01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 6-K filed April 23, 2009. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
This filing is a Form 6-K report for Canadian Pacific Railway Limited and Canadian Pacific Railway Company for the month of April 2009.
A Form 6-K is an "Report of Foreign Issuer" and is used to furnish information to the SEC that the company has made or is required to make public in its home country. This particular filing indicates that the information contained within it will be incorporated by reference into several of the company's existing S-8 Registration Statements, which are typically used for employee stock option plans.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Canadian Pacific Railway Limited and Canadian Pacific Railway Company are filing a Form 6-K report.
- The report is for the month of April 2009.
- The filing is considered a 'Report of Foreign Issuer' under SEC regulations.
- The information in this Form 6-K will be incorporated by reference into specific S-8 Registration Statements.
- The S-8 Registration Statements relate to employee stock plans for Canadian Pacific Railway Limited.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Form 6-K filing?
A Form 6-K filing is a report of a foreign issuer filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). It is used to submit information that the company has made public, is required to make public, or has filed or is required to file with any stock exchange on which it is listed.
Why is this filing being made by Canadian Pacific Railway Limited and Canadian Pacific Railway Company?
The companies are filing this Form 6-K to provide the SEC with information that they have made public or are required to make public in their home jurisdiction, as required by SEC rules for foreign issuers.
What does it mean for this information to be 'incorporated by reference' into S-8 Registration Statements?
Incorporation by reference means that the content of this Form 6-K filing is officially included as part of the specified S-8 Registration Statements. This is common for filings related to employee benefit plans, ensuring that the SEC has access to all relevant information concerning the securities offered under those plans.
Are there any significant financial results or operational updates in this filing?
No, this specific Form 6-K filing does not contain detailed financial results or operational updates. It primarily serves to furnish information and incorporate it into existing registration statements, rather than reporting new material events.
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