01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 6-K filed May 26, 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, filed on May 25, 2009, primarily serves to furnish information to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
It confirms that the registrants will file annual reports on Form 20-F, indicating their status as foreign issuers. The filing also states that they are not furnishing information under Rule 12g3-2(b), meaning they are not seeking an exemption from certain SEC reporting requirements. Crucially, this report is incorporated by reference into several S-8 registration statements.
These S-8 filings are typically used for employee stock plans. Therefore, investors should understand that this 6-K filing is part of the ongoing disclosure requirements related to the company's employee stock offerings and general financial reporting obligations as a foreign issuer in the U.S. market. No new operational or financial data is presented in this specific filing.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Canadian Pacific Railway Limited and Canadian Pacific Railway Company filed a Form 6-K with the SEC on May 25, 2009.
- The filing confirms the companies are foreign issuers and will file annual reports on Form 20-F.
- The companies are not furnishing information under Rule 12g3-2(b).
- This Form 6-K is incorporated by reference into multiple S-8 Registration Statements (Nos. 333-140955, 333-127943, 333-13962).
- The S-8 Registration Statements relate to employee stock plans, indicating this filing is part of ongoing disclosure for these plans.
- The filing does not contain new operational or financial performance data.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of this Form 6-K filing?
The primary purpose of this Form 6-K filing is to report information to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as required for foreign issuers. It serves to incorporate by reference into existing registration statements, particularly those related to employee stock plans.
What does it mean that the company is a 'foreign issuer' filing on Form 20-F?
Being a 'foreign issuer' means the companies are incorporated or organized outside of the United States. Filing on Form 20-F is the standard way for these foreign private issuers to file their annual reports with the SEC, providing similar information to U.S. domestic companies but tailored for foreign entities.
Why is this filing being incorporated into S-8 Registration Statements?
The S-8 Registration Statements are used by companies to register securities that will be offered to employees under employee benefit plans. The incorporation by reference means that the information contained in this 6-K filing is considered part of the prospectus for those employee stock offerings.
Does this filing contain any new financial results or company updates?
No, this particular Form 6-K filing does not contain new operational or financial performance data. It is a procedural filing to fulfill reporting requirements and incorporate information into other SEC filings.
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