Royal Bank of Canada Form 6-K Summary
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K was filed by Royal Bank of Canada on December 12, 2011, for the month of December 2011. The filing serves to incorporate by reference exhibits related to the issuance of Senior Global Medium-Term Notes, Series E, under the Bank's shelf registration statement on Form F-3 (File No. 333-171806).
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide standard financial performance metrics such as revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, or liquidity ratios. The document focuses exclusively on the terms of specific debt securities issued during the period.
| Security Description | Principal Amount | Pricing Date | Settlement Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leveraged Buffered Equity Index-Linked Notes Due June 12, 2013 (Linked to MSCI EAFE Index) | $5,810,000 | December 5, 2011 | December 12, 2011 |
| Reverse Convertible Notes Linked to Common Stock of The Dow Chemical Company | $810,000 | December 7, 2011 | December 12, 2011 |
Material Changes
The filing does not report material changes to the Bank's overall financial condition or operations compared to prior periods. The primary activity reported is the execution of the debt issuances listed above.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no management commentary, forward-looking guidance, or specific risk factors beyond the inherent nature of the structured notes issued. The notes are linked to equity indices and specific company stock, implying market risk exposure for investors in these specific instruments.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the total principal amount of $6,620,000 issued across two distinct structured note series.
- Confirm the settlement date of December 12, 2011, for both securities.
- Review the underlying assets: the MSCI EAFE Index for the Leveraged Buffered Notes and The Dow Chemical Company stock for the Reverse Convertible Notes.
- Note that this filing incorporates legal opinions from Norton Rose OR LLP (Canadian law) and Morrison & Foerster LLP (New York law) regarding the validity of the notes.