01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 6-K filed January 27, 2009. 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 January 27, 2009, primarily serves to inform the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of their reporting status for the month of January 2009.
The filing confirms that the companies will be filing their annual reports under Form 40-F, which is a specific form for Canadian issuers to file their annual reports with the SEC. It also indicates they are not furnishing information to the SEC pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b). For investors, this filing is largely procedural and administrative, confirming ongoing compliance with SEC reporting requirements for foreign issuers.
It does not contain specific financial results, operational updates, or material business events. The key takeaway for investors is that Canadian Pacific Railway Limited and Canadian Pacific Railway Company are maintaining their reporting framework as Canadian companies filing with the SEC.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Confirmation of filing annual reports under Form 40-F, a standard for Canadian issuers.
- Indicates no furnishing of information under Rule 12g3-2(b), meaning they are not using that specific exemption for foreign private issuers.
- The filing is a 'Report of Foreign Issuer' under Form 6-K, a routine submission.
- Incorporates information by reference into several existing S-8 registration statements, related to employee stock plans.
- No new financial data or operational disclosures are provided in this specific filing.
- This is a procedural document, not a release of material new information.
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 report information to the SEC as a foreign issuer. Specifically, it confirms the companies' intention to file their annual reports using Form 40-F and clarifies their reporting status with respect to Rule 12g3-2(b).
Does this filing provide any new financial results or operational updates for Canadian Pacific?
No, this Form 6-K filing does not contain any specific financial results, operational performance updates, or details about material business events. It is a procedural and administrative filing.
What is Form 40-F?
Form 40-F is an annual report form specifically designed for Canadian issuers to file their annual reports with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). It allows Canadian companies to satisfy certain U.S. reporting requirements using their Canadian home jurisdiction filings.
Why is this filing being made on Form 6-K?
Form 6-K is used by foreign issuers to report information that they have made or are required to make public in their home country, or that they propose to distribute or have distributed to their security holders. In this case, it serves as a notification and confirmation of their reporting status for the specified period.
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