01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 6-K filed April 26, 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, filed on April 25, 2012, primarily serves as a notification regarding their reporting status with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
The report confirms that both entities will be filing their annual reports under Form 40-F, which is designated for Canadian issuers who qualify as foreign private issuers. This is a standard procedural filing and does not contain operational or financial performance updates.
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 using Form 40-F.
- Form 40-F is used by eligible Canadian issuers for SEC reporting.
- The filing date is April 25, 2012, with the event date also being April 25, 2012.
- This is a procedural report related to SEC compliance and does not disclose new financial or operational information.
- The filing indicates adherence to U.S. securities law requirements for foreign registrants.
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 inform the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that Canadian Pacific Railway Limited and Canadian Pacific Railway Company will be filing their annual reports under Form 40-F, as is customary for eligible Canadian foreign private issuers.
Does this filing provide any new financial results or operational updates?
No, this filing is primarily procedural and related to SEC reporting requirements. It does not contain any new financial results, operational performance data, or significant business developments.
What is Form 40-F?
Form 40-F is an annual report required by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for certain Canadian issuers that qualify as foreign private issuers. It allows them to file reports that substantially conform to the requirements of Canadian securities laws.
What is the significance of the 'Event date' and 'Filed' date being the same?
The 'Event date' and 'Filed' date being the same (April 25, 2012) indicates that the actions or decisions triggering the report submission occurred on or just before the filing date, and the report was submitted concurrently.
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