Summary
Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (CP) filed its Form 40-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007. This report primarily incorporates by reference the company's audited annual financial statements and Management's Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) from its 2007 Annual Report. Investors should note that the 40-F filing confirms the effectiveness of disclosure controls and procedures and internal controls over financial reporting as of December 31, 2007, with no material changes during the period. The filing also details the composition and independence of its Audit Committee and discloses auditor fees. The report reiterates the company's commitment to corporate governance, outlining its Code of Business Ethics, Code of Ethics for Senior Financial Officers, and Corporate Governance Principles and Guidelines. These documents, along with committee terms of reference, are available on the company's website. The company's independent auditor, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, provided services totaling $3.43 million in 2007, an increase from $2.82 million in 2006, with audit fees comprising the largest portion. All auditor services were subject to pre-approval by the Audit Committee.
Key Highlights
- 1Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (CP) has filed its 2007 Annual Report on Form 40-F, incorporating by reference its audited financial statements and MD&A.
- 2The company affirmed that its disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of December 31, 2007.
- 3Management's report on internal control over financial reporting concluded that internal controls were effective, with no material changes during the period.
- 4The Audit Committee's composition and independence were detailed, with most members designated as audit committee financial experts.
- 5Total fees paid to independent auditor PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP increased to $3.43 million in 2007 from $2.82 million in 2006.
- 6The Audit Committee has a written policy for pre-approval of all audit and non-audit services provided by the independent auditor.
- 7The company emphasizes its commitment to corporate governance, with its Code of Business Ethics and other related principles readily available.