Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (and Canadian Pacific Railway Company)
Filing Type: Form 6-K (Report of Foreign Issuer)
Date: March 5, 2009
Context: This filing announces the completion of the Form 40-F submission to the SEC, which contains the company's audited annual financial statements. The company operates as a rail freight provider across Canada and the United States, serving over 900 communities.
Key Financial Metrics
The provided text is a cover announcement and does not contain specific financial data. The filing text does not provide clear values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. Investors are directed to the Form 40-F on the company website or via shareholder services for the complete audited financial statements.
Material Changes
No material financial changes or operational metrics are detailed in this specific document. The filing serves solely to notify the market of the availability of the annual report (Form 40-F).
Outlook, Commentary, and Risks
- Management Commentary: Management reaffirmed a commitment to being the "safest, most fluid railway in North America," emphasizing employee ingenuity and safe operations.
- Strategic Highlight: The company is the official rail freight services provider for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.
- Risks and Contingencies: No specific risks or contingencies are disclosed in this text.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the full audited financial statements by accessing the Form 40-F at www.cpr.ca.
- Confirm the details of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic freight contract and its financial impact in the full annual report.
- Review the Form 40-F for specific data on revenue, earnings, and debt levels for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008.