01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 6-K filed May 11, 2007. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
This filing is a Form 6-K, a Report of Foreign Issuer, for Canadian Pacific Railway Limited and Canadian Pacific Railway Company, filed on May 10, 2007.
The report indicates that the companies will file their annual reports on Form 40-F, which is customary for certain Canadian issuers. Notably, the companies are not furnishing information under Rule 12g3-2(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The filing also states that this Form 6-K report will be incorporated by reference into specific existing S-8 Registration Statements, which relate to employee stock plans.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Filing Type: Form 6-K (Report of Foreign Issuer)
- Registrants: Canadian Pacific Railway Limited and Canadian Pacific Railway Company
- Filing Date: May 10, 2007
- Annual Report Filing: Form 40-F
- Rule 12g3-2(b) Status: Not applicable (No)
- Incorporation by Reference: The filing is incorporated into several existing Form S-8 Registration Statements, primarily related to employee stock plans.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of filing is this?
This is a Form 6-K, which is a Report of Foreign Issuer that is filed periodically by certain foreign companies with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Which companies are covered by this report?
The report covers Canadian Pacific Railway Limited and Canadian Pacific Railway Company.
What does it mean that the companies file on Form 40-F?
Form 40-F is an annual report used by certain Canadian registrants. It allows them to file their annual financial statements and other required information in accordance with Canadian disclosure requirements, rather than full U.S. SEC requirements.
Why is this filing being incorporated into existing S-8 Registration Statements?
This incorporation by reference typically means that information provided in this Form 6-K is being made a part of existing registration statements related to employee stock benefit plans. This ensures that the employees participating in these plans have access to the company's latest disclosures.
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