With Nine Months Ended September 30, 1997
NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1998 NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1997
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(in millions)
Holding Company Holding Company
and Transportation- and Transportation-
Related Consolidated Related Consolidated
KCSR Affiliates Transportation KCSR Affiliates Transportation
Revenues $ 414.1 $ 48.3 $ 462.4 $ 375.7 $ 41.2 $ 416.9
Costs and expenses 288.6 41.1 329.7 285.5 32.7 318.2
Depreciation and amortization 38.0 4.5 42.5 40.9 5.2 46.1
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Operating income 87.5 2.7 90.2 49.3 3.3 52.6
Equity in net earnings (losses) of
unconsolidated affiliates:
Grupo TFM - (3.4) (3.4) - (5.3) (5.3)
Other 1.4 (0.8) 0.6 1.6 0.8 2.4
Interest expense (27.1) (18.2) (45.3) (28.6) (11.0) (39.6)
Other, net 7.4 2.7 10.1 3.8 0.3 4.1
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Pretax income (loss) 69.2 (17.0) 52.2 26.1 (11.9) 14.2
Income tax provision (benefit) 27.1 (5.1) 22.0 11.5 (3.6) 7.9
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Net income (loss) $ 42.1 $ (11.9) $ 30.2 $ 14.6 $ (8.3) $ 6.3
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The Transportation segment reported earnings of $30.2 million for the nine
months ended September 30, 1998, a $23.9 million increase over the comparable
1997 period. Exclusive of interest expense and estimated equity losses from the
Company's investment in Grupo TFM of $12.0 and $7.7 million for the first nine
months of 1998 and 1997, respectively, earnings improved $28.2 million for the
period to $42.2 million from $14.0 million in comparable 1997. Increased
earnings were largely because KCSR nearly tripled its net income period to
period.
Total revenues increased $45.5 million, or 10.9%, to $462.4 million for the nine
months ended September 30, 1998, from $416.9 million for the nine months
ended September 30, 1997. This growth was driven primarily by higher KCSR
revenues, which grew $38.4 million, or 10.2%, period to period. Also
contributing to the increase was Gateway Western revenues which increased 7.7%
for the nine month period ended September 30, 1998 versus the comparable 1997
period. KCSR revenues grew to $414.1 million for the nine months ended September
30, 1998 from $375.7 million for the same 1997 period, primarily as a result of
higher carloads, which in total increased 11.9% (4.1% of increase relates to
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intermodal unit volume) for the nine months ended September 30, 1998 compared to
the same prior period. The following is a summary of KCSR's major commodity
groups:
Agricultural and mineral products - Agricultural and mineral product
revenues increased 11.5%, to $68.0 million for the nine months ended September
30, 1998, from $61.0 million for the comparable 1997 period primarily as a
result of higher carloads for domestic and export grain, food and non-metallic
mineral products coupled with higher freight revenue per carload for export
grain, food and metallic products. These increases were somewhat offset by a
reduction in the freight revenue per carload for domestic grain shipments. As
mentioned in the third quarter analysis, a portion of these increases can be
attributed to the Mexican import and export traffic through Grupo TFM.
Agricultural and mineral products accounted for 17.2% of total carload revenues
for the nine months ended September 30, 1998 compared with 17.0% for the
comparable 1997 period.
Chemical and petroleum products - Chemical and petroleum product
revenues increased $7.2 million, or 7.3%, to $105.1 million for the nine months
ended September 30, 1998, from $97.9 million for the nine months ended September
30, 1997. Similar to trends experienced in third quarter 1998, this increase
results from higher miscellaneous chemical and soda ash shipments and higher
revenue per carload from plastics and soda ash products, partially offset by a
reduction of petroleum product carloads. Chemical and petroleum products
accounted for 26.6% of total carload revenues for the nine months ended
September 30, 1998 versus 27.3% for the nine months ended September 30, 1997.
Paper and forest products - Paper and forest product revenues increased
$3.2 million, or 4.1%, to $82.5 million for the nine months ended September 30,
1998 from $79.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 1997. These
improvements are a result of the same trends discussed in the third quarter
analysis and result from higher pulp, paper and lumber revenues, partially
offset by a decline in pulpwood logs and chips and plywood revenues. Paper and
forest products accounted for 20.9% and 22.1% of total carload revenues for the
nine months ended September 30, 1998 and 1997, respectively.
Coal - Coal revenues increased $13.2 million, or 17.5%, to $88.2
million for the nine months ended September 30, 1998 from $75.0 million for the
comparable 1997 period, as a result of significantly higher unit coal traffic
(increase of 23.5%). A portion of the increased revenues results from the higher
demand for coal during 1998 by certain utilities. The increased demand for
electric power related to the unseasonably warm weather in the region these
utilities serve was partially responsible for the higher demand. Additionally,
during 1997, unit coal revenues were negatively affected by unplanned outages
(primarily during first and second quarter) at utilities served by KCSR, and
first quarter weather problems that impacted carriers as well as the mines
originating the coal. During the nine months ended September 30, 1998, more coal
trains were delivered because utility customers did not experience the same
level of outages, nor was the weather a significant factor in coal delivery.
Also, 1998 results reflect the addition of a utility customer that was not
served by KCSR during the first three months of 1997. Coal accounted for 22.3%
and 20.9% of total carload revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 1998
and 1997, respectively.
Intermodal and other - Intermodal and other revenues increased $5.9
million, or 13.1%, to $51.1 million for the nine months ended September 30,
1998, from $45.2 million for the comparable 1997 period. This improvement is
primarily the result of higher intermodal revenues of $3.9 million arising from
increased intermodal traffic of 21.8% period to period. Intermodal and other
accounted for 12.9% of total carload revenues for the nine months ended
September 30, 1998 compared with 12.6% for the nine months ended September 30,
1997.
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Exclusive of depreciation and amortization expense, the Transportation segment's
operating expenses increased $11.5 million to $329.7 million for the nine months
ended September 30, 1998 from $318.2 million for the nine months ended September
30, 1997, primarily as a result of higher KCSR operating expenses and KCSL
Holding Company costs related to the Consensus Plan. Total KCSR year to date
expenses were only $3.1 million higher than the comparable 1997 period, despite
the increase in revenues during the same period. KCSR variable operating
expenses as a percentage of revenues decreased more than 4% for the nine months
ended September 30, 1998 compared with the same 1997 period, while overall
expenses declined more than 6% as a percentage of revenues. Increases in
material and supplies, car hire, purchased services, casualties and insurance
and fringe and other employee expenses were offset by lower costs in salaries
and wages, fuel, and lease expense. Similar to factors noted during the third
quarter 1998 analysis, car hire increased $3.0 million, purchased services
increased $1.3 million, casualties and insurance increased $1.1 million, and
fringes and other employee expenses were $2.7 million higher period to period.
These increases were partially offset by declines in salaries and wages of $3.8
million and lease expense of $3.9 million period to period also related to
factors discussed above. Materials and supplies expense increased $2.5 million
period to period primarily as a result of maintenance on locomotives and
equipment. Year to date 1998 fuel expense decreased $1.1 million as compared
with the same 1997 period arising from a decrease in average fuel cost of
approximately 15%, offset by an increase in fuel usage of about 12%.
Depreciation and amortization expense declined $3.6 million (7.8%) to $42.5
million for the nine months ended September 30, 1998 from $46.1 million for the
comparable 1997 period. This decline resulted primarily from the reduction of
amortization and depreciation expense arising from the impairment of goodwill
and certain branch lines held for sale recorded during December 1997, the effect
of which was not realized until 1998. This decline was partially offset by
increased depreciation from property additions.
Operating income increased $37.6 million, or 71.5% to $90.2 million for the nine
months ended September 30, 1998 from $52.6 million for the nine months ended
September 30, 1997, as a result of increased revenues and a decrease in
operating expenses as a percentage of revenues as discussed above. KCSR's
operating ratio for the first nine months of 1998 was 78.7% compared with 85.7%
for the comparable 1997 period. This improvement period to period highlights the
improved margins resulting from increased revenues and the continuing success of
the Company's cost containment efforts.
The Transportation segment recorded estimated equity in net losses of $3.4
million from its investment in Grupo TFM for the nine months ended September 30,
1998 compared to equity in net losses of $5.3 million for the nine months ended
September 30, 1997. Grupo TFM losses for the nine months ended September 30,
1997 represent its results of operations from June 23, 1997 and include a $2.6
million charge representing the Company's proportionate share of a one-time
charge recorded by Grupo TFM with respect to financing-related fees. 1998 year
to date results include estimated equity in net earnings for the third quarter
as discussed above in the third quarter analysis, which helped partially offset
equity in net losses recorded during the first two quarters of 1998.
Interest expense increased $5.7 million, or 14.4%, to $45.3 million for the
nine months ended September 30, 1998 from $39.6 million for the nine months
ended September 30, 1997 primarily as a result of indebtedness related to the
Company's investment in Grupo TFM (interest in 1997 related to Grupo TFM was
capitalized until operations commenced in late June, 1997). Other, net increased
to $10.1 million for the first nine months of 1998 from $4.1 million for the
comparable 1997 period. Included in this increase is a one-time gain of $2.9
million (pre-tax) from the sale of a branch line.
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FINANCIAL ASSET MANAGEMENT
Three Months Ended September 30, 1998 Compared With Three Months Ended September 30, 1997
THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1998 THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1997
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(in millions)
Holding Company Holding Company
Janus, and FAM- Janus, and FAM-
Berger & Related Consolidated Berger & Related Consolidated
Nelson Affiliates FAM Nelson Affiliates FAM
Revenues $ 177.2 $ - $ 177.2 $ 131.5 $ (0.6) $ 130.9
Costs and expenses 93.2 2.4 95.6 66.7 0.5 67.2
Depreciation and amortization 4.1 0.5 4.6 3.3 0.4 3.7
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Operating income (loss) 79.9 (2.9) 77.0 61.5 (1.5) 60.0
Equity in net earnings of
unconsolidated affiliates:
DST Systems, Inc. - 7.7 7.7 - 5.6 5.6
Other 0.5 - 0.5 0.1 - 0.1
Interest expense (0.3) (1.5) (1.8) (1.5) (0.8) (2.3)
Other, net 4.0 (2.8) 1.2 2.7 1.0 3.7
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Pretax income 84.1 0.5 84.6 62.8 4.3 67.1
Income tax provision (benefit) 33.2 (1.6) 31.6 24.9 (3.3) 21.6
Minority interest 9.4 - 9.4 6.7 - 6.7
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Net income $ 41.5 $ 2.1 $ 43.6 $ 31.2 $ 7.6 $ 38.8
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Financial Asset Management contributed $43.6 million to KCSI's 1998 third
quarter consolidated earnings, an increase of 12% over comparable 1997. Average
assets under management by Janus and Berger were 28% higher during third quarter
1998 than third quarter 1997 leading to a $46.3 and $17.0 million increase in
revenues and operating income, respectively, over third quarter 1997.
U.S. assets under management (i.e., Janus and Berger) decreased $5.8 billion
during third quarter 1998, resulting from market depreciation of $9.9 billion
partially offset by net sales of $4.1 billion. U.S. assets under management
totaled $87.4 billion at September 30, 1998 ($84.0 billion at Janus; $3.4
billion at Berger) versus $71.6 billion at December 31, 1997 and $72.0 billion
at September 30, 1997. Nelson, acquired in April 1998, reported funds under
management of approximately $1.1 billion at September 30, 1998.
Third quarter 1998 FAM operating expenses increased to $100.2 million from $70.9
million in the prior year quarter, primarily due to the rapid revenue growth
during the period. Higher expenses were evident in salaries and wages (primarily
investment performance-based incentive compensation), marketing and fulfillment,
depreciation (resulting from capital investments associated with growth) and
alliance fees under mutual fund "supermarket" distribution arrangements. Also,
Nelson results were included in 1998, contributing to the increase in expenses.
Third quarter 1998 equity earnings from DST increased to $7.7 million versus
$5.6 million in comparable 1997, primarily due to higher mutual fund output
processing and other revenues, as well as continued revenue and earnings
improvements in DST's international operations. In addition, operating margins
increased from 13.5% for third quarter 1997 to 14.2% for third quarter 1998.
Financial Asset Management interest expense for the third quarter 1998 decreased
over comparable 1997 as a result of lower average debt balances during the third
quarter of 1998. Other, net decreased from prior year third quarter due to a
$1.6 million aggregate decline in marketable investments designated as trading
securities based on market fluctuations.
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Nine Months Ended September 30, 1998 Compared With Nine Months Ended September 30, 1997
NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1998 NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1997
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(in millions)
Holding Company Holding Company
Janus, and FAM- Janus, and FAM-
Berger & Related Consolidated Berger & Related Consolidated
Nelson Affiliates FAM Nelson Affiliates FAM
Revenues $ 490.1 $ - $ 490.1 $ 348.2 $ (1.1) $ 347.1
Costs and expenses 259.6 9.6 269.2 178.9 3.2 182.1
Depreciation and amortization 10.1 0.8 10.9 9.5 0.6 10.1
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Operating income (loss) 220.4 (10.4) 210.0 159.8 (4.9) 154.9
Equity in net earnings of
unconsolidated affiliates:
DST Systems, Inc. - 22.7 22.7 - 17.4 17.4
Other 1.1 - 1.1 0.4 - 0.4
Interest expense (3.6) (1.8) (5.4) (4.7) (2.3) (7.0)
Other, net 16.3 (0.4) 15.9 4.3 6.3 10.6
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Pretax income 234.2 10.1 244.3 159.8 16.5 176.3
Income tax provision (benefit) 92.0 (3.4) 88.6 63.3 (0.1) 63.2
Minority interest 25.8 - 25.8 17.3 - 17.3
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Net income $ 116.4 $ 13.5 $ 129.9 $ 79.2 $ 16.6 $ 95.8
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For the nine months ended September 30, 1998, Financial Asset Management
contributed $129.9 million, a 36% increase over the same period in 1997. This
increase was attributable to higher revenues (driven by growth in assets under
management), operating income and equity earnings.
Year to date 1998 revenues increased 41% to $490.1 million and operating income
36% to $210.0 million compared to the nine months ended September 30, 1997. U.S.
assets under management increased $15.8 billion during the first nine months of
1998, driven by net sales of $9.1 billion and market appreciation of $6.7
billion. Shareowner accounts numbered 2.9 million as of September 30, 1998 (a 9%
increase from December 31, 1997).
Year to date 1998 operating expenses increased to $280.1 million from $192.2
million in comparable 1997. This increase is a result of the rapid revenue
growth experienced throughout 1997 and the first nine months of 1998. Higher
expenses were evident in salaries and wages (see comment in quarterly review
above), marketing and fulfillment, alliance distribution fees, costs
attributable to expenditures for Year 2000 readiness and efforts to effect the
separation of the Company's business segments (which are reported under Holding
Company and FAM-Related Affiliates).
Year to date 1998 equity earnings from DST increased 30% over the same period in
1997 as a result of the same operating trends affecting the quarter as discussed
above. Also, U.S. mutual fund shareowner accounts serviced by DST totaled 48.9
million at September 30, 1998, an increase of 8.7% from December 31, 1997 and
13.5% from September 30, 1997.
Lower year to date 1998 interest expense compared to 1997 is attributable to
reduced indebtedness as a result of repayment using dividends from subsidiaries.
Other, net increased from prior year due to an $8.8 million one-time gain
recognized on the sale of the Janus equity investment in IDEX Management
("IDEX") during the second quarter of 1998, partially offset by an aggregate
$1.3 million decline in the value of trading securities.
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A brief discussion of Janus, Berger and Nelson activity during the nine months
ended September 30, 1998 follows:
Janus
Janus continues to report growth in assets under management - a 24% increase
from December 31, 1997. Assets in Janus Advised Funds (i.e., Janus No-Load,
Aspen Series and WRL Series) increased 25% from December 31, 1997. Also, assets
in private, institutional and sub-advised accounts grew 21% from year end 1997.
These increases are attributable to several factors, including, among others:
(i) the investment performance of the Janus group of mutual funds, as evidenced
by high product rankings compared to peers for the majority of Janus fund
products; (ii) continued growth through new monies, partly stemming from
increased marketing efforts during 1998; and (iii) competitive levels of
expenses and fees compared to industry standards. During third quarter 1998,
Janus initiated efforts to establish international funds to be marketed outside
of the United States. The majority of related start-up costs are expected to be
incurred during fourth quarter 1998.
Berger
Berger management continues efforts to position itself in the very competitive
equity mutual fund market. While the flagship Berger 100 portfolio works to
recapture the growth it experienced in prior years, the Berger complex has
expanded through the addition of complementary portfolios. In addition to the
four new funds introduced by Berger during fourth quarter 1997 (the Berger Small
CapValue Fund, the Berger Balanced Fund, the Berger Mid Cap Fund and the Berger
Select Fund), Berger added the Mid Cap Value Fund during August 1998. As of
September 30, 1998 these new funds had combined assets under management of $296
million. The Berger/BIAM International Fund has more than doubled assets under
management from December 31, 1997 to $418.4 million at September 30, 1998.
Nelson
The Company purchased Nelson in April 1998 to establish a European presence for
the Financial Asset Management business segment. With Nelson's focus on
investors at or near retirement age and its unique marketing approach through
seminars at international public and private companies, the Company believes
Nelson provides a strategic partnering synergy with the more conventional U.S.
mutual fund investing approach.
TRENDS AND OUTLOOK
The Company reported a 29% improvement in third quarter 1998 earnings per
diluted share compared to third quarter 1997. Year to date 1998 earnings per
diluted share were 53% higher than the same period in 1997. Despite the recent
volatility in the financial markets, third quarter and year to date 1998
earnings from the Financial Asset Management segment reflect continued growth in
assets under management and revenues compared with third quarter and year to
date 1997 results. The Transportation segment continued its earnings
improvement, reporting higher net income in third quarter 1998 than in either
previous quarter in 1998 and comparable 1997. Year to date Transportation
segment earnings have more than quadrupled from the comparable 1997 period.
A current outlook for the Company's businesses for the fourth quarter of 1998 is
as follows (refer to the first paragraph of "Overview" section of this Item 2,
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations, regarding forward-looking comments):
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i) KCSR - General commodities and intermodal traffic will continue to be
largely dependent on economic trends within certain industries in the
geographic region served by KCSR. Based on anticipated traffic levels,
fourth quarter 1998 revenues are expected to remain relatively flat
compared to third quarter 1998 revenues and be slightly below fourth
quarter 1997 revenues, which included approximately $3.9 million of
revenues related to diverted Union Pacific trains. Variable costs and
expenses are expected to continue at levels proportionate with revenues
assuming the continued success of cost containment efforts.
ii) Financial Asset Management - Future growth will be largely dependent on
prevailing financial market conditions, the relative performance of
Janus, Berger and Nelson products, the introduction and market reception
of new products, as well as other factors. Based on the higher level of
assets under management starting the fourth quarter 1998, revenues for
the remainder of 1998 are expected to exceed comparable prior year
periods. Costs and expenses are expected to continue at operating levels
consistent with the rate of growth, if any, in revenues, except for those
costs associated with the development of international fund products to
be marketed by Janus outside of the United States.
iii) Equity Investments - The Company expects to continue to participate in
the earnings/losses from its equity investments in DST, Grupo TFM,
Southern Capital and Mexrail. The Company expects to report equity losses
from Grupo TFM during the remainder of 1998 as it continues its efforts
to develop the potential of the Mexico's Northeast rail lines; however,
the tax impact of the devaluation of the peso could impact earnings in
the fourth quarter. Also, as discussed previously, the merger between
USCS and DST is expected to have a negative impact on earnings during
fourth quarter 1998.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Summary cash flow data is as follows (in millions):
Nine Months
Ended September 30,
1998 1997
Cash flows provided by (used for):
Operating activities $ 149.5 $ 150.2
Investing activities (99.7) (339.1)
Financing activities (55.4) 209.4
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Cash and equivalents:
Net increase (decrease) (5.6) 20.5
At beginning of year 33.5 22.9
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At end of period $ 27.9 $ 43.4
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During the nine months ended September 30, 1998, the Company's cash position
decreased $5.6 million from December 31, 1997. This decrease was caused
primarily by cash used for property and investment acquisitions and net debt
repayments, offset by positive operating cash flows and proceeds from the
issuance of common stock under employee stock plans.
Year to date 1998 operating cash flows decreased only slightly compared to the
same period in 1997. This decrease was chiefly attributable to changes in
working capital components (e.g. accrued liabilities decreased due to, among
other things, payment of a union productivity fund during first quarter 1998)
resulting in net uses of cash offset by higher 1998 net income.
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Cash flows used for investing activities for the nine months ended September 30,
1998 were $239.4 million lower compared with the same 1997 period. Investing
expenditures for the nine months ended September 30, 1998 were primarily
comprised of the investment in Nelson, KCSR property additions and net purchases
of short-term investments at Janus. Cash flows used during the first nine months
of 1997 included the Company's approximate $298 million investment in Grupo TFM.
Cash from investing activities in 1998 was generated primarily from the sale of
the equity investment in IDEX by Janus and proceeds from the disposal of
property.
Financing cash flows were used primarily for the repayment of long-term debt and
payment of dividends, partially offset by borrowings to fund the KCSR union
productivity fund termination and the Nelson acquisition, as well as proceeds
from the issuance of common stock under stock plans. Financing cash flows for
the nine months ended September 30, 1998 decreased $264.8 million from the
comparable 1997 period due to $298.0 million of borrowings under credit lines in
1997 used to fund the Grupo TFM capital contribution, partially offset by $47.1
million used to fund common stock repurchases during 1997.
Cash flows from operations are expected to increase during the remainder of 1998
from positive operating income, which has historically resulted in favorable
cash flows. Investing activities will continue to use significant amounts of
cash. Future roadway improvement projects are expected to be funded by KCSR
operating cash flow. Based on the completion of financing for Grupo TFM,
significant additional contributions from the Company to Grupo TFM are not
expected to be necessary. However, there exists a possible capital call ($74
million) if certain Grupo TFM benchmarks are not met.
In addition to operating cash flows, the Company has financing available through
its various lines of credit (with a maximum borrowing amount of $606 million, of
which $248 million was available at September 30, 1998). Included in the these
various lines of credit is a $100 line of credit obtained during second quarter
1998 for the purpose of providing FAM Holdings with its own credit facility.
Because of certain financial covenants contained in the credit agreements,
however, maximum utilization of the Company's available lines of credit may be
restricted. During July 1998, the Company refinanced $100 million of 5.75% Notes
, which were due July 1, 1998 using borrowings under its existing lines of
credit. The Company also has the ability to issue $500 million of securities
under a Universal Shelf Registration Statement ("Registration Statement") filed
in September 1993, as amended in April 1996. The Securities and Exchange
Commission declared the Registration Statement effective on April 22, 1996;
however, no securities have been issued. The Company believes its operating cash
flows and available financing resources are sufficient to fund working capital
and other requirements for the remainder of 1998 and into 1999.
The Company's debt ratio (total debt as a percent of total debt plus
equity) at September 30, 1998 was 49.0% compared to 56.8% at December 31, 1997.
Company consolidated debt decreased $59.6 million from December 31, 1997 (to
$857.0 million at September 30, 1998) primarily as a result of repayments of
debt exceeding borrowings. Consolidated equity increased $193.6 million from
December 31, 1997 primarily as a result of net income of $160.1 million, a $15.9
million non-cash equity adjustment related to unrealized gains on "available for
sale" securities held by affiliates and stock options exercised, offset
partially by dividends paid. The increase in equity coupled with the decrease in
debt resulted in a decrease in the debt ratio from December 31, 1997.
Management anticipates that the debt ratio will continue to decrease slightly
during the remainder of 1998 as a result of continued debt repayments and
profitable operations. Note, however, that unrealized gains on "available for
sale" securities, which are included net of deferred taxes as a component of
stockholders' equity, are contingent on market conditions and thus, are subject
to significant fluctuations in value. Significant declines in the value of these
securities would negatively impact stockholders' equity and increase the
Company's debt ratio. Additionally, the merger between DST and USCS is expected
to have a
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one-time negative impact on earnings during fourth quarter 1998
(estimated to be as much as $20 million). This transaction, when effective, is
expected to decrease equity and, thus, negatively impact the debt ratio.
OTHER
Year 2000. Many existing computer programs and microprocessors that use only two
digits (rather than four) to identify a year could fail or create erroneous
results with respect to dates after December 31, 1999 if not corrected to read
all four digits. 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).
These Year 2000 related issues are of particular importance to the Company. The
Company depends upon its computer and other systems and the computers and 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. The Company
is unable to assess the extent of that impact at this time.
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, replacement or abandonment); complete the modifications and/or
replacement of identified systems; and conduct adequate testing of the systems,
products and services, including interoperability testing with clients and key
organizations in the financial services industry.
In 1997, the Company and its key subsidiaries formed project teams
comprised of employees and third party consultants to identify and resolve the
numerous issues surrounding the Year 2000. The project teams, which are
supervised by members of senior management, regularly report their progress
toward remediating Year 2000 issues to management and the Company's Board of
Directors. The areas in which the project teams are focusing most of their
efforts are information technology ("IT") systems, non-IT systems, and third
party issues. The project teams also provide comprehensive corporate tracking,
coordination and monitoring of all Year 2000 activities. The following provides
a summary of each area and the progress toward identifying and resolving Year
2000 issues:
IT Systems. In the Transportation segment, all IT systems, including
operating / transportation and revenue systems as well as accounting,
payroll and support systems, have been analyzed and are in the process of
being modified and tested for Year 2000 readiness. To date, approximately
98% of the necessary remediation and 80% of the testing has been completed.
Final remediation and testing is expected to be completed by year-end 1998
for all systems with the exception of the operating / transportation
systems, which are scheduled for completion in May 1999.
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In addition, the IT hardware and software inventory necessary to operate
the mainframe computer and associated equipment are currently being
evaluated for Year 2000 issues. Currently, approximately 72% of the
hardware inventory and 82% of software inventory are Year 2000 ready. Any
changes or modifications necessary to the remaining inventory are being
made and Year 2000 readiness is expected to be completed by December 1998.
The IT systems (including operating, accounting and supporting systems) and
underlying hardware for the companies comprising the Financial Asset
Management segment have been analyzed and are being modified and tested for
Year 2000 readiness. While the majority of the work has been completed,
final remediation and testing is expected to be completed during the first
half of 1999.
Non-IT Systems. All equipment that contains an internal clock or embedded
micro-processor is being analyzed for Year 2000 readiness. This includes
PC's, software, fax machines, telephone systems, elevator systems, security
and fire control systems, locomotives, signal and communications systems
and other miscellaneous equipment and devices. Replacement and upgrades of
all PC's and related software is underway and expected to be completed by
December 1998. The evaluation of locomotives, signals and communication
systems and other equipment with internal clocks and embedded
micro-processors continues and is expected to be completed during the first
half of 1999.
Third Party Systems. The Company depends heavily on third party systems in
the operation of its businesses. As part of the Year 2000 project,
significant third party relationships are being evaluated to determine the
status of their Year 2000 readiness and the potential impact on the
Company's operations if those significant third parties fail to become Year
2000 ready. Questionnaires have been sent to critical suppliers, major
customers, key banking and financial institutions, utility providers and
interchange railroads to determine the status of their Year 2000 readiness.
In addition, the Company is working with the Association of American
Railroads (AAR) in its efforts to coordinate the Year 2000 project for all
Class I railroads. All Class I railroads have committed to being Year 2000
ready by the end of 1998 and initial testing between railroads started
during second quarter 1998.
Based on the responses received to the questionnaires and ongoing
discussions with these third parties, the Company believes, based upon
information provided to the Company, that the majority of the significant
customers, banking and financial institutions, suppliers and interchange
railroads are or will be Year 2000 ready in all material aspects by the end
of calendar year 1998 or mid-1999. We do not anticipate, however,
performing any independent testing procedures to verify that the
information received by the Company from these third parties is accurate.
For those third parties who have not responded or who have expressed
uncertainty as to their Year 2000 readiness, management is exploring
alternatives to limit the impact this will have on the Company's operations
and financial results. The Company will continue to monitor its third party
relationships for Year 2000 issues.
Testing and Documentation Procedures. All modifications to IT and non-IT systems
are being documented and maintained by the project teams for purposes of
tracking the Year 2000 project and as a part of the Company's due diligence
process. All modified systems have been or are in the process of being tested
extensively for Year 2000 remediation, unit acceptance, system acceptance and
user acceptance. The testing procedures used and the results of these tests are
being documented and maintained as a part of the Year 2000 due diligence
process.
The project teams meet periodically (usually weekly) to discuss their progress
and ensure that all issues and problems are identified and properly addressed.
Quarterly meetings are held with senior management to keep them apprised of the
progress of the Year 2000 project.
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Year 2000 Risks. The Company is attempting to evaluate the principal risks
associated with its IT and non-IT systems, as well as third party systems if
they were not to be Year 2000 ready on a timely basis. Areas that could be
affected include, but are not limited to, the ability to: accurately track
pricing and trading information, obtain and process customer orders and investor
transactions, properly track and record revenue movements, order and obtain
critical supplies, and operate equipment and control systems. These risks are
presently under assessment and the Company has no basis to form an estimate of
costs or lost revenues at this time.
The Company believes, however, that the risks involved with the successful
completion of its Year 2000 conversion relate primarily to available resources
and third party readiness. The key success factors include the proper quality
and quantity of human and capital resources to address the complexity and costs
of the project tasks. Currently, the Company believes that the project is
adequately staffed by employees, consultants and contractors. The Company has
allocated substantial resources to the Year 2000 project and believes the risks
of its IT and non-IT systems not being Year 2000 ready to be minimal. In
addition, the Company is taking the necessary precautions to ensure its third
party relationships have been adequately addressed. Based on work performed and
information received to date, the Company believes its key suppliers, customers
and other third party relationships will be prepared for the Year 2000 in all
material respects within an acceptable time frame, or that alternatives will be
available.
Contingency Plans. The Company and its subsidiaries are 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 anticipated needs. A
business contingency planning specialist was recently hired and is working on
the initial contingency plans for critical business processes. This process is
scheduled to be completed by June 1999.
In addition, an information system black out period has been scheduled from
October 1, 1999 to April 2000. During this period, the project team and other
members of the information systems group will focus all of their efforts and
time toward addressing Year 2000 related issues. No new project requests or
upgrades will be allowed during this time.
Year 2000 Costs. To date, the Company has spent approximately $9 million in
connection with ensuring that all Company and subsidiary computer programs are
compatible with Year 2000 requirements. The Company anticipates spending an
additional $15 million in connection with this process. 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 accounting
expense to the Company because existing employees and equipment are being used
to complete the project.
While the Company continues to evaluate and pursue 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.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
Not applicable
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
Part I, Item 1. Financial Statements, Note 14 to the Consolidated Condensed
Financial Statements of this Form 10-Q is hereby incorporated herein by
reference.
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
a) Exhibits
Exhibit 10.1 - Appendix D to the Company's Notice and Proxy Statement
for A Special Meeting of Stockholders to be held
July 15, 1998, Kansas City Southern Industries, Inc.
1991 Amended and Restated Stock Option and Performance
Award Plan (as amended and restated effective as of
July 15, 1998), is hereby incorporated by reference as
Exhibit 10.1
Exhibit 27.1 - Financial Data Schedule
b) Reports on Form 8-K
The Company filed a Current Report on Form 8-K dated November 5, 1998
reporting the withdrawal of the Company's pending request with the
Internal Revenue Service for a favorable tax ruling on the proposed
structure for the Spin-off of the Company's Financial Asset Management
business.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Company
has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned
thereunto duly authorized and in the capacities indicated on November 12, 1998.
Kansas City Southern Industries, Inc.
/s/ Joseph D. Monello
Joseph D. Monello
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)
/s/ Louis G. Van Horn
Louis G. Van Horn
Vice President and Comptroller
(Principal Accounting Officer)