Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing covers the month of September 2017 for Royal Bank of Canada (the "Bank") and RBC Covered Bond Guarantor Limited Partnership (the "Guarantor LP"). The report relates to the Registrants' U.S.$15,000,000,000 global covered bond programme. The filing serves to amend and restate certain transaction agreements in connection with a renewal prospectus filed with the United Kingdom Listing Authority.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide specific values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This document is a procedural filing regarding legal agreements rather than a financial results report.
Material Changes
The primary material change reported is the amendment and restatement of various Program transaction agreements as of September 8, 2017. These changes support the renewal of the covered bond programme prospectus.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no management commentary, financial guidance, or outlook. It does not disclose specific risks or contingencies beyond the standard legal framework of the covered bond programme. No unusual items are reported.
Important Facts for Investors
- The Registrants have amended and restated key agreements, including the Trust Deed, Agency Agreement, and Intercompany Loan Agreement, effective September 8, 2017.
- The filing is incorporated by reference into the Registrants' Registration Statement on Form F-3 (File No. 333-203567).
- The covered bond programme maintains a capacity of U.S.$15,000,000,000.
- Signatories include James Salem (Executive Vice-President and Treasurer of the Bank) and David Power (President of the Guarantor LP).