01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 6-K filed September 6, 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 on September 5, 2007, primarily serves as a notification to the SEC.
It indicates that the companies will be filing their annual reports under Form 40-F, which is used by Canadian issuers. The filing also confirms that they are not furnishing information under Rule 12g3-2(b), signifying their status as foreign private issuers reporting directly to the SEC.
Importantly, this report is to be incorporated by reference into several of the company's effective S-8 registration statements, which are used for employee stock plans. Therefore, this 6-K does not contain new operational or financial performance data, but rather serves a procedural and informational purpose related to ongoing SEC reporting obligations.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Canadian Pacific Railway Limited and Canadian Pacific Railway Company are foreign issuers reporting to the SEC.
- The companies will be filing their annual reports on Form 40-F.
- This filing is a Form 6-K, which is a Report of Foreign Issuer.
- The company is not furnishing information under Rule 12g3-2(b).
- This report is incorporated by reference into several existing Form S-8 registration statements related to employee stock plans.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main purpose of this 8-K filing?
This filing (Form 6-K) is primarily procedural. It notifies the SEC that Canadian Pacific will be filing its annual reports on Form 40-F and serves to incorporate the furnished information into existing registration statements for employee stock plans. It does not contain new financial performance or operational updates.
What does it mean that CP is filing on Form 40-F?
Form 40-F is an annual report form for Canadian companies that are eligible to file their annual reports with the SEC. By using Form 40-F, Canadian Pacific is fulfilling its SEC reporting requirements as a foreign issuer.
Why is this filing being incorporated into Form S-8 registration statements?
Form S-8 registration statements are used by companies to register securities offered to employees under employee benefit plans. Incorporating this Form 6-K by reference ensures that the information contained within it is available in connection with those employee stock offerings, fulfilling disclosure requirements.
Does this filing provide any new financial information or operational updates?
No, this specific filing (Form 6-K) is a report of foreign issuer and does not contain new financial results, operational developments, or material event disclosures. Its purpose is administrative and related to ongoing SEC compliance.
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