Technology, People and Processes Cited as Reasons to Expand Relationship KANSAS CITY, Mo., June 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- DST Systems, Inc. has expanded its relationship with Delaware Investments, a member of the Lincoln Financial Group, to provide full-service support of its mutual fund transfer agency operations. Delaware Investments is a Philadelphia-based diversified asset management firm with more than $120 billion in assets under management as of March 31, 2006. DST has provided shareholder recordkeeping technology to Delaware Investments since 1996. The extension of the relationship to include transfer agency operations reflects the firm's confidence in DST's service capabilities, as well as its satisfaction with DST's technology. "Based on our experience with DST's technology, its people and the processes in place within the full-service group, we are quite comfortable entrusting our back-office operations to the full-service team," said Doug Anderson, senior vice president of Delaware Investments' transfer agent. "We look forward to working collaboratively with DST to deliver the level of service to which our shareholders and intermediaries have grown accustomed." "Delaware Investments is a long-valued client, and we are proud to have earned their confidence in our technology and servicing capabilities," said Jonathan Boehm, group vice president of DST Systems. DST Systems, Inc. provides sophisticated information processing and computer software services and products that help clients improve productivity, increase efficiencies, and provide higher levels of customer service. DST is organized domestically and internationally into two operating segments: Financial Services and Output Solutions. DST operates one of the most advanced data centers in the world, which provides information-processing services to support the products within each operating segment. These products are further enhanced through the integration of DST's advanced technology and e-commerce solutions. Delaware Investments is the marketing name for Delaware Management Holdings, Inc. and its subsidiaries. For more information on Delaware Investments, visit the company at http://www.delawareinvestments.com/ . Lincoln Financial Group is the marketing name for Lincoln National Corporation (NYSE:LNC) and its affiliates. For more information on Lincoln Financial Group, visit http://www.lfg.com/ . The information and comments above may include forward-looking statements respecting DST and its businesses. Such information and comments are based on DST's views as of today, and actual actions or results could differ. There could be a number of factors affecting future actions or results, including those set forth in DST's latest periodic financial report (Form 10-K or 10-Q) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All such factors should be considered in evaluating any forward-looking comment. The Company will not update any forward-looking statements in this press release to reflect future events. DATASOURCE: DST Systems, Inc. CONTACT: Jill Metzler, Media Relations, DST Systems, Inc., +1-816-843-9087 Web site: http://www.delawareinvestments.com/ http://www.lfg.com/

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