01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 6-K filed November 20, 2007. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd./CN (CP) filed a Form 6-K report on November 20, 2007, which serves as a report of a foreign issuer to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
This filing primarily indicates that Canadian Pacific Railway Limited and Canadian Pacific Railway Company are furnishing information to the SEC, electing to file their annual reports on Form 40-F, which is customary for Canadian companies. The report also notes that these entities are not furnishing information under Rule 12g3-2(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Canadian Pacific Railway Limited and Canadian Pacific Railway Company are foreign issuers filing with the SEC.
- The filing is a Form 6-K, a report of foreign issuers.
- Both entities will file their annual reports on Form 40-F.
- The filing confirms that the registrants are not furnishing information under Rule 12g3-2(b).
- This report is incorporated by reference into specific Registration Statements under the Securities Act of 1933 for employee stock plans.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of this Form 6-K filing?
This Form 6-K filing is a report of a foreign issuer for the month of November 2007, providing information to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as required by their regulations.
What does it mean that Canadian Pacific will file its annual report on Form 40-F?
Filing on Form 40-F is a process for eligible Canadian companies to satisfy their SEC annual reporting requirements. It allows them to file their home country reports, such as those prepared under Canadian generally accepted accounting principles, with the SEC.
What is Rule 12g3-2(b) and why is it mentioned?
Rule 12g3-2(b) generally provides an exemption from certain SEC reporting requirements for foreign private issuers that do not have a significant U.S. trading presence. By checking 'No' for this rule, Canadian Pacific is indicating that it is not relying on this specific exemption and is providing the information as otherwise required.
What are the referenced Registration Statements (Form S-8)?
Form S-8 Registration Statements are used to register securities to be offered to employees under an employee benefit plan. The incorporation by reference means that the information in this 6-K filing is considered part of those registration statements.
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