01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 6-K filed February 20, 2007. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (CP) filed a Form 6-K report on February 20, 2007, to furnish information to the SEC.
This filing is primarily administrative, confirming that the company files its annual reports under Form 40-F, which is standard for Canadian issuers. The report also indicates that CP is not furnishing information under Rule 12g3-2(b), meaning it does not seek to exempt itself from certain SEC reporting requirements by providing specific information to the Commission outside of its regular filings. This report serves to incorporate by reference information into existing SEC registration statements, specifically two Form S-8 filings related to employee stock plans.
For investors, this 6-K filing does not contain new financial performance data, operational updates, or material business developments. Its significance lies in its procedural nature and its role in maintaining the company's SEC reporting compliance and integrating prior disclosures into active registration statements.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (CP) filed a Form 6-K report on February 20, 2007.
- The filing confirms CP uses Form 40-F for its annual reports, typical for Canadian registrants.
- CP is not furnishing information under Rule 12g3-2(b).
- The report incorporates information by reference into two existing SEC registration statements (Form S-8 Nos. 333-127943 and 333-13962).
- These S-8 filings relate to employee stock plans for Canadian Pacific Railway Limited.
- This Form 6-K is primarily a procedural filing and does not contain new financial or operational disclosures.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of this Form 6-K filing?
This Form 6-K filing is primarily for administrative and procedural purposes. It serves to furnish information to the SEC and to incorporate previously filed information by reference into active SEC registration statements, specifically those related to employee stock plans.
Does this filing provide any new financial or operational information about CP?
No, this Form 6-K filing does not contain any new financial performance data, operational updates, or material business developments. It is a routine administrative report related to SEC compliance.
What does it mean that CP files under Form 40-F?
Filing under Form 40-F is an option for eligible Canadian companies to register securities and report under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934. It allows Canadian issuers to file documents that are required by Canadian securities laws, rather than preparing entirely separate U.S. filings, thus reducing the reporting burden.
What are Form S-8 registration statements?
Form S-8 is an SEC registration statement used by companies to register securities that are offered to employees under employee benefit plans, such as stock option or stock purchase plans. The reference in this 6-K indicates that information previously filed by CP is being incorporated into these employee-related registration statements.
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