01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 6-K filed May 12, 2009. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd./CN (CP) filed a Form 6-K report with the SEC on May 11, 2009.
This report is primarily for foreign issuers and indicates that the company files its annual reports under Form 40-F, not Form 20-F. It also confirms that CP is not furnishing information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b).
The filing also notes that this Form 6-K report is incorporated by reference into specific registration statements, specifically Form S-8 filings related to employee stock plans for Canadian Pacific Railway Limited. This suggests the filing may contain information relevant to securities offerings under those plans.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- The filing is a Form 6-K, a report of foreign issuer.
- Canadian Pacific Railway Limited and Canadian Pacific Railway Company are the registrants.
- The company files annual reports under Form 40-F.
- The company is not furnishing information under Rule 12g3-2(b).
- The Form 6-K report is incorporated by reference into existing Form S-8 registration statements.
- These S-8 registrations relate to employee stock plans for Canadian Pacific Railway Limited.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main purpose of this Form 6-K filing?
This Form 6-K filing serves as a report of a foreign issuer (Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd./CN) to the SEC. It primarily confirms the company's filing status for annual reports and its position regarding specific SEC rules for foreign issuers.
What does it mean that the report is incorporated by reference into Form S-8 registration statements?
Incorporation by reference means that the information contained in this Form 6-K is automatically considered part of those specific Form S-8 registration statements. These S-8 filings are typically used by companies to register shares for employee stock benefit plans. Therefore, this 6-K filing might contain details relevant to those plans or the securities being offered under them.
What is the difference between Form 40-F and Form 20-F for annual reports?
Form 40-F is used by Canadian companies to file their annual reports with the SEC, often allowing them to use Canadian disclosure standards. Form 20-F is used by other foreign private issuers and requires them to follow U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and SEC disclosure requirements.
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