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CANADIAN PACIFIC KANSAS CITY LTD/CN Annual Report, Year Ended Dec 31, 2003

Filing Date
Filed March 17, 2004
Period End
December 31, 2003
Security
CP
In the record · 2016–202610-K2010-Q328-K361

CP filed 20 annual reports (10-K), 32 quarterly reports (10-Q) and 361 current reports (8-K) between 2016 and 2026.

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  3. Deal closed8-K · Dec ’21Dec ’21
  4. Material agreement8-K · Aug ’25Aug ’25

01—Abstract

Summary

Summary of the 40-F filed March 17, 2004. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.

This Form 40-F filing from Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd./CN (CP) for the period ending December 31, 2003, serves as an annual report that incorporates by reference the company's 2003 Annual Report.

The filing indicates that the company's disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of December 31, 2003, and no material changes occurred in internal controls over financial reporting during the period. It also details the company's adherence to corporate governance standards, including revised Codes of Business Ethics and specific codes for senior financial officers, along with adopted corporate governance guidelines and committee terms of reference. Key information for investors includes the number of outstanding shares for both Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (158,656,763 Common Shares) and Canadian Pacific Railway Company (347,170,009 Ordinary Shares) as of year-end 2003.

The filing also provides details on auditor fees paid to PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, totaling $1.5 milliona in 2003, a decrease from $2.4 million in 2002, with a significant portion allocated to audit and audit-related services. The company emphasizes the independence of its audit committee members and its robust pre-approval process for both audit and non-audit services provided by its independent auditor.

02—Key points

Key Highlights

  1. Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd./CN (CP) filed its 2003 Annual Report on Form 40-F on March 16, 2004.
  2. The company reported 158,656,763 Common Shares of Canadian Pacific Railway Limited and 347,170,009 Ordinary Shares of Canadian Pacific Railway Company outstanding as of December 31, 2003.
  3. Disclosure controls and procedures were deemed effective as of December 31, 2003, with no material changes to internal controls over financial reporting.
  4. The company has revised its Code of Business Ethics and adopted a Code of Ethics for CEO and Senior Financial Officers, aligning with NYSE corporate governance standards.
  5. Audit fees paid to PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP decreased to $1.5 million in 2003 from $2.4 million in 2002.
  6. The Audit, Finance and Risk Management Committee comprises four members, all designated as audit committee financial experts.
  7. The company has a pre-approval policy for all audit and non-audit services provided by its independent auditors to ensure auditor independence.

03—Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What is the primary purpose of this Form 40-F filing?

    This Form 40-F filing serves as Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd./CN's annual report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2003. It incorporates by reference the company's audited annual financial statements and Management's Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) from its 2003 Annual Report, along with other required disclosures related to corporate governance and financial reporting.

  2. What were the total fees paid to the independent auditor, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, in 2003?

    In 2003, the total fees paid to PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP were $1,501,000. This is a decrease from $2,447,000 paid in 2002. The 2003 fees were comprised of $855,000 for audit fees, $329,000 for audit-related fees, $310,000 for tax fees, and $7,000 for all other fees.

  3. Has the company implemented robust corporate governance practices as of December 31, 2003?

    Yes, the filing indicates that the company revised its general Code of Business Ethics in 2003 to comply with new NYSE corporate governance standards. It also adopted a specific Code of Ethics for its CEO and Senior Financial Officers, along with corporate governance guidelines and committee terms of reference. The company's audit committee members are designated as audit committee financial experts and meet independence criteria.

  4. What are the key details regarding the company's share structure mentioned in this filing?

    As of December 31, 2003, the filing states there were 158,656,763 Common Shares of Canadian Pacific Railway Limited and 347,170,009 Ordinary Shares of Canadian Pacific Railway Company issued and outstanding.

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