01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 6-K filed February 20, 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 20, 2008, primarily serves as a notification to the SEC.
It indicates that the companies are foreign issuers and will be filing their annual reports on Form 40-F, not Form 20-F. The filing also confirms they are not furnishing information under Rule 12g3-2(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Additionally, the report states its incorporation by reference into several existing SEC registration statements related to employee stock plans (Form S-8), which is standard administrative procedure for such filings.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Canadian Pacific Railway Limited and Canadian Pacific Railway Company are foreign issuers.
- The companies will file annual reports on Form 40-F.
- The filing confirms they are *not* furnishing information under Rule 12g3-2(b).
- This Form 6-K is being incorporated by reference into existing Form S-8 registration statements.
- The filing is administrative in nature, confirming reporting status and incorporation into other filings.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary purpose of this Form 6-K filing?
The primary purpose of this Form 6-K filing is to notify the SEC of the companies' status as foreign issuers and to confirm their intention to file annual reports on Form 40-F, as well as to incorporate this report into existing SEC registration statements.
What does it mean that the companies file on Form 40-F?
Filing on Form 40-F signifies that Canadian Pacific Railway is a Canadian company that chooses to file its annual reports with the SEC using a simplified form tailored for foreign private issuers from Canada, rather than the more comprehensive Form 20-F.
What is the significance of the filing being incorporated into Form S-8 registration statements?
This means that the information contained within this Form 6-K is automatically considered part of the prospectuses for the specific employee stock plans (registered under the listed Form S-8 numbers). This is a common procedural step that ensures all relevant company information is accessible to potential investors, including employees participating in stock plans.
Does this filing contain any new financial results or material business updates?
No, this particular filing (Form 6-K) does not appear to contain new financial results or material business updates. It is primarily an administrative notification regarding their reporting status and incorporation into other SEC filings.
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