01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 6-K filed April 30, 2007. 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 for April 2007 primarily serves as a report of foreign issuers.
The most significant disclosure for investors is that the companies will be filing their annual reports on Form 40-F, which is a form used by Canadian companies to file annual reports with the SEC. This indicates their adherence to reporting requirements as foreign issuers.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Canadian Pacific Railway Limited and Canadian Pacific Railway Company are filing this Form 6-K as foreign issuers.
- The companies will be filing their annual reports using Form 40-F.
- This filing does not trigger the furnishing of information under Rule 12g3-2(b).
- The report incorporates by reference into several existing SEC registration statements (Form S-8) related to stock plans for Canadian Pacific Railway Limited.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary purpose of this Form 6-K filing?
The primary purpose of this Form 6-K filing is to report information as a foreign issuer under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. It mainly confirms that the companies will be filing their annual reports on Form 40-F.
What is Form 40-F?
Form 40-F is an annual report form used by Canadian companies to file financial information with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). It allows Canadian registrants to use financial statements prepared in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), which may differ from U.S. GAAP.
Does this filing contain any new operational or financial updates?
No, this Form 6-K filing does not contain any new operational, financial performance, or material business updates. Its content is primarily administrative, related to their reporting status as foreign issuers and incorporation by reference into existing registration statements.
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