01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 6-K filed January 9, 2012. 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 January 9, 2012, primarily serves as an administrative report for the month of January 2012.
It confirms the company's status as a foreign private issuer and indicates that they will be filing their annual reports under Form 40-F. While this filing does not contain specific financial results or operational updates, it is a routine disclosure required by the SEC for foreign companies whose securities are traded in the U.S. markets. For investors, this filing is a procedural confirmation rather than a source of new strategic or financial information.
It reassures the market of the company's ongoing compliance with U.S. securities regulations. Investors seeking detailed performance metrics or forward-looking statements would need to refer to other filings, such as annual reports (Form 40-F in this case) or other current reports (Form 8-K) that might detail specific material events.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Canadian Pacific Railway Limited and Canadian Pacific Railway Company are foreign private issuers.
- The companies will file their annual reports on Form 40-F.
- The filing is a routine report for the month of January 2012.
- It confirms ongoing compliance with SEC reporting requirements.
- No material financial or operational events are disclosed in this specific filing.
- The filing date is January 9, 2012, covering the period for January 2012.
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 provide routine reporting for the month of January 2012, confirming Canadian Pacific Railway's status as a foreign private issuer and its intention to file annual reports on Form 40-F.
Does this filing contain any new financial results or significant business updates?
No, this specific Form 6-K filing does not contain any new financial results or significant business updates. It is a procedural report required by the SEC for foreign issuers.
What does it mean that the company files on Form 40-F?
Filing on Form 40-F means that Canadian Pacific Railway is using the U.S. registration form for certain Canadian issuers that allows them to file their annual reports in a format that substantially conforms to their home country reporting requirements, rather than the more extensive Form 20-F.
Where can I find more detailed financial or operational information about Canadian Pacific Railway?
For detailed financial and operational information, investors should refer to Canadian Pacific Railway's annual reports (Form 40-F) and other current reports (Form 8-K) which would disclose material events and financial performance.
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