Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (and Canadian Pacific Railway Company)
Filing Type: Form 6-K (Report of Foreign Issuer)
Date: March 19, 2010
Context: This filing announces the completion of the Form 40-F submission to the SEC. The company operates as a rail freight provider across Canada and the United States, serving over 900 communities. It is noted as the official rail freight services provider for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide specific values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This document serves solely as a notification of the Form 40-F filing, which contains the audited financial statements.
Material Changes
No material financial changes or operational updates are detailed in this specific text. The primary update is the administrative completion of the annual Form 40-F filing.
Guidance, Outlook, and Management Commentary
- Management Focus: Emphasizes employee ingenuity and a commitment to being the safest and most fluid railway in North America.
- Strategic Role: Highlights the company's role as the official rail freight provider for the Vancouver 2010 Winter Games.
- Shareholder Access: Shareholders may request printed copies of the complete audited financial statements via email or mail.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the full audited financial statements by accessing the Form 40-F on the company website (www.cpr.ca) or requesting a printed copy.
- Confirm the specific financial performance metrics (revenue, earnings, cash flow) for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009, as they are not included in this 6-K summary.
- Review the Form 40-F for detailed risk factors and contingencies not summarized in this announcement.