01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 6-K filed March 3, 2011. 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, dated March 3, 2011, primarily serves as a notification to the SEC.
It confirms that the registrants will be filing their annual reports on Form 40-F, which is standard for eligible foreign issuers. The report also indicates that the registrants are not submitting the Form 6-K in paper format under Regulation S-T rules and are not furnishing information under Rule 12g3-2(b).
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Canadian Pacific Railway Limited and Canadian Pacific Railway Company are foreign issuers filing this report.
- The filing indicates the use of Form 40-F for annual reports, common for Canadian companies with the SEC.
- This is a routine disclosure and does not contain significant operational or financial updates.
- The report confirms the registrants are not submitting the 6-K in paper format.
- Information is not being furnished under Rule 12g3-2(b), meaning they are not seeking an exemption for reporting obligations otherwise required.
- The filing incorporates by reference into existing SEC registration statements, primarily Form S-8 relating to employee stock plans.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main purpose of this Form 6-K filing?
The main 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 on Form 40-F, and to provide other standard procedural confirmations as a foreign issuer.
Does this filing contain new financial results or business updates?
No, this filing is procedural in nature and does not contain new financial results or operational updates. It primarily serves to fulfill reporting requirements related to the form of their annual filing.
What is Form 40-F?
Form 40-F is an annual report required by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for eligible Canadian issuers. It allows these companies to file their home jurisdiction annual reports with the SEC, simplifying their U.S. reporting obligations.
Why is Canadian Pacific filing a Form 6-K?
Foreign private issuers use Form 6-K to furnish reports that they would be required to publish, file, or make public pursuant to the laws of their home country. In this instance, it's being used to communicate their intent to file on Form 40-F and make other necessary confirmations.
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