01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 6-K filed February 22, 2006. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
This filing is a Form 6-K by Canadian Pacific Railway Limited and Canadian Pacific Railway Company, reporting information to the SEC.
The primary purpose of this filing is to incorporate by reference previous registration statements under the Securities Act of 1933 into the company's filings. It serves as a routine disclosure for foreign issuers. Investors should note that this filing does not contain new operational or financial performance updates, but rather relates to existing registration statements concerning employee stock plans.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Filing is a Form 6-K by Canadian Pacific Railway Limited and Canadian Pacific Railway Company.
- The filing is dated February 21, 2006, with an event date of February 20, 2006.
- It indicates that the companies file annual reports on Form 40-F.
- The filing confirms that the companies are not furnishing information under Rule 12g3-2(b).
- The Form 6-K is incorporated by reference into specific Form S-8 Registration Statements.
- These S-8 statements relate to employee stock plans for Canadian Pacific Railway Limited.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main purpose of this 8-K filing?
This filing is actually a Form 6-K, which is a report of foreign issuers. Its main purpose is to incorporate by reference existing registration statements (Form S-8) related to employee stock plans into the company's SEC filings. It does not contain new financial or operational information.
Does this filing provide any new financial results or operational updates for Canadian Pacific?
No, this filing does not provide any new financial results or operational updates. It is a procedural disclosure related to existing registration statements for employee stock plans.
What does it mean that the Form 6-K is incorporated by reference into Form S-8 Registration Statements?
Incorporation by reference means that the information contained in this Form 6-K is treated as if it were directly included in the specified Form S-8 registration statements. This is a common practice for updating or referencing information related to securities offerings, particularly for employee benefit plans.
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