Introduction

DST Systems is aiming to retain its competitiveness through strategic mergers and acquisitions, and by increasing client base. Its recent product launches are a major step towards improving its revenues.

Scope

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Overview 1
Catalyst 1
Summary 1
Company Structure 5
Company Overview and Key Facts 5
Business Description 6
History 9
Company Locations and Subsidiaries 11
Company Financials 14
Overview 14
Revenue by Division 14
Revenue by Geography 14
Products and Services List 16
Major Products and Services 16
Competitors and strategic business relationships 17
Top Competitors 17
Suppliers and Partners 18
Clients 19
Shareholding Structure 20
Strategy 21
Mission 21
Company Statement 21
Strategy 24
Corporate Social Responsibility 25
SWOT Analysis 26
Overview 26
Strengths 27
Weaknesses 29
Opportunities 30
Threats 32
Value Chain Analysis 34
Value Chain Analysis 34
Software applications 35
Services 37
Key Employees 38
List of Key Employees 38
Key Employee Biographies 39
Financial and Operational Overview 44
Financial Overview 44
Key Industry-specific Ratios 46
Appendix 47
Ask the analyst 47
Datamonitor consulting 47
Disclaimer 47



TABLES
Table 1: DST Systems - Key Facts 5
Table 2: DST Systems - Other Locations and Subsidiaries 11
Table 3: DST Systems - Revenue by Division, 2005-2006 ($ Mn) 14
Table 4: DST Systems - Revenue by Geography, 2005-2006 ($ Mn) 15
Table 5: DST Systems - Products and Services 16
Table 6: DST Systems - Competitors 17
Table 7: DST Systems - Suppliers and Partners 18
Table 8: DST Systems - Clients 19
Table 9: DST Systems - Key Shareholders 20
Table 10: DST Systems – SWOT Analysis Summary 26
Table 11: DST Systems - Value Chain Analysis 34
Table 12: DST Systems – Key Employees 38
Table 13: DST Systems - Financial and Operational Highlights, 2002-2006 ($ Mn) 44
Table 14: DST Systems - Key Industry-specific Ratios, 2002-2006 46