SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):
June 29, 2001
KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN INDUSTRIES, INC.
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(Exact name of company as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 1-4717 44-0663509
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission file (IRS Employer
of incorporation) number) Identification Number)
114 West 11th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64105
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Company's telephone number, including area code:
(816) 983 - 1303
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address if changed since last report)
Item 5. Other Events
On June 29, 2001, Kansas City Southern Industries, Inc. ("the Company") issued a
press release clarifying its position concerning a previously announced offering
of its common stock. The Company announced that it had not ruled out going
forward with the offering should the Company determine that market conditions
are appropriate. Additionally, the Company stated that it does not expect to
make a mandatory convertible unit offering in the foreseeable future.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
Exhibit No. Document
(99) Additional Exhibits
99.1 Press Release dated June 29,
2001 entitled "Kansas City
Southern Clarifies Its Position
Concerning Stock Offering," is
attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
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SIGNATURE
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
hereunto duly authorized.
Kansas City Southern Industries, Inc.
Date: July 3, 2001 By: /s/ Louis G. Van Horn
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Louis G. Van Horn
Vice President and Controller
(Principal Accounting Officer)
EXHIBIT 99.1
Kansas City Southern Media Contact: William Galligan 816/983-1551
Industries, Inc. e-mail: william.h.galligan@kcsr.com
114 West 11th Street
Kansas City, MO 64105
Date: June 29, 2001
NYSE Symbol: KSU
Kansas City Southern Clarifies Its Position Concerning Stock Offering
In response to numerous inquiries, Kansas City Southern Industries announced
today that it has not ruled out going forward with a previously announced
offering of its common stock should the Company determine that market conditions
are appropriate. The spokesman for the Company, William H. Galligan, stated that
"Kansas City Southern is considering a number of alternatives, including the
stock offering, keeping in mind the best interests of our shareholders." Mr.
Galligan added, "the Company does not expect to make a mandatory convertible
unit offering in the foreseeable future."
The common stock offering, if any, will be made only pursuant to a registration
statement filed under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. This press release
shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of any offer to buy
any securities. This press release includes forward-looking statements
concerning potential future events involving the Company, which could materially
differ from the events that actually occur. The Company will not update or
revise any forward-looking statements in this press release.