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 27, 2011. The report serves to incorporate by reference exhibits related to the issuance of Senior Global Medium-Term Notes, Series E, pursuant to the Bank's shelf registration statement on Form F-3 (File No. 333-171806).
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity metrics. The document focuses exclusively on the legal and structural details of a specific securities issuance.
Material Changes and Issuance Details
The Bank issued Reverse Convertible Notes linked to the Common Stock of JDS Uniphase Corporation. Key details of this issuance include:
- Security Name: Reverse Convertible Notes Linked to the Common Stock of JDS Uniphase Corporation
- Principal Amount: $500,000
- Date of Pricing Supplement: September 22, 2011
- Date of Settlement: September 27, 2011
Guidance, Risks, and Legal Opinions
The filing includes legal opinions regarding the validity of the Notes:
- Exhibit 5.1: Opinion of Norton Rose OR LLP (Canadian counsel) regarding matters under Canadian, Ontario, and Quebec law.
- Exhibit 5.2: Opinion of Morrison & Foerster LLP regarding the validity of the Notes under New York law.
The filing text does not provide management commentary, forward-looking guidance, or specific risk factors beyond the standard legal opinions attached to the issuance.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the terms and risk profile of the Reverse Convertible Notes linked to JDS Uniphase Corporation.
- Confirm the settlement date of September 27, 2011, and the principal amount of $500,000.
- Review the referenced Form F-3 (File No. 333-171806) for broader context on the Bank's debt issuance program.
- Note that this filing does not contain financial performance data; refer to the Bank's Form 40-F for quarterly or annual results.