01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 6-K filed March 19, 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 on March 18, 2008, primarily serves to provide updated information to the Securities and Exchange Commission.
The report indicates that the companies will be filing their annual reports on Form 40-F, which is customary for certain Canadian issuers. It also confirms that they are not furnishing information under Rule 12g3-2(b), meaning they are not seeking an exemption from specific SEC reporting requirements based on their foreign issuer status and prior filings. Of particular note for investors, the filing incorporates by reference certain registration statements and a Management Proxy Circular.
While the specific details of these incorporated documents are not within this Form 6-K itself, their incorporation suggests that important corporate governance information, executive compensation details, and potentially equity plan information are being updated or made available to the SEC. Investors interested in these aspects should review the referenced registration statements and the Management Proxy Circular.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Canadian Pacific Railway Limited and Canadian Pacific Railway Company filed a Form 6-K report on March 18, 2008.
- The filing indicates the companies will file annual reports on Form 40-F, a common practice for Canadian issuers.
- The companies are not furnishing information under Rule 12g3-2(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
- The report incorporates by reference several registration statements (Form S-8) related to equity plans for Canadian Pacific Railway Limited.
- A Management Proxy Circular (Exhibit 99.2) is incorporated by reference into a registration statement for Canadian Pacific Railway Company, suggesting updates on corporate governance or shareholder matters.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main purpose of this Form 6-K filing?
The main purpose of this Form 6-K filing is to provide information to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as required for foreign issuers. It primarily serves to update the SEC on the companies' filing status and incorporates by reference other important corporate documents.
What does it mean that the companies will file on Form 40-F?
Filing on Form 40-F is an alternative to filing on Form 20-F for certain Canadian companies. It allows them to meet their SEC reporting obligations by filing their annual reports prepared in accordance with Canadian disclosure requirements, rather than U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and SEC regulations in the same manner as domestic issuers. This is a routine filing for eligible Canadian registrants.
Why are certain registration statements and a Management Proxy Circular incorporated by reference?
Incorporating these documents by reference means that they are legally considered part of this filing. The Form S-8 registration statements typically relate to the company's employee stock plans, so their incorporation suggests updates or filings related to these plans. The Management Proxy Circular usually contains important information about the company's annual meeting, director nominations, executive compensation, and other corporate governance matters. Investors should review these referenced documents for detailed information.
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