DST Systems, Inc. Announces A Redemption Call For Its Series C Debentures

KANSAS CITY, Mo., July 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- DST Systems, Inc. (NYSE: DST) (the "Company") announces that on August 15, 2013, it will redeem its 4.125% Series C convertible senior debentures due 2023.  As of June 30, 2013, the debentures had an aggregate accreted principal amount of $63.4 million.   

The Company has described the features of the debentures in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012.  The terms and conditions of the redemption are contained in a Notice of Exercise of Redemption available from the following contact persons at our trustee, The Bank of New York Mellon.

The redemption price is $1,133.02 for each $1,000 of original principal amount, calculated as explained in the Company's Notice of Exercise of Redemption, scheduled to be posted today through the Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation.  

The Company intends to fund the redemption through available cash balances and existing credit facilities. 

About DST Systems, Inc.

DST Systems, Inc. provides sophisticated information processing solutions and services to support the global asset management, insurance, retirement, brokerage, and healthcare industries. In addition to technology products and services, DST also provides integrated print and electronic statement and billing solutions through DST Output. DST's world-class data centers provide technology infrastructure support for financial services and healthcare companies around the globe. Headquartered in Kansas City, MO, DST is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange.

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