01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 6-K filed January 28, 2008. 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 January 28, 2008, is primarily an administrative report for the month of January 2008.
It confirms that the registrants file annual reports under Form 40-F, which is standard for Canadian issuers, and not under Form 20-F. The filing also clarifies that the companies are not furnishing information to the SEC pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b).
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- This is a Form 6-K filing, reporting information for foreign issuers.
- The filing pertains to Canadian Pacific Railway Limited and Canadian Pacific Railway Company.
- The report confirms the companies file annual reports on Form 40-F, typical for Canadian entities.
- The companies have elected not to file under Rule 12g3-2(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
- Information furnished in this Form 6-K is incorporated by reference into specific S-8 registration statements, indicating it relates to employee stock plans.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of SEC filing is this and what is its purpose?
This is a Form 6-K filing, which is a report of foreign issuers. Its purpose is to furnish information to the SEC that the company has made or is required to make public in its home country or has distributed or made public to its security holders.
Which Canadian Pacific entities are involved in this filing?
The filing involves Canadian Pacific Railway Limited and Canadian Pacific Railway Company.
What does it mean that the companies file on Form 40-F?
Filing on Form 40-F is a reporting option available to eligible Canadian issuers for their annual reports under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934. It allows them to file their reports prepared according to Canadian disclosure requirements.
Why is this filing being made?
This specific filing appears to be an administrative update, confirming their reporting status on Form 40-F and their decision not to use Rule 12g3-2(b). It also indicates that the information provided is being incorporated into existing registration statements for employee stock plans.
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