01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 6-K filed April 10, 2012. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
This Form 6-K filing by Canadian Pacific Railway Limited and Canadian Pacific Railway Company on April 10, 2012, serves as a report of a foreign private issuer for the month of April 2012.
The primary purpose of this filing is to indicate that the registrants will be filing their annual reports under cover of Form 40-F, which is used by Canadian companies for their annual filings with the SEC. This implies a standard reporting procedure for the company as a foreign private issuer. While this filing itself does not contain specific financial results or material event disclosures, it is a procedural document.
Investors should note that the choice of Form 40-F signifies adherence to Canadian reporting standards, which are reconciled with U.S. GAAP. Any significant operational or financial updates would typically be disclosed through other SEC forms like Form 8-K for material events or Form 6-K for other information furnished to the public in the home country.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- The filing is a Form 6-K, reporting for the month of April 2012 as a foreign private issuer.
- Registrants are Canadian Pacific Railway Limited and Canadian Pacific Railway Company.
- The company indicates it will file its annual report under Form 40-F.
- Form 40-F is the standard annual report form for Canadian companies in the U.S.
- This filing is procedural and does not contain specific financial or operational disclosures.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of this Form 6-K filing for investors?
This Form 6-K filing is primarily procedural. It informs the SEC that Canadian Pacific is a foreign private issuer and will be filing its annual report using Form 40-F. It doesn't contain new financial data or operational updates but confirms adherence to its regular reporting schedule and format.
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 Canadian companies to file financial information prepared in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), reconciled to U.S. GAAP, thereby streamlining their U.S. reporting obligations.
Does this filing indicate any recent material events or financial performance?
No, this specific Form 6-K filing does not disclose any recent material events or provide details on financial performance. It is a routine administrative filing indicating the company's reporting status and intent to file its annual report on Form 40-F.
Where can I find more detailed financial information or news about Canadian Pacific?
For detailed financial information, operational updates, or news regarding Canadian Pacific, investors should look for other SEC filings such as Form 20-F (if they choose to file it instead of 40-F for specific disclosures) or Form 8-K for material events. Information also might be made available on the company's investor relations website.
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