Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing covers the month of August 2013 for Royal Bank of Canada (the "Bank") and RBC Covered Bond Guarantor Limited Partnership. The report relates to the registrants' U.S.$12,000,000,000 global covered bond programme under a shelf registration statement on Form F-3.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing does not provide consolidated revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, or general liquidity metrics for the Bank. The specific financial activity disclosed is the issuance of AUD 1,250,000,000 Floating Rate Australian Covered Bonds due August 9, 2016.
Material Changes
The primary material change is the execution of supplemental agreements to facilitate the issuance of the Australian covered bonds mentioned above. No comparative financial performance data or changes in general debt levels are provided in this specific filing.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no management commentary, financial guidance, or outlook. It does not disclose specific risks or contingencies beyond the standard incorporation by reference of the registration statement. The document focuses solely on the legal documentation required for the bond issuance.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the terms and interest rate of the AUD 1,250,000,000 Floating Rate Australian Covered Bonds due August 9, 2016.
- Review the Supplemental Trust Deed (Exhibit 4.1) and Supplemental Agency Agreement (Exhibit 4.6) for specific covenants and trustee details.
- Confirm the status of the U.S.$12,000,000,000 global covered bond programme shelf registration (File No. 333-181552).
- Note that this filing does not contain the Bank's quarterly or annual financial results; refer to Form 40-F for comprehensive financial data.