01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 6-K filed May 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 May 9, 2012, is primarily a procedural document indicating their reporting status.
The company confirms it will be filing its annual reports under Form 40-F, which is a simplified annual report for eligible Canadian issuers. This is a standard filing for foreign private issuers operating in the United States and does not contain specific operational or financial performance updates for investors.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Canadian Pacific Railway Limited and Canadian Pacific Railway Company are foreign private issuers.
- The filing is a Form 6-K, which is a report of foreign private issuers.
- The companies confirm they file annual reports under Form 40-F.
- Form 40-F is an optional simplified annual report form for certain Canadian issuers.
- The filing does not provide specific financial or operational details for the reporting period.
- This is a procedural filing and not an announcement of material events.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main purpose of this 8-K filing?
This filing (a Form 6-K) is primarily a procedural report for Canadian Pacific Railway Limited and Canadian Pacific Railway Company as foreign private issuers in the U.S. It confirms their intention to file annual reports using Form 40-F, a simplified option for eligible Canadian companies.
Does this filing contain new financial results or operational updates?
No, this specific Form 6-K filing does not contain any new financial results, operational performance details, or material business updates for investors. It is a routine disclosure regarding their reporting method.
What is Form 40-F?
Form 40-F is an annual report form that certain eligible Canadian issuers can use to satisfy their registration and reporting obligations under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934. It generally allows them to file their Canadian annual reports with the SEC, rather than preparing a separate SEC-specific filing like Form 10-K.
Where can I find more detailed financial information about Canadian Pacific Railway?
For detailed financial and operational information, investors should refer to Canadian Pacific Railway's other SEC filings, such as their annual reports on Form 40-F (once filed) and any other Form 6-K filings that announce material events or financial results.
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