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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 10-Q
ýQUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2017
orFor the quarterly period ended September 30, 2021
or
¨TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from              to        
Commission File Number 1-4717
KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
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44-0663509
(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)
427 West 12th Street
Kansas City, Missouri

64105
Kansas City,Missouri64105
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)
816.983.1303
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
No Change
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report.)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of Each ClassTrading Symbol(s)Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
Preferred Stock, Par Value $25 Per Share, 4%, NoncumulativeKSUNew York Stock Exchange
Common Stock, $.01 Per Share Par ValueKSUNew York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  ý    No  ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically, and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes  ý    No  ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
Large accelerated filer  Accelerated Filer  ýAccelerated filer  ¨ Non-accelerated filer  (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)  ¨
Smaller reporting company  ¨
Emerging growth company  ¨
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes  ¨     No  ý
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
ClassOctober 13, 201712, 2021
Common Stock, $0.01 per share par value103,543,12190,980,440 Shares







Kansas City Southern and Subsidiaries
Form 10-Q
September 30, 20172021
Index
 
Page
PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.
Item 2.
Item 3.
Item 4.
PART II — OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.
Item 1A.
Item 2.
Item 3.
Item 4.
Item 5.
Item 6.



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PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION


Item 1.Financial Statements

Item 1.Financial Statements (unaudited)


Kansas City Southern and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of IncomeOperations
 
Three Months Ended Nine Months EndedThree Months EndedNine Months Ended
September 30, September 30,September 30,September 30,
2017 2016 2017 20162021202020212020
(In millions, except share and per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
(In millions, except share and per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
Revenues$656.6
 $604.5
 $1,922.5
 $1,735.7
Revenues$744.0 $659.6 $2,199.5 $1,939.2 
Operating expenses:       Operating expenses:
Compensation and benefits129.0
 127.9
 371.6
 347.0
Compensation and benefits133.3 117.4 391.2 354.6 
Purchased services46.3
 54.5
 146.5
 159.1
Purchased services51.4 47.3 161.0 145.2 
Fuel80.1
 67.6
 234.4
 186.0
Fuel78.0 50.8 227.9 165.2 
Mexican fuel excise tax credit(11.1) (15.6) (35.6) (49.6)
Equipment costs30.9
 32.0
 93.3
 85.9
Equipment costs19.6 23.9 64.8 63.9 
Depreciation and amortization81.9
 76.9
 241.6
 226.9
Depreciation and amortization90.5 89.2 273.7 267.9 
Materials and other65.7
 61.4
 186.9
 172.8
Materials and other82.8 59.0 231.1 184.7 
Merger costsMerger costs36.5 — 776.6 — 
Restructuring chargesRestructuring charges— 0.5 — 17.0 
Total operating expenses422.8
 404.7
 1,238.7
 1,128.1
Total operating expenses492.1 388.1 2,126.3 1,198.5 
Operating income233.8
 199.8
 683.8
 607.6
Operating income251.9 271.5 73.2 740.7 
Equity in net earnings of affiliates2.8
 3.5
 9.7
 10.4
Equity in net earnings (losses) of affiliatesEquity in net earnings (losses) of affiliates3.8 (1.3)13.2 (0.1)
Interest expense(25.2) (25.2) (74.9) (73.2)Interest expense(39.0)(39.5)(117.1)(111.8)
Foreign exchange gain (loss)0.8
 (19.8) 61.8
 (47.3)Foreign exchange gain (loss)(0.5)7.7 (1.0)(44.0)
Other income (expense), net(0.3) 
 0.7
 (0.5)
Income before income taxes211.9
 158.3
 681.1
 497.0
Other income, netOther income, net0.5 0.3 0.7 2.5 
Income (loss) before income taxesIncome (loss) before income taxes216.7 238.7 (31.0)587.3 
Income tax expense82.0
 37.3
 269.6
 147.4
Income tax expense60.2 48.5 37.1 134.5 
Net income129.9
 121.0
 411.5
 349.6
Net income (loss)Net income (loss)156.5 190.2 (68.1)452.8 
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest0.6
 0.4
 1.2
 1.1
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest0.3 0.4 1.2 1.5 
Net income attributable to Kansas City Southern and subsidiaries129.3
 120.6
 410.3
 348.5
Net income (loss) attributable to Kansas City Southern and subsidiariesNet income (loss) attributable to Kansas City Southern and subsidiaries156.2 189.8 (69.3)451.3 
Preferred stock dividends0.1
 0.1
 0.2
 0.2
Preferred stock dividends0.1 0.1 0.2 0.2 
Net income available to common stockholders$129.2
 $120.5
 $410.1
 $348.3
Net income (loss) available to common stockholdersNet income (loss) available to common stockholders$156.1 $189.7 $(69.5)$451.1 
       
Earnings per share:       
Basic earnings per share$1.24
 $1.12
 $3.89
 $3.23
Diluted earnings per share$1.23
 $1.12
 $3.88
 $3.23
Earnings (loss) per share:Earnings (loss) per share:
Basic earnings (loss) per shareBasic earnings (loss) per share$1.72 $2.02 $(0.76)$4.76 
Diluted earnings (loss) per shareDiluted earnings (loss) per share$1.71 $2.01 $(0.76)$4.74 
       
Average shares outstanding (in thousands):
       
Average shares outstanding (in thousands):
Basic104,324
 107,621
 105,297
 107,800
Basic90,806 93,876 90,777 94,672 
Potentially dilutive common shares354
 191
 285
 199
Effect of dilutionEffect of dilution566 504 — 477 
Diluted104,678
 107,812
 105,582
 107,999
Diluted91,372 94,380 90,777 95,149 
See accompanying notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.



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Kansas City Southern and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)


 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
 September 30, September 30,
 2017 2016 2017 2016
 (In millions)
(Unaudited)
Net income$129.9
 $121.0
 $411.5
 $349.6
Other comprehensive loss:       
Unrealized loss on interest rate derivative instruments during the period, net of tax of $(0.3) million and $(1.8) million, respectively(0.5) 
 (2.8) 
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax of $(0.1) million, $(0.2) million, $0.7 million and $(0.7) million, respectively(0.2) (0.3) 1.1
 (1.0)
Other comprehensive loss(0.7) (0.3) (1.7) (1.0)
Comprehensive income129.2
 120.7
 409.8
 348.6
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest0.6
 0.4
 1.2
 1.1
Comprehensive income attributable to Kansas City Southern and subsidiaries$128.6
 $120.3
 $408.6
 $347.5
Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
September 30,September 30,
2021202020212020
(In millions)
(Unaudited)
Net income (loss)$156.5 $190.2 $(68.1)$452.8 
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Unrealized gain (loss) on interest rate derivative instruments, net of tax of $(0.4) million, $0.7 million, $11.6 million and $3.4 million, respectively(1.7)2.6 43.5 12.7 
Reclassification adjustment from cash flow hedges included in net income, net of tax of $0.1 million, $0.1 million, $0.3 million and $0.4 million, respectively0.5 0.6 1.5 1.5 
Foreign currency translation adjustments(0.2)0.1 (0.1)(1.4)
Other comprehensive income (loss)(1.4)3.3 44.9 12.8 
Comprehensive income (loss)155.1 193.5 (23.2)465.6 
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest0.3 0.4 1.2 1.5 
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Kansas City Southern and subsidiaries$154.8 $193.1 $(24.4)$464.1 
See accompanying notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.



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Kansas City Southern and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Balance Sheets
September 30,
2017
 December 31,
2016
September 30,
2021
December 31,
2020
(In millions, except share and per share amounts)(In millions, except share and per share amounts)
(Unaudited)  (Unaudited)��
ASSETS   ASSETS
Current assets:   Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$88.4
 $170.6
Cash and cash equivalents$470.0 $188.2 
Accounts receivable, net237.2
 191.0
Accounts receivable, net267.3 247.1 
Materials and supplies151.2
 152.6
Materials and supplies128.7 127.2 
Other current assets163.7
 133.8
Other current assets55.9 63.3 
Total current assets640.5
 648.0
Total current assets921.9 625.8 
Operating lease right-of-use assetsOperating lease right-of-use assets69.3 70.9 
Investments51.9
 32.9
Investments54.6 42.6 
Property and equipment (including concession assets), net8,335.6
 8,069.7
Property and equipment (including concession assets), net9,178.4 8,997.8 
Other assets72.3
 66.9
Other assets318.6 226.9 
Total assets$9,100.3
 $8,817.5
Total assets$10,542.8 $9,964.0 
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY   LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities:   Current liabilities:
Long-term debt due within one year$40.5
 $25.4
Long-term debt due within one year$8.7 $6.4 
Short-term borrowings355.9
 181.3
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities528.4
 537.7
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities1,266.4 470.0 
Total current liabilities924.8
 744.4
Total current liabilities1,275.1 476.4 
Long-term operating lease liabilitiesLong-term operating lease liabilities45.9 45.4 
Long-term debt2,238.4
 2,271.5
Long-term debt3,770.3 3,764.4 
Deferred income taxes1,432.3
 1,289.3
Deferred income taxes1,067.8 1,185.4 
Other noncurrent liabilities and deferred credits98.4
 107.8
Other noncurrent liabilities and deferred credits150.9 108.8 
Total liabilities4,693.9
 4,413.0
Total liabilities6,310.0 5,580.4 
Stockholders’ equity:   Stockholders’ equity:
$25 par, 4% noncumulative, preferred stock, 840,000 shares authorized, 649,736 shares issued, 242,170 shares outstanding6.1
 6.1
$.01 par, common stock, 400,000,000 shares authorized; 123,352,185 shares issued; 103,694,613 and 106,606,619 shares outstanding at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively1.0
 1.1
$25 par, 4% noncumulative, preferred stock, 840,000 shares authorized, 649,736 shares issued; 214,542 and 215,199 shares outstanding at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively$25 par, 4% noncumulative, preferred stock, 840,000 shares authorized, 649,736 shares issued; 214,542 and 215,199 shares outstanding at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively5.4 5.4 
$.01 par, common stock, 400,000,000 shares authorized; 123,352,185 shares issued; 90,976,267 and 91,047,107 shares outstanding at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively$.01 par, common stock, 400,000,000 shares authorized; 123,352,185 shares issued; 90,976,267 and 91,047,107 shares outstanding at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively0.9 0.9 
Additional paid-in capital930.5
 954.8
Additional paid-in capital923.7 830.9 
Retained earnings3,160.9
 3,134.1
Retained earnings2,929.9 3,219.6 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(7.9) (6.2)
Accumulated other comprehensive incomeAccumulated other comprehensive income45.3 0.4 
Total stockholders’ equity4,090.6
 4,089.9
Total stockholders’ equity3,905.2 4,057.2 
Noncontrolling interest315.8
 314.6
Noncontrolling interest327.6 326.4 
Total equity4,406.4
 4,404.5
Total equity4,232.8 4,383.6 
Total liabilities and equity$9,100.3
 $8,817.5
Total liabilities and equity$10,542.8 $9,964.0 
See accompanying notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.



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Kansas City Southern and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows


Nine Months EndedNine Months Ended
September 30,September 30,
2017 201620212020
(In millions)
(Unaudited)
(In millions)
(Unaudited)
Operating activities:   Operating activities:
Net income$411.5
 $349.6
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:   
Net income (loss)Net income (loss)$(68.1)$452.8 
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization241.6
 226.9
Depreciation and amortization273.7 267.9 
Deferred income taxes146.6
 117.4
Deferred income taxes(129.5)45.7 
Equity in net earnings of affiliates(9.7) (10.4)
Equity in net (earnings) losses of affiliatesEquity in net (earnings) losses of affiliates(13.2)0.1 
Share-based compensation14.6
 15.2
Share-based compensation20.5 18.6 
(Gain) loss on foreign currency derivative instruments(Gain) loss on foreign currency derivative instruments(0.8)20.6 
Foreign exchange lossForeign exchange loss1.8 23.4 
Merger costsMerger costs776.6 — 
Restructuring chargesRestructuring charges— 17.0 
Distributions from affiliates5.0
 5.0
Distributions from affiliates2.5 2.5 
Settlement of foreign currency derivative instruments(14.4) (58.4)Settlement of foreign currency derivative instruments(1.9)(20.4)
(Gain) loss on foreign currency derivative instruments(45.5) 35.8
Mexican fuel excise tax credit(35.6) (49.6)
Cash payments for merger costsCash payments for merger costs(2,125.7)— 
Reimbursement of merger termination feesReimbursement of merger termination fees2,100.0 — 
Cash payments for restructuring chargesCash payments for restructuring charges— (8.8)
Refundable Mexican value added taxRefundable Mexican value added tax(41.9)(27.2)
Changes in working capital items:   Changes in working capital items:
Accounts receivable(46.8) (21.5)Accounts receivable(25.9)12.1 
Materials and supplies1.1
 (6.0)Materials and supplies2.2 22.6 
Other current assets(24.4) (4.2)Other current assets9.2 (21.5)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities109.0
 86.3
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities39.5 18.0 
Other, net(19.3) (2.5)Other, net11.1 (3.5)
Net cash provided by operating activities733.7
 683.6
Net cash provided by operating activities830.1 819.9 
   
Investing activities:   Investing activities:
Capital expenditures(446.9) (405.1)Capital expenditures(377.7)(301.6)
Purchase or replacement of equipment under operating leases(42.6) (26.6)
Purchase or replacement of assets under operating leasesPurchase or replacement of assets under operating leases— (78.2)
Property investments in MSLLC(23.7) (31.2)Property investments in MSLLC(22.3)(23.4)
Investments in and advances to affiliates(20.3) (0.9)Investments in and advances to affiliates(7.8)(6.9)
Proceeds from disposal of property6.6
 3.6
Proceeds from disposal of property5.5 9.3 
Other, net(15.1) (5.8)Other, net(5.0)(12.4)
Net cash used for investing activities(542.0) (466.0)Net cash used for investing activities(407.3)(413.2)
   
Financing activities:   Financing activities:
Proceeds from short-term borrowings9,772.2
 6,499.0
Repayment of short-term borrowings(9,600.9) (6,579.3)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt
 248.7
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt— 545.6 
Repayment of long-term debt(20.2) (20.8)Repayment of long-term debt(5.7)(11.9)
Dividends paid(105.1) (107.2)Dividends paid(138.4)(114.7)
Shares repurchased(320.4) (99.8)Shares repurchased— (322.9)
Debt costs
 (2.6)
Debt issuance costs paidDebt issuance costs paid— (6.6)
Proceeds from employee stock plans0.5
 0.9
Proceeds from employee stock plans4.2 6.6 
Net cash used for financing activities(273.9) (61.1)
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activitiesNet cash provided by (used for) financing activities(139.9)96.1 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cashEffect of exchange rate changes on cash(1.1)(5.6)
Cash and cash equivalents:   Cash and cash equivalents:
Net increase (decrease) during each period(82.2) 156.5
Net increase during each periodNet increase during each period281.8 497.2 
At beginning of year170.6
 136.6
At beginning of year188.2 148.8 
At end of period$88.4
 $293.1
At end of period$470.0 $646.0 
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Kansas City Southern and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity
(in millions, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
$25 Par
Preferred
Stock
$.01 Par
Common
Stock
Additional Paid-in
Capital
Retained
Earnings
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive Income
Non-
controlling
Interest
Total
Balance at December 31, 2020$5.4 $0.9 $830.9 $3,219.6 $0.4 $326.4 $4,383.6 
Net income153.0 0.4 153.4 
Other comprehensive income79.4 79.4 
Dividends on common stock ($0.54/share)— (49.1)(49.1)
Dividends on $25 par preferred stock ($0.25/share)— — 
Share repurchases— — (2.1)(72.9)(75.0)
Settlement of forward contract for accelerated share repurchases75.0 75.0 
Options exercised and stock subscribed, net of shares withheld for employee taxes— (3.0)(3.0)
Share-based compensation8.2 8.2 
Balance at March 31, 20215.4 0.9 909.0 3,250.6 79.8 326.8 4,572.5 
Net income (loss)(378.5)0.5 (378.0)
Other comprehensive loss(33.1)(33.1)
Dividends on common stock ($0.54/share)— (49.1)(49.1)
Dividends on $25 par preferred stock ($0.25/share)(0.1)(0.1)
Options exercised and stock subscribed, net of shares withheld for employee taxes— (2.0)(2.0)
Share-based compensation6.2 6.2 
Balance at June 30, 20215.4 0.9 913.2 2,822.9 46.7 327.3 4,116.4 
Net income156.2 0.3 156.5 
Other comprehensive loss(1.4)(1.4)
Dividends on common stock ($0.54/share)— (49.1)(49.1)
Dividends on $25 par preferred stock ($0.25/share)(0.1)(0.1)
Options exercised and stock subscribed, net of shares withheld for employee taxes— 4.4 4.4 
Share-based compensation6.1 6.1 
Balance at September 30, 2021$5.4 $0.9 $923.7 $2,929.9 $45.3 $327.6 $4,232.8 


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Kansas City Southern and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity
(in millions, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
$25 Par
Preferred
Stock
$.01 Par
Common
Stock
Additional Paid-in
Capital
Retained
Earnings
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive Income
(Loss)
Non-
controlling
Interest
Total
Balance at December 31, 2019$5.6 $1.0 $843.7 $3,601.3 $(29.1)$323.4 $4,745.9 
Net income151.8 0.5 152.3 
Other comprehensive income3.6 3.6 
Dividends on common stock ($0.40/share)— (38.2)(38.2)
Dividends on $25 par preferred stock ($0.25/share)(0.1)(0.1)
Share repurchases— (11.4)(182.8)(194.2)
Settlement of forward contract for accelerated share repurchases82.5 82.5 
Options exercised and stock subscribed, net of shares withheld for employee taxes— (0.1)(0.1)
Share-based compensation10.3 10.3 
Balance at March 31, 20205.6 1.0 925.0 3,532.0 (25.5)323.9 4,762.0 
Net income109.7 0.6 110.3 
Other comprehensive income5.9 5.9 
Dividends on common stock ($0.40/share)— (37.8)(37.8)
Dividends on $25 par preferred stock ($0.25/share)— — 
Share repurchases— — (6.8)(93.2)(100.0)
Options exercised and stock subscribed, net of shares withheld for employee taxes— (0.3)(0.3)
Share-based compensation4.9 4.9 
Balance at June 30, 20205.6 1.0 922.8 3,510.7 (19.6)324.5 4,745.0 
Net income189.8 0.4 190.2 
Other comprehensive income3.3 3.3 
Contribution from noncontrolling interest0.9 0.9 
Dividends on common stock ($0.40/share)— (37.6)(37.6)
Dividends on $25 par preferred stock ($0.25/share)(0.1)(0.1)
Share repurchases(0.1)— (6.5)(110.5)(117.1)
Options exercised and stock subscribed, net of shares withheld for employee taxes— 3.9 3.9 
Share-based compensation5.4 5.4 
Balance at September 30, 20205.5 1.0 925.6 3,552.3 (16.3)325.8 4,793.9 
Net income165.7 0.6 166.3 
Other comprehensive income16.7 16.7 
Dividends on common stock ($0.44/share)— (40.1)(40.1)
Dividends on $25 par preferred stock ($0.25/share)— — 
Share repurchases(0.1)(0.1)(26.6)(458.3)(485.1)
Forward contract for accelerated share repurchases(75.0)(75.0)
Options exercised and stock subscribed, net of shares withheld for employee taxes— 2.7 2.7 
Share-based compensation4.2 4.2 
Balance at December 31, 2020$5.4 $0.9 $830.9 $3,219.6 $0.4 $326.4 $4,383.6 


See accompanying notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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Kansas City Southern and Subsidiaries
Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
For purposes of this report,Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, “KCS” or the “Company” may refer to Kansas City Southern or, as the context requires, to one or more subsidiaries of Kansas City Southern.


1. Basis of Presentation
In the opinion of the management of KCS, the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments (consisting of normal and recurring adjustments) necessary to fairly presentreflect a fair statement of the results for interim periods in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”). Pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), certain information and note disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been condensed or omitted. These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.2020. The results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017,2021, are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year ending December 31, 2017. Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.2021.
During the first quarter of 2017, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2016-09, Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting. The Company now recognizes forfeitures as they occur rather than estimating a forfeiture rate for the year. Excess tax benefits or deficiencies resulting from the exercise or vesting of awards are included in income tax expense in the reporting period in which they occur. Upon adoption, the Company recognized a cumulative-effect adjustment to equity at the beginning of 2017, as disclosed in Note 10 - Equity.
During the third quarter of 2017, the Company early adopted ASU No. 2017-12, Derivatives and Hedging: Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities. The Company now asserts qualitatively, on a quarterly basis, that the hedging relationship was and continues to be highly effective as long as facts and circumstances related to the hedging relationship have not changed. If facts and circumstances have changed, the Company will perform a quantitative assessment to ensure the hedging relationship is still deemed highly effective. In addition, the ineffective portion of an effective hedge is no longer measured periodically and included in the income statement; rather, the total periodic change in fair value of an effective hedge is included in accumulated other comprehensive income on the balance sheet, until settlement occurs. The adoption of the new guidance had no impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements as there was no ineffectiveness recognized on the Company’s cash flow hedges prior to adoption.

2. New Accounting PronouncementsMerger Agreement
InOn March 21, 2021, KCS entered into a merger agreement with Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (“CP”), a Canadian corporation, under which CP agreed to acquire KCS in a stock and cash transaction valued at $275 per common share. On May 2014,6, 2021, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from ContractsSurface Transportation Board (“STB”) unanimously approved the use of a voting trust for CP’s proposed merger with Customers, which requires companiesKCS. The voting trust permits KCS to recognize revenue to depictmaintain its independence and protect its financial health during the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration it expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The new standard will become effective for the Company beginning with the first quarter 2018 and the Company plans to adopt the accounting standard using the modified retrospective transition approach. The modified retrospective transition approach will recognize any changes from the beginning of the year of initial application through retained earnings with no restatement of comparative periods.The Company has substantially completed aSTB’s review of the likely impactsultimate merger as well as enable KCS stockholders to receive the value of their shares, even if the STB ultimately rejected the merger.
On April 20, 2021, KCS received an unsolicited merger proposal valued at $325 per common share from Canadian National Railway Company (“CN”), a Canadian corporation, which, after negotiation with and a revised proposal from CN, was determined on May 13, 2021 by the Company’s board of directors to be a superior proposal as defined by the CP merger agreement. On May 21, 2021, KCS terminated the CP merger agreement and paid CP a merger termination fee of $700.0 million, which was recognized in merger costs within the consolidated statements of operations.
On May 21, 2021, KCS and CN entered into a merger agreement (the “CN merger agreement”), and a U.S. affiliate of CN paid KCS $700.0 million as reimbursement for the termination fee paid to CP. KCS was obligated to repay the termination fee to CN under certain circumstances, including but not limited to, if KCS were to terminate the CN merger agreement to accept a superior proposal as defined by the CN merger agreement. As a result, the $700.0 million reimbursement from CN was recognized in accounts payable and accrued liabilities within the consolidated balance sheet. In addition, KCS was obligated to pay CN a termination fee of $700.0 million to terminate the CN merger agreement.
On August 10, 2021, KCS received an unsolicited merger proposal from CP to acquire KCS in a stock and cash transaction valued at $300 per common share. On August 12, 2021, the Company’s board of directors determined that the CP proposal did not constitute a superior proposal as defined by the CN merger agreement.
On August 31, 2021, the STB unanimously rejected the use of a voting trust in the proposed merger between CN and KCS. Shortly thereafter, CP reaffirmed its August 10th proposal to acquire KCS for a then estimated value of $300 per common share, which, after negotiation with CP, the Company’s board of directors determined to be a superior proposal as defined by the CN merger agreement. On September 15, 2021, KCS terminated the CN merger agreement and paid CN $1,400.0 million, which included (1) a $700.0 million merger termination fee recognized in merger costs within the consolidated statements of operations and (2) reimbursement of the applicationCN payment for the CP termination fee of $700.0 million recognized as a reduction to accounts payable and accrued liabilities within the consolidated balance sheet.
On September 15, 2021, KCS and CP entered into a merger agreement (the “Merger Agreement”) and CP paid KCS $1,400.0 million, which included (1) $700.0 million for reimbursement of the new standard to its existing portfolio of customer contracts. Under the new standard, the Company will continue to recognize freight revenue proportionallyCP termination fee recognized as a shipment movesreduction of merger costs and (2) $700.0 million for reimbursement of the termination fee paid to CN. KCS is obligated to repay the $700.0 million CN termination fee to CP under certain circumstances, including but not limited to, if KCS were to terminate the Merger Agreement to accept a superior proposal as defined by the Merger Agreement. As a result, the $700.0 million reimbursement from origin to destination. Furthermore,CP was recognized in accounts payable and accrued liabilities within the Company willconsolidated balance sheet. In addition, KCS would be required to assess variable consideration includedpay CP a termination fee of $700.0 million to terminate the Merger Agreement.
On September 30, 2021, in its contracts and make judgments and estimates throughout the applicable periods. Certain additional financial statement disclosure requirements are mandated by the new standard including disclosure of contract assets and contract liabilities as well as a disaggregated view of revenue, which the Company expects to be similarresponse to the current disclosures withinrevised merger notice filed by CP in connection with the “ResultsMerger Agreement, the STB reconfirmed its prior decision approving the use of Operations” for revenues section of Item 2, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.” Based on the Company’s review, the adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases, which requires lessees to recognize for all leases a right-to-use asset and a lease obligationvoting trust in the Consolidated Balance Sheet. Expenses are recognized inMerger Agreement.
Upon completion of the Consolidated Statementmerger (the “Merger”) the ownership interest of Income inKCS would then be deposited into a manner similarvoting trust subject to current accounting guidance. Lessees are permitted to make an accounting policy election to not recognize an asset and liability for leases with a termvoting trust agreement (the “Voting Trust Transaction”). Each share of twelve months or less. Lessor accounting under the new standard is substantially unchanged. Additional qualitative and quantitative disclosures, including significant judgments made by management, will be required. The new standard will become effective for the Company beginning with the first quarter 2019 and requires a modified retrospective transition approach. The Company has created a cross functional team to develop an implementation plan for the new standard and is assessing contractual arrangements that may qualify as a lease under the new standard. The Company has selected a lease management system and is progressing towards implementation. At December 31, 2016,common stock, par value $0.01 per share, of KCS disclosed approximately $300 million of operating leases in the contractual obligations table in the Company’s most recent Form 10-K and will evaluate those contracts as well as other existing

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arrangements to determine if they qualify for lease accounting under the new standard. The Company is continuing to evaluate the impacts the adoption of this accounting guidance will have on the consolidated financial statements.
3. Mexican Fuel Excise Tax Credit
Fuel purchases made in Mexico are subject to an excise tax that is includedoutstanding immediately prior to the Merger will be converted into the right to receive (1) 2.884 common shares of CP and (2) $90 in cash (together, the “Merger Consideration”), and each share of preferred stock, par value $25 per share, that is outstanding immediately prior to the Merger will be converted into the right to receive $37.50 in cash.
Subject to receipt of regulatory clearances, approval by stockholders of KCS and shareholders of CP, and other customary closing conditions, the completion of the Voting Trust Transaction is currently expected to occur in the pricefirst quarter of fuel. The Company2022, and upon completion, KCS stockholders are expected to own approximately 28% of CP’s outstanding common shares. KCS’s management and its board of directors will continue to manage KCS while it is eligible for and utilizes an available credit for the excise tax included in the pricevoting trust, pursuing KCS’s independent business plan and growth strategies. Final control approval from the STB and other applicable regulatory authorities is expected to be completed in the second half of fuel that is purchased and consumed in locomotives and certain work equipment in Mexico. 2022.
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, the Company recognized an $11.12021, KCS incurred $36.5 million and $35.6$776.6 million, benefit, respectively, and a $15.6 million and $49.6 million benefit for the same periods in 2016. The Mexican fuel excise tax credit is realized through the offset of the total annual Mexico income tax liability and income tax withholding payment obligations of Kansas City Southern de Mexico, S.A. de C.V. (“KCSM”), with no carryforward to future periods.

4. Hurricane Harvey
In late August 2017, Hurricane Harvey made landfall on the Texas coast and caused flood damage to the Company’s track infrastructure and significantly disrupted the Company’s rail service. The Company continues to evaluate the impact of Hurricane Harvey on the business and intends to file a claim under its insurance program for property damage, incremental expenses, and lost profits caused by Hurricane Harvey. Accordingly, duringmerger-related costs. For the three months ended September 30, 2017,2021, the merger costs primarily related to compensation and benefits costs and legal fees. For the nine months ended September 30, 2021, merger costs included the fee associated with the termination of the CN merger agreement by KCS of $700.0 million, in addition to compensation and benefits costs and bankers’ and legal fees. These merger-related costs were recognized in merger costs within the consolidated statements of operations.
On September 30, 2021, KCS entered into a letter waiver with lenders to the KCS revolving credit facility to waive the events of default that would occur under the KCS revolving credit facility as a result of the change of control that would arise upon consummation of the Voting Trust Transaction and as a result of CP obtaining control of KCS following final approval of the transaction by the STB.


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3. Revenue
Disaggregation of Revenue
The following table presents revenues disaggregated by the major commodity groups as well as the product types included within the major commodity groups (in millions). The Company recognized a receivablebelieves disaggregation by product type best depicts how cash flows are affected by economic factors. See Note 12 for probable insurance recovery offsetting the impactrevenues by geographical area.
Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
September 30,September 30,
2021202020212020
Chemical & Petroleum
Chemicals$71.0 $60.1 $196.4 $174.8 
Petroleum93.7 95.1 361.8 261.5 
Plastics39.4 36.7 109.7 112.7 
Total204.1 191.9 667.9 549.0 
Industrial & Consumer Products
Forest Products71.6 59.6 191.9 186.3 
Metals & Scrap54.1 41.5 151.4 144.2 
Other33.3 25.3 94.3 75.5 
Total159.0 126.4 437.6 406.0 
Agriculture & Minerals
Grain87.0 74.6 250.6 216.5 
Food Products35.4 38.2 109.0 119.9 
Ores & Minerals7.5 5.5 18.8 16.6 
Stone, Clay & Glass9.9 7.0 25.7 21.2 
Total139.8 125.3 404.1 374.2 
Energy
Utility Coal45.8 28.9 108.7 75.7 
Coal & Petroleum Coke12.8 10.2 35.2 31.3 
Frac Sand4.0 2.3 11.6 7.8 
Crude Oil12.0 5.4 31.1 27.6 
Total74.6 46.8 186.6 142.4 
Intermodal86.9 89.1 259.3 241.3 
Automotive40.1 48.5 133.6 118.0 
Total Freight Revenues704.5 628.0 2,089.1 1,830.9 
Other Revenue39.5 31.6 110.4 108.3 
Total Revenues$744.0 $659.6 $2,199.5 $1,939.2 
Contract Balances
The amount of incremental expensesrevenue recognized in the quarter.third quarter of 2021 from performance obligations partially satisfied in previous periods was $28.5 million. The recognitionperformance obligations that were unsatisfied or partially satisfied as of remaining probable insurance recoveriesSeptember 30, 2021, were $19.5 million, which represents in-transit shipments that are fully satisfied the following month.
A receivable is any unconditional right to consideration, and is recognized as shipments have been completed and the relating performance obligation has been fully satisfied. At September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the accounts receivable, net balance was $267.3 million and $247.1 million, respectively. Contract assets represent a conditional right to consideration in excessexchange for goods or services. The Company did not have any contract assets at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020.
Contract liabilities represent consideration received in advance from customers, and are recognized as revenue over time as the relating performance obligation is satisfied. The amount of incremental expensesrevenue recognized in the third quarter of 2021 that was included in the opening contract liability balance was $9.6 million. The Company has recognized contract liabilities in the accounts payable and self-insured retention represents a contingent gain, whichaccrued liabilities financial statement caption within the consolidated balance sheets. These are considered current liabilities as they will be recognized when all contingencies have been resolved, which generally occurs atsettled in less than 12 months.
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The following tables summarize the changes in contract liabilities (in millions):
Contract liabilitiesThree Months EndedNine Months Ended
September 30,September 30,
2021202020212020
Beginning balance$19.7 $16.1 $29.9 $30.5 
Revenue recognized that was included in the contract liability balance at the beginning of the period(9.6)(9.6)(25.3)(28.2)
Increases due to consideration received, excluding amounts recognized as revenue during the period2.4 2.1 7.9 6.3 
Ending balance$12.5 $8.6 $12.5 $8.6 
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4. Earnings (Loss) Per Share Data
Basic earnings (loss) per common share is computed by dividing net income (loss) available to common stockholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings (loss) per share adjusts basic earnings (loss) per common share for the effects of potentially dilutive common shares, if the effect is not anti-dilutive. Potentially dilutive common shares include the dilutive effects of shares issuable under the stock option and performance award plans.
The following table reconciles the basic earnings (loss) per share computation to the diluted earnings (loss) per share computation (in millions, except share and per share amounts):
Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
September 30,September 30,
 2021202020212020
Net income (loss) available to common stockholders for purposes of computing basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share$156.1 $189.7 $(69.5)$451.1 
Weighted-average number of shares outstanding (in thousands):
Basic shares90,806 93,876 90,777 94,672 
Effect of dilution566 504 — 477 
Diluted shares91,372 94,380 90,777 95,149 
Earnings (loss) per share:
Basic earnings (loss) per share$1.72 $2.02 $(0.76)$4.76 
Diluted earnings (loss) per share$1.71 $2.01 $(0.76)$4.74 
 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
 September 30, September 30,
 2017 2016 2017 2016
Net income available to common stockholders for purposes of computing basic and diluted earnings per share$129.2
 $120.5
 $410.1
 $348.3
Weighted-average number of shares outstanding (in thousands):
       
Basic shares104,324
 107,621
 105,297
 107,800
Effect of dilution354
 191
 285
 199
Diluted shares104,678
 107,812
 105,582
 107,999
Earnings per share:       
Basic earnings per share$1.24
 $1.12
 $3.89
 $3.23
Diluted earnings per share$1.23
 $1.12
 $3.88
 $3.23


Potentially dilutive shares excluded from the calculation (in thousands):
Stock options excluded as their inclusion would be anti-dilutive— 72 562 72 

For the nine months ended September 30, 2021, 561,746 shares were excluded from the computation of diluted shares because the impact would have been anti-dilutive due to the loss reported during the period.

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6.5. Property and Equipment (including Concession Assets)
Property and equipment, including concession assets, and related accumulated depreciation and amortization are summarized below (in millions):
September 30,
2021
December 31,
2020
Land$242.9 $227.5 
Concession land rights141.1 141.1 
Road property8,337.2 8,174.4 
Equipment2,809.5 2,764.6 
Technology and other369.8 372.6 
Construction in progress341.0 221.9 
Total property12,241.5 11,902.1 
Accumulated depreciation and amortization3,063.1 2,904.3 
Property and equipment (including concession assets), net$9,178.4 $8,997.8 
 September 30,
2017
 December 31,
2016
Land$218.7
 $219.2
Concession land rights141.2
 141.2
Road property7,438.5
 7,186.0
Equipment2,530.9
 2,439.8
Technology and other209.7
 182.2
Construction in progress388.4
 293.4
Total property10,927.4
 10,461.8
Accumulated depreciation and amortization2,591.8
 2,392.1
Property and equipment (including concession assets), net$8,335.6
 $8,069.7
Concession assets, net of accumulated amortization of $667.5$724.3 million and $610.7$709.7 million, totaled $2,177.8$2,442.0 million and $2,131.6$2,383.5 million at September 30, 20172021 and December 31, 2016,2020, respectively.



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6. Fair Value Measurements
Assets and liabilities recognized at fair value are required to be classified into a three-level hierarchy. In general, fair values determined by Level 1 inputs utilize quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company has the ability to access. Level 2 inputs include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability. Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs for the asset or liability, and include situations where there is little, if any, market activity for the asset or liability. In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement in its entirety falls has been determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. The Company’s assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value in its entirety requires judgment and considers factors specific to the asset or liability.
The Company’s derivative financial instruments are measured at fair value on a recurring basis and consist of foreign currency forward and option contracts and treasury lock agreements, which are classified as Level 2 valuations. The Company determines the fair value of its derivative financial instrument positions based upon pricing models using inputs observed from actively quoted markets and also takes into consideration the contract terms as well as other inputs, including market currency exchange rates and in the case of option contracts, volatility, the risk-free interest rate and the time to expiration. The fair value of the foreign currency derivative instruments was an asset of $18.8 million and a liability of $41.1 million at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively, and the fair value of the forward treasury lock agreements was a liability of $4.6 million at September 30, 2017. There were no outstanding treasury lock agreements at December 31, 2016.
The Company’s short-term financial instruments include cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and short-term borrowings. The carrying value of the short-term financial instruments approximates their fair value.
The fair value of the Company’s debt is estimated using quoted market prices when available. When quoted market prices are not available, fair value is estimated based on current market interest rates for debt with similar maturities and credit quality. The faircarrying value of the Company’s debt was $2,396.0$3,779.0 million and $2,303.8$3,770.8 million at September 30, 20172021 and December 31, 2016, respectively. The carrying value was $2,278.9 million and $2,296.9 million at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016,2020, respectively. If the Company’s debt were measured at fair value, the fair value measurements of the individual debt instruments would have been classified as either Level 1 or Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.



The fair value of the Company’s financial instruments is presented in the following table (in millions):
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Level 2Level 2
Assets
Treasury lock agreements$90.7 $35.6 
Foreign currency derivative instruments2.7 — 
Liabilities
Debt instruments4,305.7 4,368.6 
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8.7. Derivative Instruments
The Company enters into derivative transactions in certain situations based on management’s assessment of current market conditions and perceived risks. Management intends to respond to evolving business and market conditions and in doing so, may enter into such transactions as deemed appropriate.
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Credit Risk. As a result of the use of derivative instruments, the Company is exposed to counterparty credit risk. The Company manages this risk by limiting its counterparties to large financial institutions which meet the Company’s credit rating standards and have an established banking relationship with the Company. As of September 30, 2017,2021, the Company did not expect any losses as a result of default of its counterparties.
Interest Rate Derivative Instruments. In May 2017,March 2020, the Company executed four3 30-year treasury lock agreements with an aggregate notional value of $275.0$400.0 million and a weighted average interest rate of 2.85%1.45%, and in November 2020, the Company executed 3 30-year treasury lock agreements with an aggregate notional value of $250.0 million and a weighted-average interest rate of 1.78%. The purpose of the treasury locks is to hedge the U.S. Treasury benchmark interest rate associated with future interest payments related to the anticipated refinancing of the $275.0$444.7 million principal amount of KCS 2.35%3.00% senior notes due May 15, 2020.2023 (the “3.00% Senior Notes”) and the $200.0 million principal amount of 3.85% senior notes due November 15, 2023 (the “3.85% Senior Notes”). The Company has designated the treasury locks as cash flow hedges and recorded unrealized gains and losses in Accumulatedaccumulated other comprehensive income.income (loss). For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, the unrealized gain of $90.7 million recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income decreased by $2.1 million and increased by $55.1 million, respectively, from the balances at June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, reflecting a change in the value of the treasury locks as U.S. treasury rates rose during the first quarter of 2021, and then fell during the second and third quarters of 2021. Upon settlement, the unrealized gain or loss in Accumulatedaccumulated other comprehensive income (loss) will be amortized to interest expense over the life of the future underlying debt issuance.
Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments. The Company’s Mexican subsidiaries have net U.S. dollar-denominated monetary liabilities which, for Mexican income tax purposes, are subject to periodic revaluation based on changes in the value of the Mexican peso against the U.S.U.S dollar. This revaluation creates fluctuations in the Company’s Mexican income tax expense in the consolidated statements of operations and the amount of income taxes paid in Mexico. The Company also has net monetary assets denominated in Mexican pesos that are subject to periodic re-measurement and settlement that create fluctuations in foreign currency gains and losses in the consolidated statements of operations. The Company hedges its net exposure to this cash tax riskforeign currency fluctuations in earnings by entering into foreign currency forward contracts and foreign currency option contracts known as zero-cost collars.
contracts. The foreign currency forward contracts involve the Company’s purchase ofagreement to buy or sell pesos at an agreed-upon weighted-average exchange rate to each U.S dollar. The zero-cost collars involve the Company’s purchase ofon a Mexican peso call option and a simultaneous sale of a Mexican peso put option, with equivalent U.S. dollar notional amounts for each option and no net cash premium paid by the Company. The Company does not physically exchange currencies upon maturity or expiration of its forward contracts or zero-cost collars. Instead, the Company settles the maturing/expiring transactions by entering into offsetting transactions, which results in a physical exchange of only the net gain or loss between the Company and the counterparty.future date.

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Below is a summary of the Company’s 20172021 and 20162020 foreign currency derivative contracts (amounts in millions, except Ps./USD):
Foreign currency forward contracts          
 Contracts to purchase Ps./pay USD Offsetting contracts to sell Ps./receive USD  
 
Notional amount 
 
Notional amount 
 
Weighted-average exchange rate
(in Ps./USD)
 Maturity date 
Notional amount 
 
Notional amount 
 
Weighted-average exchange rate
(in Ps./USD)
 Maturity date Cash received/(paid) on settlement
Contracts executed in 2016 and settled in 2017$340.0
 Ps.6,207.7
 Ps.18.3
 1/17/2017
 $287.0
 Ps.6,207.7
 Ps.21.6
 1/17/2017 $(53.0)
Contracts executed in 2016 and settled in 2016$60.0
 Ps.1,057.3
 Ps.17.6
 4/29/2016
 $60.7
 Ps.1,057.3
 Ps.17.4
 4/29/2016 $0.7
Contracts executed in 2015 and settled in 2016$300.0
 Ps.4,480.4
 Ps.14.9
 1/15/2016
 $251.0
 Ps.4,480.4
 Ps.17.9
 1/15/2016 $(49.0)
                  
Foreign currency zero-cost collar contracts            
 
Notional amount 
 Maturity date 
Weighted-average call rate outstanding options
(in Ps./USD)
 
Weighted-average put rate outstanding options
(in Ps./USD)
 Cash received/(paid) on settlement        
Contracts executed in 2017 and partially settled in 2017$255.0
 1/16/2018
 Ps.21.6
 Ps.24.7
 $7.7 (i)        
Contracts executed in 2017 and settled in 2017$10.0
 1/18/2018
 
 
 $0.4
        
Contracts executed in 2017 and settled in 2017$70.0
 7/27/2017
 
 
 $4.7
        
Contracts executed in 2017 and settled in 2017$195.0
 4/25/2017
 
 
 $25.8
        
Contracts executed in 2015 and settled in 2016$80.0
 1/15/2016
 
 
 $(10.1)        
Foreign currency forward contracts
Contracts to sell Ps./receive USDOffsetting contracts to purchase Ps./pay USD
Notional amount
Notional amount
Weighted-average exchange rate
(in Ps./USD)
Notional amount
Notional amount
Weighted-average exchange rate
(in Ps./USD)
Cash received/(paid) on settlement
Contracts executed in 2021 and outstanding$200.0 Ps.4,127.6 Ps.20.6 — — — — 
Contracts executed in 2020 and settled in 2020$75.0 Ps.1,555.5 Ps.20.7 $78.0 Ps.1,555.5 Ps.20.0 $(2.9)
Contracts to purchase Ps./pay USDOffsetting contracts to sell Ps./receive USD
Notional amount
Notional amount
Weighted-average exchange rate
(in Ps./USD)
Notional amount
Notional amount
Weighted-average exchange rate
(in Ps./USD)
Cash received/(paid) on settlement
Contracts executed in 2021 and settled in 2021$100.0 Ps.1,993.5 Ps.19.9 $98.1 Ps.1,993.5 Ps.20.3 $(1.9)
Contracts executed in 2020 and settled in 2020 (i)$555.0 Ps.11,254.3 Ps.20.3 $534.3 Ps.11,254.3 Ps.21.1 $(20.7)
Contracts executed in 2019 and settled in 2020 (ii)$105.0 Ps.2,041.2 Ps.19.4 $108.6 Ps.2,041.2 Ps.18.8 $3.6 
(i) During February andthe nine months ended September 2017,30, 2020, the Company settled $115.0$535.0 million and $25.0of these forward contracts, resulting in cash paid of $24.0 million.
(ii) During the nine months ended September 30, 2020, the Company settled $105.0 million respectively, of the zero-cost collar contracts.these forward contracts, resulting in cash received of $3.6 million.
The Company has not designated any of the foreign currency derivative contracts as hedging instruments for accounting purposes. The Company measures the foreign currency derivative contracts at fair value each period and recognizes any change in fair value in Foreign exchange gain (loss) within the Consolidated Statements of Income.


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value in foreign exchange gain (loss) within the consolidated statements of operations. The cash flows associated with these instruments is classified as an operating activity within the consolidated statements of cash flows.
Offsetting. The Company’s treasury lock agreements and foreign currency forward contracts are executed with counterparties in the U.S. and are governed by International Swaps and Derivatives Association agreements that include standard netting arrangements. Asset and liability positions from contracts with the same counterparty are net settled upon maturity/expiration and presented on a net basis in the consolidated balance sheets prior to settlement.
The following tables present the fair value of derivative instruments included in the Consolidated Balance Sheets (in millions):
Derivative Assets
 Balance Sheet LocationSeptember 30,
2021
December 31, 2020
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
Treasury lock agreementsOther assets$90.7 $35.6 
Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments90.7 35.6 
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Foreign currency forward contractsOther current assets2.7 — 
Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments2.7 — 
Total derivative assets$93.4 $35.6 
 Derivative Assets
 Balance Sheet Location September 30,
2017
 December 31, 2016
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:     
Foreign currency zero-cost collar contractsOther current assets $18.8
 $
Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments  18.8
 
Total derivative assets  $18.8
 $
The following table summarizes the gross and net fair value of derivative assets (in millions):
 Derivative Liabilities
 Balance Sheet Location September 30,
2017
 December 31, 2016
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:     
 Treasury lock agreementsOther noncurrent liabilities and deferred credits $4.6
 $
Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments  4.6
 
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:     
Foreign currency forward contractsAccounts payable and accrued liabilities 
 41.1
Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments  
 41.1
Total derivative liabilities  $4.6
 $41.1
As of September 30, 2021Gross AssetsGross LiabilitiesNet Amounts Presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets
Derivatives subject to a master netting arrangement or similar agreement$94.2 $(0.8)$93.4 
As of December 31, 2020
Derivatives subject to a master netting arrangement or similar agreement$35.6 $— $35.6 


The following table presents the effects of derivative instruments on the Consolidated Statements of IncomeOperations and Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the three months ended September 30 (in millions):
Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging RelationshipsAmount of Gain/(Loss) Recognized in OCI on DerivativeLocation of Gain/(Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into IncomeAmount of Gain/(Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income
2021202020212020
Treasury lock agreements$(2.1)$3.3 Interest expense$(0.6)$(0.7)
     Total$(2.1)$3.3 $(0.6)$(0.7)
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging InstrumentsLocation of Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Income on DerivativeAmount of Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivative
20212020
Foreign currency forward contractsForeign exchange gain (loss)$4.9 $6.7 
     Total$4.9 $6.7 
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Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships   Amount of Gain/(Loss) Recognized in OCI on Derivative
    Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
    September 30, September 30,
    2017 2016 2017 2016
Treasury lock agreements   $(0.8) $
 $(4.6) $
     Total   $(0.8) $
 $(4.6) $


Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging InstrumentsLocation of Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivative  Amount of Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivative
    Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
    September 30, September 30,
    2017 2016 2017 2016
Foreign currency forward contractsForeign exchange gain (loss)  $
 $(16.1) $(11.9) $(31.9)
Foreign currency zero-cost collar contractsForeign exchange gain (loss)  3.3
 
 57.4
 (3.9)
     Total   $3.3
 $(16.1) $45.5
 $(35.8)
The following table presents the effects of derivative instruments on the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the nine months ended September 30 (in millions):

Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging RelationshipsAmount of Gain/(Loss) Recognized in OCI on DerivativeLocation of Gain/(Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into IncomeAmount of Gain/(Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income
2021202020212020
Treasury lock agreements$55.1 $16.1 Interest expense$(1.8)$(1.9)
     Total$55.1 $16.1 $(1.8)$(1.9)
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging InstrumentsLocation of Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Income on DerivativeAmount of Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivative
20212020
Foreign currency forward contractsForeign exchange gain (loss)$0.8 $(20.6)
     Total$0.8 $(20.6)

9.See Note 6, Fair Value Measurements, for the determination of the fair values of derivatives.

8. Short-Term Borrowings
Commercial Paper. The Company’s commercial paper program generally serves as the primary means of short-term funding. As of September 30, 2017,2021 and December 31, 2020, KCS had $355.9 millionno commercial paper outstanding, net of $0.1 million discount, at a weighted-average interest rate of 1.661%. As of December 31, 2016, KCS had $181.3 million ofoutstanding. For the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, any commercial paper borrowings were outstanding for less than 90 days and the related activity is presented on a net basis in the consolidated statements of $0.1 million discount, at a weighted-average interest rate of 1.290%.cash flows.



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

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

 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016
 
Kansas City
Southern
Stockholders’
Equity
 
Noncontrolling
Interest
 
Total
Equity
 
Kansas City
Southern
Stockholders’
Equity
 
Noncontrolling
Interest
 
Total
Equity
Beginning balance$4,089.9
 $314.6
 $4,404.5
 $3,914.3
 $310.4
 $4,224.7
Cumulative-effect adjustment (i)2.5
 
 2.5
 
 
 
Net income410.3
 1.2
 411.5
 348.5
 1.1
 349.6
Other comprehensive loss(1.7) 
 (1.7) (1.0) 
 (1.0)
Contribution from noncontrolling interest
 
 
 
 2.4
 2.4
Dividends on common stock(107.2) 
 (107.2) (106.7) 
 (106.7)
Dividends on $25 par preferred stock(0.2) 
 (0.2) (0.2) 
 (0.2)
Share repurchases(320.4) 
 (320.4) (99.8) 
 (99.8)
Options exercised and stock subscribed, net of shares withheld for employee taxes2.8
 
 2.8
 1.8
 
 1.8
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation
 
 
 (0.2) 
 (0.2)
Share-based compensation14.6
 
 14.6
 15.2
 
 15.2
Ending balance$4,090.6
 $315.8
 $4,406.4
 $4,071.9
 $313.9
 $4,385.8
(i)
The Company recognized a $2.5 million net cumulative-effect adjustment to equity as of January 1, 2017, due to the adoption of ASU 2016-09, Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting. For additional discussion, see Note 1 - Basis of Presentation.



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Share Repurchase Programs
During the second quarter of 2017, the Company concluded a $500.0 million share repurchase program that was announced in May 2015 (the “2015 Program”). In August 2017,November 2020, the Company announced a new common share repurchase program authorizing the Company to repurchasepurchase up to $800.0 million$3.0 billion of its outstanding shares of common stock through June 30, 2020December 31, 2023 (the “2017“2020 Program”). Share repurchases may be made in the open market, through privately negotiated transactions, or through an accelerated share repurchase (“ASR”) transactions. The 2020 Program replaced KCS’s $2.0 billion common share repurchase program limited to $200.0 million.announced on November 12, 2019 (the “2019 Program”).
Under an ASR agreement, the Company pays a specified amount to a financial institution and receives an initial delivery of shares. Upon settlement of the ASR agreement, typically the financial institution delivers additional shares, with theThe final aggregate number and total cost of shares delivered determined with reference torepurchased are then based on the volume weighted-averagevolume-weighted average price per share of the Company’s common stock overduring the term of the ASR agreement, less a negotiated discount.agreements. The transactions are accounted for as equity transactions with any excess of repurchase price over par value allocated between additional paid-in capital and retained earnings. At the time the shares are received, there is an immediate reduction in the weighted-average number of shares outstanding for purposes of the basic and diluted earnings per share computation.
During the thirdfourth quarter of 2017,2020, the Company entered into twopaid $500.0 million for 2 ASR agreements under the 2019 Program and received an aggregate initial delivery of shares, which represented approximately 85% of the total shares to be received under the agreements. The final number and total cost of shares repurchased was then based on the volume-weighted-average price of the Company’s common stock during the term of the agreements, which were settled in January 2021. The terms of the ASR agreements, structured as outlined above, were as follows:

Third Party InstitutionAgreement DateSettlement Date
Total Amount of Agreement (in millions)
Initial Shares Delivered
Fair Market Value of Initial Shares
(in millions)
Additional Shares Delivered
Fair Market Value of Additional Shares
(in millions)
Total Shares DeliveredWeighted-Average Price Per Share
ASR Agreement #1October 2020January 2021$250.0 1,187,084$212.5 116,314 $37.5 1,303,398$191.81 
ASR Agreement #2October 2020January 2021$250.0 1,187,084$212.5 117,088 $37.5 1,304,172$191.69 
Total$500.0 2,374,168 $425.0 233,402 $75.0 2,607,570 $191.75 

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Third Party Institution Agreement Date Settlement Date 
Total Amount of Agreement (in millions)
 Initial Shares Delivered 
Fair Market Value of Initial Shares
(in millions)
 Additional Shares Delivered 
Fair Market Value of Additional Shares
(in millions)
 Total Shares Delivered Weighted-Average Price Per Share
ASR Agreement #1 August 2017 August 2017 $100.0
 799,398
 $85.0
 151,481
 $15.0
 950,879
 $105.17
ASR Agreement #2 August 2017 October 2017 $100.0
 799,398
 $85.0
 151,492
 $15.0 (i) 950,890
 $105.16
Total     $200.0
 1,598,796
 $170.0
 302,973
 $30.0
 1,901,769
 $105.17
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During the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet, and was subsequently settled in October 2017.
Following settlement of the ASR program in October 2017, the Company’s 2017 repurchases of common stock, which includes shares repurchased through the 2015 Program and the 2017 Program, totaled 3,241,978three months ended March 31, 2021, KCS received 233,402 shares of common stock at an averageas final settlement of the forward contracts totaling $75.0 million under the ASR agreements entered into during October 2020 under the 2019 Program. The final weighted-average price of $98.83 per share of the shares repurchased under these ASR agreements was $191.75. The excess of repurchase price over par value was allocated between additional paid-in capital and retained earnings.
The Company terminated its share repurchase program upon entering into its initial merger agreement with CP in March 2021.

10. Refundable Mexican Value Added Tax
Kansas City Southern de México, S.A. de C.V. (“KCSM”) is not required to charge its customers value added tax (“VAT”) on international import or export transportation services, resulting in KCSM paying more VAT on its expenses than it collects from customers. These excess VAT payments are refundable by the Mexican government. Prior to 2019, KCSM could offset its monthly refundable VAT balance with other tax obligations. In January 2019, Mexico tax reform eliminated the ability to offset other tax obligations with refundable VAT. Since January 2019, the Company has generated a refundable VAT balance and filed refund claims with the Servicio de Administración Tributaria (the “SAT”) that are still under review. KCSM has prior favorable Mexican court decisions and a total cost of $320.4 million.
Cash Dividends on Common Stock
On August 15, 2017,legal opinion supporting its right under Mexican law to recover the Company’s Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.360 per share payable on October 4, 2017,refundable VAT balance from the Mexican government and believes the VAT to common stockholders of record asbe fully collectible. As of September 11, 2017. The aggregate amount30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the KCSM refundable VAT balance was $142.6 million and $103.1 million, respectively. Refundable VAT is classified as a long-term asset on the consolidated balance sheets as a result of the dividends declared for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 was $37.3 million and $107.2 million, respectively.prolonged refund claim process. 
The following table presents the amount of cash dividends declared per common share by the Company’s Board of Directors:
 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
 September 30, September 30,
 2017 2016 2017 2016
Cash dividends declared per common share$0.360
 $0.330
 $1.020
 $0.990

11. Commitments and Contingencies
Concession Duty. Under KCSM’s 50-year50-year railroad concession from the Mexican government (the “Concession”), which wouldcould expire in 2047 unless extended, KCSM pays annual concession duty expense of 1.25% of gross revenues. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017,2021, the concession duty expense, which is recorded within Materialsmaterials and other in operating expenses, was $4.2$4.7 million and $12.7$14.1 million, respectively, compared to $3.9$4.4 million and $11.2$12.7 million, for the same periods in 2016.2020.

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Litigation. The Occasionally, the Company is a party to various legal proceedings, and regulatory examinations, investigations,
administrative actions, alland other legal matters, arising for the most part in the ordinary course of which, except as set forth below, are of an ordinary, routine nature andbusiness, incidental to its operations. Included in these proceedings are various tort claims brought by current and former employees for job-related injuries and by third parties for injuries related to railroad operations. KCS aggressively defends these matters and has established liability provisions whichthat management believes are adequate to cover expected costs. AlthoughThe outcome of litigation and other legal matters is always uncertain. KCS believes it has valid defenses to the legal matters currently pending against it, is not possibledefending itself vigorously, and has recorded accruals determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP, where appropriate. In making a determination regarding accruals, using available information, KCS evaluates the likelihood of an unfavorable outcome in legal or regulatory proceedings to predict with certaintywhich it is a party to and records a loss contingency when it is probable a liability has been incurred and the outcomeamount of any legal proceeding, in the opinion of management, other than those proceedings described in detail below, such proceedings and actions should not, individually, or in the aggregate, have a material adverse effectloss can be reasonably estimated. These subjective determinations are based on the Company’sstatus of such legal or regulatory proceedings, the merits of KCS’s defenses and consultation with legal counsel. Actual outcomes of these legal and regulatory proceedings may materially differ from the current estimates. It is possible that resolution of one or more of the legal matters currently pending or threatened could result in losses material to KCS’s consolidated results of operations, liquidity or financial statements.condition.
During the second quarter 2021, several shareholder lawsuits were filed against the Company, naming the Company and members of its board of directors or CN and a wholly-owned subsidiary of CN as defendants. These claims allege, among other things, that the defendants caused a materially incomplete and misleading registration statement on Form F-4 relating to the proposed merger to be filed with the SEC in violation of Section 14(a) and Section 20(a) of the Exchange Act and rules and regulations promulgated thereunder. The complaints seek, among other relief, an injunction preventing the defendants from proceeding with, consummating, or closing the Merger unless and until purportedly omitted information is disclosed; rescission of the Merger if consummated or awarding of rescissory damages; unspecified further damages; and an award of costs, including attorneys’ and experts’ fees. After these shareholder lawsuits were filed, the Company filed supplemental disclosures relating to the proposed merger with CN. All of the shareholder lawsuits that had been filed were thereafter voluntarily dismissed by the plaintiffs.
Environmental Liabilities. The Company’s U.S. operations are subject to extensive federal, state and local environmental laws and regulations. The major U.S. environmental laws to which the Company is subject include, among others, the federal Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (“CERCLA,” also known as the Superfund law), the Toxic Substances Control Act, the FederalClean Water Pollution Control Act, and the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act. CERCLA can impose joint and several liabilities for cleanup and investigation costs, without regard to fault or legality of the original conduct, on current and predecessor owners and operators of a site, as well as those who generate, or arrange for the disposal of hazardous substances. The Company does
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not believe that compliance with the requirements imposed by the environmental lawslegislation will impair its competitive capability or result in any material additional capital expenditures, operating or maintenance costs. The Company is, however, subject to environmental remediation costs as described in the following paragraphs.
The Company’s Mexico operations are subject to Mexican federal and state laws and regulations relating to the protection of the environment through the establishment of standards for water discharge, water supply, emissions, noise pollution, hazardous substances and transportation and handling of hazardous and solid waste. The Mexican government may bring administrative and criminal proceedings, impose economic sanctions against companies that violate environmental laws, and temporarily or even permanently close non-complying facilities.
The risk of incurring environmental liability is inherent in the railroad industry. As part of serving the petroleum and chemicals industry, the Company transports hazardous materials and has a professional team available to respond to and handle environmental issues that might occur in the transport of such materials.
The Company performs ongoing reviews and evaluations of the various environmental programs and issues within the Company’s operations, and, as necessary, takes actions intended to limit the Company’s exposure to potential liability. Although these costs cannot be predicted with certainty, management believes that the ultimate outcome of identified matters will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
Personal Injury. The Company’s personal injury liability is based on semi-annual actuarial studies performed on an undiscounted basis by an independent third party actuarial firm and reviewed by management. This liability is based on personal injury claims filed and an estimate of claims incurred but not yet reported. Actual results may vary from estimates due to the number, type and severity of the injury, costs of medical treatments and uncertainties in litigation. Adjustments to the liability are reflected within operating expenses in the period in which changes to estimates are known. Personal injury claims in excess of self-insurance levels are insured up to certain coverage amounts, depending on the type of claim and year of occurrence. The personal injury liability as of September 30, 2017, was2021, is based on an updated actuarial study of personal injury claims through May 31, 2017,April 30, 2021, and review of the last fourfive months’ experience. Although these estimates cannot be predicted with certainty, management believes that the ultimate outcome will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
The personal injury liability activity was as follows (in millions):
 Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2017 2016
Balance at beginning of year$23.8
 $23.9
Accruals3.6
 3.6
Change in estimate(2.0) (0.6)
Payments(4.0) (2.3)
Balance at end of period$21.4
 $24.6
Tax Contingencies. Tax returns filed in the U.S. for periods after 20132015 and in Mexico for periods after 20112012 remain open to examination by the taxing authorities.authority. The Servicio de Administración Tributaria (the “SAT”Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”), has initiated an examination of the 2017 deemed mandatory repatriation tax included in the 2017 U.S. federal tax return and an examination of the 2016 U.S. federal tax return. The SAT, the Mexican equivalent of the IRS completed the examinationhas initiated examinations of the KCSM 20112013 through 2020 Mexico tax return duringreturns and the quarter without adjustment. An SAT examination was

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completed during the second quarter without adjustment for the KCSM Servicios,Financiera Inspira, S.A. de C.V. (“KCSM Servicios”) 2013SOFOM, E.N.R. 2016 and 2017 Mexico tax return.returns. The Company does not expect that these examinations will have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements. During the first quarter of 2017, the Company received audit assessments from the SAT during the first quarter of 2017 for the KCSM 2009 and 2010 Mexico tax returns. TheIn 2017, the Company commenced administrative actions with the SAT. During the first quarter of 2018, the audit assessments were nullified by the SAT. In the third quarter of 2018, the SAT issued new assessments and if these assessments are not nullified, the matters will be litigated.Company filed administrative appeals with the SAT. The Company believes that it has strong legal arguments in its favor and it is more likely than not that the Companyit will prevail in any challenge of the assessments.
A tax benefit of $3.7 million was recognized in the third quarter of 2017 relating to a previous uncertain tax position as a result of a lapse of the statute of limitations.
The Company litigated a Value Added Tax (“VAT”) audit assessment from the SAT for KCSM for the year ended December 31, 2005. In November 2016, KCSM was notified of a resolution by the Mexican tax court annulling this assessment. The SAT appealed this resolution to the Mexican circuit court. In September 2017, KCSM was notified of a resolution by the circuit court which ordered the tax court to consider an argument made by KCSM in the original tax court proceeding that was not addressed in the tax court’s November 2016 resolution and which, if successful, would preclude the SAT from issuing a new 2005 VAT audit assessment. The Company believes it is probable that the tax court will continue to annul the 2005 VAT assessment. Further, the Company believes it is more likely than not that the SAT will ultimately be precluded from issuing a new 2005 VAT audit assessment. In the unexpected event that the SAT is provided the opportunity to issue a new 2005 VAT audit assessment, the Company cannot predict if the SAT would issue a new assessment or the basis of any new assessment. Accordingly, the Company is not able to estimate any related potential exposure.
KCSM has not historically assessed VAT on international import transportation services provided to its customers based on a written ruling that KCSM obtained from the SAT in 2008 stating that such services were not subject to VAT (the “2008 Ruling”). Notwithstanding the 2008 Ruling, in December 2013, the SAT unofficially informed KCSM of an intended implementation of new criteria effective as of January 1, 2014, pursuant to which VAT would be assessed on all international import transportation services on the portion of the services provided within Mexico. Additionally, in November 2013, the SAT filed an action to nullify the 2008 Ruling, potentially exposing the application of the new criteria to open tax years. In February 2014, KCSM filed an action opposing the SAT’s nullification action. In December 2016, KCSM was notified of a resolution issued by the Mexican tax court confirming the 2008 Ruling. The SAT has appealed this resolution and the matter is currently under review by the Mexican circuit court. The Company believes it is more likely than not that it will continue to prevail in this matter. Further, as of the date of this filing, the SAT has not implemented any new criteria regarding this assessment of VAT on international import transportation services. The Company believes it is probable that any unexpected nullification of the 2008 Ruling and the implementation of any new VAT criteria would be applied on a prospective basis, in which case, due to the pass-through nature of VAT, KCSM would begin to assess its customers for VAT on international import transportation services, resulting in no material impact to the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
Contractual Agreements. In the normal course of business, the Company enters into various contractual agreements related to commercial arrangements and the use of other railroads’ or governmental entities’ infrastructure needed for the operations of the business. The Company is involved or may become involved in certain disputes involving transportation rates, product loss or damage, charges, and interpretations related to these agreements. While the outcome of these matters cannot be predicted with certainty, the Company believes that, when resolved, these disputes will not have a material effect on its consolidated financial statements.
Credit Risk. The Company continually monitors risks related to economic changes and certain customer receivables concentrations. Significant changes in customer concentration or payment terms, deterioration of customer creditworthiness, bankruptcy, insolvency or liquidation of a customer, or further weakening in economic trends could have a significant impact on the collectability of the Company’s receivables and its operating results. If the financial condition of the Company’s customers were to deteriorate and result in an impairment of their ability to make payments, additional allowances may be required. The Company has recorded provisions for uncollectabilitycredit losses based on its best estimate at September 30, 2017.2021.
Panama Canal Railway Company (“PCRC”) Guarantees and Indemnities. At September 30, 2017,2021, the Company had issued and outstanding $5.5$5.6 million under a standby letter of credit to fulfill its obligation to fund fifty50 percent of the debt service reserve and liquidity reserve established by PCRC in connection with the issuance of the 7.0% Senior Secured Notes due November 1, 2026 (the “PCRC Notes”). Additionally, KCS has pledged its shares of PCRC as security for the PCRC Notes.
Mexican Antitrust Review. Pursuant to the Mexican Antitrust Law and the Regulatory Railroad Service Law, on September 12, 2016, the Mexican government’s antitrust commission (Comisión Federal de Competencia Económica or “COFECE”), announced that it would review competitive conditions in the Mexican railroad industry, with respect to the existence of effective competition in the provision of interconnection services, trackage rights, switching rights and interline services used to render public freight transport in

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

12. Geographic Information
The Company strategically manages its rail operations as one1 reportable business segment over a single coordinated rail network that extends from the Midwestmidwest and Southeastsoutheast portions of the United States south into Mexico and connects with other Class I railroads. Financial information reported at this level, such as revenues, operating income and cash flows from operations, is used by corporate management, including the Company’s chief operating decision-maker, in evaluating overall financial and operational performance, market strategies, as well as the decisions to allocate capital resources. The Company’s chief operating decision-maker is the chief executive officer.
The following tables provide information by geographic area (in millions):
Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
September 30,September 30,
Revenues2021202020212020
U.S.$409.5 $341.2 $1,160.5 $1,025.5 
Mexico334.5 318.4 1,039.0 913.7 
Total revenues$744.0 $659.6 $2,199.5 $1,939.2 
Property and equipment (including concession assets), net  September 30,
2021
December 31,
2020
U.S.$5,728.6 $5,594.6 
Mexico3,449.8 3,403.2 
Total property and equipment (including concession assets), net$9,178.4 $8,997.8 
13. Subsequent Event
Foreign Currency Hedging. During October 2021, the Company entered into foreign currency forward contracts with an aggregate notional amount of $30.0 million, which mature in January 2022. These contracts obligate the Company to sell a total of Ps.627.3 million at a weighted-average exchange rate of Ps.20.9 to each U.S. dollar.
The Company has not designated these foreign currency derivative instrument as hedging instruments for accounting purposes. The Company will measure the foreign currency derivative instruments at fair value each period and will recognize any change in fair value in foreign exchange gain (loss) within the consolidated statements of operations.

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 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
 September 30, September 30,
Revenues2017 2016 2017 2016
U.S.$345.9
 $317.4
 $1,011.5
 $896.4
Mexico310.7
 287.1
 911.0
 839.3
Total revenues$656.6
 $604.5
 $1,922.5
 $1,735.7
        
Property and equipment (including concession assets), net    September 30,
2017
 December 31,
2016
U.S.    $5,185.9
 $4,960.6
Mexico    3,149.7
 3,109.1
Total property and equipment (including concession assets), net    $8,335.6
 $8,069.7

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13. Condensed Consolidating Financial Information
Pursuant to Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) Regulation S-X Rule 3-10 “Financial statements of guarantors and issuers of guaranteed securities registered or being registered”, the Company is required to provide condensed consolidating financial information for issuers of certain of its senior notes that are guaranteed.
As of September 30, 2017, KCS had outstanding $2,093.5 million senior notes due through 2045. The senior notes are unsecured obligations of KCS, and are also jointly and severally and fully and unconditionally guaranteed on an unsecured senior basis by Kansas City Southern Railway Company (“KCSR”) and certain wholly-owned domestic subsidiaries of KCS. As a result, the Company is providing the following condensed consolidating financial information (in millions).
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Comprehensive Income - KCS Notes
 Three Months Ended September 30, 2017
 Parent 
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Consolidating
Adjustments
 
Consolidated
KCS
Revenues$
 $316.1
 $344.9
 $(4.4) $656.6
Operating expenses0.8
 221.6
 204.8
 (4.4) 422.8
Operating income (loss)(0.8) 94.5
 140.1
 
 233.8
Equity in net earnings of affiliates130.2
 2.5
 2.2
 (132.1) 2.8
Interest expense(20.3) (17.7) (8.8) 21.6
 (25.2)
Foreign exchange gain
 
 0.8
 
 0.8
Other income (expense), net20.8
 (0.3) 0.7
 (21.5) (0.3)
Income before income taxes129.9
 79.0
 135.0
 (132.0) 211.9
Income tax expense0.6
 26.4
 55.0
 
 82.0
Net income129.3
 52.6
 80.0
 (132.0) 129.9
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest
 0.6
 
 
 0.6
Net income attributable to Kansas City Southern and subsidiaries129.3
 52.0
 80.0
 (132.0) 129.3
Other comprehensive loss(0.7) 
 (0.3) 0.3
 (0.7)
Comprehensive income attributable to Kansas City Southern and subsidiaries$128.6
 $52.0
 $79.7
 $(131.7) $128.6


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Condensed Consolidating Statements of Comprehensive Income - KCS Notes—(Continued)
 Three Months Ended September 30, 2016
 Parent 
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Consolidating
Adjustments
 
Consolidated
KCS
Revenues$
 $289.9
 $319.0
 $(4.4) $604.5
Operating expenses0.9
 214.7
 193.5
 (4.4) 404.7
Operating income (loss)(0.9) 75.2
 125.5
 
 199.8
Equity in net earnings of affiliates119.1
 1.7
 3.0
 (120.3) 3.5
Interest expense(21.7) (20.6) (16.7) 33.8
 (25.2)
Foreign exchange loss
 
 (19.8) 
 (19.8)
Other income (expense), net26.3
 (0.1) 7.1
 (33.3) 
Income before income taxes122.8
 56.2
 99.1
 (119.8) 158.3
Income tax expense2.2
 19.9
 15.2
 
 37.3
Net income120.6
 36.3
 83.9
 (119.8) 121.0
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest
 0.4
 
 
 0.4
Net income attributable to Kansas City Southern and subsidiaries120.6
 35.9
 83.9
 (119.8) 120.6
Other comprehensive loss(0.3) 
 (0.4) 0.4
 (0.3)
Comprehensive income attributable to Kansas City Southern and subsidiaries$120.3
 $35.9
 $83.5
 $(119.4) $120.3

 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017
 Parent 
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Consolidating
Adjustments
 
Consolidated
KCS
Revenues$
 $924.4
 $1,011.2
 $(13.1) $1,922.5
Operating expenses4.9
 661.4
 585.5
 (13.1) 1,238.7
Operating income (loss)(4.9) 263.0
 425.7
 
 683.8
Equity in net earnings of affiliates410.8
 5.3
 8.2
 (414.6) 9.7
Interest expense(61.0) (54.6) (27.1) 67.8
 (74.9)
Foreign exchange gain
 
 61.8
 
 61.8
Other income, net66.7
 0.5
 1.3
 (67.8) 0.7
Income before income taxes411.6
 214.2
 469.9
 (414.6) 681.1
Income tax expense1.3
 78.1
 190.2
 
 269.6
Net income410.3
 136.1
 279.7
 (414.6) 411.5
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest
 1.2
 
 
 1.2
Net income attributable to Kansas City Southern and subsidiaries410.3
 134.9
 279.7
 (414.6) 410.3
Other comprehensive income (loss)(1.7) 
 1.8
 (1.8) (1.7)
Comprehensive income attributable to Kansas City Southern and subsidiaries$408.6
 $134.9
 $281.5
 $(416.4) $408.6

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

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

Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets - KCS Notes
 September 30, 2017
 Parent 
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Consolidating
Adjustments
 
Consolidated
KCS
Assets:         
Current assets$29.3
 $250.2
 $398.7
 $(37.7) $640.5
Investments
 3.9
 48.0
 
 51.9
Investments in consolidated subsidiaries3,906.9
 498.1
 
 (4,405.0) 
Property and equipment (including concession assets), net
 4,414.1
 3,924.1
 (2.6) 8,335.6
Other assets2,525.2
 48.7
 252.7
 (2,754.3) 72.3
Total assets$6,461.4
 $5,215.0
 $4,623.5
 $(7,199.6) $9,100.3
Liabilities and equity:         
Current liabilities$257.2
 $475.4
 $231.4
 $(39.2) $924.8
Long-term debt2,066.2
 1,883.7
 1,042.8
 (2,754.3) 2,238.4
Deferred income taxes27.0
 1,149.2
 256.9
 (0.8) 1,432.3
Other liabilities9.0
 72.7
 16.7
 
 98.4
Stockholders’ equity4,102.0
 1,318.2
 3,075.7
 (4,405.3) 4,090.6
Noncontrolling interest
 315.8
 
 
 315.8
Total liabilities and equity$6,461.4
 $5,215.0
 $4,623.5
 $(7,199.6) $9,100.3


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


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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows - KCS Notes
 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017
 Parent 
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Consolidating
Adjustments
 
Consolidated
KCS
Operating activities:         
Net cash provided$215.1
 $413.9
 $109.7
 $(5.0) $733.7
Investing activities:         
Capital expenditures
 (292.9) (154.0) 
 (446.9)
Purchase or replacement of equipment under operating leases
 (42.6) 
 
 (42.6)
Property investments in MSLLC
 
 (23.7) 
 (23.7)
Investments in and advances to affiliates(0.5) (0.5) (20.3) 1.0
 (20.3)
Proceeds from repayment of loans to affiliates9,814.6
 
 
 (9,814.6) 
Loans to affiliates(9,772.2) 
 
 9,772.2
 
Proceeds from disposal of property
 5.2
 1.4
 
 6.6
Other investing activities
 (16.5) 1.4
 
 (15.1)
Net cash provided (used)41.9
 (347.3) (195.2) (41.4) (542.0)
Financing activities:         
Proceeds from short-term borrowings9,772.2
 
 
 
 9,772.2
Repayment of short-term borrowings(9,600.9) 
 
 
 (9,600.9)
Repayment of long-term debt
 (2.7) (17.5) 
 (20.2)
Dividends paid(105.1) 
 (5.0) 5.0
 (105.1)
Shares repurchased(320.4) 
 
 
 (320.4)
Proceeds from loans from affiliates
 9,772.2
 
 (9,772.2) 
Repayment of loans from affiliates
 (9,814.6) 
 9,814.6
 
Contribution from affiliates
 0.5
 0.5
 (1.0) 
Other financing activities0.5
 
 
 
 0.5
Net cash used(253.7) (44.6) (22.0) 46.4
 (273.9)
Cash and cash equivalents:         
Net increase (decrease)3.3
 22.0
 (107.5) 
 (82.2)
At beginning of year0.2
 32.6
 137.8
 
 170.6
At end of period$3.5
 $54.6
 $30.3
 $
 $88.4

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

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

As of September 30, 2017, KCSR had outstanding $2.9 million principal amount of senior notes due through 2045. The senior notes are unsecured obligations of KCSR, and are also jointly and severally and fully and unconditionally guaranteed on an unsecured senior basis by KCS and certain wholly-owned domestic subsidiaries. As a result, the Company is providing the following condensed consolidating financial information (in millions).

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

Condensed Consolidating Statements of Comprehensive Income - KCSR Notes
 Three Months Ended September 30, 2017
 Parent KCSR 
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Consolidating
Adjustments
 
Consolidated
KCS
Revenues$
 $310.7
 $9.9
 $344.9
 $(8.9) $656.6
Operating expenses0.8
 216.5
 9.6
 204.8
 (8.9) 422.8
Operating income (loss)(0.8) 94.2
 0.3
 140.1
 
 233.8
Equity in net earnings (losses) of affiliates130.2
 (0.3) 2.1
 2.2
 (131.4) 2.8
Interest expense(20.3) (17.7) 
 (8.8) 21.6
 (25.2)
Foreign exchange gain
 
 
 0.8
 
 0.8
Other income (expense), net20.8
 (0.3) 
 0.7
 (21.5) (0.3)
Income before income taxes129.9
 75.9
 2.4
 135.0
 (131.3) 211.9
Income tax expense0.6
 25.4
 1.0
 55.0
 
 82.0
Net income129.3
 50.5
 1.4
 80.0
 (131.3) 129.9
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest
 
 0.6
 
 
 0.6
Net income attributable to Kansas City Southern and subsidiaries129.3
 50.5
 0.8
 80.0
 (131.3) 129.3
Other comprehensive loss(0.7) 
 
 (0.3) 0.3
 (0.7)
Comprehensive income attributable to Kansas City Southern and subsidiaries$128.6
 $50.5
 $0.8
 $79.7
 $(131.0) $128.6

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





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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

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

7.5

469.9

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

4.6

279.7

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

3.4

279.7

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

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


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

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

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

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

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

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows - KCSR Notes—(Continued)
 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016
 Parent KCSR 
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Consolidating
Adjustments
 
Consolidated
KCS
Operating activities:           
Net cash provided$178.2
 $380.2
 $0.6
 $288.5
 $(163.9) $683.6
Investing activities:           
Capital expenditures
 (269.0) (0.5) (135.6) 
 (405.1)
Purchase or replacement of equipment under operating leases
 (26.6) 
 
 
 (26.6)
Property investments in MSLLC
 
 
 (31.2) 
 (31.2)
Investment in and advances to affiliates(103.4) 
 (6.5) (0.9) 109.9
 (0.9)
Proceeds from repayment of loans to affiliates6,743.5
 
 
 
 (6,743.5) 
Loans to affiliates(6,742.5) 
 
 
 6,742.5
 
Proceeds from disposal of property
 1.4
 
 2.3
 (0.1) 3.6
Other investing activities
 (10.4) 
 4.5
 0.1
 (5.8)
Net cash used(102.4) (304.6) (7.0) (160.9) 108.9
 (466.0)
Financing activities:           
Proceeds from short-term borrowings6,499.0
 243.5
 
 
 (243.5) 6,499.0
Repayment of short-term borrowings(6,579.3) 
 
 
 
 (6,579.3)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt248.7
 
 
 
 
 248.7
Repayment of long-term debt
 (2.5) (0.1) (18.2) 
 (20.8)
Dividends paid(107.2) 
 
 (162.2) 162.2
 (107.2)
Shares repurchased(99.8) 
 
 
 
 (99.8)
Proceeds from loans from affiliates
 6,499.0
 
 
 (6,499.0) 
Repayment of loans from affiliates
 (6,743.5) 
 
 6,743.5
 
Contribution from affiliates
 96.6
 6.5
 6.8
 (109.9) 
Other financing activities(1.5) (0.1) 
 (1.8) 1.7
 (1.7)
Net cash provided (used)(40.1) 93.0
 6.4
 (175.4) 55.0
 (61.1)
Cash and cash equivalents:           
Net increase (decrease)35.7
 168.6
 
 (47.8) 
 156.5
At beginning of year0.2
 10.1
 0.1
 126.2
 
 136.6
At end of period$35.9
 $178.7
 $0.1
 $78.4
 $
 $293.1


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Item 2.Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Item 2.Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The discussion below, as well as other portions of this Form 10-Q, contain forward-looking statements that arewithin the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In addition, management may make forward-looking statements orally or in other writing, including, but not based upon historical information. limited to, in press releases, quarterly earnings calls, executive presentations, in the annual report to stockholders and in other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.Readers can usually identify these forward-looking statements by the use of such verbswords as “expects,“may,” “will,” “should,” “likely,” “plans,” “projects,”“expects,” “anticipates,” “believes” or similar verbs or conjugationswords. These statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results could materially differ from those anticipated by such verbs.forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are based upon information currently available to management and management’s perception thereof as of the date of this Form 10-Q. However, such statements are dependent on and, therefore, candifferences could be influencedcaused by a number of external variables over which management has littlefactors or combination of factors including, but not limited to, the factors identified below and those discussed under the captions “Part II - Item 1A - Risk Factors” herein and Item 1A, “Risk Factors”, of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 (the “Annual Report”). Readers are strongly encouraged to consider these factors and the following factors when evaluating any forward-looking statements concerning the Company: the merger with Canadian Pacific Railway Limited ("CP") is subject to various closing conditions and there can be no control, including:assurances as to whether and when it may be completed; failure to complete the Company’s merger with CP could negatively impact the Company’s stock price and future business and financial results; Company’s stockholders cannot be sure of the value of the merger consideration they will receive from CP in the merger; lawsuits may be filed against the Company and/or CP challenging the transactions contemplated by the merger between, among others, the Company and CP; the shares of CP common stock to be received by the Company’s stockholders upon completion of the merger will have different rights from shares of the Company’s common stock; after completion of the merger, CP may fail to realize the projected benefits and cost savings of the merger; public health threats or outbreaks of communicable diseases, such as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic (including its variants) and its impact on KCS’s business, suppliers, consumers, customers, employees and supply chains; rail accidents or other incidents or accidents on KCS’s rail network or at KCS’s facilities or customer facilities involving the release of hazardous materials, including toxic inhalation hazards; legislative and regulatory developments and disputes, including environmental regulations; loss of the rail concession of Kansas City Southern’s subsidiary, Kansas City Southern de México, S.A. de C.V.; North American and global economic, political and social conditions; disruptions to the Company’s technology infrastructure, including its computer systems; increased demand and traffic congestion; the level of trade between the United States and Asia or Mexico; fluctuations in the peso-dollar exchange rate; natural events such as severe weather, hurricanes and floods; the outcome of claims and litigation involving the Company or its subsidiaries; changes in business strategy and strategic opportunities; competition and consolidation within the transportation industry; the business environment in industries that produce and use items shipped by rail; loss of the rail concession of Kansas City Southern’s subsidiary, Kansas City Southern de México, S.A. de C.V.; the termination of, or failure to renew, agreements with customers, other railroads and third parties; access to capital; disruptions to the Company’s technology infrastructure, including its computer systems; natural events such as severe weather, hurricanes and floods; market and regulatory responses to climate change; legislative and regulatory developments and disputes; rail accidents or other incidents or accidents on KCS’s rail network or at KCS’s facilities or customer facilities involving the releasesatisfaction of hazardous materials, including toxic inhalation hazards;by third parties of their obligations; fluctuation in prices or availability of key materials, fluctuations in commodity demand; in particular diesel fuel; access to capital; sufficiency of budgeted capital expenditures in carrying out business plans; services infrastructure; climate change and the market and regulatory responses to climate change; dependency on certain key suppliers of core rail equipment; changes in securities and capital markets; availabilityunavailability of qualified personnel; labor difficulties, including strikes and work stoppages; insufficiency of insurance to cover lost revenue, profits or other damages; acts of terrorism or risk of terrorist activities;activities, war or riskother acts of war; domestic and international economic, political and social conditions; the level of trade between the United States and Asia or Mexico; fluctuations in the peso-dollar exchange rate; increased demand and traffic congestion; the outcome of claims and litigation involving the Company or its subsidiaries;violence; and other factors affecting the operation of the business. For more discussion about each risk factor, see “Part II - Item 1A - Risk Factors” herein and Part III, Item 71A - “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” herein and in the Company’s Annual Report, on Form 10-K forin each case as updated by the year ended December 31, 2016, which is on fileCompany’s periodic filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (File No. 1-4717) and Part I Item 1A — “Risk Factors” in the Form 10-K and any updates contained herein. Readers are strongly encouraged to consider these factors when evaluating forward-looking statements. (the “SEC”).
Forward-looking statements should not be readreflect the information only as a guarantee of future performance or results and will not necessarily be accurate indications of the timing when, or bydate on which such performance or results will be achieved. As a result, actual outcomes or results could materially differ from those indicated in forward-looking statements. Wethey are made. The Company does not under any obligation, and we expressly disclaimundertake any obligation to update or alter any forward-looking statements to reflect future events, developments, or other information. If KCS does update one or more forward-looking statements, no inference should be drawn that additional updates will be made regarding that statement or any other forward-looking statements.
This discussion is intended to clarify and focus on Kansas City Southern’s (“KCS” or the “Company”)KCS’s results of operations, certain changes in its financial position, liquidity, capital structure and business developments for the periods covered by the consolidated financial statements included under Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2021. This discussion should be read in conjunction with those consolidated financial statements and the related notes and is qualified by reference to them.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
The Company’s discussion and analysis of its financial position and results of operations is based upon its consolidated financial statements. The preparation of these consolidated financial statements requires estimation and judgment that affect the reported amounts of revenue, expenses, assets and liabilities. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other factors that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the accounting for assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. If the estimates differ materially from actual results, the impact on the consolidated financial statements may be material. The Company’s critical accounting policies are disclosed in the 2016its 2020 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC.Report.
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Overview
The Company is engaged primarily in the freight rail transportation business, operating a single coordinated rail network under one reportable business segment. The primary operating subsidiaries of the Company consist of the following: The Kansas City Southern Railway Company (“KCSR”), Kansas City Southern de México, S.A. de C.V. (“KCSM”), Meridian Speedway, LLC (“MSLLC”), and The Texas Mexican Railway Company (“TexMex”). The Company generates revenues and cash flows by providing customers with freight delivery services both within its regions and throughout North America through connections with other Class I rail carriers. KCS’s customers conduct business in a number of different industries, including chemical and petroleum, products, industrial and consumer products, agriculture and mineral products,minerals, energy, products, automotive, products and intermodal transportation. Appropriate eliminations and reclassifications have been recorded in preparing the consolidated financial statements.
Third Quarter AnalysisMerger Agreement
Revenues increased 9%On March 21, 2021, KCS entered into a merger agreement with Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (“CP”), a Canadian corporation, under which CP agreed to acquire KCS in a stock and cash transaction valued at $275 per common share. On May 6, 2021, the Surface Transportation Board (“STB”) unanimously approved the use of a voting trust for CP’s proposed merger with KCS. The voting trust permits KCS to maintain its independence and protect its financial health during the STB’s review of the ultimate merger as well as enable KCS stockholders to receive the value of their shares, even if the STB ultimately rejected the merger.
On April 20, 2021, KCS received an unsolicited merger proposal valued at $325 per common share from Canadian National Railway Company (“CN”), a Canadian corporation, which, after negotiation with and a revised proposal from CN, was determined on May 13, 2021 by the Company’s board of directors to be a superior proposal as defined by the CP merger agreement. On May 21, 2021, KCS terminated the CP merger agreement and paid CP a merger termination fee of $700.0 million, which was recognized in merger costs within the consolidated statements of operations.
On May 21, 2021, KCS and CN entered into a merger agreement (the “CN merger agreement”), and a U.S. affiliate of CN paid KCS $700.0 million as reimbursement for the termination fee paid to CP. KCS was obligated to repay the termination fee to CN under certain circumstances, including but not limited to, if KCS were to terminate the CN merger agreement to accept a superior proposal as defined by the CN merger agreement. As a result, the $700.0 million reimbursement from CN was recognized in accounts payable and accrued liabilities within the consolidated balance sheet. In addition, KCS was obligated to pay CN a termination fee of $700.0 million to terminate the CN merger agreement.
On August 10, 2021, KCS received an unsolicited merger proposal from CP to acquire KCS in a stock and cash transaction valued at $300 per common share. On August 12, 2021, the Company’s board of directors determined that the CP proposal did not constitute a superior proposal as defined by the CN merger agreement.
On August 31, 2021, the STB unanimously rejected the use of a voting trust in the proposed merger between CN and KCS. Shortly thereafter, CP reaffirmed its August 10th proposal to acquire KCS for a then estimated value of $300 per common share, which, after negotiation with CP, the Company’s board of directors determined to be a superior proposal as defined by the CN merger agreement. On September 15, 2021, KCS terminated the CN merger agreement and paid CN $1,400.0 million, which included (1) a $700.0 million merger termination fee recognized in merger costs within the consolidated statements of operations and (2) reimbursement of the CN payment for the CP termination fee of $700.0 million recognized as a reduction to accounts payable and accrued liabilities within the consolidated balance sheet.
On September 15, 2021, KCS and CP entered into a merger agreement (the “Merger Agreement”) and CP paid KCS $1,400.0 million, which included (1) $700.0 million for reimbursement of the CP termination fee recognized as a reduction of merger costs and (2) $700.0 million for reimbursement of the termination fee paid to CN. KCS is obligated to repay the $700.0 million CN termination fee to CP under certain circumstances, including but not limited to, if KCS were to terminate the Merger Agreement to accept a superior proposal as defined by the Merger Agreement. As a result, the $700.0 million reimbursement from CP was recognized in accounts payable and accrued liabilities within the consolidated balance sheet. In addition, KCS would be required to pay CP a termination fee of $700.0 million to terminate the Merger Agreement.
On September 30, 2021, in response to the revised merger notice filed by CP in connection with the Merger Agreement, the STB reconfirmed its prior decision approving the use of the voting trust in the Merger Agreement.
Upon completion of the merger (the “Merger”) the ownership interest of KCS would then be deposited into a voting trust subject to a voting trust agreement (the “Voting Trust Transaction”). Each share of common stock, par value $0.01 per share, of KCS that is outstanding immediately prior to the Merger will be converted into the right to receive (1) 2.884 common shares of CP and (2) $90 in cash (together, the “Merger Consideration”), and each share of preferred stock, par value $25 per share, that is outstanding immediately prior to the Merger will be converted into the right to receive $37.50 in cash.
Subject to receipt of regulatory clearances, approval by stockholders of KCS and shareholders of CP, and other customary closing conditions, the completion of the Voting Trust Transaction is currently expected to occur in the first quarter of 2022, and upon completion, KCS stockholders are expected to own approximately 28% of CP’s outstanding common shares. KCS’s management and its board of directors will continue to manage KCS while it is in the voting trust, pursuing KCS’s independent business plan and
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growth strategies. Final control approval from the STB and other applicable regulatory authorities is expected to be completed in the second half of 2022.
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, KCS incurred $36.5 million and $776.6 million, respectively, of merger-related costs. For the three months ended September 30, 2017,2021, the merger costs primarily related to compensation and benefits costs and legal fees. For the nine months ended September 30, 2021, merger costs included the fee associated with the termination of the CN merger agreement by KCS of $700.0 million, in addition to compensation and benefits costs and bankers’ and legal fees. These merger-related costs were recognized in merger costs within the consolidated statements of operations. Upon KCS shareholder vote on the Merger expected in the fourth quarter of 2021, the Company will recognize the $700.0 million reimbursement from CP in merger costs within the consolidated statement of operations. Excluding the termination fee payment and reimbursement, the Company expects to incur estimated net merger costs in 2021 of approximately $90.0 million, consisting of compensation and benefits costs and bankers’ and legal fees assuming the Voting Trust Transaction occurs in the first quarter of 2022.
On September 30, 2021, KCS entered into a letter waiver with lenders to the KCS revolving credit facility to waive the events of default that would occur under the KCS revolving credit facility as a result of the change of control that would arise upon consummation of the Voting Trust Transaction and as a result of CP obtaining control of KCS following final approval of the transaction by the STB. The foregoing description of the letter waiver is qualified in its entirety by the full text of the letter waiver, attached hereto as Exhibit 10.2.
Third Quarter Highlights
For the three months ended September 30, 2021, revenues increased 13% compared to the same period in 2016,2020, primarily due to a 6%16% increase in revenue per carload/unit, andpartially offset by a 3% increasedecrease in carload/unit volumes. Revenue per carload/unit increased primarily due to mix, positive pricing impacts, and higher fuel surcharge.


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Operating expenses increased 4% during the three months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to the same period in 2016, primarily due to higher fuel priceshaul, and consumption. Operating expenses as a percentage of revenues was 64.4% for the three months ended September 30, 2017, compared to 66.9% for the same period in 2016.
The Company reported quarterly earnings of $1.23 per diluted share on consolidated net income of $129.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017, compared to earnings of $1.12 per diluted share on consolidated net income of $120.6 million for the same period in 2016, due to increased net income and the accelerated share repurchase program that was implemented during the third quarter of 2017, which reduced the weighted-average shares outstanding.
In late August 2017, Hurricane Harvey made landfall on the Texas coast and caused flood damage to the Company’s track infrastructure and significantly disrupted the Company’s rail service. The Company continues to evaluate the impact of Hurricane Harvey on the business and intends to file a claim under its insurance program in the fourth quarter of 2017. The Company estimates the impact of lost profits negatively affected operating expenses as a percentage of revenues by 1.4% to 1.6% and earnings per diluted share by $0.12 to $0.14.

Results of Operations
The following summarizes KCS’s consolidated income statement components (in millions):
 Three Months Ended Change
 September 30, 
 2017 2016 
Revenues$656.6
 $604.5
 $52.1
Operating expenses422.8
 404.7
 18.1
Operating income233.8
 199.8
 34.0
Equity in net earnings of affiliates2.8
 3.5
 (0.7)
Interest expense(25.2) (25.2) 
Foreign exchange gain (loss)0.8
 (19.8) 20.6
Other expense, net(0.3) 
 (0.3)
Income before income taxes211.9
 158.3
 53.6
Income tax expense82.0
 37.3
 44.7
Net income129.9
 121.0
 8.9
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest0.6
 0.4
 0.2
Net income attributable to Kansas City Southern and subsidiaries$129.3
 $120.6
 $8.7
 Nine Months Ended Change
 September 30, 
 2017 2016 
Revenues$1,922.5
 $1,735.7
 $186.8
Operating expenses1,238.7
 1,128.1
 110.6
Operating income683.8
 607.6
 76.2
Equity in net earnings of affiliates9.7
 10.4
 (0.7)
Interest expense(74.9) (73.2) (1.7)
Foreign exchange gain (loss)61.8
 (47.3) 109.1
Other income (expense), net0.7
 (0.5) 1.2
Income before income taxes681.1
 497.0
 184.1
Income tax expense269.6
 147.4
 122.2
Net income411.5
 349.6
 61.9
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest1.2
 1.1
 0.1
Net income attributable to Kansas City Southern and subsidiaries$410.3
 $348.5
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Revenues
The following summarizes revenues (in millions), carload/unit statistics (in thousands) and revenue per carload/unit:
 Revenues Carloads and Units Revenue per Carload/Unit
 Three Months Ended   Three Months Ended   Three Months Ended  
 September 30,   September 30,   September 30,  
 2017 2016 % Change 2017 2016 % Change 2017 2016 % Change
Chemical and petroleum$136.9
 $124.3
 10% 67.6
 65.8
 3% $2,025
 $1,889
 7%
Industrial and consumer products152.5
 140.5
 9% 82.3
 79.2
 4% 1,853
 1,774
 4%
Agriculture and minerals116.0
 113.4
 2% 61.2
 61.7
 (1%) 1,895
 1,838
 3%
Energy74.5
 62.8
 19% 76.7
 77.9
 (2%) 971
 806
 20%
Intermodal92.3
 88.6
 4% 249.5
 240.6
 4% 370
 368
 1%
Automotive61.4
 51.4
 19% 39.1
 36.5
 7% 1,570
 1,408
 12%
Carload revenues, carloads and units633.6
 581.0
 9% 576.4
 561.7
 3% $1,099
 $1,034
 6%
Other revenue23.0
 23.5
 (2%)            
Total revenues (i)$656.6
 $604.5
 9%            
                  
(i) Included in revenues:                 
Fuel surcharge$44.3
 $25.9
              

 Revenues Carloads and Units Revenue per Carload/Unit
 Nine Months Ended   Nine Months Ended   Nine Months Ended  
 September 30,   September 30,   September 30,  
 2017 2016 % Change 2017 2016 % Change 2017 2016 % Change
Chemical and petroleum$402.2
 $364.0
 10% 205.8
 197.8
 4% $1,954
 $1,840
 6%
Industrial and consumer products441.2
 418.0
 6% 245.8
 240.4
 2% 1,795
 1,739
 3%
Agriculture and minerals355.7
 338.5
 5% 183.6
 184.6
 (1%) 1,937
 1,834
 6%
Energy214.0
 142.0
 51% 218.0
 182.5
 19% 982
 778
 26%
Intermodal266.4
 265.1
 
 716.6
 712.0
 1% 372
 372
 
Automotive170.2
 137.0
 24% 114.6
 94.4
 21% 1,485
 1,451
 2%
Carload revenues, carloads and units1,849.7
 1,664.6
 11% 1,684.4
 1,611.7
 5% $1,098
 $1,033
 6%
Other revenue72.8
 71.1
 2%            
Total revenues (i)$1,922.5
 $1,735.7
 11%            
                  
(i) Included in revenues:                 
Fuel surcharge$121.3
 $76.8
              
Freight revenues include revenue for transportation services and fuel surcharges. For the three months ended September 30, 2017, revenues and carload/unit volumes increased 9% and 3%, respectively, compared to the same period in 2016. Revenues for certain commodity groups were significantly affected by Hurricane Harvey. Revenue per carload/unit increased by 6% due to mix, positive pricing impacts, and higher fuel surcharge. In addition, revenue per carload/unit increased due to the strengthening of the Mexican peso against the U.S. dollar by approximately $6.0 million, compared to the same period in 2016, for transactions denominated in Mexican pesos. The average exchange rate of Mexican peso per U.S. dollar was Ps.17.8 for the three months ended September 30, 2017, compared to Ps.18.7 for the same period in 2016.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2017, revenues and carload/unit volumes increased 11% and 5%, respectively, compared to the same period in 2016. Revenue per carload/unit increased by 6% due to mix, positive pricing impacts, and higher fuel surcharge. Energy revenues increased $72.0 million, primarily due to an increase in frac sand volumes due to strong demand as a result of higher crude oil prices. In addition, utility coal volumes increased due to higher natural gas prices and lower coal inventory levels. The increase in revenue per carload/unit was partially offset by the weakening of the Mexican peso against the U.S. dollar of approximately $14.0 million, compared to the same period in 2016, for revenue transactions denominated in Mexican pesos.dollar. The average exchange rate of Mexican pesos per U.S. dollar was Ps.18.9Ps.20.0 for the three months ended September 30, 2021, compared to Ps.22.1 for the same period in 2020, which resulted in an increase in revenues of approximately $12.0 million. Volumes decreased due to auto plant shutdowns driven by a global microchip shortage resulting from continuing supply chain disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Additional volume declines resulted from service interruptions at Lazaro Cardenas port in Mexico due to KCSM right-of-way blockages resulting from teachers’ protests since the end of July and supply chain disruptions in the refined fuel product shipments into Mexico as a result of increased regulation. These decreases were partially offset by an increase in utility coal volumes as a result of higher natural gas prices, plant outages in prior year, and rebuilding of stockpiles.
Operating expenses increased 27% during the three months ended September 30, 2021, as compared to the same period in 2020, primarily due to merger costs, higher diesel fuel prices, the strengthening of the Mexican peso against the U.S. dollar, and increased costs attributable to deploying incremental resources to address service challenges earlier in the year. Operating expenses as a percentage of revenues was 66.1% for the three months ended September 30, 2021, compared to 58.8% for the same period in 2020.
The Company reported quarterly earnings of $1.71 per diluted share on consolidated net earnings of $156.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021, compared to earnings of $2.01 per diluted share on consolidated net income of $189.8 million for the same period in 2020. This decrease was primarily due to merger costs incurred during the third quarter of 2021 and a higher effective tax rate.


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Results of Operations
The following summarizes KCS’s consolidated statement of operations components (in millions):
Three Months EndedChange
September 30,
20212020
Revenues$744.0 $659.6 $84.4 
Operating expenses492.1 388.1 104.0 
Operating income251.9 271.5 (19.6)
Equity in net earnings (losses) of affiliates3.8 (1.3)5.1 
Interest expense(39.0)(39.5)0.5 
Foreign exchange gain (loss)(0.5)7.7 (8.2)
Other income, net0.5 0.3 0.2 
Income before income taxes216.7 238.7 (22.0)
Income tax expense60.2 48.5 11.7 
Net income156.5 190.2 (33.7)
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest0.3 0.4 (0.1)
Net income attributable to Kansas City Southern and subsidiaries$156.2 $189.8 $(33.6)

Nine Months EndedChange
September 30,
20212020
Revenues$2,199.5 $1,939.2 $260.3 
Operating expenses2,126.3 1,198.5 927.8 
Operating income73.2 740.7 (667.5)
Equity in net earnings (losses) of affiliates13.2 (0.1)13.3 
Interest expense(117.1)(111.8)(5.3)
Foreign exchange loss(1.0)(44.0)43.0 
Other income, net0.7 2.5 (1.8)
Income (loss) before income taxes(31.0)587.3 (618.3)
Income tax expense37.1 134.5 (97.4)
Net income (loss)(68.1)452.8 (520.9)
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest1.2 1.5 (0.3)
Net income (loss) attributable to Kansas City Southern and subsidiaries$(69.3)$451.3 $(520.6)

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Operating Metrics
The Company has established the following key metrics and goals to measure precision scheduled railroading (“PSR”) progress and performance:
Three Months EndedImprovement/ (Deterioration)Nine Months EndedImprovement/ (Deterioration)FY 2021
Goal
September 30,September 30,
2021202020212020
Gross velocity (mph) (i)15.314.56%13.415.7(15)%16.2
Terminal dwell (hours) (ii)21.522.96%24.921.0(19)%21.3
Train length (feet) (iii)6,4817,043(8)%6,6906,5882%7,250
Fuel efficiency (gallons per 1,000 GTM's) (iv)1.221.252%1.241.241.16
(i) Gross velocity is the average train speed between origin and destination in miles per hour calculated as the sum of the miles traveled divided by the sum of total transit hours. Transit hours are measured as the difference between a train’s origin departure and destination arrival date and times broken down by segment across the train route (includes all time spent including crew changes, terminal dwell, delays, and incidents).
(ii) Terminal dwell is the average amount of time in hours between car arrival to and departure from the yard (excludes cars that move through a terminal on a run-through train, stored, bad ordered, and maintenance-of-way cars). Calculated by dividing the total number of hours cars spent in terminals by the total count of car dwell events.
(iii) Train length is the average length of a train across its reporting stations, including the origin and intermediate stations. Length of a train is the sum of car and locomotive lengths measured in feet.
(iv) Fuel efficiency is calculated by taking locomotive fuel consumed in gallons divided by thousand gross ton miles (“GTM’s”) net of detours with no associated fuel gallons. GTM’s are the movement of one ton of train weight over one mile calculated by multiplying total train weight by distance the train moved. GTM’s exclude locomotive gross ton miles.
For the three months ended September 30, 2021, the increase in velocity and decrease in dwell, as compared to the same period in 2020, were due to efforts to improve network fluidity including reductions in train length, along with other operating initiatives and new capacity projects. The decline in velocity and increase in dwell for the nine months ended September 30, 2017,2021, compared to Ps.18.3the same period in 2020, were primarily due to lingering network congestion during the first half of 2021, as well as greater efficiencies realized during the second quarter of 2020 from lower volumes due to COVID-19.
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Revenues
The following summarizes revenues (in millions), carload/unit statistics (in thousands) and revenue per carload/unit:
RevenuesCarloads and UnitsRevenue per Carload/Unit
Three Months Ended Three Months Ended Three Months Ended 
September 30,September 30,September 30,
20212020% Change20212020% Change20212020% Change
Chemical and petroleum$204.1 $191.9 %86.9 91.5 (5 %)$2,349 $2,097 12 %
Industrial and consumer products159.0 126.4 26 %79.0 73.7 %2,013 1,715 17 %
Agriculture and minerals139.8 125.3 12 %67.1 64.0 %2,083 1,958 %
Energy74.6 46.8 59 %73.4 51.5 43 %1,016 909 12 %
Intermodal86.9 89.1 (2 %)231.6 264.7 (13 %)375 337 11 %
Automotive40.1 48.5 (17 %)22.4 32.1 (30 %)1,790 1,511 18 %
Carload revenues, carloads and units704.5 628.0 12 %560.4 577.5 (3 %)$1,257 $1,087 16 %
Other revenue39.5 31.6 25 %
Total revenues (i)$744.0 $659.6 13 %
(i) Included in revenues:
Fuel surcharge$75.3 $46.2 
RevenuesCarloads and UnitsRevenue per Carload/Unit
Nine Months Ended Nine Months Ended Nine Months Ended 
September 30,September 30,September 30,
20212020% Change20212020% Change20212020% Change
Chemical and petroleum$667.9 $549.0 22 %291.9 258.0 13 %$2,288 $2,128 %
Industrial and consumer products437.6 406.0 %225.7 225.1 — 1,939 1,804 %
Agriculture and minerals404.1 374.2 %193.7 184.8 %2,086 2,025 %
Energy186.6 142.4 31 %198.1 153.2 29 %942 930 %
Intermodal259.3 241.3 %714.7 689.3 %363 350 %
Automotive133.6 118.0 13 %76.5 75.9 %1,746 1,555 12 %
Carload revenues, carloads and units2,089.1 1,830.9 14 %1,700.6 1,586.3 %$1,228 $1,154 %
Other revenue110.4 108.3 %
Total revenues (i)$2,199.5 $1,939.2 13 %
(i) Included in revenues:
Fuel surcharge$196.0 $161.4 
For the three months ended September 30, 2021, revenues increased 13% compared to the same period in 2020, primarily due to a 16% increase in revenue per carload/unit, partially offset by a 3% decrease in carload/unit volumes. Revenue per carload/unit increased primarily due to mix, higher fuel surcharge, longer average length of haul, the strengthening of the Mexican peso against the U.S. dollar, and positive pricing impacts. The average exchange rate of Mexican pesos per U.S. dollar was Ps.20.0 for the three months ended September 30, 2021, compared to Ps.22.1 for the same period in 2016.2020, which resulted in an increase in revenues of approximately $12.0 million. Volumes decreased due to auto plant shutdowns driven by a global microchip shortage, service interruptions at Lazaro Cardenas port in Mexico due to KCSM right-of-way blockages resulting from teachers’ protests since the end of July and supply chain disruptions in the refined fuel product shipments into Mexico as a result of increased regulation. These decreases were partially offset by an increase in utility coal volumes as a result of higher natural gas prices, plant outages in prior year, and rebuilding of stockpiles.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2021, revenues increased 13% compared to the same period in 2020. Revenues increased due to an increase of 7% in carload/unit volumes and a 6% increase in revenue per carload/unit. Carload/unit volumes increased due to increased volumes in the energy business unit due to strength in utility coal shipments, increased volumes in the chemical and petroleum business unit due to strength in refined fuel product shipments into Mexico, and recovery from COVID-19
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impacts. Revenue per carload/unit increased due to mix, higher fuel surcharge, the strengthening of the Mexican peso against the U.S. dollar, and positive pricing impacts, partially offset by shorter average length of haul. The average exchange rate of Mexican pesos per U.S. dollar was Ps.20.1 for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, compared to Ps.21.8 for the same period in 2020, which resulted in an increase in revenues of approximately $24.0 million.
KCS’s fuel surcharges are a mechanism to adjust revenue based upon changes in fuel prices above fuel price thresholds set in KCS’s tariffs or contracts. Fuel surcharge revenue is calculated using a fuel price from a prior time period that can be up to 60 days earlier. In a period of volatile fuel prices or changing customer business mix, changes in fuel expense and fuel surcharge revenue may differ.
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017,2021, fuel surcharge revenue increased $18.4$29.1 million and $44.5$34.6 million, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2016, due to separating the fuel surcharge for certain customers from the line haul rate. Additionally, the increase is2020, primarily due to higher fuel prices and the impact of fuel prices increasing above the fuel price thresholds for certain of KCS’s tariffs and contracts.prices.

The following discussion provides an analysis of revenues by commodity group:
Revenues by commodity group

for the three months ended

September 30, 20172021
Chemical and petroleum. Revenues increased $12.6$12.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017,2021, compared to the same period in 2016,2020, due to a 12% increase in revenue per carload/unit, partially offset by a 5% decrease in carload/unit volumes. Revenue per carload/unit increased due to mix, higher fuel surcharge, the strengthening of the Mexican peso against the U.S. dollar, and positive pricing impacts. Volumes decreased due to supply chain disruptions in the refined fuel product shipments into Mexico as a result of increased regulation.

Revenues increased $118.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, compared to the same period in 2020, due to a 13% increase in carload/unit volumes and a 8% increase in revenue per carload/unit. Volumes increased due to refined fuel product shipments into Mexico during the first half of the year. Revenue per carload/unit increased due to mix, higher fuel surcharge, the strengthening of the Mexican peso against the U.S. dollar, and positive pricing impacts, partially offset by shorter average length of haul.
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Industrial and consumer products. Revenues increased $32.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021, compared to the same period in 2020, due to a 17% increase in revenue per carload/unit and a 7% increase in carload/unit volumes. Revenue per carload/unit increased due to mix, higher fuel surcharge, strengthening of the Mexican peso against the U.S. dollar, positive pricing impacts, and longer average length of haul. Volumes increased primarily due to recovery from COVID-19 impacts in 2020 and increased demand for metals and scrap and appliances.

Revenues increased $31.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, compared to the same period in 2020, due to a 7% increase in revenue per carload/unit, and a 3% increase inwhile carload/unit volumes. volumes remained flat. Revenue per carload/unit increased due to mix, strengthening of the Mexican peso against the U.S. dollar, higher fuel surcharge, and positive pricing impacts, partially offset by shorter average length of haul.
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Revenues by commodity group
for the three months ended
September 30, 2021
Agriculture and minerals. Revenues increased $38.2$14.5 million for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017,2021, compared to the same period in 2016,2020, due to a 6% increase in revenue per carload/unit and a 4%5% increase in carload/unit volumes. RevenueRevenues increased $29.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, compared to the same period in 2020, due to a 5% increase in carload/unit volumes and a 3% increase in revenue per carload/unit. Volumes increased due to improved cycle times.

For the three months ended September 30, 2021, revenue per carload/unit increased compared to the same period in 2020, due to increasedhigher fuel surcharge, positive pricing impacts, the strengthening of the Mexican peso against the U.S. dollar, and mix, partially offset by shorter average length of haul andhaul. For the nine months ended September 30, 2021, revenue per carload/unit increased compared to the same period in 2020, due to higher fuel surcharge, positive pricing impacts. Petroleum volumes increased due to refined productimpacts, the strengthening of the Mexican peso against the U.S. dollar and liquefied petroleum gas shipments to Mexico. In the third quartermix, partially offset by shorter average length of 2017, volumes were affected by Hurricane Harvey.

haul.
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Industrial and consumer products.Energy. Revenues increased $12.0$27.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017,2021, compared to the same period in 2016,2020, due to 4% increasesa 43% increase in carload/unit volumes and a 12% increase in revenue per carload/unit and carload/unit volumes.unit. Revenues increased $23.2$44.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017,2021, compared to the same period in 2016,2020, due to a 3%29% increase in carload/unit volumes and a 1% increase in revenue per carload/unitunit. Volumes increased in utility coal as a result of higher natural gas prices, plant outages in prior year, and a 2%rebuilding of stockpiles. Volumes increased in crude oil due to new business and increase in carload/unit volumes. oil prices from the prior year.

Revenue per carload/unit increased for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, compared to the same periods in 2020, due to metals and scrap longer average length of haul, higher fuel surcharge, and positivethe strengthening of the Mexican peso against the U.S. dollar, partially offset by mix and pricing impacts. Other carloads’ volumes increased due to strong military movements. In the third quarter of 2017, volumes were affected by Hurricane Harvey.
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Revenues by commodity group
for the three months ended
September 30, 2017
Agriculture and minerals. Revenues increased $2.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017, compared to the same period in 2016, due to a 3% increase in revenue per carload/unit, partially offset by a 1% decrease in carload/unit volumes. Revenues increased $17.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, compared to the same period in 2016, due to a 6% increase in revenue per carload/unit, partially offset by a 1% decrease in carload/unit volumes. Revenue per carload/unit increased due to positive pricing impacts and higher fuel surcharge.
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Energy. Revenues increased $11.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017, compared to the same period in 2016, due to a 20% increase in revenue per carload/unit, partially offset by a 2% decrease in carload/unit volumes. Revenue per carload/unit increased due to longer average length of haul, positive pricing impacts, mix, and higher fuel surcharge. Frac sand volumes increased due to strong demand as a result of higher crude oil prices. Revenues increased $72.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, compared to the same period in 2016, due to a 26% increase in revenue per carload/unit and a 19% increase in carload/unit volumes. Utility coal volumes increased due to higher natural gas prices and lower coal inventory levels. Additionally, frac sand volumes increased due to strong demand as a result of higher crude oil prices.
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Intermodal.Revenues increased $3.7decreased $2.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017,2021, compared to the same period in 2016,2020, due to a 4% increase13% decrease in carload/unit volumes, and a 1%partially offset by an 11% increase in revenue per carload/unit. The volume increase was attributableVolumes decreased due to new business, partially offsetservice interruptions at Lazaro Cardenas port in Mexico due to KCSM right-of-way blockages resulting from teachers’ protests since the end of July and auto plant shutdowns driven by a global microchip shortage affecting auto parts shipments. Revenue per carload/unit increased compared to the impactssame period in 2020, due to higher fuel surcharge, the strengthening of Hurricane Harvey in the third quarter of 2017, and truck capacity inMexican peso against the U.S. dollar, longer average length of haul, positive pricing impacts, and Mexico. mix.

Revenues remained flatincreased $18.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017,2021, compared to the same period in 2016.2020, due to a 4% increase in both carload/unit volumes and revenue per carload/unit. Carload/unit volumes increased due to recovery from COVID-19 impacts in 2020, partially offset by service interruptions at Lazaro Cardenas port in Mexico due to KCSM right-of-way blockages resulting from teachers’ protests since the end of July and auto plant shutdowns driven by a global microchip shortage affecting auto parts shipments. Revenue per carload/unit increased compared to the same period in 2020, due to higher fuel surcharge, positive pricing impacts, and the strengthening of the Mexican peso against the U.S. dollar, partially offset by mix and shorter average length of haul.
Automotive. Revenues increased $10.0decreased $8.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017,2021, compared to the same period in 2016,
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2020, due to a 30% decrease in carload/unit volumes, partially offset by an 18% increase in revenue per carload/unit. Volumes decreased due to auto plant shutdowns driven by a global microchip shortage. Revenue per carload/unit increased compared to the same period in 2020, due to the strengthening of the Mexico peso against the U.S. dollar, mix, higher fuel surcharge, longer average length of haul, and positive pricing impacts.
Revenues increased $15.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, compared to the same period in 2020, due to a 12% increase in revenue per carload/unit and a 7%1% increase in carload/unit volumes. Revenue per carload/unit increased compared to the same period in 2020, due to the strengthening of the Mexican peso against the U.S.U.S dollar, higher fuel surcharge, increasedlonger average length of haul, and positive pricing impacts. Volumes increased due to the introduction of new automobile models and new plant openings. For the nine months ended September 30, 2017, revenues increased $33.2 million, compared to the same period in 2016, due to a 21% increase in carload/unit volumes and a 2% increase in revenue per carload/unit. Volumes increased due to customers’ temporary plant shutdowns in the first half of 2016, the introduction of new automobile models, and new plant openings. Revenue per carload/unit increased due to higher fuel surcharge, and positive pricing impacts, partially offset by the weakening of the Mexican peso against the U.S. dollar.mix. Volumes increased due to recovery from COVID-19 impacts in 2020, partially offset by auto plant shutdowns driven by a global microchip shortage.



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Operating Expenses
Operating expenses, as shown below (in millions), increased $18.1$104.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017,2021, compared to the same period in 2016,2020, primarily due to merger costs, higher diesel fuel prices, the strengthening of the Mexican peso against the U.S. dollar, and consumption.increased costs attributable to deploying incremental resources to address service challenges earlier in the year. The strengthening of the Mexican peso against the U.S. dollar during the three months ended September 30, 2017,2021, resulted in increased expense increases of approximately $4.0$11.0 million, compared to the same period in 2016,2020, for expense transactions denominated in Mexican pesos. The average exchange rate of Mexican pesos per U.S. dollar was Ps. 17.8Ps.20.0 for the three months ended September 30, 2017,2021, compared to Ps.18.7Ps.22.1 for the same period in 2016.2020.    
Operating expenses, as shown below (in millions), increased $110.6$927.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017,2021, compared to the same period in 2016,2020, primarily due to the termination fee associated with the CN merger agreement and other merger costs, higher diesel fuel pricesprice and consumption, the strengthening of the Mexican peso against the U.S. dollar, and compensationwage and benefits.benefit inflation and increased headcount and hours worked, partially offset by decreased restructuring charges. The weakeningstrengthening of the Mexican peso against the U.S. dollar during the nine months ended September 30, 2017,2021, resulted in increased expense reductions of approximately $9.0$26.0 million, compared to the same period in 2016,2020, for expense transactions denominated in Mexican pesos. The average exchange rate of Mexican pesos per U.S. dollar was Ps. 18.9Ps.20.1 for the nine months ended September 30, 2017,2021, compared to Ps.18.3Ps.21.8 for the same period in 2016.2020.    

Three Months Ended  Three Months Ended
September 30, ChangeSeptember 30,Change
2017 2016 Dollars Percent20212020DollarsPercent
Compensation and benefits$129.0
 $127.9
 $1.1
 1%Compensation and benefits$133.3 $117.4 $15.9 14 %
Purchased services46.3
 54.5
 (8.2) (15%)Purchased services51.4 47.3 4.1 %
Fuel80.1
 67.6
 12.5
 18%Fuel78.0 50.8 27.2 54 %
Mexican fuel excise tax credit(11.1) (15.6) 4.5
 (29%)
Equipment costs30.9
 32.0
 (1.1) (3%)Equipment costs19.6 23.9 (4.3)(18 %)
Depreciation and amortization81.9
 76.9
 5.0
 7%Depreciation and amortization90.5 89.2 1.3 %
Materials and other65.7
 61.4
 4.3
 7%Materials and other82.8 59.0 23.8 40 %
Merger costsMerger costs36.5 — 36.5 100 %
Restructuring chargesRestructuring charges— 0.5 (0.5)(100 %)
Total operating expenses$422.8
 $404.7
 $18.1
 4%Total operating expenses$492.1 $388.1 $104.0 27 %

Nine Months Ended
September 30,Change
20212020DollarsPercent
Compensation and benefits$391.2 $354.6 $36.6 10 %
Purchased services161.0 145.2 15.8 11 %
Fuel227.9 165.2 62.7 38 %
Equipment costs64.8 63.9 0.9 %
Depreciation and amortization273.7 267.9 5.8 %
Materials and other231.1 184.7 46.4 25 %
Merger costs776.6 — 776.6 100 %
Restructuring charges— 17.0 (17.0)(100 %)
Total operating expenses$2,126.3 $1,198.5 $927.8 77 %
 Nine Months Ended  
 September 30, Change
 2017 2016 Dollars Percent
Compensation and benefits$371.6
 $347.0
 $24.6
 7%
Purchased services146.5
 159.1
 (12.6) (8%)
Fuel234.4
 186.0
 48.4
 26%
Mexican fuel excise tax credit(35.6) (49.6) 14.0
 (28%)
Equipment costs93.3
 85.9
 7.4
 9%
Depreciation and amortization241.6
 226.9
 14.7
 6%
Materials and other186.9
 172.8
 14.1
 8%
Total operating expenses$1,238.7
 $1,128.1
 $110.6
 10%
Compensation and benefits. Compensation and benefits increased $1.1$15.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017,2021, compared to the same period in 2016,2020, due to annual wage increasesan increase in headcount and hours worked of approximately $4.0$9.0 million increased headcountas a result of approximately $2.0 million
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additional resources to improve customer service and additional headcount for car repairaddress growth in Mexico being performed in-house starting in October 2016 of approximately $2.0 million, partially offset by a decrease in incentiveU.S. carloads. In addition, compensation of approximately $6.0 million. Compensation and benefits increased $24.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, compared to the same period in 2016, due to increases in annual wages and benefitscosts relating to Mexican outsourcing reform of approximately $18.0$5.0 million, increased headcountthe strengthening of the Mexican peso against the U.S. dollar of approximately $4.0 million and additional headcount for car repair in Mexico being performed in-house starting in October 2016wage and benefit inflation of approximately $4.0 million, partially offset by decreased incentive compensation of approximately $2.0$7.0 million.
Compensation and benefits increased $36.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, compared to the same period in 2020, due to wage and benefit inflation of approximately $16.0 million, an increase in headcount and hours worked of approximately $12.0 million, the weakeningstrengthening of the Mexican peso against the U.S. dollar of approximately $9.0 million and costs relating to Mexican outsourcing reform of approximately $5.0 million, partially offset by decreased incentive compensation of approximately $6.0 million.
Purchased services. Purchased services expense increased $4.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021, compared to the same period in 2020, due to an increase in repairs and maintenance expense of approximately $2.0 million, as well as the strengthening of the Mexican peso against the U.S. dollar, increased trackage rights, and increased software and programming expense of approximately $1.0 million for each, partially offset by approximately $1.0 million of cost reduction as a result of Mexico outsourcing reform.
Purchased services expense increased $15.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, compared to the same period in 2020, due to higher trackage rights of approximately $5.0 million, an increase in software and programming expense of approximately $5.0 million, the strengthening of the Mexican peso against the U.S. dollar of approximately $3.0 million, and increased security expense of approximately $2.0 million.
Purchased services. Purchased services expense decreased $8.2Fuel. Fuel increased $27.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021, compared to the same period in 2020, due to higher diesel fuel prices in the U.S. and Mexico of approximately $14.0 million and $12.6$6.0 million, respectively, the strengthening of the Mexican peso against the U.S. dollar of approximately $4.0 million and increased consumption of approximately $3.0 million.
Fuel increased $62.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, compared to the same period in 2020, due to higher diesel fuel prices in the U.S. and Mexico of approximately $25.0 million and $13.0 million, respectively, increased consumption of approximately $14.0 million, and the strengthening of the Mexican peso against the U.S. dollar of approximately $10.0 million. The average price per gallon was $2.52 and $2.43 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, respectively, compared to $1.78 and $1.95 for the same periods in 2020.
Equipment costs. Equipment costs decreased $4.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021, compared to the same period in 2020, due to decreased car hire expense of approximately $4.0 million due to lower rates from supplier incentives and improved cycle times.
Equipment costs increased $0.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, compared to the same period in 2020, due to increased car hire expense of approximately $3.0 million due to increased cycle times, volume and rate. This increase was partially offset by lower lease expense of approximately $2.0 million primarily due to freight car lease expirations and terminations resulting from PSR initiatives.
Depreciation and amortization. Depreciation and amortization expense increased $1.3 million and $5.8 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively,2021, compared to the same periods in 2016, due to car repair in Mexico being performed in-house starting in October 2016 and the restructuring of certain locomotive maintenance contracts. For the nine months ended September 30, 2017, the decrease was partially offset by increases in repairs and maintenance, detours, and computer software expenses.

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Fuel. Fuel increased $12.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017, compared to the same period in 2016, due to higher diesel fuel prices of approximately $6.0 million and $3.0 million in Mexico and the U.S., respectively, higher consumption of approximately $3.0 million, and the strengthening of the Mexican peso of approximately $2.0 million. These increases were partially offset by improved efficiency of approximately $2.0 million. Fuel increased $48.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, compared to the same period in 2016, due to higher diesel fuel prices of approximately $25.0 million and $15.0 million in Mexico and the U.S., respectively, and higher consumption of approximately $16.0 million, partially offset by the weakening of the Mexican peso of approximately $5.0 million and improved efficiency of approximately $3.0 million. The average price per gallon was $2.30 and $2.24 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively, compared to $1.99 and $1.93 for the same periods in 2016.
Mexican fuel excise tax credit. Fuel purchases made in Mexico are subject to an excise tax that is included in the price of fuel. The Company is eligible for and utilizes an available credit for the excise tax included in the price of fuel that is purchased and consumed in locomotives and certain work equipment in Mexico. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, the Company recognized an $11.1 million and $35.6 million benefit, respectively, compared to $15.6 million and $49.6 million for the same periods in 2016. The reduced benefit is2020, due to a lower excise tax rate in effect for 2017 as compared to 2016. The Mexican fuel excise tax credit is realized through the offset of the total annual Mexico income tax liabilitylarger asset base.
Materials and income tax withholding payment obligations of KCSM, with no carryforward to future periods.
Equipment costs. Equipment costs decreased $1.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017, compared to the same period in 2016, due to lower freight car rent. Equipment costs increased $7.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, compared to the same period in 2016, due to higher car hire expense resulting from increased automotive business impacting ratesother.Materials and volumes, partially offset by improved efficiency.
Depreciation and amortization. Depreciation and amortizationother expense increased $5.0$23.8 million and $14.7$46.4 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017,2021, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2016,2020, due to a larger asset base.
Materialsincreased materials and other.Materials and othersupplies expense increased $4.3of approximately $6.0 million and $14.1$17.0 million, respectively, primarily resulting from increasing the active locomotive fleet to support service recovery and volume growth in the second half of 2021; increased derailments and casualties of approximately $6.0 million and $9.0 million, respectively; higher employee expenses of approximately $4.0 million for both periods; reduced property taxes of approximately $4.0 million for both periods of 2020; and the strengthening of the Mexican peso against the U.S. dollar of approximately $2.0 million and $4.0 million, respectively. In addition, there was a one-time contract dispute recognized of approximately $10.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021.
Merger costs. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, compared2021, the Company recognized merger costs of $36.5 million and $776.6 million, respectively. For the three months ended September 30, 2021, the merger costs primarily related to compensation and benefits costs and legal fees. For the same periodsnine months ended September 30, 2021, merger costs included the fee associated with the termination of the CN merger agreement by KCS of $700.0 million, in 2016, dueaddition to car repair in Mexico being performed in-house starting in October 2016.compensation and benefits costs and bankers’ and legal fees. Please see Note 2, Merger Agreement for more information.

Non-Operating Income and Expenses
Equity in net earnings of affiliates. Equity in net earnings from affiliates decreased $0.7 million forRestructuring charges. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017,2020, the Company recognized restructuring charges of $0.5 million and $17.0 million, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2020, the charges primarily related
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to the voluntary separation program of $9.2 million and the buyout of leased locomotives of $6.0 million. For the three months ended September 30, 2020, additional restructuring charges of $0.5 million were recognized as part of the voluntary restructuring program. There were no restructuring charges recognized during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021.

Non-Operating Income and Expenses
Equity in net earnings (losses) of affiliates. For the three months ended September 30, 2021, equity in net earnings of affiliates increased $5.1 million, compared to the same periodsperiod in 2016 as a result of lower equity2020, primarily due to an increase in net earnings from the operations of Panama Canal Railway Company due(“PCRC”) resulting from a gain on insurance recoveries recognized in the third quarter of 2021 and increased container volumes related to a decreaserail bridge outage that occurred in container volumes.
Interest expense. Interest expense remained flatJune 2020 and stopped railroad operations for the three months ended September 30, 2017, compared to the same period in 2016. months.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2017, interest expense2021, equity in net earnings of affiliates increased $1.7$13.3 million, compared to the same period in 2016,2020, primarily due to increased net earnings from the operations of PCRC as a result of the aforementioned insurance recoveries and higher volumes due to the 2020 bridge outage and an increase in net earnings from the operations of TFCM, S. de R.L de C.V. (“TCM”) due to decreased interest and tax expense and lower foreign exchange losses.
Interest expense. For the three months ended September 30, 2021, interest expense decreased $0.5 million compared to the same period in 2020, due to lower average debt balances. For the nine months ended September 30, 2021, interest expense increased $5.3 million compared to the same period in 2020, due to higher average debt balances, partially offset by lower average interest rates as a result of an increased proportion of commercial paper in the overall debt mix.balances. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017,2021, the average debt balancesbalance (including commercial paper) were $2,640.6was $3,812.4 million and $2,594.1$3,809.1 million, respectively, compared to $2,577.7$3,815.0 million and $2,490.2$3,636.3 million for the same periods in 2016. Average2020. The average interest ratesrate during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 were 3.8% and 3.9%, respectively,2021 was 4.1% for both periods, compared to 4.0%4.1% for the same periods in 2016.2020.
Foreign exchange gain (loss). For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017,2021, the Company incurred a foreign exchange gain was $0.8loss of $0.5 million and $61.8$1.0 million, respectively, compared to a foreign exchange gain of $7.7 million and a loss of $19.8 million and $47.3$44.0 million for the same periods in 2016.2020. Foreign exchange gain (loss) includes the re-measurement and settlement of net monetary assets and liabilities denominated in Mexican pesos and the gain (loss) on foreign currency derivative contracts.
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017,2021, the re-measurement and settlement of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in Mexican pesos resulted in a foreign exchange loss of $2.5$5.4 million and a gain of $16.3$1.8 million, respectively, compared to a gain of $1.0 million and a loss of $3.7 million and $11.5$23.4 million for the same periods in 2016.2020.
The Company enters into foreign currency derivative contracts to hedge its net exposure to fluctuations in the Mexican cash tax obligation due to changesforeign currency caused by fluctuations in the value of the Mexican peso against the U.S. dollar. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017,2021 and 2020, the Company incurred a foreign exchange gain on foreign currency derivative contracts was $3.3of $4.9 million and $45.5$0.8 million, respectively, compared to a gain of $6.7 million and a loss of $16.1 million and $35.8$20.6 million for the same periods in 2016.2020.

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Other income, (expense), net. Other income, (expense)net remained flat for the three months ended September 30, 2017,2021, compared to the same period in 2016. For2020. Other income, net decreased $1.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, other income (expense), net increased $1.2 million,2021, compared to the same period in 2016,2020, due to an increase in miscellaneous income in the first half of 2017.expenses.
Income tax expense. Income tax expense increased $44.7 million and $122.2$11.7 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively,2021, compared to the same periodsperiod in 2016,2020, primarily due to a higher effective tax rate. The increase in the effective tax rate was primarily due to a one-time benefit recognized in the third quarter of 2020 for the issuance of final global intangible low-taxed income (“GILTI”) regulations.
Income tax expense decreased $97.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, compared to the same period in 2020, primarily due to the payment of the termination fee associated with the termination of the CN merger agreement by KCS.A discrete tax benefit of $147.0 million was recognized on the CN termination fee and is expected to reverse upon recognition of the termination fee reimbursement within the consolidated statements of operations in the fourth quarter of 2021. Upon the Merger, the Company expects the termination fee paid to CN will be non-deductible and the reimbursement from CP will not be taxable. The decrease in the tax expense was partially offset by fluctuations in the foreign exchange rate and higher pre-tax income. a one-time benefit recognized in the third quarter of 2020 for the issuance of final GILTI regulations.
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The components of the effective tax rates for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017,2021, compared to the same periods in 2016,2020, are as follows:
Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
September 30,September 30,
2021202020212020
Statutory rate in effect21.0 %21.0 %21.0 %21.0 %
Tax effect of:
Difference between U.S. and foreign tax rate5.5 %5.6 %(123.3 %)5.5 %
GILTI tax, net— (7.8 %)(0.6 %)(2.5 %)
State and local income tax provision, net1.3 %1.3 %(28.1 %)1.3 %
Foreign exchange (i)— 0.1 %(10.2 %)(2.0 %)
Other, net— 0.1 %21.5 %(0.4 %)
Effective tax rate27.8 %20.3 %(119.7 %)22.9 %
(i)The Company’s Mexican subsidiaries have net U.S. dollar-denominated monetary liabilities which, for Mexican income tax purposes, are subject to periodic revaluation based on changes in the value of the Mexican peso against the U.S dollar. This revaluation creates fluctuations in the Company’s Mexican income tax expense in the consolidated statements of operations and the amount of income taxes paid in Mexico. The Company also has net monetary assets denominated in Mexican pesos, that are subject to periodic re-measurement and settlement that creates fluctuations in foreign currency gains and losses in the consolidated statements of operations. The Company hedges its net exposure to variations in earnings by entering into foreign currency forward contracts. The foreign currency forward contracts involve the Company’s agreement to buy or sell pesos at an agreed-upon exchange rate on a future date. Refer to Note 7, Derivative Instruments for more information.

Mexico Regulatory and Legal Updates
Outsourcing Reform. In April 2021, Mexico approved several amendments to federal labor, tax, social security, and other laws (“Outsourcing Reform”), which prohibit the subcontracting and outsourcing of personnel. Outsourcing Reform allows for certain exceptions, including the subcontracting of specialized services that are not part of a recipient company’s corporate purpose or main economic activities. A 90-day transition period was granted to allow companies to comply with Outsourcing Reform. Non-compliance could result in penalties and the loss of deductions and VAT credits on third party and related party service payments.
Previously, KCSM subcontracted its management and union employees, other than the president and executive representative of KCSM, from its affiliate, KCSM Servicios, S.A. de C.V. (“KCSM Servicios”), a wholly-owned and consolidated subsidiary of the Company. As a result of Outsourcing Reform, KCSM Servicios was merged into KCSM on July 2, 2021, resulting in KCSM Servicios employees becoming employees of KCSM.
Outsourcing Reform also limits the statutory profit sharing payment per employee (referred to by its Spanish acronym “PTU”) to the greater of three months’ salary or the average of the amount of profit sharing received in the last three years. KCSM Servicios’ employees were eligible for PTU and received PTU payments and other bonuses. As employees of KCSM, employees are eligible to receive PTU payments from KCSM. Outsourcing Reform is expected to increase 2021 compensation expense by approximately $7.0 million, including a net $4.0 million of expense in the third quarter of 2021 and a net $3.0 million of expense in the fourth quarter of 2021.
Hydrocarbons Law. On May 5, 2021, new legislation pertaining to the transport and handling of hydrocarbons in Mexico became effective. This legislation addresses a wide array of issues related to the storage, transportation and handling of petroleum products, as well as the illegal import of hydrocarbons. The legislation is being challenged in the court system and is currently subject to a court-ordered injunction, resulting in a suspension of the implementation and enforcement of this new law. To date, this law has not had a material effect on the Company or its operations. However, the Company is continuing to monitor this law and is evaluating the effect on the Company and its business operations.
Value-Added Tax Law. In September 2021, changes in the Value-Added Tax (“VAT”) law were proposed that if adopted would become effective beginning in 2022. The proposal would make permanent changes to the VAT law that would potentially reduce the recoverability of VAT paid by KCSM on its expenses that support international import transportation services. The Company is continuing to monitor this legislation and evaluating the effect of the legislation on the Company and its consolidated financial statements. If adopted, the Company is considering actions that could be taken to mitigate its potential negative impact.

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 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
 September 30, September 30,
 2017 2016 2017 2016
Statutory rate in effect35.0% 35.0% 35.0% 35.0%
Tax effect of:       
Difference between U.S. and foreign tax rate(3.1%) (2.5%) (3.1%) (2.8%)
State and local income tax provision, net1.0% 1.4% 1.0% 1.2%
Foreign exchange (i)6.1% (8.9%) 5.8% (3.7%)
Other, net(0.3%) (1.4%) 0.9% 
Effective tax rate38.7% 23.6% 39.6% 29.7%
(i)Mexican income taxes are paid in Mexican pesos, and as a result, the effective income tax rate reflects fluctuations in the value of the Mexican peso against the U.S. dollar measured by the forward exchange rate. The foreign exchange impact on income taxes includes the gain or loss from the revaluation of net U.S. dollar-denominated monetary liabilities into Mexican pesos which is included in Mexican taxable income under Mexican tax law. As a result, a strengthening of the Mexican peso against the U.S. dollar for the reporting period will generally increase the Mexican cash tax obligation and the effective income tax rate, and a weakening of the Mexican peso against the U.S. dollar for the reporting period will generally decrease the Mexican cash tax obligation and the effective tax rate. To hedge its exposure to this cash tax risk, the Company enters into foreign currency derivative contracts, which are measured at fair value each period and any change in fair value is recognized in foreign exchange gain (loss) within the consolidated statements of income as described above. Refer to Note 8 Derivative Instruments for more information.


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Liquidity and Capital Resources
Overview
The Company focuses its cash and capital resources on investing in the business, shareholder returns and optimizing its capital structure.
The Company believes, based on current expectations, that cash and other liquid assets, operating cash flows, access to debt and equity capital markets, and other available financing resources will be sufficient to fund anticipated operating expenses, capital expenditures, debt service costs, dividends, share repurchases, and other commitments infor the foreseeable future.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2021, the Company invested $376.8 million in capital expenditures. See the Capital Expenditures section for further details.
On May 21, 2021, KCS paid CP a merger termination fee of $700.0 million and a U.S. affiliate of CN paid KCS $700.0 million as reimbursement for the termination fee paid to CP. On September 15, 2021, KCS terminated the CN merger agreement and paid CN $1,400.0 million, which included (1) a $700.0 million merger termination fee recognized in merger costs within the consolidated statements of operations and (2) reimbursement of the CN payment for the CP termination fee of $700.0 million recognized as a reduction to accounts payable and accrued liabilities within the consolidated balance sheet. On September 15, 2021, KCS and CP entered into the Merger Agreement and CP paid KCS $1,400.0 million, which included (1) $700.0 million for reimbursement of the CP termination fee recognized as a reduction of merger costs and (2) $700.0 million for reimbursement of the termination fee paid to CN. KCS is obligated to repay the $700.0 million CN termination fee to CP under certain circumstances, including but not limited to, if KCS were to terminate the Merger Agreement to accept a superior proposal as defined by the Merger Agreement. As a result, the $700.0 million reimbursement from CP was recognized in accounts payable and accrued liabilities within the consolidated balance sheet. In addition, KCS would be required to pay CP a termination fee of $700.0 million to terminate the Merger Agreement. Upon KCS shareholder vote on the Merger expected in the fourth quarter of 2021, the Company will recognize the $700.0 million reimbursement from CP in merger costs within the consolidated statement of operations. Excluding the termination fee payment and reimbursement, the Company expects to incur estimated net merger costs in 2021 of approximately $90.0 million, consisting of compensation and benefits costs and bankers’ and legal fees assuming the Voting Trust Transaction occurs in the first quarter of 2022.
During the first quarter of 2021, KCS received 233,402 shares of common stock as final settlement of the forward contracts totaling $75.0 million under the accelerated share repurchase (“ASR”) agreements entered into during October 2020 under the 2019 share repurchase program. The final weighted-average price per share of the shares repurchased under these ASR agreements was $191.75. As a result of the merger agreement with CP, the Company terminated its share repurchase program. Refer to Note 9, Share Repurchases, for additional information on the Company’s common share repurchase program and ASR agreements.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2021, the Company’s board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of $0.54 per share (total of $147.3 million). Subject to capital availability, the Company intends to pay a quarterly dividend on an ongoing basis through the date of completion of the Merger.
The Company’s current financing instruments contain restrictive covenants whichthat limit or preclude certain actions; however, the covenants are structured such that the Company expects to have sufficient flexibility to conduct its operations. The Company washas been, and expects to continue to be, in compliance with all of its debt covenants as of September 30, 2017.
Though KCS’s cash flows from operations are expected to be sufficient to fund operations, capital expenditures, debt service and dividends, the Company may, from time to time, incur debt to refinance existing indebtedness, purchase equipment under operating leases, repurchase shares or fund equipment additions or new investments.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2017, the Company invested $419.3 million in capital expenditures. See Capital Expenditures section for further details.
During the first half of 2017, KCS concluded its $500.0 million share repurchase program, announced in May 2015 (the “2015 program”). In August 2017, the Company announced a new share repurchase program of up to $800.0 million, which expires on June 30, 2020 (the “2017 program”). Included within the 2017 program was authorization for an accelerated share repurchase (“ASR”) program limited to $200.0 million. The Company entered into an ASR program of $200.0 million in the third quarter of 2017. Following settlement of the ASR program in October 2017, the Company’s 2017 repurchases of common stock, which includes shares repurchased through the 2015 Program and the 2017 Program, totaled 3,241,978 shares of common stock at an average price of $98.83 per share and a total cost of $320.4 million. Refer to Note 10 - Equity for additional detail on the Company’s share repurchase activity.

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During the first and second quarters of 2017, the Company’s Board of Directors declared quarterly cash dividends on its common stock of $0.33 per share (total of $69.9 million), and during the third quarter of 2017 declared quarterly cash dividends on its common stock of $0.36 per share (total $37.3 million). Subject to the discretion of the Board of Directors, capital availability and a determination that cash dividends continue to be in the best interest of its stockholders, the Company intends to pay a quarterly dividend on an ongoing basis.
covenants. For additional discussion of the agreements representing the indebtedness of KCS, see “Note 11,Note 12, Short-Term Borrowings”Borrowings and “Note 12,Note 13, Long-Term Debt”Debt in the “Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements” section of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.2020.
On September 30, 2017,KCS believes it has a strong liquidity position to continue business operations and service its debt obligations. The Company has total available liquidity (theof $1,070.0 million as of September 30, 2021, consisting of cash balance pluson hand and a revolving credit facility, availability) was $532.4 million, compared to availabilityavailable liquidity at December 31, 20162020 of $789.2$788.2 million. This decrease was primarily due to a reduction in cash on hand as a result ofFurthermore, the Company’s ASR program as well as an increase in commercial paper to fund share repurchases in the first half of 2017.Company does not have any debt maturities until 2023.
As of September 30, 2017,2021, the total cash and cash equivalents held outside of the U.S. in foreign subsidiaries was $28.4 million.$255.9 million, after repatriating $52.8 million during 2021. The Company expects that this cash will be available to fund operations without incurring significant additional income taxes.
KCS’s operating results and financing alternatives can be unexpectedly impacted by various factors, some of which are outside of its control. For example, if KCS were to experience a reduction in revenues or a substantial increase in operating costs or other liabilities, its earnings could be significantly reduced, increasing the risk of non-compliance with debt covenants. Additionally,Since January 2019, the Company is subjecthas generated a refundable VAT balance and filed refund claims with the Servicio de Administración Tributaria (the “SAT”) that are still under review. The refundable VAT balance increased to external factors impacting debt$142.6 million as of September 30, 2021, and equity capital marketsdelays in refunds of VAT from the Mexican government could negatively impact the timing of KCSM’s cash flow by up to $65.0 million in 2021. KCSM has prior favorable Mexican court decisions and a legal opinion supporting its abilityright under Mexican law to obtain financing under reasonable terms is subjectrecover the refundable VAT balance from the Mexican government and believes the VAT to market conditions. Volatility in capital markets andbe fully collectible. However, the tighteningCompany cannot predict the timing or amount of market liquidity could impact KCS’s access to capital. Further, KCS’s costthe Company’s ultimate collection of debt can be impacted by independent rating agencies which assign debt ratings based on certain factors including competitive position, credit measurements such as interest coverage and leverage ratios, and liquidity.the refundable VAT balance from the Mexican government.     

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Cash Flow Information
Summary cash flow data follows (in millions):
Nine Months EndedNine Months Ended
September 30,September 30,
2017 201620212020
Cash flows provided by (used for):   Cash flows provided by (used for):
Operating activities$733.7
 $683.6
Operating activities$830.1 $819.9 
Investing activities(542.0) (466.0)Investing activities(407.3)(413.2)
Financing activities(273.9) (61.1)Financing activities(139.9)96.1 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents(82.2) 156.5
Effect of exchange rate changes on cashEffect of exchange rate changes on cash(1.1)(5.6)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalentsNet increase in cash and cash equivalents281.8 497.2 
Cash and cash equivalents beginning of year170.6
 136.6
Cash and cash equivalents beginning of year188.2 148.8 
Cash and cash equivalents end of period$88.4
 $293.1
Cash and cash equivalents end of period$470.0 $646.0 
Cash flows from operating activities increased $50.1$10.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017,2021, compared to the same period in 2016,2020, primarily due to increased net income of $61.9 million, partially offset by a decrease in cash inflows from working capital items of $15.7 million resulting mainly from the timing of certain receipts.lower payments to settle foreign currency derivatives.
Net cash used for investing activities increased $76.0decreased $5.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017,2021, compared to the same period in 2016,2020, primarily due to a $41.8 million increasedecrease in capital expenditures, a $19.4 million increase in investments in and advances to affiliates and a $16.0 million increase in expenditures for the purchase or replacement of equipmentassets under existing operating leases. Additional information regardingleases of $78.2 million, partially offset by an increase in capital expenditures is provided below.of $76.1 million.
Net cash used forprovided by financing activities increased $212.8decreased $236.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017,2021, compared to the same period in 2016,2020, primarily due to a decrease in proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt of $545.6 million and an increase in the repurchasedividends paid of common stock$23.7 million, partially offset by a decrease in shares repurchased of $220.6$322.9 million.


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Capital Expenditures
KCS has funded, and expects to continue to fund capital expenditures with operating cash flows and short and long-term debt.
The following table summarizes capital expenditures by type (in millions):
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
20212020
Roadway capital program$189.2 $170.3 
Locomotives and freight cars59.8 32.1 
Capacity81.5 40.2 
Information technology29.5 30.6 
Positive train control12.4 10.8 
Other4.4 2.4 
Total capital expenditures (accrual basis)376.8 286.4 
Change in capital accruals0.9 15.2 
Total cash capital expenditures$377.7 $301.6 
Total cash purchase or replacement of assets under operating leases$— $78.2 
 Nine Months Ended
 September 30,
 2017 2016
Roadway capital program$201.0
 $210.3
Locomotives and freight cars64.7
 65.0
Capacity79.3
 71.8
Positive train control40.0
 34.4
Information technology24.6
 18.0
Other9.7
 5.1
Total capital expenditures (accrual basis)419.3
 404.6
Change in capital accruals27.6
 0.5
Total cash capital expenditures$446.9
 $405.1
    
Purchase or replacement of equipment under operating leases (accrual basis)$42.6
 $26.6
Change in capital accruals
 
Total cash purchase or replacement of equipment under operating leases$42.6
 $26.6
Generally, the Company’s capital program consists of capital replacement and equipment. For 2017,2021, internally generated cash flows are expected to fund cash capital expenditures, which are currently estimated to be between $550.0approximately 17% of revenue in 2021, assuming constant currency and fuel price.

Supplemental Guarantor Financial Information
The following is a description of the terms and conditions of the guarantees with respect to senior notes for which KCS is an issuer or provides full and unconditional guarantee.

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Note Guarantees
As of September 30, 2021, KCS had outstanding $3,736.2 million principal amount of senior notes due through 2069. The Kansas City Southern Railway Company (“KCSR”) had outstanding $2.7 million principal amount of senior notes due through 2045 (together, the “Senior Notes”). The senior notes for which KCS is the issuer are unconditionally guaranteed, jointly and $560.0 million.severally, on an unsecured senior basis, by each of KCS’s current and future domestic consolidated subsidiaries that from time to time guarantees certain of KCS’s credit agreements, or any other debt of KCS, or any of KCS’s significant subsidiaries that is a guarantor (each, a “Guarantor Subsidiary,” and collectively, the “Guarantor Subsidiaries”). In addition, the Company periodically reviewssenior notes for which KCSR is the issuer are unconditionally guaranteed, jointly and severally, on an unsecured senior basis, by KCS and each of its equipmentcurrent and future domestic consolidated subsidiaries that from time to time guarantees KCSR’s credit agreement, or any other debt of KCSR or any of KCSR’s significant subsidiaries that is a Guarantor Subsidiary. The obligations of each Guarantor Subsidiary under operating leases. Any additional purchaseits note guarantee are limited as necessary to prevent such note guarantee from constituting a fraudulent conveyance under applicable law. A guarantee of the Senior Notes by KCS or replacementa Guarantor Subsidiary is subject to release in the following circumstances: (i) the sale, disposition, exchange or other transfer (including through merger, consolidation, amalgamation or otherwise) of equipmentthe capital stock of the Guarantor Subsidiary made in a manner not in violation of the indenture; (ii) the designation of the subsidiary as an “Unrestricted Subsidiary” under operating leases during 2017 is expectedthe indenture; (iii) the legal defeasance or covenant defeasance of the Senior Notes in accordance with the terms of the indenture; or (iv) the Guarantor Subsidiary ceasing to be fundedKCS’s subsidiary as a result of any foreclosure of any pledge or security interest securing KCS’s Revolving Credit Facility or other exercise of remedies in respect thereof.
KCSM and any other foreign subsidiaries of KCS do not and will not guarantee the Senior Notes (“Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries”).
The following tables present summarized financial information for KCS and the Guarantor Subsidiaries on a combined basis after intercompany transactions have been eliminated, including adjustments to remove the receivable and payable balances, investment in, and equity in earnings from the Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries.

Summarized Financial Information
Statements of OperationsKCS and Guarantor Subsidiaries
Nine Months EndedTwelve Months Ended
September 30, 2021December 31, 2020
Revenues$1,145.0 $1,368.7 
Operating expenses1,472.4 846.9 
Operating income (loss)(327.4)521.8 
Income (loss) before income taxes(444.0)375.4 
Net income (loss)(335.6)329.8 

Balance SheetsKCS and Guarantor Subsidiaries
September 30, 2021December 31, 2020
Assets:
Current assets$402.2 $298.8 
Property and equipment (including concession assets), net4,863.9 4,751.3 
Other non-current assets153.9 110.8 
Liabilities and equity:
Current liabilities$1,068.5 $318.2 
Non-current liabilities4,773.3 4,841.2 
Noncontrolling interest327.6 326.4 

Excluded from current assets in the table above are $189.1 million and $183.7 million of current intercompany receivables due to KCS and the Guarantor Subsidiaries from the Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively. Excluded from current liabilities in the table above are $248.1 million and $235.8 million of current intercompany payables due to the Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries from KCS and the Guarantor Subsidiaries as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively.
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The Senior Notes are structurally subordinated to the indebtedness and other liabilities of the Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries. The Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries are separate and distinct legal entities and have no obligation, contingent or otherwise, to pay any amounts due pursuant to the Senior Notes or the indentures, or to make any funds available therefor, whether by dividends, loans, distributions or other payments. Any right that KCS or the Guarantor Subsidiaries have to receive any assets of any of the Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries upon the liquidation or reorganization of any Non-Guarantor Subsidiary, and the consequent rights of holders of Senior Notes to realize proceeds from the sale of any of a Non-Guarantor Subsidiary’s assets, would be effectively subordinated to the claims of such Non-Guarantor Subsidiary’s creditors, including trade creditors and holders of preferred equity interests, if any, of such Non-Guarantor Subsidiary. Accordingly, in the event of a bankruptcy, liquidation or reorganization of any of the Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries, the Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries will pay the holders of their debts, holders of preferred equity interests, if any, and their trade creditors before they will be able to distribute any of their assets to KCS or any Guarantor Subsidiary.
If a Guarantor Subsidiary were to become a debtor in a case under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code or encounter other financial difficulty, under federal or state fraudulent transfer or conveyance law, a court may avoid, subordinate or otherwise decline to enforce its guarantee of the Senior Notes. A court might do so if it is found that when such Guarantor Subsidiary entered into its guarantee of the Senior Notes, or in some states when payments became due under the Senior Notes, such Guarantor Subsidiary received less than reasonably equivalent value or fair consideration and either:
• was insolvent or rendered insolvent by reason of such incurrence;
• was left with internally generated cash flows and/unreasonably small or short-termotherwise inadequate capital to conduct its business; or
• believed or reasonably should have believed that it would incur debts beyond its ability to pay.
The court might also avoid the guarantee of the Senior Notes without regard to the above factors, if the court found that a Guarantor Subsidiary entered into its guarantee with actual intent to hinder, delay or defraud its creditors.
A court would likely find that a Guarantor Subsidiary did not receive reasonably equivalent value or fair consideration for its guarantee of the Senior Notes, if such Guarantor Subsidiary did not substantially benefit directly or indirectly from the funding made available by the issuance of the Senior Notes. If a court were to avoid a guarantee of the Senior Notes provided by a Guarantor Subsidiary, holders of the Senior Notes would no longer have any claim against such Guarantor Subsidiary. The measures of insolvency for purposes of these fraudulent transfer or conveyance laws will vary depending upon the law applied in any proceeding to determine whether a fraudulent transfer or conveyance has occurred, such that the Company cannot predict what standards a court would use to determine whether or not a Guarantor Subsidiary was solvent at the relevant time or, regardless of the standard that a court uses, that the guarantee of a Guarantor Subsidiary would not be subordinated to such Guarantor Subsidiary’s other debt. As noted above, each guarantee provided by a Guarantor Subsidiary includes a provision intended to limit the Guarantor Subsidiary’s liability to the maximum amount that it could incur without causing the incurrence of obligations under its guarantee to be a fraudulent transfer or conveyance. This provision may not be effective to protect those guarantees from being avoided under fraudulent transfer or conveyance law, or it may reduce that Guarantor Subsidiary’s obligation to an amount that effectively makes its guarantee worthless, and the Company cannot predict whether a court will ultimately find it to be effective.

On the basis of historical financial information, operating history and other factors, the Company believes that each of the Guarantor Subsidiaries, after giving effect to the issuance of its guarantee of the Senior Notes when such guarantee was issued, was not insolvent, did not have unreasonably small capital for the business in which it engaged and did not and has not incurred debts beyond its ability to pay such debts as they mature. The Company cannot predict, however, as to what standard a court would apply in making these determinations or that a court would agree with the Company’s conclusions in this regard.

Other Matters
Collective Bargaining
KCSR participates in industry-wide multi-employer bargaining as a member of the National Carriers’ Conference Committee (“NCCC”), as well as local bargaining for agreements that are limited to KCSR's property. Approximately 75%70% of KCSR employees are covered by collective bargaining agreements. Long-term settlement agreements were reached voluntarily or through the arbitration process during 2017 and ratified during 2011 and the first half of 20122018 covering all of the participating unions. TheseThe terms of these agreements werewill remain in effect through December 2015, and currently remainuntil new agreements are reached in effect.
The National Carriers’ Conference Committee (“NCCC”) representsthe current national bargaining round. In November 2019, KCSR and the other large freight railroadsits unions commenced negotiations in industry-wide multi-employer bargaining. The NCCC has been bargainingconnection with the rail unions since January 2015 for changes to these collective2020 bargaining agreements. On October 5, 2017, the NCCC, as representatives of KCSR and the railroad industry, reached a tentative agreement with Collective Bargaining Group (“CBG”), a coalition comprised of multiple unions that represent approximately 60% of KCSR’s unionized workforce. The unions in the CBG coalition have now commenced ratification of this tentative agreement by its members. If ratified, the revised agreement will be in effect through December 2019. The NCCC is still in mediation with the other unions regarding proposed amendments to their agreements.round.
During July 2021, KCSM Servicios, S.A. de C.V. (“KCSM Servicios”), a wholly owned subsidiary of KCS, providesmerged into KCSM as part of Mexico Outsourcing Reform, resulting in KCSM employees becoming employees of KCSM. Prior to the merger, KCSM Servicios provided employee services to KCSM, and KCSM pays KCSM Servicios market-based rates for these services.KCSM. KCSM Servicios union employees arewere covered by one labor agreement, which was signed on April 16, 2012, between KCSM Servicios and the Sindicato de Trabajadores Ferrocarrileros de la República Mexicana (“Mexican Railroad Union”), for an indefinite. Upon the merger between KCSM Servicios and KCSM, these union employees continue to be covered under this existing labor agreement, which remains in effect during the period of time,the Concession for the purpose of regulating the relationship between the parties. Approximately 80% of KCSM Servicios employees are covered by this labor agreement. The compensation terms under this labor agreement are subject to renegotiation on an annual basis and all other benefits are subject to negotiation every two years. KCSM Servicios has startedThe parties
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finalized negotiations ofover compensation terms and all other benefits terms with the Mexican Railroad Union for the period covering July 1, 2017 tothat will apply until June 30, 2018. The anticipated resolution of this negotiation is not expected to2021, along with other terms, and will remain in effect until new terms have a material impact to the consolidated financial statements.been negotiated.
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Item 3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
Item 3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
There was no material change during the quarter from the information set forth in Part II, Item 7A. “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure about Market Risk” in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.2020.


Item 4.Controls and Procedures
Item 4.Controls and Procedures
(a) Disclosure Controls and Procedures
As of the end of the period for which this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q is filed, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have each reviewed and evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’sThe Company maintains disclosure controls and procedures (as that term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) ofunder the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)). Based on that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have each concluded that the Company’s current disclosure controls and procedures are effectivedesigned to ensure that information required to be disclosed byin the Company inCompany’s reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange CommissionSEC’s rules and forms, and include controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in such reportsinformation is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including theits Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.disclosures. Any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives. The Company’s management, with the participation of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the quarterly period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Based upon that evaluation, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of the end of the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2021, the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective to accomplish their objectives at a reasonable assurance level.
(b) Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There have not been anyno changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting (as that term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) that occurred during the thirdfiscal quarter of 2017ended September 30, 2021 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.



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PART II — OTHER INFORMATION


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


Item 1A.Risk Factors
Item 1A.Risk Factors
Except as set forth below, during the quarter ended September 30, 2021, there were no material changes to the Risk Factors disclosed in Item 1A - “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020.
The following risk factor,Merger is subject to various closing conditions, including regulatory and KCS stockholder and CP shareholder approvals, as well as other uncertainties, and there can be no assurances as to whether and when it may be completed.
Completion of the Merger is subject to the satisfaction or waiver of a number of customary conditions, and it is possible that such conditions may prevent, delay or otherwise materially adversely affect the completion of the Merger. These conditions include, among other things: (1) the adoption of the Merger Agreement by the Company’s stockholders; (2) approval of the issuance of CP common shares in the Merger by CP’s shareholders; (3) CP’s registration statement on Form F-4 having been declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission; (4) the absence of any injunction or similar order prohibiting the consummation of the Merger or the Voting Trust Transaction; (5) approval by the Comisión Federal de Competencia Económica (the Mexican Antitrust Commission) and the Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones (the Mexican Federal Telecommunications Institute) of the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement, (6) the CP common shares issuable in the Merger having been approved for listing on the New York Stock Exchange and the Toronto Stock Exchange; (7) accuracy of the other party’s representations and warranties, subject to certain materiality standards set forth in the Merger Agreement and (8) compliance by the other party in all material respects with such other party’s obligations under the Merger Agreement; and (9) with respect to CP, the absence of a Company Material Adverse Effect, and with respect to KCS, the absence of a Parent Material Effect (as such terms are defined in the Merger Agreement).
The governmental authorities from which authorizations are required have broad discretion in administering the governing laws and regulations, and may take into account various facts and circumstances in their consideration of the Merger or the other transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement. These governmental authorities may initiate proceedings or otherwise seek to prevent the Merger. As a condition to authorization of the Merger or the other transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement, these governmental authorities also may impose requirements, limitations or costs, require divestitures or place restrictions on the conduct of CP’s business after completion of the Merger.
The Company can provide no assurance that all required consents and approvals will be obtained or that all closing conditions will otherwise be satisfied (or waived, if applicable), and, if all required consents and approvals are obtained and all closing conditions are satisfied (or waived, if applicable), the Company can provide no assurance as to the terms, conditions and timing of such consents and approvals or the timing of the completion of the Merger. Many of the conditions to completion of the Merger are not within either the Company’s or CP’s control, and neither company can predict when or if these conditions will be satisfied (or waived, if applicable). Any delay in completing the Merger could cause the Company not to realize some or all of the benefits that the Company expects to achieve if the Merger is successfully completed within the expected timeframe.
Failure to complete the Merger could negatively impact the Company’s stock price and future business and financial results.
If the Merger or the other transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement are not completed for any reason, including as a result of the Company’s stockholders failing to adopt the Merger Agreement or CP shareholders failing to approve the issuance of CP common shares in the Merger, the Company will remain an independent public company. The Company’s ongoing business may be materially and adversely affected and the Company would be subject to a number of risks, including the following:
the Company may experience negative reactions from the financial markets, including negative impacts on trading prices of the Company’s common stock, and from the Company’s employees, suppliers, vendors, regulators or customers;
the Company may be required to pay CP a termination fee of $700.0 million or may be required to refund CP the reimbursement of the $700.0 million termination fee paid by KCS to CN if the Merger Agreement is terminated in certain circumstances, including because the Company’s board of directors has changed its recommendation in favor of the Merger, the Company has breached the Merger Agreement such that the closing conditions fail and CP terminates the Merger Agreement as a result, or the Company has terminated the Merger Agreement in order to enter into an agreement providing for a Company Superior Proposal (as defined in the Merger Agreement);
the Merger Agreement places certain restrictions on the conduct of the Company’s business, and such restrictions, the waiver of which is includedsubject to the consent of CP, may prevent the Company from making certain acquisitions, entering into or
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amending certain contracts, taking certain other specified actions or otherwise pursuing business opportunities during the pendency of the Merger that the Company would have made, taken or pursued if these restrictions were not in our 2016place; and
matters relating to the Merger will require substantial commitments of time and resources by the Company’s management and the expenditure of significant funds in the form of fees and expenses, which would otherwise have been devoted to day-to-day operations and other opportunities that may have been beneficial to the Company as an independent company.
In addition, the Company could be subject to litigation related to any failure to complete the Merger or related to any proceeding to specifically enforce the Company’s performance obligations under the Merger Agreement.
If any of these risks materialize, they may materially and adversely affect the Company’s business, financial condition, financial results and stock price.
Because the exchange ratio is fixed and the market price of shares of CP stock has fluctuated and will continue to fluctuate, the Company stockholders cannot be sure of the value of the Merger Consideration they will receive in the Merger.
Upon completion of the Merger, each share of common stock, par value $0.01 per share, of KCS that is outstanding immediately prior to the Merger will be converted into the right to receive (1) 2.884 common shares of CP and (2) $90 in cash (together, the “Merger Consideration”), and each share of preferred stock, par value $25 per share, that is outstanding immediately prior to the Merger will be converted into the right to receive $37.50 in cash. Because the exchange ratio of 2.884 common shares of CP is fixed, the value of the share consideration will depend on the market price of common shares of CP at the time the Merger is completed. The market price of common shares of CP has fluctuated since the date of the announcement of the Merger and is expected to continue to fluctuate from the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-K,10-Q until the date the Merger is updatedcompleted, which could occur a considerable amount of time after the date hereof. CP’s common share price changes may result from a variety of factors, including, among others, general market and economic conditions, changes in CP’s and the Company’s respective businesses, operations and prospects, risks inherent in their respective businesses, changes in market assessments of the likelihood that the Merger will be completed and/or the value that may be generated by the Merger and changes with respect to expectations regarding the timing of the Merger and regulatory considerations. Many of these factors are beyond the Company’s or CP’s control.
Lawsuits may be filed against the Company and/or CP challenging the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement. An adverse ruling in any such lawsuit may delay or prevent the Merger from being completed.
Lawsuits arising out of or relating to the Merger Agreement, CP’s registration statement on Form F-4 (which includes the prospectus of CP and the proxy statement of the Company) and/or the Merger may be filed in the future. One of the conditions to completion of the Merger is the absence of any injunction or similar order prohibiting the consummation of the Merger or the Voting Trust Transaction. Accordingly, if a plaintiff is successful in obtaining an injunction, then such order may prevent the Merger from being completed, or from being completed within the expected timeframe. There can be no assurances that complaints or demands will not be filed or made with respect to the Merger.
The shares of CP common stock to be received by the Company’s stockholders upon completion of the Merger will have different rights from shares of the Company’s common stock.
Upon completion of the Merger, the Company’s stockholders will no longer be stockholders of the Company but will instead become shareholders of CP. The rights of the Company’s stockholders as follows. shareholders will then be governed by Canadian law and by the terms of the CP’s restated certificate and articles of incorporation and bylaws, which are in some respects materially different than the terms of the Company’s certificate of incorporation and bylaws, which currently govern the rights of the Company’s stockholders.
After completion of the Merger, CP may fail to realize the projected benefits and cost savings of the Merger, which could adversely affect the value of CP common stock.
The remaining risk factors includedsuccess of the Merger will depend, in our 2016 Form 10-K remain unchangedpart, on CP’s ability to realize the anticipated benefits and are incorporated herein by reference.cost savings from combining the respective businesses of the Company and CP, including operational and other synergies that the Company believes the combined company will be able to achieve. The anticipated benefits and cost savings of the Merger may not be realized fully or at all, may take longer to realize than expected or could have other adverse effects that the Company does not currently foresee. Some of the assumptions that the Company has made, such as the achievement of operating synergies, may not be realized. The integration process may, for the Company and CP, result in the loss of key employees, the disruption of ongoing businesses or inconsistencies in standards, controls, procedures and policies. There could be potential unknown liabilities and unforeseen expenses associated with the Merger that were not discovered in the course of performing due diligence. Additionally, the integration will require significant time and focus from management following the Merger.
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KCS’s business is subject to regulation by federal, state and local legislatures and agencies that could impose significant costcosts on the Company’s business operations.
Mexican Antitrust Review. Pursuant to the Mexican Antitrust Law and the Regulatory Railroad Service Law, on September 12, 2016, the Mexican government’s antitrust commission (Comisión Federal de Competencia Económica or “COFECE”), announced that it would review competitive conditions in the Mexican railroad industry, with respect to the existence of effectiveOn July 9, 2021, President Biden issued an executive order promoting competition in the provisionAmerican economy. The executive order encourages the chair of interconnection services, trackage rights,the Surface Transportation Board to work with the other board members to consider commencing or continuing rulemaking to strengthen regulations pertaining to reciprocal switching rightsagreements, or any other matter of competitive access, including bottleneck rates, interchange commitments or other matters, consistent with policies set forth by the executive order, and interline services used to render public freight transport in Mexico. The COFECE review includes the entire freightensure that passenger rail transportation market in Mexico andservice is not targetedsubject to any singleunwarranted delays and interruptions in service, enforce new on-time performance requirements and further the work of the passenger rail carrier.
On March 15, 2017, the COFECE published an executive summary of its preliminary report in the Diario Oficial de la Federación. The COFECE’s preliminary report concluded that there was a lack of effective competition in the market for trackage rights (“Relevant Market”) throughout the entire networks of Kansas City Southern de Mexico, S.A. de C.V. (“KCSM”), Ferrocarril Mexicano, S.A. de C.V., Ferrosur, S.A. de C.V., and Ferrocarril y Terminal del Valle de Mexico, S.A. de C.V.
working group. The Company disagrees withis evaluating the COFECE’s reasoning and preliminary conclusions, and responded on April 20, 2017 with its evidence and arguments to support its position, as provided in the Mexican antitrust law.
On April 27, 2017, the COFECE initiated the incidental procedure to analyze the recusal of two of its commissioners from ongoing proceedings (“Motion to Recuse”). On June 6, 2017, KCSM presented arguments in connection with the Motion to Recuse. On July 7, 2017, KCSM was served with rulings dated June 22, 2017 and June 2, 2017, regarding the Motion to Recuse. Consequently, the two commissioners excluded themselves from further participation in the investigation.
The COFECE has an additional term of up to 110 business days after the decisionimpact of the Motionexecutive order and any related regulations that may be adopted by the STB due to Recuse to issue a final report in connection with effective competition conditions in the Relevant Market. It is expected a final ruling will be issued around January 2018. It is too early to determine what, if any, impact this review may haveexecutive order on Mexican rail operations in the future. If the COFECE’s final report determines there is a lack of effective competition, the COFECE could request the new Mexican Agencia Reguladora del Transporte Ferroviario (“Regulatory Agency of Rail Transportation” or “ARTF”), which has primary regulatory jurisdiction over the Company’s Mexican operations, to conduct proceedings to determine whether to establish new limited mandatory trackage rights and/or rate regulation underbusiness and the Amendments to the Mexican Regulatory Railroad Service Law.consolidated financial statements.



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

Purchases of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

None.
The following table presents common stock repurchases during each month for the third quarter of 2017:
Period 
(a) Total 
Number 
of Shares 
(or Units) 
Purchased
 
(b) Average 
Price Paid 
per Share (or Unit) 
 
(c) Total 
Number of 
Shares 
(or Units) 
Purchased 
as Part of 
Publicly 
Announced 
Plans or
Programs (1) 
 
(d) Maximum 
Number (or 
Approximate 
Dollar Value) 
of Shares (or Units) 
that may yet be 
purchased under 
the Plans
or Programs (1) (2)
 
July 1-31, 2017 
  $
  
  $
  
August 1-31, 2017 1,750,277
  $105.70
  1,750,277
  $600,000,000
  
September 1-30, 2017 
  $
  
  $600,000,000
  
Total 1,750,277
   
  1,750,277
   
  
(1)On August 15, 2017, the Company announced that the Board of Directors approved a share repurchase program, pursuant to which up to $800.0 million in shares of common stock could be repurchased through June 30, 2020. The authorization included a $200.0 million Accelerated Share Repurchase (“ASR”) program and a $600.0 million open market share repurchase program.
(2)In the third quarter of 2017, the Company paid $200.0 million under two ASR agreements and received an aggregate of initial delivery of 1,598,796 shares. One of the ASR agreements was settled in the third quarter of 2017, with the Company receiving 151,481 additional shares for a total of 1,750,277 and a value of $185.0 million, which is reflected in the table above. In October 2017, the second ASR agreement was settled with the Company receiving 151,492 additional shares and a value of $15.0 million, which is not included in the number of shares or the average price paid per share in the table above. The average price paid per share upon completion of the ASR agreements was $105.17. See Note 10 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in this report.

Item 3.Defaults upon Senior Securities
Item 3.Defaults upon Senior Securities
None.


Item 4.Mine Safety Disclosures
Item 4.Mine Safety Disclosures
Not applicable.


Item 5.Other Information
Item 5.Other Information
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Item 6.Exhibits
Item 6.Exhibit
No.
Exhibits
Exhibit
No.
2.1+
Description
31.110.1†
10.2*
22.1
31.1*
31.231.2*
32.132.1**
32.232.2**
101101.INS
The following unaudited financial information fromXBRL Instance Document - the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL
tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document.
101.SCHInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.
101.CALInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.
101.DEFInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document.
101.LABInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document.
101.PREInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as an Inline XBRL document and included in Exhibit 101).
+ Schedules have been omitted pursuant to Item 601(a)(5) of Regulation S-K. Kansas City Southern’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSouthern hereby
undertakes to furnish supplemental copies of any of the omitted schedules upon request by the U.S. Securities
and Exchange Commission; provided, that Kansas City Southern may request confidential treatment pursuant
to Rule 24b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended,
for the quarter ended September 30, 2017, formatted in XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language) includes: (i) Consolidated Statements of Income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, (ii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, (iii) Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, (iv) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, and (v) the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.any schedules so furnished.
* Filed herewith.
** Furnished herewith.
† Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement







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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 October 20, 2017.19, 2021.


Kansas City Southern
Kansas City Southern
/s/    MICHAEL W. UPCHURCH        
Michael W. Upchurch
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

(Principal Financial Officer)
/s/    SUZANNE M. GRAFTON        
/s/    SUZANNE M. GRAFTON        
Suzanne M. Grafton
Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer
(Principal Accounting Officer)



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