01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 6-K filed February 15, 2008. 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, filed on February 15, 2008, primarily serves as a report of foreign issuers.
The filing indicates that the registrants will be filing their annual reports under Form 40-F, which is typically used by Canadian companies for their annual reports to the SEC. It also clarifies that they are not furnishing information under Rule 12g3-2(b).
The document states that this report is incorporated by reference into certain registration statements previously filed under the Securities Act of 1933, specifically Form S-8 filings related to employee stock plans. Overall, this filing is procedural and does not contain substantive operational or financial updates for investors.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Canadian Pacific Railway Limited and Canadian Pacific Railway Company are the registrants for this Form 6-K filing.
- The filing date is February 15, 2008, with an event date of February 14, 2008.
- The company will file its annual reports using Form 40-F, the standard form for Canadian issuers.
- The filing confirms that the registrants are not furnishing information pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b).
- Information within this Form 6-K is incorporated by reference into existing registration statements (Form S-8) for employee stock plans.
- This filing is procedural and does not disclose new operational or financial performance details.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main purpose of this Form 6-K filing?
The primary purpose of this Form 6-K filing is to report information required by foreign issuers to the SEC. In this case, it confirms the company's intention to file annual reports under Form 40-F and incorporates information into existing registration statements.
Does this filing contain any new financial or operational updates for investors?
No, this particular filing is procedural in nature. It does not contain any new financial results, operational performance data, or significant business developments that would directly impact investors' assessment of the company's current state.
What does it mean that the filing is incorporated by reference into Form S-8 registration statements?
This means that the information provided in this Form 6-K will be considered part of the company's previously filed Form S-8 registration statements, which are typically used for registering securities offered under employee benefit plans. It helps keep those registration statements current without requiring a new filing for every minor update.
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