01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 6-K filed December 12, 2005. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
This Form 6-K filing from Canadian Pacific Railway Limited and Canadian Pacific Railway Company, filed on December 12, 2005, primarily serves as a notification of foreign issuers' reporting obligations.
It indicates that the companies will be filing their annual reports under Form 40-F, which is a simpler reporting system for certain Canadian issuers compared to Form 20-F. The filing also clarifies that these companies are not furnishing information under Rule 12g3-2(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Furthermore, the report notes that this information is incorporated by reference into several of the company's existing S-8 registration statements, which are typically used for employee stock option plans. While not providing detailed operational or financial results, this filing is important for investors to note the company's chosen reporting framework and the ongoing administrative updates related to their SEC filings.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Canadian Pacific Railway Limited and Canadian Pacific Railway Company are filing a Form 6-K report.
- The filing indicates the companies will use Form 40-F for their annual reports, a common choice for Canadian issuers.
- The companies have confirmed they are not furnishing information under Rule 12g3-2(b).
- This report is incorporated by reference into specific S-8 registration statements, suggesting updates related to employee stock plans.
- The filing date is December 11, 2005, with the report filed on December 12, 2005.
- The principal executive offices are located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of filing Form 40-F instead of Form 20-F?
Form 40-F is a simplified annual report form available to eligible Canadian issuers. It allows them to file their financial statements and other required information in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) rather than U.S. GAAP, which can reduce reporting complexity and costs.
What is Form 6-K?
Form 6-K is a report of foreign private issuers that furnishes information which the issuer has made or is required to make public pursuant to the laws of its home country or the stock exchange on which it is listed. It's a periodic reporting requirement for foreign companies with securities registered in the U.S.
What are S-8 registration statements?
Form S-8 is used by companies to register securities to be offered to employees pursuant to an employee benefit plan. The incorporation by reference in this filing suggests that the information being furnished in this 6-K is relevant to the company's employee stock plans.
Does this filing contain any new financial or operational information?
No, this particular filing (Form 6-K) is primarily administrative. It serves to inform the SEC about the company's reporting status and incorporates previous public disclosures. Detailed financial and operational results are typically found in their annual reports (Form 40-F in this case) or other material event filings.
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