01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 6-K filed April 1, 2009. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
This filing is a Form 6-K, a report of foreign issuers, by Canadian Pacific Railway Limited and Canadian Pacific Railway Company for the month of April 2009.
The primary purpose of this filing is to furnish information to the SEC that is otherwise publicly available in Canada or that the company is required to disclose. Investors should note that this report does not contain new financial results or significant operational updates, but rather serves as a mechanism to incorporate existing disclosures into SEC filings. Canadian Pacific Railway Limited and Canadian Pacific Railway Company are electing to file their annual reports under Form 40-F, which is an option for Canadian companies.
They are not furnishing information to the SEC pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b). The Form 6-K also indicates that this report is incorporated by reference into specific registration statements for employee stock plans, suggesting ongoing compliance with securities regulations.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Filing is a Form 6-K, reporting information from Canadian Pacific Railway Limited and Canadian Pacific Railway Company.
- The report covers the month of April 2009.
- Registrants are electing to file annual reports under Form 40-F, a common choice for Canadian issuers.
- The companies are not furnishing information under Rule 12g3-2(b).
- The filing incorporates information by reference into existing SEC registration statements for employee stock plans (Form S-8).
- This filing does not appear to contain new financial statements or material operational disclosures.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Form 6-K filing?
A Form 6-K is a report of foreign issuers filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). It is used to furnish information that the issuer has made or is required to make public in its home country, or that it has distributed or made available to its security holders. It's essentially a way for foreign companies to share public information with the SEC.
What is the significance of Form 40-F?
Form 40-F is an annual report specifically for Canadian companies that are required to file reports with the SEC. It allows them to file their annual reports in a format that aligns with Canadian reporting requirements, simplifying the process compared to other SEC forms.
Does this filing contain new financial results for Canadian Pacific?
No, this specific Form 6-K filing from April 2009 does not appear to contain new financial results. It primarily serves to incorporate previously disclosed information and comply with reporting obligations.
What does it mean that the report is incorporated by reference into Form S-8 registration statements?
This means that the information contained in this Form 6-K filing is considered part of the company's effective registration statements for employee stock plans (Form S-8). This ensures that the SEC has access to updated information relevant to those plans, even if the 6-K itself isn't a primary financial disclosure.
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