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 September 9, 2011. The filing serves as a report of a foreign private issuer pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The document is incorporated by reference into the Bank's 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. Instead, it details the issuance of specific Senior Global Medium-Term Notes, Series E. The principal amounts for the securities issued are as follows:
| Security Name | Principal Amount | Settlement Date |
|---|---|---|
| Direct Investment Notes Linked to the EquityCompass Equity Risk Management Strategy | $9,300,000 | September 9, 2011 |
| Reverse Convertible Notes Linked to the Common Stock of General Electric Company | $888,000 | September 9, 2011 |
Material Changes
The filing does not report material changes to the Bank's financial condition or operations compared to prior periods. The primary activity reported is the execution of the debt securities listed above.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The document contains no management commentary, forward-looking guidance, or specific risk factors related to the Bank's general operations. The filing focuses on the legal validity of the Notes, supported by opinions from Norton Rose OR LLP (Canadian counsel) and Morrison & Foerster LLP (New York counsel).
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- The Bank issued $9.3 million in Direct Investment Notes linked to the EquityCompass Equity Risk Management Strategy.
- The Bank issued $888,000 in Reverse Convertible Notes linked to General Electric Company common stock.
- Both securities were priced on September 6, 2011, and settled on September 9, 2011.
- The filing incorporates these issuances into the Bank's existing Form F-3 shelf registration.
- Standard financial performance data (revenue, earnings, etc.) is not included in this specific filing.