01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 6-K filed May 5, 2005. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
This 8-K filing from Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd./CN (CP) on May 5, 2005, primarily concerns the incorporation by reference of this Form 6-K filing into specific existing registration statements.
Specifically, the filing indicates that this report will be incorporated into registration statements on Form S-8, Nos. 333-13962 and 333-13846, both related to Canadian Pacific Railway Limited. This suggests that the information contained within the furnished Form 6-K is deemed relevant for certain securities offerings or employee benefit plans and will now be considered part of the publicly available prospectus information for these specific registrations.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- The filing is an 8-K Current Report by Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd./CN (CP).
- The report was filed on May 4, 2005, with an event date of May 4, 2005.
- The primary purpose of this filing is to incorporate a furnished Form 6-K into existing registration statements.
- The incorporation by reference applies to Form S-8 Registration Statements, specifically No. 333-13962 and No. 333-13846.
- These registration statements are for Canadian Pacific Railway Limited.
- This action makes the content of the Form 6-K a part of the prospectuses for the specified registration statements.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main purpose of this 8-K filing?
The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to incorporate by reference information from a separate Form 6-K filing into existing SEC registration statements. This means the content of the 6-K is now officially part of the documents for those registrations.
Which specific registration statements are affected by this filing?
This filing affects two specific Form S-8 Registration Statements: No. 333-13962 and No. 333-13846, both associated with Canadian Pacific Railway Limited.
Why would a company incorporate a 6-K into an S-8 registration statement?
Form S-8 is typically used for employee stock purchase, retirement, or other compensation plans. Incorporating a 6-K into an S-8 suggests that the information in the 6-K is relevant to the securities being offered under these plans, such as updates on the company's business or financial condition, and needs to be disclosed to plan participants and investors.
What is a Form 6-K filing?
A Form 6-K is a report of foreign private issuers that provides certain information that they make or are required to make public pursuant to the laws of their home country, or that they furnish or are required to furnish to their security holders. It's a way for foreign companies listed in the U.S. to provide ongoing disclosures.
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