Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Canadian Pacific Railway Limited and Canadian Pacific Railway Company covers the month of April 2007, with the report dated April 30, 2007. The filing primarily announces a significant executive leadership appointment rather than financial results.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This document is a corporate announcement and does not contain financial statements or performance data.
Material Changes
The material change reported is the appointment of Kathryn McQuade as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, effective June 1, 2007. Ms. McQuade joins from Norfolk Southern Corporation, where she served as Executive Vice President Planning and Chief Information Officer. Additionally, Brock Winter, Senior Vice President Operations, has assumed added responsibilities for CP's intermodal operations across North America, effective immediately.
Guidance, Outlook, and Management Commentary
CEO Fred Green stated that Ms. McQuade's US experience and strategic relationships complement the leadership team and will add momentum to CP's vision of becoming the safest and most fluid railway in North America. The company remains committed to delivering innovative transportation solutions and safe operations across more than 900 communities. No specific financial guidance or risk contingencies were disclosed in this text.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Kathryn McQuade joins as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer on June 1, 2007.
- Brock Winter now oversees intermodal operations in addition to his existing operational duties.
- The filing contains no financial performance data for the period.
- Canadian Pacific is the official rail freight services provider for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.