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 November 21, 2011, for the month of November 2011. The filing serves to incorporate by reference exhibits related to the issuance of Senior Global Medium-Term Notes, Series E, pursuant to the Bank's shelf registration statement on Form F-3 (File No. 333-171806).
Key Financial Metrics
The filing 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 a specific debt issuance.
| Security Description | Principal Amount | Settlement Date |
|---|---|---|
| Buffered Equity Index-Linked Notes Due January 22, 2013 (Linked to the S&P 500 Index) | $15,644,000 | November 21, 2011 |
| Bullish Enhanced Return Notes Linked to a Basket of Two Common Stocks, due November 19, 2013 | $2,600,000 | November 21, 2011 |
Material Changes
The filing does not report material changes to the Bank's financial condition or operations compared to prior periods. It documents a new capital market transaction involving the issuance of structured notes.
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 described. The notes are linked to equity indices and specific common stocks, implying market risk exposure for investors in these securities.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- The Bank issued $15,644,000 in Buffered Equity Index-Linked Notes linked to the S&P 500 Index.
- The Bank issued $2,600,000 in Bullish Enhanced Return Notes linked to a basket of two common stocks.
- Both securities settled on November 21, 2011.
- Legal opinions regarding the validity of the notes under Canadian, Ontario, Quebec, and New York law were filed as exhibits.
- This filing does not contain quarterly or annual financial results.