Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (CP)
Filing Type: Form 6-K (Report of Foreign Private Issuer)
Date: July 19, 2013
Business Overview: A transcontinental railway operating in Canada and the United States with direct links to eight major ports, providing freight transportation, logistics, and supply chain services.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing does not provide specific revenue, profit, cash flow, margin, debt, or liquidity figures for the reporting period. The document focuses exclusively on a corporate action regarding shareholder distributions.
Material Changes
Dividend Declaration: The Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.35 Canadian per share on outstanding Common Shares.
- Record Date: September 27, 2013
- Payment Date: October 28, 2013
- Tax Status: Designated as an "eligible" dividend under the Income Tax Act (Canada).
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no management commentary, financial guidance, outlook, risk factors, contingencies, or unusual items beyond the standard dividend announcement.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the dividend amount of $0.35 CAD per share.
- Confirm the record date of September 27, 2013, to ensure eligibility for payment.
- Confirm the payment date of October 28, 2013.
- Review the "eligible" dividend status for Canadian tax implications.