Operator
Good morning, and welcome to the Kansas City Southern's Second Quarter 2021 Earnings Conference Call. [Operator Instructions]
It is now my pleasure to introduce you to Ashley Thorne, Vice President, Investor Relations for Kansas City Southern.
Ashley Thorne --
Vice President, Investor Relations
Thank you, Jason. Good morning, and thank you for joining Kansas City Southern's second quarter 2021 earnings call.
Before we begin, I want to remind you that this presentation contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Securities Exchange Act as amended. Actual results could materially differ from those anticipated by such forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors or combination of factors, including, but not limited to, the risks identified in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 and in other reports filed by us with the SEC. Forward-looking statements reflect the information only as of the date they are made. KCS does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect future events, developments or other information.