Strong Pre-Hurricane U.S. Operations Growth and Positive Mexican Developments Highlight Kansas City Southern"s 2005 Third Quarter Results Wednesday November 2, 8:43 am ET KANSAS CITY, Mo.-- Nov. 2, 2005--Kansas City Southern: Third Quarter Highlights * Kansas City Southern (KCS) now includes U.S. rail operations (The Kansas City Southern Railway Company and Texas Mexican Railway Company) and Mexican rail operations (TFM, S.A. de C.V.). * VAT/Put settlement in Mexico results in KCS 100% ownership of Mexican operations. * Consolidated revenues reach record $384.6 million as a result of the 2005 acquisitions. * Consolidated net income of $110.5 million, primarily a result of VAT/Put settlement. * Strong July and August business levels at U.S. operations.