Royal Bank of Canada - Form 6-K Summary
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K is a report of a foreign private issuer filed by Royal Bank of Canada for the month of September 2011, with a specific reporting date of September 29, 2011. The filing serves to incorporate information by reference into the Bank's registration statement on Form F-3 (File No. 333-171806) regarding the issuance of specific debt securities.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, or general liquidity metrics. The document focuses exclusively on the terms of a specific debt issuance rather than reporting comprehensive financial performance for the period.
| Security Type | Principal Amount | Due Date | Settlement Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bullish Buffered Return Notes Linked to a Basket of Exchange Traded Funds | $3,000,000 | July 31, 2012 | September 29, 2011 |
Material Changes
The material change reported is the issuance of Senior Global Medium-Term Notes, Series E. This represents a new debt obligation of $3,000,000 added to the Bank's capital structure. The filing does not provide comparative data against prior periods for general financial performance.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing does not contain management commentary, future guidance, or a discussion of general business risks. The primary contingency noted is 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 $3,000,000 in Bullish Buffered Return Notes linked to a basket of Exchange Traded Funds.
- The Notes are due on July 31, 2012, and settled on September 29, 2011.
- This issuance is part of the Bank's shelf registration statement on Form F-3 (File No. 333-171806).
- The filing does not disclose quarterly or annual financial results; investors should refer to the Bank's Form 40-F for comprehensive financial data.