01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 6-K filed December 1, 2009. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
This filing is a Form 6-K report from Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (CP) and Canadian Pacific Railway Company, filed on December 1, 2009, for the month of December 2009.
It primarily serves to incorporate by reference a press release dated December 1, 2009, into existing SEC registration statements. The report itself does not contain significant financial or operational updates but acts as a conduit for disseminating material information, as evidenced by the attached press release (Exhibit 1). Investors should note that this 8-K filing (which contains the 6-K) is primarily an administrative filing.
The substantive information for investors will likely be found within the referenced December 1, 2009 press release. The filing also confirms that Canadian Pacific Railway Limited files under Form 20-F and Canadian Pacific Railway Company files under Form 40-F, indicating their foreign private issuer status and reporting obligations.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Filing Type: Form 6-K (Report of Foreign Private Issuer) filed by Canadian Pacific Railway Limited and Canadian Pacific Railway Company.
- Filing Date: December 1, 2009, reporting for the month of December 2009.
- Key Exhibit: Includes a Press Release dated December 1, 2009 (Exhibit 1), which is expected to contain the material information.
- Incorporation by Reference: The report incorporates information into existing SEC registration statements (Form S-8 numbers 333-140955, 333-127943, and 333-13962).
- Reporting Status: Confirms Canadian Pacific Railway Limited files under Form 20-F and Canadian Pacific Railway Company files under Form 40-F.
- No New Financial Data: The 6-K itself does not present new financial results or operational data; it points to the attached press release for such details.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary purpose of this 8-K filing?
The primary purpose of this filing is to report under Form 6-K and incorporate by reference a press release dated December 1, 2009, into existing SEC registration statements. It serves as a notification mechanism for material information disclosed in the press release.
Where can I find the actual operational or financial information from this report?
The substantive information for investors is likely contained within Exhibit 1, which is a Press Release dated December 1, 2009. This filing itself acts as a cover and incorporation document.
What does it mean that CP files under Form 20-F and 13420 files under Form 40-F?
These forms indicate the company's status as a foreign private issuer. Form 20-F is an annual report required for foreign issuers with securities traded on U.S. exchanges, while Form 40-F is a shorter annual report form available to certain Canadian issuers. This designation affects their reporting requirements with the SEC.
Are there any immediate financial results or guidance provided in this document?
No, this specific Form 6-K filing does not provide new financial results, operational data, or specific guidance. Investors would need to refer to the press release mentioned in Exhibit 1 for such details.
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