01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 6-K filed September 4, 2007. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
This Form 6-K filing by Canadian Pacific Railway Limited and Canadian Pacific Railway Company on September 3, 2007, primarily serves as an informational report to the SEC.
It confirms that the registrants will file their annual reports under Form 40-F, which is typical for eligible Canadian issuers. The filing also notes that they are not furnishing information under Rule 12g3-2(b), indicating they are not seeking exemptions from certain SEC reporting requirements through that specific rule. Crucially, this report incorporates by reference into several of Canadian Pacific Railway Limited's existing S-8 Registration Statements.
These S-8 filings are typically used for employee stock option plans or other employee benefit plans. Therefore, investors interested in the company's executive compensation or employee stock plans should refer to the referenced S-8 filings for detailed information, as this 6-K itself does not contain substantive operational or financial data.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Canadian Pacific Railway Limited and Canadian Pacific Railway Company filed a Form 6-K report on September 3, 2007.
- The filing confirms the companies will submit their annual reports using Form 40-F.
- Form 40-F is generally used by eligible Canadian issuers for annual reports filed with the SEC.
- The report indicates the companies are not furnishing information under Rule 12g3-2(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
- This Form 6-K is incorporated by reference into several of Canadian Pacific Railway Limited's S-8 Registration Statements.
- S-8 Registration Statements are typically used for employee benefit plans and stock offerings.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main purpose of this Form 6-K filing?
The main purpose of this Form 6-K filing is to report to the SEC that Canadian Pacific Railway Limited and Canadian Pacific Railway Company will file their annual reports using Form 40-F. It also serves to incorporate information by reference into existing S-8 Registration Statements, which relate to employee benefit plans.
What does it mean that the companies will file under Form 40-F?
Filing under Form 40-F means that the companies, being eligible Canadian issuers, are using this specific form to file their annual reports with the SEC. This form allows them to use their Canadian-prepared financial statements and related disclosures, simplifying their SEC reporting obligations.
Where can I find more detailed financial or operational information about Canadian Pacific Railway from this filing?
This Form 6-K filing itself does not contain detailed financial or operational information. Instead, it refers investors to other filings, specifically S-8 Registration Statements (File Nos. 333-140955, 333-127943, and 333-13962), for information related to employee stock plans. For broader financial and operational details, investors should consult the company's other SEC filings, such as their Form 40-F annual reports or other periodic reports.
What is the significance of the filing being incorporated by reference into S-8 Registration Statements?
The incorporation by reference means that the information contained within this 6-K is considered part of the S-8 registration statements. S-8 filings are generally used by companies to register securities to be offered to employees under employee benefit plans. This suggests this 6-K might be related to administrative updates or confirmations pertinent to those plans.
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