01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 6-K filed May 21, 2010. 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 on May 21, 2010, primarily serves as a notification to the Securities and Exchange Commission.
The report indicates that the registrants will be filing their annual reports under Form 40-F, which is typical for Canadian issuers. It also clarifies that the company is not submitting the Form 6-K in paper format, nor is it furnishing information under Rule 12g3-2(b).
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Filing of Form 6-K by Canadian Pacific Railway Limited and Canadian Pacific Railway Company.
- Confirmation that annual reports will be filed on Form 40-F, a standard for Canadian companies.
- Indication that the filing is not being submitted in paper format.
- Statement that the company is not furnishing information under Rule 12g3-2(b).
- The report is being incorporated by reference into specific Registration Statements on Form S-8 related to employee stock plans.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary purpose of this Form 6-K filing?
The primary purpose of this Form 6-K filing is to notify the SEC that Canadian Pacific Railway Limited and Canadian Pacific Railway Company will be filing their annual reports under Form 40-F and to provide certain administrative information as required for foreign issuers.
What does it mean that the company is filing its annual report on Form 40-F?
Form 40-F is an annual report form for Canadian companies that allows them to file reports with the SEC primarily using disclosure documents prepared in accordance with Canadian securities requirements, simplifying the reporting process for them.
Why is the company indicating it is not submitting information under Rule 12g3-2(b)?
Indicating 'No' to Rule 12g3-2(b) means that Canadian Pacific Railway is not relying on this specific exemption to provide current and ongoing public information to the SEC. This is a procedural point often clarified in these filings.
What are the Form S-8 Registration Statements mentioned?
The Form S-8 Registration Statements are related to the company's employee stock purchase or stock option plans. By incorporating this 6-K filing into those statements, the company is ensuring that the information provided here is accessible in relation to its securities offered under those plans.
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